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Amazon beats estimates; SEC opens inquiry

The e-tailer reports a third-quarter loss that beats analysts' estimates and announces that the Securities and Exchange Commission is launching an informal inquiry into part of Amazon's accounting practices.

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The leading e-tailer reports a third-quarter loss that beats analysts' estimates and sends shares higher in after-hours trading and announces that the Securities and Exchange Commission is launching an informal inquiry into Amazon's accounting practices related to its commerce network.

 


Amazon earnings better than expected
update The leading e-tailer reports a third-quarter loss that beats analysts' estimates and sends shares higher in after-hours trading.

SEC opens inquiry into Amazon?s accounting
update The Securities and Exchange Commission launches an informal inquiry into Amazon's accounting practices related to the e-tailer's commerce network, the company reports.

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