Elon Musk is closing in on a $350 million payday
Elon Musk is getting close to the first big payday from his massive stock package. In 2018, Tesla shareholders approved a pay package for Musk that…
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Nintendo will charge for new Pokémon Sword and Shield content. Some fans aren’t happy
The “Pokémon Sword” and “Shield” games are getting new adventures, cuddly creatures and rivals to battle. But Nintendo…
Continue Reading Atlanta Braves stadium will officially be called Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves unveiled the highly anticipated new name of its stadium: Truist Park. The name, announced Tuesday, replaces SunTrust Park, the…
Continue Reading Wells Fargo’s rough quarter sours new CEO’s earnings debut
Low interest rates are hurting banks’ bottom lines, and Wells Fargo is no exception. That led the bank’s new CEO to a rough start in his…
Continue Reading SpaceX’s Crew Dragon set for final key test before astronaut launch
After months of anticipation, SpaceX’s new crew-worthy spacecraft, the Crew Dragon, is finally prepped for its last major test before…
Continue Reading Your PC is in danger if you use Windows 7
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7. That means it will no longer provide updates or security patches for the 11-year-old operating system, and…
Continue Reading Quantum computing could be the next big thing for cloud providers
Quantum computing could eventually revolutionize the way medicines are developed, financial options are priced and climate change is managed, experts…
Continue Reading Here’s how many people watched the NFL Playoffs this weekend
A dominating performance, a big upset, a huge comeback and a close game kept viewers tuned into the NFL playoffs all weekend long. The league’s…
Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says US consumers remain strong
The American consumer is alive and well, according to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan Chase reported strong earnings and revenue on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Nissan says it’s not splitting up with Renault
Nissan is dismissing reports that it is engineering a corporate divorce from Renault. “Nissan is in no way considering dissolving the…
Continue Reading Japan’s Nintendo theme park will take visitors ‘inside’ their favorite games
Gaming fanatics will soon be able to play real-life versions of their favorite Nintendo titles, Universal Studios Japan has promised, as it teased…
Continue Reading BlackRock is changing its investment strategy because of climate change
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. BlackRock,…
Continue Reading The world is drowning in debt
The world’s already huge debt load smashed the record for the highest debt-to-GDP ratio before 2019 was even over. In fact, it broke that…
Continue Reading Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: India’s new citizenship law is ‘bad’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has criticized a controversial new law in India that could fast-track citizenship for some immigrants from three…
Continue Reading Microsoft is killing off support for Windows 7, which is used on a third of PCs globally
It’s the end of the line for Windows 7. Microsoft will no longer support the 11-year-old operating system as of Tuesday. For users, that means…
Continue Reading Vegan sausages and clever marketing have helped this low-cost chain take over Britain
Britain begins the new decade on the cusp of leaving the European Union and with its Royal Family in crisis. And yet, for the second consecutive…
Continue Reading Yuan rises as US lifts China’s currency manipulator label
The Chinese yuan strengthened Tuesday to its highest level in more than five months as the United States removed China from its currency manipulator…
Continue Reading Amazon will ask a court to block Microsoft from working on a $10 billion cloud computing contract
Amazon will ask a federal court to temporarily block Microsoft from working on a $10 billion cloud computing contract for the military, according to…
Continue Reading ‘Change can be hard’: OYO CEO confirms layoffs
India’s top hotel company OYO, one of the biggest startups in SoftBank’s portfolio, is slashing jobs and warns that more layoffs could be…
Continue Reading Amazon and Flipkart face an antitrust investigation in India
India’s antitrust regulator has opened an investigation into Amazon and Flipkart over allegations that the two retail giants are illegally…
Continue Reading Abby Huntsman leaves ‘The View’ amid toxic culture at show and strained relationship with Meghan McCain
Abby Huntsman, who has co-hosted “The View” since 2018, announced on Monday that she was departing the popular ABC daytime talk show. The…
Continue Reading Tribune Publishing is offering buyouts after hedge fund became largest shareholder
Tribune Publishing is offering buyouts to employees for the second time in two years and months after hedge fund Alden Global Capital became the…
Continue Reading Instagram says it’s removing posts supporting Soleimani to comply with US sanctions
Instagram and its parent company Facebook are removing posts that voice support for slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani to comply with US…
Continue Reading Snoop Dogg made a sandwich for Dunkin’. It comes with a donut bun
Dunkin’s new menu item is Snoop Dogg-approved. Beginning Monday, the chain will sell a Beyond Sausage patty with egg and cheese, served on a…
Continue Reading New Boeing CEO says company must do much better
Boeing’s new CEO says the company must improve its culture and repair its business. Dave Calhoun, who began his post as CEO of Boeing Monday,…
Continue Reading How to stay invested if you’re a worrier
There are a lot of things to be nervous about. Iran. Trade tensions with China. Recession fears. Sky-high national debt. The fallout from impeachment…
Continue Reading One of the world’s top companies is giving young people the chance to veto projects that hurt the climate
Siemens is taking heat for sticking with a controversial coal mining project in fire-ravaged Australia. Its response? Give young people the power to…
Continue Reading Luggage startup Away’s embattled CEO is staying in her position
Steph Korey, the cofounder and CEO of luggage company Away, is remaining in her position after all. She will not, however, become Away’s…
Continue Reading Can anyone get Boeing through this mess? He’s going to try
Dave Calhoun might have the toughest job in corporate America: Fixing Boeing. As he steps into the CEO job on Monday, Calhoun is tasked with winning…
Continue Reading Defense and cybersecurity stocks have gotten a boost from US-Iran tension. Can they hold onto their gains?
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. The…
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