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Money Archive

Archives for October 2014

Technology
Now CBS Is Selling Web Subscriptions to Its Shows, TooNow CBS Is Selling Web Subscriptions to Its Shows, Too
Technology

For $6 a month, you get almost all of the network’s shows, live and on-demand. No cable subscription required. And unlike HBO, you can get it today.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
eBay Cuts 2014 Revenue Guidance, Signaling Lowered Holiday ExpectationseBay Cuts 2014 Revenue Guidance, Signaling Lowered Holiday Expectations
Technology

The company mostly met analyst expectations for the third quarter.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Netflix Misses Its Q3 Subscriber Numbers, and Its Stock TanksNetflix Misses Its Q3 Subscriber Numbers, and Its Stock Tanks
Technology

Uh oh. “This quarter we over-forecasted membership growth.”

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Lyft Makes Business Development Hires for New TeamLyft Makes Business Development Hires for New Team
Technology
By Liz Gannes
Climate
It’s time to push the panic button on the global economyIt’s time to push the panic button on the global economy
Climate

Signs of falling demand for commodities plus slumping US retail sales plus an ongoing disaster in Europe are adding up to a very alarming situation.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
NousDecor Raises $2.1 Million for “Same Look, Different Price” SiteNousDecor Raises $2.1 Million for “Same Look, Different Price” Site
Technology

The site translates decor photos into shopping lists.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Apple Plans to Stop Selling Fitbit Devices in StoresApple Plans to Stop Selling Fitbit Devices in Stores
Technology

A not-so-happy holiday season for Fitbit?

By Lauren Goode
Money
The $245,000 cost of raising a child, in 5 chartsThe $245,000 cost of raising a child, in 5 charts
Money

Child care and health care are both helping drive up the cost of raising a kid.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
HBO Says It’s Going to Start Selling on the Web Next YearHBO Says It’s Going to Start Selling on the Web Next Year
Technology

The company will go “beyond the wall” and launch a “stand-alone, over the top” version of HBO in the U.S. next year.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Does the Apple iPad Still Matter?Does the Apple iPad Still Matter?
Technology

At the company’s Town Hall this Thursday, Tim Cook needs to prove the answer is “yes.”

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Alipay to U.S. Retailers: Let Us Be Your One-Stop Shop for Selling Into ChinaAlipay to U.S. Retailers: Let Us Be Your One-Stop Shop for Selling Into China
Technology

The company wants to make it easier for retailers to get orders to China.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Time to Hear Time Warner’s HBO Plan. How Far Will Jeff Bewkes Go?Time to Hear Time Warner’s HBO Plan. How Far Will Jeff Bewkes Go?
Technology

This morning, investors get to hear how Time Warner thinks it can grow. HBO’s plans may be the most interesting.

By Peter Kafka
Media
Unless you are Sasha or Malia, you will fully enjoy Michelle Obama dancing with a turnipUnless you are Sasha or Malia, you will fully enjoy Michelle Obama dancing with a turnip
Media

It’s the mom joke to end all mom jokes.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Walter Isaacson Talks About How Innovators Need to Be Collaborators -- Even Steve Jobs (Video)Walter Isaacson Talks About How Innovators Need to Be Collaborators -- Even Steve Jobs (Video)
Technology

As it turns out, it does take a village.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Sidecar Is First Ride-Sharing App to Get Permit From SFOSidecar Is First Ride-Sharing App to Get Permit From SFO