Facebook Earnings Crush, But Can It Sustain Momentum?
Emily Bary, reporter for MarketWatch, gives us her thoughts on Facebook's latest earnings report that saw earnings per share beat, but daily users on the platform drop because of a shift away from viral videos.
We talk about whether advertisers will stick around as the platform turns its focus to friends and family posts and away from publishers. Bary also weighs in on Amazon's upcoming release of its quarterly earnings. How much will the Whole Foods acquisition and holiday sales affect revenue? Overall, analyst expectations are positive.
Tesla is rolling out its latest self-driving software beta testing program, offering access to a limited number of Tesla owners. The closed beta will cost an additional $10,000 up front or $199 per month for the opportunity to test the system.
DoorDash is getting into the advertising business and will list restaurant ads on the platform. Restaurants can compete for ad space through a bidding system, but DoorDash will only be paid if orders are placed at the advertised business.
