Spotify's Direct Listing vs. Google's Dutch Auction
Both companies decided to bypass banks and let anyone participate in the listing process, says Stacey Cunningham, COO at the New York Stock Exchange. The music streaming company started trading on the market Tuesday, with shares opening at $165.90 a pop.
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/spotifys-unique-relationship-with-wall-street).
Google on Wednesday disclosed plans to infuse its dominant search engine with more advanced artificial-intelligence technology, a drive that's in response to one of the biggest threats to its long-established position as the internet's main gateway.
Amazon said Tuesday it launched a new service that will allow customers to purchase physical products while playing video games or interacting in virtual reality.