The Battle for Amazon's HQ2 Heats Up, But is Winning Worth it?

Amazon announces the 20 cities that are still in the running for its second headquarters. The tech giant promises an economic boost of $5 billion to the winning city, but when you factor in the tax incentives the cities are offering Amazon, is it actually worth it? Todd Bishop, Co-Founder and Editor at Geekwire, explains why the fight to win HQ2 could hurt the mid-size cities still in the running. When asked where he believes Amazon will set up shop, Bishop points to the Washington, D.C. area and the New York City area. Both metro centers have at least two cities in the running. Bishop also notes that Toronto, the only non-U.S. city on the list, has a strong chance as well.

More In Business

Your 2026 Money Reset Starts Now

Personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin of The Wall Street Journal breaks down the smartest moves to reset savings, debt, and spending.

A Housing Fix or a Political Play? Trump Targets Institutional Buyers

Jeff Ostrowski, Housing Market Analyst at Bankrate, analyzes whether banning corporate buyers would help affordability or worsen supply shortages.

Big Business This Week: Will pressure on Fed chair Powell backfire?

The last 12 months have seen an extraordinary change in the way the U.S. economy works. Some analysts say that hasn’t been working out very well.

Oil Under U.S. Control? Breaking Down the Maduro Capture and Market Impacts

The U.S. is asserting control over Venezuelan oil after capturing President Maduro. Energy reporter Ben Geman of Axios breaks down what it means for markets and

From Stigma to Strategy: The Next Chapter for U.S. Cannabis Investing

Renewed investor interest and possible federal reforms may mark a turning point for U.S. cannabis. AdvisorShares’ Dan Ahrens explains what’s next.

Is Silver the Next Gold? Expert Predicts Historic Rally Ahead

Silver is back in the spotlight as supply constraints, surging industrial demand, and macro trends push prices high, possibly heading toward $100/ounce.

Is the U.S. Job Market Losing Steam? Inside the “Stall Speed” Economy

With paid job posts down 13%, LinkedIn’s Kory Kantenga explains what the latest labor data signals for workers and employers.

How Insomnia Cookies Turned Late-Night Cravings into a Global Business

What started in a college dorm is now a cookie empire. Insomnia Cookies CEO Seth Berkowitz talks scale, strategy, and staying sweet.

'Returnuary' Exposed: The Tech Company Saving Millions of Returned Products

Billions of pounds of returns go to waste each year. REBEL CEO, Emily Hosie, on the company working to turn that waste into resale opportunity.

Rebuilding Wall Street on the Blockchain: Inside NANT Global Finance

NANT Global Finance CEO Mark Elenowitz shares how blockchain is transforming capital markets with integrated brokerage, exchange, and transfer services.

Load More