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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
Amazon earnings fell short of expectations but analysts think the heavy investments in one-day shipping and AWS are a positive. See full story.
U.K. assets are too hot to handle right now, top investors say
Investment heavyweights warn investors will continue to shun the U.K. until such threats can be completely discounted See full story.
Resigning Trump administration official says student-loan system is ‘fundamentally broken’ — here are some possible solutions
A. Wayne Johnson is stepping down from his role as chief strategy and transformation officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid. See full story.
Cheers! A single shot of this whisky costs more than a Porsche 911 Carrera
Record-setting Scotch hits $1.9 million at auction, increasing in value by 29,000% over three decades. See full story.
Cannabis producer Hexo shutting down facilities amid deep staff cuts
As cannabis producer Hexo Corp. heads into earnings next week, it will shut down several facilities it operates nearby Niagara Falls, Ontario as a result of the 200 layoffs it announced Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
But scientists are conflicted over whether calorie-counting on labels and menus actually encourage people to eat less junk food. See full story.
