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Stocks look to end the week higher

U.S. equities are looking to end the week higher.

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  A new tactic for smart-home security: shaming Walmart

  Yahoo Finance
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  As GE and Amazon move on, Google expands presence in Boston and NYC

  TechCrunch

Nvidia is optimistic, bad news for PepsiCo, Facebook in talks with the FTC

Nvidia, PepsiCo, Facebook, General Electric, and Apple are the companies to watch.

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  Amazon’s decision to ditch HQ2 is a black eye for NYC's tech scene

  Yahoo Finance
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  Netflix will explore Transformers' origins in upcoming animated series

  Engadget

Netflix office goes on lockdown over report of a potential shooter, suspect now in custody

Alarming reports popped up on Twitter late Thursday of an incident involvingan armed individual at Netflix's Hollywood office on Sunset Blvd

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  Netflix's LA office reportedly under lockdown (updated)

  Engadget
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  Facebook reportedly negotiating multibillion dollar fine with FTC

  Engadget

Pepsi reports earnings — What to know in markets Friday

On the heels of Coca-Cola earnings, PepsiCo will report Q4 financial results before market open Friday.

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  Facebook reportedly tracks the location of 'credible threats'

  Engadget
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  Facebook may face a record-setting multi-billion-dollar fine from the FTC

  TechCrunch

Amazon’s break-up with New York sets other cities up for gains

Amazon (AMZN) just gutted plans to open a headquarters in New York – taking with it promises of 25,000 jobs and $2.5 billion in investment in the local economy.