Overview
Americas
Europe
Asia
Commodities
DJIA
-251.90
17,164.95
-1.45
S&P 500
-26.26
1,994.99
-1.30
FTSE 100
-61.20
6,749.40
-0.90
Nikkei 225
+68.17
17,674.39
+0.39
Crude Oil (WTI)
+3.12
47.65
+7.01
DJIA
-251.90
17,164.95
-1.45
S&P 500
-26.26
1,994.99
-1.30
NASDAQ
-48.16
4,635.24
-1.03
TSX
+36.20
14,673.48
+0.25
iBovespa
-854.56
46,907.68
-1.79
Stoxx 50
-20.39
3,351.44
-0.60
FTSE 100
-61.20
6,749.40
-0.90
CAC 40
-27.18
4,604.25
-0.59
DAX
-43.55
10,694.32
-0.41
IBEX 35
-104.30
10,403.30
-0.99
Nikkei 225
+68.17
17,674.39
+0.39
Hang Seng
-88.80
24,507.05
-0.36
ASX 200
+18.84
5,588.32
+0.34
Shanghai
-51.94
3,210.36
-1.59
Sensex 30
-498.82
29,182.95
-1.68
Crude Oil (WTI)
+3.12
47.65
+7.01
Crude Oil (Brent)
+3.07
52.20
+6.25
Gold
+29.00
1,283.60
+2.31
Silver
+0.46
17.24
+2.75
Copper
+5.65
250.80
+2.30
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Super Bowl Bets: What Will Katy Perry Wear at Halftime?
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FXCM Adopts Shareholder Plan to Block Unwanted Takeovers
Feature Stories
Seven Reasons Cheap Oil Can't Stop Renewables Now
Oil is cheap. So is gas. Neither matters
The Future of Uber and Lyft: A Crowded Back Seat
The Truth About the Safety Ratings That Sell Football Helmets
Virginia Tech’s STAR system is widely influential, but does it oversimplify the complex science around concussion risk?
The New Space Race: One Man's Mission to Build a Galactic Internet
Google, Facebook, and Elon Musk want to wire the world. A guy in Florida may beat them to it
The Bomb Squad: Hunting the U.K.'s Explosive Thieves
“It was a pure store. And it didn’t do any business.”
-John Mackey, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Whole Foods Market
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In Vermont, Elite Snow Retreat Offers the Understated Life
The Hermitage Club is perfect for a casual weekend getaway if you can afford the $65,000 price tag
Shake Shack’s Surprisingly Disciplined U.S. Growth Plan
The company's proceeding cautiously, despite a red-hot IPO
Spain's Podemos Wants to Be the Next Syriza: Here's Why That Might Not Be So Easy
From an economic upturn to unfavorable election laws, Podemos faces obstacles its Greek counterpart didn't
How Boston and Seattle Compare Off the Field in Eight Charts
Economies in the Super Bowl teams' cities are closely matched
Stop Worrying About Measles at the Super Bowl
Fans should be more wary of hangovers than the highly contagious ailment
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The Goldilocks Approach to Unemployment
Were extended unemployment benefits a big mistake?
Smart Pols Don't Skip Iowa
Waiting for the right state is a losing strategy, just ask Al Gore in 1988 or Rudy Giuliani in 2008.
Josh Gordon, Athletes and Cautionary Tales
A 23-year-old making his way through the NFL doesn't need personal advice from sports commentators he's never met.
Friday Food Post: How to Torch Your Guests
Get out of the kitchen and wow guests with flaming dishes, but keep that fire extinguisher handy.
Search for Meaning in Earnings Calls
When CEOs and analysts talk, sometimes it's better to do textual analysis than listen.
Let Them Drink Hard Alcohol
Dartmouth is set to become a more sober place.
Hillary Clinton's Late Start Won't Stop the Punches
Will Hillary Clinton's early lead turn out to be a disadvantage, not just because the candidates will be focused on her, but because the public will be, too?
