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DJIA
+280.83
17,641.87
+1.62
S&P 500
+23.75
2,044.60
+1.18
FTSE 100
+89.25
6,871.80
+1.32
Nikkei 225
-222.19
17,335.85
-1.27
Crude Oil (WTI)
+3.21
52.78
+6.48
DJIA
+280.83
17,641.87
+1.62
S&P 500
+23.75
2,044.60
+1.18
NASDAQ
+37.20
4,713.89
+0.80
TSX
+165.77
15,066.24
+1.11
iBovespa
+1,312.93
48,963.66
+2.76
Stoxx 50
+44.07
3,414.18
+1.31
FTSE 100
+89.25
6,871.80
+1.32
CAC 40
+50.23
4,677.90
+1.09
DAX
+62.94
10,890.95
+0.58
IBEX 35
+270.10
10,598.20
+2.62
Nikkei 225
-222.19
17,335.85
-1.27
Hang Seng
+70.04
24,554.78
+0.29
ASX 200
+82.03
5,707.37
+1.46
Shanghai
+76.61
3,204.91
+2.45
Sensex 30
-122.13
29,000.14
-0.42
Crude Oil (WTI)
+3.21
52.78
+6.48
Crude Oil (Brent)
+3.11
57.86
+5.68
Gold
-13.00
1,263.90
-1.02
Silver
+0.12
17.37
+0.69
Copper
+9.70
258.70
+3.90
The Brief
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Google vs. Uber: The Fight to Drive the World
Top News
EPA Keystone Review Links Oil Sands to Carbon Emission Jump
Staples and Office Depot Surge After Discussing Merger
BP Chief: No Hope of $100 Oil for a ‘Long Time’
The Guy in Queens Who Lost Big Betting on Venezuela Bonds
Ferrari Introduces a Turbo Engine In The New 488 GTB
This one’s a doozy, with more power and efficiency than the 458 Italia it replaces
Feature Stories
A Target and a Threat: What It's Like to Be a Black Cop in America
Officer Darren Sims is on the street every day fighting for his neighbors and his life. One morning it looked like he had to choose.
Inside RadioShack’s Slow-Motion Collapse
How did the electronics retailer go broke? Gradually, then all at once
Exclusive: Google Is Developing Its Own Uber Competitor
The two companies are going to war over self-driving taxis
Twelve Easy Valentine’s Escapes
No-fail trips to classic destinations, by car or jet
The 5 Big Asks in President Obama's Aspirational, Unpassable, $4 Trillion Budget
Obama Uncensored
Markets
If Size Matters, the ECB Is Still Falling Short
The new asset-purchase program is set to lag those of the Fed and other central banks
“It was the perfect play at the perfect time.”
Tom Brady, New England Patriots
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Five Questions About Amazon Prime That Jeff Bezos Still Won't Answer
Delivery drones are far from the only mystery about Amazon Prime. There are virtually no concrete numbers about the service
If Size Matters, the ECB Is Still Falling Short
The new asset-purchase program is set to lag those of the Fed and other central banks
Should You Pay $300 For an Oregon Pinot Noir?
That’s as much as a grand cru Burgundy, and more than any other wine from the state
Harper Lee, Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' To Publish Second Novel: AP
UPS Is Still Haunted by Ghosts of Christmas Past
Big spending to fulfill Christmas deliveries on time proves costly for UPS
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Man Wants Bonds to Be More Complicated
A lot of financial magic is just, put a thing in a box, put another thing in the same box, sell bits of the box.
What We Don't Know About Hillary and Jeb
Will voters care if one candidate is a woman? Will others be able to separate Jeb Bush from his family?
Syriza's Dangerous View of Russia
Coming to agreement with Greece on deterring Russia's warmongering is essential to peace and prosperity in Europe.
Republicans Won't Resist Taxes Forever
Could Republicans come to support higher taxes on the wealthy? Yes.
