Amazon bolsters challenge to Netflix with CBS deal, nabs top spot on Harris annual brand reputation survey and mobile retail satisfaction survey.

Alitalia considers giving up independence to stay viable.

American Express tests Twitter purchases by hashtag.

Apple CEO Tim Cook gets VIP invite to President Obama's State of the Union Address; Apple to webcast Cook's conference remarks today.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels can't get Chinese to bite.

Barclay's plans to cut 3,700 jobs and change focus.

BNY Mellon releases research about insurance industry challenges.

Carnival sees engine fire disable cruise ship in Gulf of Mexico.

Coca-Cola profits rise on higher case volume.Continue reading...

Apple admits iPhone 4 problem and that it exaggerated signal strength capability. A software patch will be available for download.

Queen Elizabeth II donned Swarovski crystal-encrusted 3D glasses for a visit to Pinewood Studios Toronto. She also visited BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion (and received a new version - she's a fan) and flew startup Porter Airlines while in Canada.Continue reading...