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Apple’smove to kill off the Identifier for Advertisers system on the iPhone hasinfuriated Facebookand other companies that rely on the ability to track consumer behavior so they can sell targeted advertising.The decision has created the impression that Apple is simply opposed to digital advertising. But that’s not actually the case. In fact, advertising is gradually becoming a material contributor to the company’s revenue base.In a research note Tuesday, Bernstein analystToni Sacconaghidoes a d

The parade of second-quarter results continues this week. No fewer than 143 S&P 500 companies are on deck to report, in addition to hundreds of small caps. Ferrari, Vornado Realty Trust, Take-Two Interactive Software, and Simon Property Group will get the ball rolling on Monday. Then Lyft, Alibaba Group Holding, Nikola, Under Armour, Eli Lilly, and ConocoPhillips release their results on Tuesday.Wednesday will be particularly busy:General Motors,Uber Technologies,Etsy,Electronic Arts,Western Dig

U.S. consumer spending rises in June, inflation increases . NEW YORK, July 30 - U.S. stocks fell on Friday with Amazon.com shares declining after the company forecast lower sales growth, but the S&P 500 still posted a sixth straight month of gains.Amazon.com Inc shares sank after it reported late on Thursday revenue for the second quarter that was shy of analysts' average estimate and said sales growth would ease in the next few quarters as customers ventured more outside the home.Shares of oth

Amazon's slump is likely to pull the Nasdaq sharply lower Friday, but U.S. stocks will still close o