How to Eradicate Anti-Vaccine Fever
The 19th century predecessors of today's anti-vaxxers also acted out of a genuine conviction that vaccines posed huge health risks. And then, too, beliefs, no matter how heartfelt, weren't a sensible substitute for an objective evaluation of risk.
How the West Is Losing Ukraine
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel are leaving Ukraine exposed to Vladimir Putin's depredations.
Australia Joins the Rate-Cutting Party
Australia's move to slash interest rates as the risk of deflation deepens demonstrates how our chaotic times are rewriting the laws of central banking.
Help the Disabled Back to Work
Reform the federal disability program to help more people lead productive lives, not just save money.
Greece's Debt Plan Is a Hidden Haircut
The Greek government's proposal calls on the ECB to write off 27 billion euros in debt.
Jindal Shows How Not to Replace Obamacare
Obamacare needs to be replaced. But a new Republican plan will only make things worse.
Obama's Missed Opportunity on Parental Leave
The president's plan for federal workers would have a better chance of passing Congress if he traded it for civil-service reforms Republicans want.
Vaccine Refusal Is Like Drunken Driving
When you choose not to vaccinate your kids, it isn't just your family that gets harmed.
Benner on Tech: Google Tries to Drive Over Uber
Katie Benner’s roundup of the most interesting things in tech, today.
Blogging After Andrew Sullivan
The retirement of Andrew Sullivan doesn't signal the end of blogging, but how much room it still has to grow.
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Pursuits
Should You Pay $300 For an Oregon Pinot Noir?
That’s as much as a grand cru Burgundy, and more than any other wine from the state
Driverless Cars Will Be ‘Catastrophic’ For The Auto Industry, Says Goodwood’s Lord March
The famous Earl talks art, watches and how he thinks the car industry will end
Monday Morning Find: Vintage Gold Zenith Chronograph, Oversized in the '50s, Just Right Today
Fashions may change but quality design never goes out of style—especially when its preserved like this
In Vermont, Elite Snow Retreat Offers the Understated Life
The Hermitage Club is perfect for a casual weekend getaway if you can afford the $65,000 price tag
The BMW i8 Is Over-hyped, but That Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Great: Review
I drove the space-age hybrid and found a sexy car that begs to be driven hard
The 11 Best Tacos in London (Or, Good Mexican Food Is Hard to Find)
It took a lot of salsa and margaritas to get me there, but I've found the rare Mexican standouts in this town
The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art Market
Hint: Discover a hidden masterpiece
Ten Non-Rings to Get Your Girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
Bling without the commitment
John Legend’s 10 Tips for Living the Life (Supermodel Wife and All)
From fashion to love to home décor
Street Style: Paris Beyond the Boulevards
While fashionable Paris was watching the clothes on runways at the menswear shows and couture presentations, we decided to take the opportunity to focus a lens instead on the city’s emerging creative neighborhoods. We sent photographer Molly SJ Lowe to the city’s hipper arrondissements to snap the other side of Parisian dressing. Says Lowe, who stalked the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, and 20th: “All these places—and more importantly, all the amazing people who allowed me to take their portraits—make up what I feel is the Parisian of today: cool but still sophisticated, always with an air of neglect mixed with a relentless attention to detail, hidden behind controlled half-smiles.”
Elba on Bond Role: ‘Daniel Craig Is Doing a Great Job’
Actor Idris Elba, focusing on life as a DJ, brushes off 007 rumors
You Can Own a Banksy for Only $5,317
Although most of the other 33 lots beat their high estimates at the Bonhams sale
New Watch Wednesday: Looking Beyond SIHH
There were also new watches from Blancpain, Hublot, and Girard-Perregaux last week that are worth writing home about
Caviar Buying Guide: The Tastiest Tins Both Domestic and Imported
It's prime time to be a fish egg freak
Editor's Picks
Chipotle Chops Pork Offerings to Shoulder Shortfall
Feb. 3 -- Chipotle is facing a shortfall in pork products after finding a supplier that wasn’t meeting company standards. Bloomberg’s Julie Hyman reports on how Chipotle is handling the issue on “Market Makers.”
