GE Hits Lowest Level In 12 Years; And Is AMAZON Misleading Customers On Deals?
Jon Steinberg
CEO of Future Plc. Founder of Cheddar, former President/COO of BuzzFeed, former President News and Advertising at Altice USA
Does eBay Stand a Chance Against Amazon?
eBay's stock took a hit after reporting less than impressive quarterly results. Although revenue and earnings per share were in line with Wall Street's estimates, profits dropped by 94% versus last year, giving investors a scare. The company may be adjusting its strategy with Amazon in mind, but Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs, says Amazon doesn't even think about Ebay.
TOP VIDEOS
This is Google Glass' Most Surprising Use
Backchannel's Steven Levy broke the story on Google's emerging efforts to market Glass as an enterprise tool, rather than a consumer wearable. One surprising use case? A Google Glass app for doctors and scribes.
The Nuclear Divide Between the U.S. and China
There's a sharp difference in how the U.S. and China view nuclear energy. Whereas the U.S. has concerns over radioactive waste, China's building 19 nuclear power plants at the same time. Scientific American's Mark Fischetti has more.
Here's How Matchmaking Works in the Tinder Age
Janis and Carly Spindel are the founders of Serious Matchmaking, a.k.a. "The Rolls Royce of Matchmaking." They tell us how old-school matchmaking stays relevant in the Tinder era.
FEATURED HEADLINES:
IS AMAZON MISLEADING CUSTOMERS ON DEALS?:
Those deals on Amazon may not be as good as you think. Regulators reportedly looking into allegations that Amazon misleads shoppers about the size of its discounts by advertising a suggested retail or list price that's higher than the actual cost. The investigation is part of the Federal Trade Commission's review of Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods, according to Reuters.
GE HITS LOWEST LEVEL IN 12 YEARS:
Shares of General Electric are falling to their lowest level in about a year and a half. The company's latest earnings report showed a 12 percent drop in revenue. GE is about to get a new CEO, as -John Flannery replaces Jeff Immelt in a couple weeks.
SAMSUNG UNPACKED SET FOR AUG. 23:
Samsung has set a date for what will likely be the unveiling of the Galaxy Note 8. The smartphone maker sending out invitations for its next "Galaxy Unpacked" event in New York City on August 23. Samsung is counting on the Note 8 to resurrect the brand after a massive recall of its Note 7 last year.
Bachelor of Science - BS at Gujarat Arts & Science College
7 年GE is very solid company... it will rebound! ??????
President - Retained Search
7 年Now now now - We all still have friends there.... Jeff was the leader who oversaw this mess - too political - not focused on the success of the businesses. No company of substance can continuously downsize their way to long term profitability and growth.
Partner at Kavin Prints
7 年Company Profile - https://www.indiamart.com/kavin-prints/
Trained on Digital Marketing at LEDP Project, ICT DIVISION, Bangladesh Govt. & have experience on Garments Merchandising, Insurance, Sales & Marketing, Accounting, MIS, Administration And All About Tours & Travels....
7 年Angelica Hale is going straight to the live shows!! Hear what she has to say about earning Chris Hardwick's Golden Buzzer. America's Got Talent 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53EMioafv90&t=52s