Amazon's Grocery Gamble, All Eyes on Netflix Earnings
Amazon opens its first fully automated grocery store in Seattle on Monday. In this cashier-less model, the consumer picks items and leaves the store without ever having to pull out their wallet. Amazon's technology senses what items were purchased, and then charges the customer's account. Amazon's new grocery store is called Amazon Go.
Netflix gets ready to report Q4 earnings after a very successful 2017. Beyond looking at the company's revenue growth, investors will be watching for subscriber growth, particularly at the international level. Last year, Netflix shares grew by 65%.
And Twitter COO Anthony Noto is reportedly considering a new job. Reports swirled over the weekend that Noto may leave the social media company for SoFi, the personal finance company. Noto is considered one of the most important executives at Twitter.
Higher prices due to inflation combined with higher interest rates are creating a perfect storm for consumers who use credit cards, according to a Bankrate.com report. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate.com, joined Cheddar News to discuss the latest report and what consumers can do to avoid any potential issues.
Elon Musk claimed that artificial intelligence has the potential to cause 'civilization destruction.' The billionaire is currently planning to come out with an AI platform, TruthGPT.
A giant Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that’s been dug up from three sites in the United States is going up for auction in Zurich. It's a first sale of its kind in Europe.