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$100 Oil Is at Least 3-5 Years Away: Abed
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Behind S&P's $1.5 Billion Deal on Inflated Ratings
Standard & Poor's pays a fat penalty, confesses no wrongdoing, and leaves big questions hanging about how credit is rated
EPA Keystone Review Links Oil Sands to Carbon Emission Jump
Ulbricht ‘Obsessed’ With Silk Road, U.S. Says at Trial’s End
Staples and Office Depot Surge After Discussing Merger
Chipotle Shares Fall After Showing Slowing Growth
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
“It was the perfect play at the perfect time.”
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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
Career Stress Skyrockets in High School
Young people lose confidence in their employment prospects as they age. That pessimism could be sinking their future
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
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Jordan's King Promises Justice for Murdered Pilot
Cable Companies, Lawsuits and Net Neutrality
Man Wants Bonds to Be More Complicated
What We Don't Know About Hillary and Jeb
Syriza's Dangerous View of Russia
Republicans Won't Resist Taxes Forever
How the West Is Losing Ukraine
Australia Joins the Rate-Cutting Party
Help the Disabled Back to Work
Greece's Debt Plan Is a Hidden Haircut
Jindal Shows How Not to Replace Obamacare
Trending in Tech
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Google Senior Executive Alan Eustace Leaving After 13 Years
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Pursuits
Should You Pay $300 For an Oregon Pinot Noir?
Driverless Cars Will Be ‘Catastrophic’ For The Auto Industry, Says Goodwood’s Lord March
Monday Morning Find: Vintage Gold Zenith Chronograph, Oversized in the '50s, Just Right Today
In Vermont, Elite Snow Retreat Offers the Understated Life
The BMW i8 Is Over-hyped, but That Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Great: Review
The 11 Best Tacos in London (Or, Good Mexican Food Is Hard to Find)
The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art Market
Ten Non-Rings to Get Your Girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
John Legend’s 10 Tips for Living the Life (Supermodel Wife and All)
Street Style: Paris Beyond the Boulevards
Elba on Bond Role: ‘Daniel Craig Is Doing a Great Job’
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New Watch Wednesday: Looking Beyond SIHH
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Editor's Picks
UPS CFO: Lower Oil a Great Catalyst for Business, Economy
Feb. 3 -- UPS CFO Kurt Kuehn comments on the impact of lower oil prices on business and his outlook for the U.S. economy. He speaks with Bloomberg's Trish Regan on "Street Smart."
Google vs. Uber: The Fight to Drive the World
Feb. 3 -- MIT Engineering Professor John Leonard discusses why Uber is turning to autonomous vehicle technology and the launch of Google’s self-driving car service technology. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson on “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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 Happened to Ebola?
Feb, 3 -- Less than six months ago, the CDC released a report that up to 1.4 million people could die from Ebola by mid-January. As of February 2015, the virus has claimed roughly 8,500 lives. What happened over this short period to curb the largest Ebola outbreak in history? Voiced by Bloomberg's Drew Beebe.
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.”