TechFlash: AWS worth $5 billion; MSFT beats big time; SBUX tech pulls in members

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The profitable part of Amazon: AWS is worth $5 billion, Bezos says Amazon broke out financials for AWS for the first time Thursday. Microsoft stock climbs as it blows away analyst expectations, even as profits fall Microsoft reported profits of $4.9 billion on $21.73 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2015, blowing analyst expectations out of the water. Starbucks shatters expectations, money-making loyalty membership grows to more than 10 million Starbucks' stock soared Thursday during its second quarter earnings release. Kemper Freeman still unsure Expedia is moving to Seattle Expedia spokeswoman counters that the company 'absolutely' is moving to Seattle. Apptio's ex-CFO Sean Boyle turns up as Amazon vice president Sean Boyle updated his LinkedIn profile this week to show he has accepted a job as vice president of finance at Amazon, where held previous executive roles. Ballmer's media bounce — courtside antics make ex-Microsoft CEO a Hollywood celebrity Long a demonstrative, polarizing figure at the helm of Microsoft, former CEO Steve Ballmer is becoming a main attraction in the stands for NBA fans. F5's new era: incoming CEO Manny Rivelo outlines 100-day plan The incoming CEO of the Seattle networking company, with annual sales of $1.7 billion, plans to heighten the focus on internet security. Seattle Genetics on a 'great trajectory,' looks to grow staff by 60 The Bothell-based biotech company is investing heavily in several phases of its operation. Juno teams with AstraZeneca to explore new therapy, foot the bill for clinical trial The Seattle biotech company is working with the British pharmaceutical company to combine drug therapies and co-fund a study later this year. ​T-Mobile's partnership with Google is good mojo, even if nobody is getting rich Google tapped T-Mobile and Sprint to provide the wireless network support for its entry into the mobile carrier business. National Tech News Why Legacy Partners Commercial changed its name to SteelWave Netsuite buys marketing tech company for $200M Microsoft stock climbs as it blows away analyst expectations, even as profits fall Latest OHSU-Moda partnership already bears fruit USAA launches mobile app for Apple Watch 5 startups that aim to transform urban living Six Flags Fiesta Texas guests should expect longer lines this season CU Anschutz gets $10 million donation to fund depression treatment, research Kemper Freeman still unsure Expedia is moving to Seattle Rackspace opens huge new data center in England

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