Alibaba disappoints, McDonald's ousts CEO, new management departures at HBO

THE FORTUNE DAILY Thursday, January 29, 2015

Does it cost more to keep illegal immigrants in the U.S. -- or deport them? While the debate over immigration reform often appears to revolve around politics, the root of the issue is actually economics.

McDonald's shares rise as CEO steps down The fast-food giant has been struggling with same-store sales throughout CEO Don Thompson's two-year tenure. He'll be stepping down March 1.

Alibaba's revenue disappoints during key holiday quarter Downbeat report follows news that a Chinese regulator has blasted the e-commerce giant for illegal business.

McDonald's CEO out as burger chain's struggles worsen Don Thompson is leaving the company in March, and his replacement will face the enormous task of reversing the fast-food chain's global sales slide.

Fresh management departures overshadow HBO internet launch Two more bosses to leave as launch date recedes into the distance.

By Philip Elmer-DeWitt Where are all those new Android-to-Apple switchers? Tim Cook told analysts Tuesday that the current lineup of iPhones 'experienced the highest Android switcher rate' in three years.

By Adam Lashinsky Facebook's earnings: Internet do-gooderism and ad gobbledygook Listening to the social network's executives talk about their ad business is mind-numbing. But it's growing like gangbusters.

By Patricia Sellers Meet the woman trying to clean up the NFL's image Days before the Super Bowl, NFL Chief Marketing Officer Dawn Hudson explains her strategy.

Hershey gets a Krave-ing for beef jerky

Alibaba's credibility crisis and big techs report — 5 things to know today

Sony and Spotify debut new music service for PlayStation

JetBlue's profit soars on lower fuel prices

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