European banks expect rough times ahead
BLOOMBERG: Several large banks lack the capital to avoid similar financial strife as was the case in 2008.
From the Wires
Amazon says it will use 15k robots to help during holidays
CS MONITOR: The move is expected to help with efficiency during the franticly busy buying season.
Intel hardware to be a part of Google Glass
WSJ: Google is reportedly picking the Silicon Forest company’s microprocessors to power the wearable gadget.
SCOTUS mulls whether Facebook threats are protected by First Amendment
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Court will determine whether angry online rants are free speech.
Ferguson bakery saved by crowdfunding
CNNMoney: An entrepreneur’s business was trashed in the wake of the announcement that Darren Wilson would not be indicted. But a gofundme.com page has helped her salvage her bakery.
Obamacare yields more than 1M applicants in first week of open enrollment
CNBC: Officials call the first week a “solid start” while stressing they have a “lot of work to do” before deadline in February.
Price of already-built homes in Seattle area drops
SEATTLE TIMES: The housing market in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties fell 0.2 percent in September.
Apple hits record-high value
BLOOMBERG: The maker of the iPhone was valued at $700 billion after shares rose 0.8 percent to $119.59.
Fed’s ability to regulate questioned
NEW YORK TIMES: In wake of congressional hearings, the Federal Reserve is facing significant questions regarding its role in the finance industry.
Budweiser to move away from Clydesdales
THE WEEK: Anheuser-Busch InBev is taking steps to revive brand’s relevance in 21-27 demographic.