Will U.S. Protect Its Syrian Rebel Army?
The Obama administration has a Hamlet moment on how to protect U.S.-trained rebels in Syria.
Devaluation Is Putin's Best Friend
Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 15 percent from 17 percent today in a move few predicted.
Romney's Failed 2016 Presidential Campaign
Romney didn't consider whether to run and then decided against it. He ran for president for 2016, then he dropped out.
Snitch Puts Stitch in Venezuela's Drug Trade
Venezuela is well on its way to becoming Latin America's reigning narco-state.
Breaking With Bogle
John Bogle's investing philosophy needs some updating to reflect new findings.
Politicians Brave Even No-Show Snow
Although this week's Snowmageddon turned out to be something of a dud, it was a perfect storm for politicians.
Save Companies From Drowning in Cash
It's time to motivate U.S. companies to spend all the cash they've been hoarding.
Trending in Tech
Google Spending Cuts Profit as Mobile Competition Hits Sales
Amazon to Break Out Web Services as Separate Category This Year
Amazon’s Growth No Longer Far Ahead of North American E-Commerce
Google’s Dream of Driverless Cars Helps Fuel Spending Jump
Amazon Handily Beats Estimates for Holiday Quarter; Sales surge
Pursuits
In Vermont, Elite Snow Retreat Offers the Understated Life
The Hermitage Club is perfect for a casual weekend getaway if you can afford the $65,000 price tag
The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art Market
Hint: Discover a hidden masterpiece
Ten Non-Rings to Get Your Girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
Bling without the commitment
John Legend’s 10 Tips for Living the Life (Supermodel Wife and All)
From fashion to love to home décor
Street Style: Paris Beyond the Boulevards
While fashionable Paris was watching the clothes on runways at the menswear shows and couture presentations, we decided to take the opportunity to focus a lens instead on the city’s emerging creative neighborhoods. We sent photographer Molly SJ Lowe to the city’s hipper arrondissements to snap the other side of Parisian dressing. Says Lowe, who stalked the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, and 20th: “All these places—and more importantly, all the amazing people who allowed me to take their portraits—make up what I feel is the Parisian of today: cool but still sophisticated, always with an air of neglect mixed with a relentless attention to detail, hidden behind controlled half-smiles.”
Elba on Bond Role: ‘Daniel Craig Is Doing a Great Job’
Actor Idris Elba, focusing on life as a DJ, brushes off 007 rumors
You Can Own a Banksy for Only $5,317
Although most of the other 33 lots beat their high estimates at the Bonhams sale
New Watch Wednesday: Looking Beyond SIHH
There were also new watches from Blancpain, Hublot, and Girard-Perregaux last week that are worth writing home about
Caviar Buying Guide: The Tastiest Tins Both Domestic and Imported
It's prime time to be a fish egg freak
Star Wars Bounty Hunter Boba Fett Delivers $27,000 at Auction—Plus Nine Other Toys
Ten Star Wars figurines broke records at Wednesday's auction at Vectis, the world’s largest toy auction house
Greubel Forsey Made a Subtle Watch Whose Big News Is on the Back
A sapphire bubble on the watch's rear face houses a 24-second tourbillon
India Club London Serves Up Slice of History, Inexpensive Curries
You might as well be in Old Delhi
Men’s Fashion Month Recap: Photos and Style Analysis From Europe
Nic Screws wraps up her tour of London, Florence, Milan, and Paris—and brings back the style tips you'll need for next fall
So Far, No One Has Rented the Tesla Model S ‘Hotel Room’ on Airbnb
“It’s probably safe to say this idea won’t make significant money by itself,” confesses automotive hotelier Steve Sasman
Editor's Picks
Super Bowl Bets: What Will Katy Perry Wear at Halftime?
Jan. 30 -- Anomaly Founding Partner Jason Deland weighs in on this year’s Super Bowl prop bets. He speaks on “Market Makers.”
