TechFlash: Amazon posts $214M profit, stock soars; Microsoft invests in Cyanogen?

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​Amazon posts $214M profit, stock soars 8 percent Amazon beat analyst expectations Thursday when it posted a $214 million quarterly profit. Microsoft may be planning investment in Seattle Android startup Cyanogen The Wall Street Journal reports Microsoft may be investing in Cyanogen, a company trying to rival Google and Apple in the mobile operating system market. Amazon starts cloud email service for businesses ​In a market that's dominated by Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc. said it's starting a new cloud-based email service for businesses called Amazon WorkMail. Dendreon extends deadline to see if anyone wants to buy the company The Seattle biotech, which filed for bankruptcy in November, extended the deadline for interested bidders until 2 p.m. Thursday. The original deadline was two days ago. 7 real estate myths busted by 'Zillow Talk' Buy the worst house in the best neighborhood? "Wrong!" say Zillow's CEO and chief economist. Here are seven age-old maxims the pair attempt to bust. Tableau wins bidding war against Zulily to cuddle with Uber puppies Tableau donated $500 to Lynnwood animal shelter Paws and was rewarded with a visit from puppies. Seattle fans love the Seahawks more than New England fans love the Patriots, says Amazon selling data ​Seattle Seahawks love their team more than New England fans love the Patriots, according to stuff that's bought on Amazon.com. Koru raises $8 million from Maveron, Battery Ventures to train workers for talent-hungry Seattle companies Seattle education startup Koru announced Thursday it raised an $8 million series A financing round, bringing its total funding to more than $12 million. Seattle No. 2 in U.S. for tech salaries, says study ​At an average salary of $99,423, Seattle's No. 2 in the U.S. for average tech salaries. ​Nadella's net worth just dropped $7.6 million as Microsoft stock sinks 12 percent Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was granted a large stock option when he took over the company. Now, that package is worth significantly less. Seattle mobile advertising firm Tune raises $27M ​Seattle mobile advertising company Tune said it's raised $27 million in Series B funding. National Tech News Visa's stock split sends shares soaring in after-hours trading Coca-Cola Enterprises ups game with Georgia Tech innovation center Portland tech paychecks jump 9% Google profits, revenue miss forecasts as advertisers paid less per click ​Cinedigm signs 12-picture deal with Brand Inc. Entertainment Palantir co-founder fights accusations of sexual assault Houston design company to launch startup venture firm The co-founder of Darby Smart on her secret weapon for success in the startup world: stalking Whistle raises $15M for 'Fitbit for dogs,' buys competitor Q&A: Mophie aims to raise brand awareness the biggest way possible — with a Super Bowl ad

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