Alexa will soon be able to sound excited or disappointed
Alexa, you get me. The voice-commanded AI bot that turns on lights and delivers the morning headlines in the same monotone, transactional fashion may…
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Tensions between Google and its employees are reaching a breaking point
For years, Google was seen as the gold standard of office life. The company pushed workplace culture to new frontiers with enviable benefits such as…
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Toys ‘R’ Us is back with its first new store in the US. Here’s what you need to know
Toys “R” Us marked its triumphant return to the US on Wednesday by opening its first new store at a location in Paramus, New Jersey. Kids…
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A private equity firm is buying all of the .org domains. Here’s what that means
In a move that could shake up the internet, private equity firm Ethos Capital is buying the company that owns every .org domain on the web. Ethos,…
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Retailers face a Thanksgiving Day decision: Open or closed?
As retailers and malls battle for shoppers during the holiday season, they face a tricky decision: do they keep their doors open on Thanksgiving Day,…
Continue Reading I spent $200 on Marie Kondo’s new online store to spark joy. Here’s what I learned
I was furious. I’d only had my tuning fork and rose quartz crystal set for a few days and already there were a bunch of dents in the…
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US GDP revised up to 2.1%, beating second quarter
The US economy grew faster than initially expected in the third quarter, revised GDP estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Wednesday.…
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Boeing’s problems could soon be seen on Wall Street
Wall Street’s patience with Boeing might be running out. The aircraft maker’s stock is still up 15% since the start of the year. While…
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The Cheesecake Factory’s biggest challenge is getting you to the mall
Black Friday discounts aren’t just for people looking to buy holiday gifts. Shoppers rising at the crack of dawn need some sustenance as they…
Continue Reading Manchester City’s owner is worth nearly $5 billion after Silver Lake deal
US private equity giant Silver Lake is investing $500 million in the owner of Manchester City, a deal that values the soccer group at nearly $5…
Continue Reading Investors choose hope when confronted with mixed picture on trade
Happy Wednesday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading Papa John’s founder John Schnatter ate 40 pizzas in 30 days and says it’s gotten worse
Cheaper ingredients. Worse pizza? Papa John’s founder and former CEO John Schnatter gave his first major interview since being ousted from the…
Continue Reading Asian markets mostly rise after Trump suggests trade talks are in ‘final throes’
Asian markets mostly rose after US President Donald Trump suggested a trade deal with China is in the final stages. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose…
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SoftBank-backed dog walking startup shuffles its CEO
After raising hundreds of millions of dollars to unleash growth, dog-walking startup Wag has struggled to keep up with the competition. Now, the…
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A year later, cause still unknown for 250,000-gallon gas pipeline spill in Anthony
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Officials with pipeline owner/operator Kinder Morgan told the Dona Ana County Commission on Tuesday that they are still…
Continue Reading AT&T and Microsoft announce early result of their 5G-cloud partnership
AT&T and Microsoft have announced the next phase of a partnership that’s aimed at advancing development in two of the buzziest areas of…
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Hasbro really, really needs you to buy ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Star Wars’ toys this holiday season
Two of Disney’s most successful movie franchises are about to hit theaters again, and toymaker Hasbro needs people to buy as many related toys,…
Continue Reading Global car sales are set for a terrible year. Here’s what that means for manufacturing
Global manufacturing has been a drag on the world economy all year. A recovery could be around the corner–but only if conditions are right.…
Continue Reading New York warns FedEx to keep their delivery robots off the city’s streets
When it comes to robots driving around, navigating the streets and tirelessly delivering packages, who wouldn’t be a fan? Well … New York…
Continue Reading California cannabis industry sending SOS to state leaders
About 170 years after California’s gold rush came the promise of the green rush. California’s legalization of cannabis for adult…
Continue Reading Why ‘The Simpsons’ matters to Disney+
30 years ago, Bart Simpson and his alter-ego “El Barto” were everywhere: On TV, of course, but also magazine covers and t-shirts, and in…
Continue Reading Bitcoin hits a speed bump, reaches lowest level in six months
It wasn’t long ago that bitcoin looked like it was making a comeback. Recently, however, it has hit a speed bump. Bitcoin’s price came…
Continue Reading Solar, wind and hydro power could soon surpass coal
Coal, long the king of America’s electric grid, will soon get toppled by renewable energy. Solar and wind power are growing so rapidly that for…
Continue Reading Dick’s shares soar 18% on strong sales
Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods soared 18% in early trading after the company reported strong earnings and raised its guidance for the third…
Continue Reading ‘Everybody’s nightmare come true’: Bloomberg reporters grapple with covering Bloomberg campaign
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Michael Bloomberg…
Continue Reading Huawei CEO: We can still be No.1 without Google
Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei believes his company can still become the world’s top smartphone brand, even if it remains cut off from…
Continue Reading Audi cuts 7,500 jobs to free up money for electric cars
Audi is reducing its workforce by 7,500, the latest example of dramatic changes roiling the global autos industry. The German premium car brand…
Continue Reading Best Buy is ready for Black Friday
Only a handful of old-school retailers are thriving in the face of Amazon today. Best Buy continues to be one of those companies and is set for a…
Continue Reading Groceries and glutes: Supermarkets add boutique gyms and yoga classes
Supermarkets are trying to entice shoppers with more than just food. Hy-Vee is teaming up with high-intensity training gym OrangeTheory to build…
Continue Reading Groceries and glutes: Supermarkets add boutique gyms and yoga classes
Supermarkets are trying to entice shoppers with more than just food. Hy-Vee is teaming up with high-intensity training gym OrangeTheory to build…
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