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Taser-maker Axon is looking a lot more like Apple, Amazon, and so is the future of law enforcement

Taser-maker Axon is looking a lot more like Apple, Amazon, and so is the future of law enforcement

When Axon Enterprise hired its new chief software executive from Amazon Alexa and sent him out to accompany police officers on midnight ride-alongs, it was an indicator of where the company known for Tasers and body-worn cameras is headed. The former Amazon executive will be making big bets on the technologies that Axon thinks will be critical to the future of police work.

6 years ago
Southwest reaches partial settlement with Boeing over projected 737 MAX damages

Southwest reaches partial settlement with Boeing over projected 737 MAX damages

Southwest Airlines Co said on Thursday it had reached a confidential compensation agreement with Boeing Co for a portion of a projected $830 million hit to operating income in 2019 arising from the grounding of its 737 MAX aircraft.



6 years ago
Boeing says it will not win approval to return MAX to service before 2020

Boeing says it will not win approval to return MAX to service before 2020

Boeing Co acknowledged on Thursday it will not win approval this year from the Federal Aviation Administration to return the 737 MAX to service after the company's chief executive met with senior officials in Washington.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Boeing delays plans for record 737 production until 2021 - sources

Exclusive: Boeing delays plans for record 737 production until 2021 - sources

Boeing Co has delayed plans to reach a record production rate of 57 737 jets per month next year, industry sources said on Thursday, even before the U.S. FAA announced a new delay in the 737 MAX return to service that raised uncertainty over production plans.



6 years ago
U.S. reaches deal in principle on trade with China: source

U.S. reaches deal in principle on trade with China: source

The United States has reached a "phase-one" trade deal in principle with China, a source briefed on talks between the two nations said on Thursday, saying a statement from the White House was expected soon.



6 years ago
Wall Street touches record high on trade optimism

Wall Street touches record high on trade optimism

U.S. stocks hit record highs on Thursday after President Donald Trump tweeted that Washington was "very close" to a trade deal with Beijing and on a report that U.S. trade negotiators had offered to cancel a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods.



6 years ago
ETF assets to surge tenfold in 10 years to $50 trillion, Bank of America predicts

ETF assets to surge tenfold in 10 years to $50 trillion, Bank of America predicts

"The current growth rate points to ETF assets approaching $50tn over the next decade," the analyst said.

6 years ago
Fintech company Bill.com surges more than 60% in market debut

Fintech company Bill.com surges more than 60% in market debut

Bill.com, which sells software services to small- and medium-sized business to help with payment processes, was priced at $22 per share before its market debut.

6 years ago
Watch out UPS. Morgan Stanley estimates Amazon is already delivering half of its packages

Watch out UPS. Morgan Stanley estimates Amazon is already delivering half of its packages

Amazon is already delivering about half of the packages in the U.S., Morgan Stanley estimates.

6 years ago
These taxpayers can cash in their investments with 0% capital gains taxes

These taxpayers can cash in their investments with 0% capital gains taxes

Sometimes it makes sense to offload your winning stocks or mutual funds and reap the gains. If you're really lucky, you can cash in free of taxes as well. What you should know.

6 years ago
A top Wall Street researcher found the ideal team size for a money manager to beat the market

A top Wall Street researcher found the ideal team size for a money manager to beat the market

The best team size is three when managing money, said Michael Mauboussin, director of research at BlueMountain Capital.

6 years ago
Apple's China iPhone shipments fall 35% in November: Credit Suisse

Apple's China iPhone shipments fall 35% in November: Credit Suisse

Apple Inc's iPhone shipments in China fell more than 35% in November, marking their second straight double-digit decline as sales of the cheaper iPhone 11 remained sluggish, brokerage Credit Suisse said on Thursday.



6 years ago
Subaru CEO expects record U.S. sales in 2020 despite market slowdown

Subaru CEO expects record U.S. sales in 2020 despite market slowdown

Subaru Corp expects its U.S. vehicle sales to rise to a record high in 2020, as demand for its SUV crossover models helps it buck the trend of slowing car sales in the Japanese automaker's biggest market.



6 years ago
Retirement savings haven't recovered from the recession. Some say 401(k) plans are a 'disaster'

Retirement savings haven't recovered from the recession. Some say 401(k) plans are a 'disaster'

New research shows that the retirement savings rate has not returned to pre-Financial Crisis levels. And 401(k) plans, which were supposed to replace pensions, are letting some American families fall through the cracks, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

6 years ago
Oil rises on Trump's optimism for a deal with China

Oil rises on Trump's optimism for a deal with China

Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was "very close" to nailing down a trade deal with China and the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and struck an optimistic tone on the outlook for the economy.



6 years ago