Amazon May Lose Hundreds of Millions, but Things Are Improving
Amazon just announced another quarter of tiny profits, and says it may lose up to $340 million this quarter. But things are still looking up for the giant online retailer.
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Amazon CEO to Shareholders: No, We Are Not a Charity
Amazon's low prices and tiny profits have led some observers to accuse the company of being a "charitable organization." In a letter to shareholders, CEO Jeff Bezos hit back.
Amazon Suffers Rare Service Outage
In the wake of its earnings report Tuesday, Amazon's share price went up. But this afternoon, Amazon has mostly been down -- not just the stock, but the e-commerce website's homepage, which has intermittently been offline.
Will Target Repeat Missoni Fiasco on Black Friday?
Anyone who lined up outside their local Target early one Tuesday morning this past September to score some Missoni -- and witnessed the retail carnage that ensued -- will be well prepared for Black Friday. Target, on the other hand, may not be as ready -- especially when it comes to its website.
Why Amazon Is a Stock for Investors With Patience
The online retail giant functions like two stocks: One is speculative and volatile, with unusually high valuations -- and high demands for returns. The other is for long-term investors, who get rewarded for buying and holding with capital gains and consistent growth.