Amazon would generate $31 million in taxes for Schodack, study shows
The 800 jobs that would be created at a massive Amazon distribution center in rural Rensselaer County would have annual earnings of $22 million — about $27,600 on average per employee — according to an economic analysis. The analysis was done on be.....»»
Cupertino to get serious tonight about new business tax that could generate millions from Apple
Polling shows Cupertino residents heavily favor taxes in Apple's hometown that the Chamber of Commerce doesn't like......»»
Silicon Valley made a big deal about obeying GDPR, but a study shows the policies of firms like Facebook are "vague" and "insufficient" (FB, AMZN, GOOG)
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon are all falling short of new European privacy rules, according to a co.....»»
Study: New businesses generate huge economic impact in downtown Phoenix
A new economic report looking at downtown Phoenix shows the fast-growing area is generating $9.7 billion annually in economic activity. This number is derived from 66,000 employees in the downtown area earning $3.9 billion in total income, accordin.....»»
Take note, Triad: Amazon negotiated $130 million in incentives for fulfillment centers in recent months
Amazon's rapidly expanding fulfillment and delivery network shows no signs of slowing, thanks to a recent batch of taxpayer-backed incentives that adds up to more than $130 million......»»
Sharing is caring, particularly with Netflix, Hulu and Uber accounts
A new study shows that 3 out of 4 Americans are sharing streaming, shopping and mobile accounts such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime with their family, friends and even exes......»»
Amazon hasn’t cut Whole Foods prices as much as expected, study shows
When Amazon.com bought natural foods grocery chain Whole Foods Market last year, it sent a shockwave through the supermarket industry as analysts expected huge price cuts at notably high-priced Whole Foods. But it hasn’t happened, at least not .....»»
37% of Americans have gone to sleep hungry because they didn’t have money; 69% of households have less than $1,000 in savings
Nonfiction Research published study that shows, in a country where women are quietly fuming about feeling underpaid, 45 million American women would consider paying their bank for salary consulting. And y.....»»
British treasury chief proposes ‘digital services tax’ on tech giants
Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer, Phillip Hammond, has proposed a new tax targeting technology companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon. The tax would take effect starting in April 2020 and generate about $512 million per year......»»
Document: Barry offered Amazon $375M — and much more — to lure HQ2 - Nashville Business Journal
Nashville Business JournalDocument: Barry offered Amazon $375M — and much more — to lure HQ2Nashville Business JournalThe city of Nashville offered Amazon job grants worth as much as $375 million — and an untold discount on property taxes.....»»
Amazon Prime Has More Than 100 Million U.S. Subscribers
And they spend more than double what non-Prime members spend. Amazon Prime has reached an important milestone in the United States, according to a new study. The subscription ser.....»»
Study shows gender, ethnic bias with Amazon"s Rekognition tech, NYT reports
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
Arizona"s three state universities generate $11B annual economic impact
An economic impact study found that Arizona's three state universities generated more than $11.1 billion in total economic impact during fiscal 2017. Prepared by Elliot D. Pollack & Co. in partnership with the Maguire Co., the report shows Arizona S.....»»
Amazon distribution center in Schodack appears to be on track
Amazon.com Inc.'s decision to not build a headquarters in New York City doesn't appear to have any impact on a nearly $100 million distribution center planned for the Rensselaer County town of Schodack. People familiar with the proposed 1 million-squ.....»»
Amazon"s $100 million Schodack distribution center faces new legal challenge
Members of a neighborhood association in Schodack aren’t giving up the fight against a proposed 1 million-square-foot Amazon distribution center in the Rensselaer County town. The Birchwood Association filed a notice of appeal on Feb. 6 preserving.....»»
Amazon paid no federal taxes on $11.2 billion in profits last year
The company roughly doubled its profits last year but received a federal tax rebate of $129 million, giving it an effective federal tax rate of roughly -1 percent......»»
Latinos contribute more to Houston GDP growth than non-Latinos, study shows
Houston's Latino population contributes more to the economic growth of the metropolitan area than the region's non-Latino population, a new study shows......»»
Amazon surprises Seattle-area high schoolers with college scholarships
The Amazon program has committed $54 million in scholarships to 1,350 students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities across the U.S. since its inception......»»
Amazon fulfillment center sold to billionaire for $106.5M
The building totals 1 million square feet......»»
Here"s what Mark Cuban"s $275.9 million in taxes would cover for the US government
Billionaire Mark Cuban came clean about the hefty chunk of change he paid in taxes this year, publishing the nine-figure number on X this week. Mark Cuban has been touted as a future presidential candidate.BRENDA.....»»
North County track project stalls over costs; councilwoman says fight isn"t over
St. Louis County leaders say $40 million allocated for the project isn't nearly enough to make it work, but its biggest proponent disagrees and is seeking further study......»»