Danny Meyer: Shake Shack Brand Is Human Energy
Jan. 30 -- Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti and Founder Danny Meyer discuss the company’s IPO and expansion plans on “Market Makers.”
Amazon Finds Wall Street Love From Profit Surprise
Jan. 30 -- Amazon is finding favor with investors as shares climbed as much as 12 percent after reporting a fourth-quarter profit of $214 million. Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson reports on “Market Makers.”
Too Many Condos in New York City?
(Bloomberg) -- Million Dollar Listing New York Broker Ryan Serhant and AOL BBG Ventures President Susan Lyne discuss the New York City real estate and rental market on “In The Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Inside the Public Company Treating America's Addicts
Jan. 30 -- More than 23 million Americans struggle with addiction. About four million will receive some kind of treatment. When you think of rehab, you may think of boutique high-end treatment homes like Cliffside Malibu, but Michael Cartwright, the chief executive officer of American Addiction Centers, believes that addiction treatment should go public. He says this will help set a standard of care nationwide as he tries to expand. Bloomberg got an inside look at the business of rehab. Voiced by Bloomberg's Sam Grobart.
Are Buffalo Wild Wings Different in Ohio vs. Manhattan?
Jan. 30 -- Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith discusses her career and the success of the business on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Disrupting the Beauty Industry: Go Inside Birchbox
Jan. 30 -- Birchbox disrupted the beauty industry when it convinced consumers to pay 10 bucks a month for beauty samples. How does the company curate a culture that continues to think outside the box? Bloomberg's Stephanie Ruhle got a sample of Birchbox's Manhattan headquarters- take a look.
Google's Loon Project Seeks French Help
Jan. 30 -- Google and others are battling to give Internet access to remote corners of the globe. And French engineers are helping Google to create special balloons. Bloomberg's Caroline Connan met with them, and with a French startup who provides another solution for a more global Internet coverage.
Why Luxury Brands Love China's 'Sex in the City'
Jan. 30 -- Tiny Times, a series of hit films in China glorifies consumerism. Global luxury brands want in. But not everyone is happy about the film's message. Stephen Engle reports.
Politics
The NFL’s Trashtalker of Truth
The Seahawks’ Richard Sherman is the most eloquent critic of his own league.
When Tax Policy Goes Viral in a Bad Way
Obama's 529 flop holds a lesson for would-be reformers.
New Iowa Poll: Romney Would Have Faced Many Campaign Hurdles
The 2012 nominee compared favorably to Jeb Bush on some issues, but many Iowa Republicans thought his time had passed.
Popular Anti-Mormon Pastor Joins Huckabee and Santorum For ‘Religious Liberty’ Movie
Don't call it a comeback for Rev. Robert Jeffress.
How Bored Are Reporters by the Clinton Restoration?
Fantasy campaigns break out across America.
Internet Giants to Government: Drop Dead
While waiting for Congress to come forward on surveillance, providers are making their own moves to protect customers’ privacy.
Obama, HuffPost Blogger, Tells Democrats to Get News Elsewhere
The president wants Democrats to be more open to international trade agreements.
How Mitt Romney Made His Decision Not To Run
On the balance sheet of his campaign decision, a brutal GOP primary seems to have been the dispositive factor.
What People Don't Get About 'Boring and Bland' Scott Walker
Criticized for his inability to captivate crowds, the potential Republican presidential candidate does possess a sharpened set of rhetorical skills.
When Political Frenemies Meet
Is it awkward? Or just business as usual?
Obama Chides Romney Over Sudden Interest in Poverty
The president says he has noticed a change in the rhetoric of the Republican party.
Andrew Sullivan's Most Influential Writing
Quite simply, Sullivan helped pioneer a new form of discourse in the Internet age.
Rand Paul 'Intercepts' Weirdly Conspiratorial Bush-Clinton Phone Call
From the UK punk scene to the hills of Kentucky.
White House to Cuba: No Deal on Returning Guantanamo Bay Base
Close the prison? Yes. Close the Navy base? No way, says the White House.