Auto Sales Drive Industry Recovery as Stocks Stall
Feb. 3 -- Bloomberg’s Jamie Butters and Matt Miller examine the factors behind the continuing recovery of the U.S. auto industry and why auto stocks haven’t come along for the ride. They speak on “Market Makers.”
What Amazon Sees in RadioShack Stores
Feb. 3 – Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson reports on RadioShack considering the sale of stores to Sprint and Amazon. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Betty Liu on “In The Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Can Obama’s Budget Spark Serious Tax Reform Talks?
Feb. 3 -- President Barack Obama’s $4 trillion budget is being used as a starting point for talks on tax reform on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg’s Peter Cook reports on reaction to the president’s proposals from both sides of the aisle. He speaks on “In The Loop.”
Is America Losing the Global Currency Wars?
Feb. 3 -- Lisa Shalett, head of investment & portfolio strategies at Morgan Stanley and Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president at American Forum, talk about the U.S. dollar, inflation and currency moves made by global central banks. They speak on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Obama’s $4T Budget Gives Up on Growth: Holtz-Eakin
Feb. 3 -- Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president at American Forum, and Lisa Shalett, head of investment & portfolio strategies at Morgan Stanley, examine President Barack Obama’s $4 trillion U.S. budget. They speak on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Renault Unveils ‘Extremely Sensual’ New SUV
Feb. 3 -- Renault is continuing its push into the compact SUV segment with a brand-new crossover, called the Kadjar unveiled last night near Paris. The French carmaker, Europe's third-largest, is counting on this new model, among others, to compensate for the drop of sales in Russia. Bloomberg's Caroline Connan was at the unveiling.
Jay Z Is Magic, Smart to Buy Wimp: Tommy Boy Records CEO
Jan. 2 -- Tom Silverman, founder and CEO of Tommy Boy Records, sits down with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock" to discuss the tectonic shifts in the music industry.
Why U.S. Treasury Yields Are So Low
Feb. 2 -- In today's "Off the Charts," Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu takes a look at why U.S. Treasury yields are so low. She speaks on "Bottom Line."
Politics
Scott Walker: Safety Net Has Become ‘A Hammock’
Speaking to supporters, the Wisconsin governor says he's “worried about our country.”
One Thing Republicans and Democrats Can Agree On: They Love Harper Lee
Members of both political parties have praised Lee's classic novel.
It's Time for Donors to Embrace Rand Paul's Normcore
Rand Paul continues to be rewarded for breaking the rules of fashion.
IRS Chief: I Don't Want to Be Seen As Influencing 2016
Watching closely are groups organized under section 501(c)(4) of the tax code, such as Republican-leaning Americans for Prosperity.
Congressman With Downton-Inspired Office Is an Instagram Star
Representative Aaron Schock always manages to have good time, even on trips to Jackson Hole when he's “making the most of no heli.”
Meet the Margaret Keane of Political Cartooning
The cartoonist who fills political news with terrifying faces.
Obama Budget Plan Overspends Taxpayers' Money, Republicans Say
The president has proposed exceeding defense-related spending caps by $38 billion and domestic caps by $37 billion.
Poll: The More They Knew Romney, the Less They Liked Him
Tough data for the ex-candidate in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Senate Stops Republicans From Reversing Obama in Funding Measure
Republicans are trying to use a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security to force the president to abandon his immigration plan.
Congressman: I 'Do Not Construe Homosexual Rights as Human Rights'
The New Jersey lawmaker challenges the Obama policy on gays.
Hillary Clinton Joins 2016 Fray on Vaccines
A measles outbreak transforms into the 2016 issue du jour.
Poll: Iowa Republicans Side with Obamas After Huckabee's Beyoncé Attack
Sixty-one percent of likely GOP caucus-goers say the former Arkansas governor's comments were out of line.
Rand Paul Pulls a Michele Bachmann on Vaccine Safety
Like the Minnesota representative before him, Paul questioned the safety of vaccines on Monday.