The Elf was a lot harder to get on your Shelf this year
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business The Elf on the Shelf — a popular elf doll that parents place around their home in the runup to Christmas to…
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Delhi pollution levels soar after residents defy Diwali fireworks ban
By Swati Gupta and Esha Mitra, CNN Air quality in India’s capital dipped to ‘hazardous’ levels Friday after the festival of Diwali…
Continue Reading World food prices are up 30% in a year
By Walé Azeez, CNN Business World food prices have surged to the highest level in more than a decade, driven by robust demand and lackluster…
Continue Reading Bitcoin scam: Kroger confirms press release was faked
By Reuters Kroger said on Friday a press release touting the acceptance of bitcoin cash at its stores this holiday season is fraudulent, making it…
Continue Reading Stocks rally to new record highs on strong jobs data and Pfizer Covid pill news
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Wall Street got a double dose of good news to cheer on Friday. The job market rebounded sharply in October…
Continue Reading John Deere considers using overseas plants and US strikebreakers
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business John Deere says it is looking at all options to provide products to its customers, including possibly using…
Continue Reading Who will pay for testing under Biden’s new vaccine mandate for businesses?
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Companies are running the numbers this week as they comb through recently released guidance on how to implement…
Continue Reading Want a better paying job? First you need to figure out how much you really make
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business So many factors go into deciding whether to quit your job, but pay is a big one. Even if money isn’t your top…
Continue Reading Silicon Valley is not on trial in the Elizabeth Holmes case. Classic fraud is
Opinion by Jessica A. Roth for CNN Business Perspectives As the Elizabeth Holmes trial unfolds, the audacity of the alleged scheme becomes clearer by…
Continue Reading Pfizer shares soar on positive test results for Covid pill
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Shares of drug giant Pfizer surged nearly 11% Friday after the company announced positive test results for an…
Continue Reading Big rebound in jobs: America adds 531,000 jobs to the economy in October
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business America’s jobs recovery gathered some steam last month as US employers added 531,000 positions in October. The…
Continue Reading There could be a seismic shift in the labor market. Here’s why
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business America’s job market is showing signs of strength — welcome news after a choppy summer. What’s…
Continue Reading The Peloton movement may be over. Shares plunge
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Peloton investors are going to have to take a meditation class (or several) after its latest earnings report that…
Continue Reading White House says OPEC and Russia are putting the global recovery at risk
By Charles Riley and Kevin Liptak, CNN Business The White House has accused OPEC and its allies of putting the global economic recovery at risk by…
Continue Reading Another Chinese real estate developer is in serious trouble
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Another Chinese real estate company appears to be at risk of default, escalating fears of further problems in the…
Continue Reading Advocates say this Build Back Better provision is exactly what local newsrooms need
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue Reading ‘I barely function some days’: Covid ‘long haulers’ struggle to work amid labor shortage
By Gabe Cohen, CNN Laurie Bedell feels trapped inside her home and her ailing body. “I pretty much live here in the living room,” Bedell…
Continue Reading Striking Alabama mine workers bring protest to New York City
By Vanessa Yurkevich and Chris Isidore, CNN Business Mine workers have been on the picket line outside of two mines owned by Warrior Met Coal in…
Continue Reading US productivity dropped to its lowest level in 40 years
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business US labor market productivity fell dramatically in the third quarter of the year, dropping to its lowest level in 40…
Continue Reading Google celebrates Diwali with Easter egg
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Business As people around the world begin to celebrate Diwali, Google is commemorating the event with a special Easter egg.…
Continue Reading Newsmax reporter’s tweets blocked for claiming Covid vaccine contains satanic marker
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Twitter suspended Newsmax White House correspondent Emerald Robinson for posting blatant misinformation about the…
Continue Reading ESPN Classic is shutting down next year
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Sports fans who can’t get enough of watching legendary games of the past are in for a disappointment: ESPN…
Continue Reading Zillow bet the farm on its house-flipping business. Now it’s downsizing
By Allison Morrow, CNN Business Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your…
Continue Reading Your favorite comfort foods are getting more expensive
By Nathaniel Meyersohn and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Get ready to pay even more for the fun stuff in your grocery cart. Top snack makers Kraft…
Continue Reading If the labor shortage continues, the US economy won’t be able to recover
Opinion by Gad Levanon for CNN Business Perspectives After enhanced unemployment benefits expired and schools re-opened in person, many expected…
Continue Reading Tastykake cupcakes pulled from Target and Walmart over metal contamination fears
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Business Tastykake cupcakes sold by US retailers including Target and Walmart are being recalled over concerns they might…
Continue Reading Moderna warns its Covid vaccine shipments are falling short. Stock plunges
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Moderna fell short of profit and sales expectations for the third quarter, and the Covid vaccine maker warned that its…
Continue Reading The era of free money is ending
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business For about 20 months, central banks have funneled an unprecedented amount of cash into the financial system, aiming to…
Continue Reading Gasoline prices are soaring. OPEC and Russia aren’t coming to the rescue
By Charles Riley, CNN Business OPEC and its allies have disregarded calls from US President Joe Biden to do more to tame soaring energy prices that…
Continue Reading MGM is selling Mirage casino: ‘We have enough of Las Vegas’
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business MGM Resorts is putting the Mirage resort and casino in Las Vegas up for sale, ending a 21-year ownership of one of…
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