Amazon profit doubles, beats estimates Amazon.com Inc. showed that it wasn't being hurt by economic weakness and high fuel prices, reporting Wednesday that its second-quarter profits more than doubled and surpassed analyst expectations. The Internet retailer also raised full-year revenue projections. 25 Jul 2008
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15 dead after boat sinks in Brazil's Amazon region A boat ferrying at least 80 people home from a party sank in Brazil's Amazon region, killing at least 15 and leaving dozens missing, according to rescue officials and Brazil's government. 05 May 2008
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Amazon to sell Sony BMG songs free of copy curbs Online retailer Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday its digital music store will now offer songs from Sony BMG Music Entertainment without copy-protection technology, or digital rights management. 11 Jan 2008
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Amazon launches Askville.com Amazon.com Inc, the world's largest Web retailer, launched Askville.com, an information-sharing Web site where users can ask questions and answer queries from others. 29 Nov 2007
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Amazon launches wireless book reader "Kindle" Amazon.com, the world's largest Web retailer, said on Monday it will begin selling an electronic book reader with wireless access, the latest attempt to build consumer interest in portable reading devices. 20 Nov 2007
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New businesses seen key to Google growth long-term Google Inc shares are trading just 3 percent below a record high ahead of its quarterly report on Thursday, but many investors are looking past the strong results expected and focusing on whether it can diversify revenue to sustain growth long-term. 17 Oct 2007
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Analysts: Ruling Could Hurt Amazon.com When a New Jersey judge ruled that Amazon.com Inc. breached a groundbreaking contract with Toys R Us Inc., she delivered with the legal blow a public scolding, calling company executives obstinate, arrogant and even childish. 21 Mar 2006
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Amazon.com Modifies 'Abortion' Queries Amazon.com Inc. said Monday it had modified the way its search engine handles queries for the term "abortion" after receiving an e-mail complaint that the results appeared biased. 21 Mar 2006
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Fidelity to Pitch Services on Amazon.com Fidelity Investments said Friday it will sponsor an online financial services "store" on Amazon.com Inc.'s Web site in the company's first such deal with a major online retail distributor. 18 Mar 2006
