One way Iran could retaliate on the United States: Cyber attacks
Iran has vowed revenge after a US air strike ordered by President Donald Trump killed the country’s top general Qasem Soleimani. One likely way…
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Nanobots, ape chauffeurs and flights to Pluto. The predictions for 2020 we got horribly wrong
You’re late for work because you forgot to set the alarm clock embedded in your forearm. Rushing out of bed, you give your family members,…
Continue Reading The US economy is a ‘job machine.’ Can it last?
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Continue Reading Japanese authorities vow to tighten immigration rules after Carlos Ghosn’s escape
Japanese officials on Sunday criticized Carlos Ghosn’s escape from the country as “unjust” and vowed to tighten immigration rules…
Continue Reading Tesla short sellers have lost $8 billion
This has got to make Tesla CEO Elon Musk happy: In the last seven months, short positions on Tesla shares have lost $8.4 billion, according to S3…
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Mercedes recalls 750,000 cars because sunroof can fly off
NEW YORK (AP) – Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 750,000 cars because the vehicles’ sunroofs could potentially detach and fly off. That could…
Continue Reading Sex toys, giant TVs and Alexa in everything: The biggest trends to watch for at CES 2020
One of the largest technology trade shows will open its doors Sunday in Las Vegas. At this year’s CES consumer electronics show, better known…
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2 landmark downtown El Paso office towers sold to west Texas investment firm
EL PASO, Texas – Two of the largest and most notable office towers in downtown El Paso have been sold to an investment firm that is expanding its…
Continue Reading Dow tumbles more than 200 points on rising Iran tensions
The Dow and US stocks fell Friday after the United States killed a top Iranian commander at a Baghdad airport. The military strike concerned…
Continue Reading Oil prices surge 4% after Iran military leader killed in US strike
Oil prices moved higher Friday after a top Iranian general was killed in a US airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump. Futures for Brent crude, a…
Continue Reading Stocks were on a runaway train. Then Iran happened
The American drone strike targeting a top Iranian commander sent shockwaves across previously calm Wall Street. The dramatic escalation of tensions…
Continue Reading The NFL dominated TV again
Just two seasons ago the NFL — the biggest ratings powerhouse on TV — found itself in a media maelstrom. The league was dealing with flagging…
Continue Reading Fortnite made $1.8 billion in 2019
“Fortnite” was once again the top-grossing online video game of the year. The battle royale video game made more money in digital sales…
Continue Reading The box office had a big 2019 thanks to Disney
The 2019 box office didn’t live up to the record numbers of 2018, but thanks to Captain America, Simba and Queen Elsa it still brought in a lot…
Continue Reading US manufacturing plunges deeper into recession
America’s manufacturing downturn isn’t letting up. Factory activity contracted for the fifth consecutive month in December, registering a…
Continue Reading Here’s how much the autoworkers strike hurt GM
People kept buying Chevys, Buicks, GMC trucks and Cadillacs during the autoworkers’ 40-day strike last quarter. But GM didn’t walk away…
Continue Reading Google cuts Xiaomi’s Nest access for showing photos of strangers’ homes
Google has disabled access of Xiaomi devices after a user said he was able to see into the homes of strangers while trying to stream video to his…
Continue Reading How high could oil prices go if Iran retaliates over US attack?
A sharp escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran has caused crude oil prices to surge. They may not stay elevated for long. Tehran…
Continue Reading Tesla delivered 367,500 cars last year
Tesla sold 112,000 cars last quarter and 367,500 in 2019, the company reported Friday. That met the company’s forecast, which some analysts…
Continue Reading Turkish private jet company says rogue employee helped Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
A Turkish company that charters private jets says a rogue employee helped fugitive auto executive Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan to Lebanon. MNG Jet…
Continue Reading US oil workers are leaving Iraq. Exxon Mobil has operations there
Oil workers from the United States are leaving Iraq after Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike in Baghdad. The Iraqi…
Continue Reading Delta employees sue Lands’ End alleging uniforms made them sick
More than 500 Delta Air Lines employees are suing Lands’ End, alleging that the uniforms it provided to the airline are causing some workers to…
Continue Reading Dow set to tumble more than 300 points on US-Iran clash
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Global…
Continue Reading Iran could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why that matters
Could conflict in the Middle East disrupt global oil supplies? That risk is back in focus after a US strike in Baghdad killed Qasem Soleimani, a top…
Continue Reading Tesla just cut the price of Model 3 cars made in China
Tesla is already cutting the price of its China-built cars just days after starting deliveries. The electric car company just slashed the starting…
Continue Reading The stock market is on fire. History shows that won’t last
The melt-up on Wall Street has reached historic proportions. Last year wasn’t just the S&P 500’s strongest since 2013. Markets wowed…
Continue Reading Samsung sold 6.7 million 5G smartphones in 2019
The world’s biggest smartphone maker is widening its lead over rivals in the race to put 5G devices in customers’ hands. Samsung sold 6.7…
Continue Reading Diet soda doesn’t have to lead to weight loss, court rules
There’s nothing deceptive or dishonest about soda makers using the word “diet” to describe the reduced calorie alternatives to…
Continue Reading Testing drivers for cannabis is hard. Here’s why
As a growing number of states legalize cannabis, health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm for technology that can quickly determine when…
Continue Reading Former HBO chief Richard Plepler signs production deal with Apple
Richard Plepler, the executive who launched “Game of Thrones” and other hit series at HBO, has signed an exclusive production deal with…
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