Nasdaq set to top record; Apple Watch deliveries; Comcast abandons merger

Investors ending the week on a high note following yesterday's record-setting performance for the Nasdaq (^IXIC).

Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Michael Santoli says this Nasdaq looks nothing like the one during the dot-com heyday of 2000 that set the last all-time high.

"It's a much more large-cap focused," he points out. "It used to be about entrepreneurs, the next hot thing and essentially these scrappier companies that were trying to catch lightning in a bottle. And now it's more established businesses."

Wall Street also keeping an eye on an unusual durable goods report.  The Commerce Department saying March orders jumped a much-more than expected 4%...however, leaving out transportation, orders actually fell 0.2%.

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Amazon (AMZN) shares are hitting a new high in early trading. The e-commerce giant reporting revenue grew more than expected in the first quarter thanks to its cloud services and rising sales in North America. It was the first time Amazon broke out numbers for it cloud business, which saw a nearly 50% jump in revenue. However, the company's big spending habits did continue to drag down profits.

Google (GOOGL) shares are higher in early trading.  Even though the search giant reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue in the first quarter, sales were up 12% from a year earlier thanks to a jump in online ad volume which helped offset the impact of the stronger dollar.

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Microsoft (MSFT) shares are soaring after posting a beat on both its top and bottom line in the first quarter. Revenue rose 6.5% from a year earlier as it benefited from the Nokia buyout and growth in its cloud and server businesses.

Starbucks (SBUX) shares are getting a nice jolt this morning. The coffee chain's earnings per share matched views, while revenue beat forecasts. Sales grew almost 18% from a year earlier due to better-than-expected same-store sales growth in the Americas as the company expanded its drinks and food line-up.

Apple (APPL) also in the spotlight. The tech giant delivering the first batch of Apple Watches today to those who pre-ordered earlier this month. While customers can try on the watch in stores, the company confirmed that in-store sales will not be available for the month of May.  Apple reports quarterly results after the close of trading on Monday.

Comcast, Time Warner Cable deal dead

Comcast (CMCSA) is dropping its bid to acquire Time Warner Cable (TWC). This comes after the $45 billion dollar merger was questioned by both the FCC and the Justice Department. The deal would have put nearly 55% of broadband subscribers under one roof.

Speaking of cable...Cablevision (CVC) is now offering a package aimed at cord cutters. The service will offer users access to high speed internet, a digital antenna to access local stations, and the option to add the streaming service HBO NOW (TWX).

Chipotle at your door

And now when you're at home watching cable TV or streaming your favorite shows you can order Chipotle (CMG). The Mexican fast-casual chain is offering delivery in 67 U.S. cities, through app service Postmates.