New privacy bill threatens years of jail time for companies that misuse consumer data
A privacy-focused US senator is introducing sweeping legislation on Thursday that imposes sharp penalties on companies and executives who fail to…
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Why investors can’t get too excited about the new Brexit deal
The British pound and UK stocks shot up on news that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had clinched a new Brexit agreement with the European Union.…
Continue Reading Canada’s Cannabis 2.0: Edibles, beverages, vapes on deck
It’s time for Cannabis 2.0 in Canada. Canada’s foray into legal cannabis last year was intentionally slow, methodical and tempered. The…
Continue Reading Domino’s pulls the plug on 4 European markets
Domino’s has run into trouble in Europe. The company that operates the pizza chain’s UK franchise has abandoned an expansion into…
Continue Reading Deal to end GM strike won’t save Lordstown plant
The deal to end the month-long strike at General Motors will not save an assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio, and two other transmission plants,…
Continue Reading How Elizabeth Warren could ‘vaporize’ America’s oil boom
Elizabeth Warren doesn’t just pose a threat to Wall Street. Her rising 2020 polling numbers are also striking fear in the heart of Big Oil.…
Continue Reading iOS 13 is now on more than half of all iPhones
Apple’s call to action to get people to use iOS 13 is working: More than half of all iPhone models introduced in the past four years now use…
Continue Reading Christian Dior apologizes to China for not including Taiwan in a map
Add Christian Dior to the growing list of Western brands tangling with China. The French fashion house issued an apology Thursday over a map of China…
Continue Reading Xbox and Taco Bell are giving away free consoles. Here’s how to win
In the spirit of Halloween, Xbox is handing out new consoles like candy. All you’ve got to do is eat a couple chalupas. The gaming giant has…
Continue Reading This startup is saving crops by making ‘super bees’
One company wants to help farmers adapt to a world of rapidly declining bee populations. Argentina-based startup Beeflow has developed a special…
Continue Reading Nestlé has $20 billion to spend on deals or buying back shares
Nestlé shareholders could be in for another $20 billion windfall if the maker of Nespresso and KitKat fails to find businesses worth buying.…
Continue Reading A Q&A with Beth Moses, the first passenger ever on Virgin Galactic’s space plane
Beth Moses is the first person to fly into space as a passenger aboard a commercial spacecraft. Moses, an aerospace engineer who is Chief Astronaut…
Continue Reading Marc Benioff says it’s time to break up Facebook
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff hasn’t been sparing with his criticism of Facebook. But in an interview with CNN’s Poppy Harlow Wednesday he…
Continue Reading The pound has been weighed down by Brexit. Now it’s getting some relief
Happy Thursday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading Brexit countdown is sending the pound on a wild ride. There’s more to come
The next 48 hours will be crucial for the pound, which has shot up in the past week but remains highly volatile. Traders remain on edge as British…
Continue Reading Universal is using Alibaba technology to try and beat Disney in China
Universal has teamed up with tech giant Alibaba, a move that could be a big boost to the entertainment company’s efforts to lure Chinese…
Continue Reading Asia markets get Hong Kong and Huawei boost
Asian markets were mostly quiet Thursday, but Hong Kong stocks climbed after the financial hub gave its real estate sector reason to cheer.…
Continue Reading On day 1,000 of Trump’s presidency, Pelosi says ‘we have to pray for his health’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. What’s the…
Continue Reading Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets a 66% raise
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise in the company’s latest fiscal year. Nadella received $42.9 million in total compensation up from…
Continue Reading Virgin Galactic unveils Under Armour spacesuits
Virgin Galactic, the space tourism startup that could be months away from its first commercial flight, unveiled its line of Under-Armour-made…
Continue Reading Blizzard bans a college esports team for holding a “Free Hong Kong, Boycott Blizz” sign
Video game company Activision Blizzard suspended three American University esports players for six months after they held up a “Free Hong Kong,…
Continue Reading Netflix misses on subscribers, but stock is up
Netflix fell short of its own expectations on Wednesday when it reported in its third quarter earnings that it added 6.8 million new subscribers.…
Continue Reading Family Circle magazine to shut down after December issue
Family Circle, the monthly home magazine for women that launched in 1932, will close after its December issue publishes. Parent company Meredith…
Continue Reading Google won’t sell its Pixel 4 smartphone in India
Google will not be bringing its new Pixel 4 to the world’s second-largest smartphone market. The smartphone was unveiled in New York on Tuesday…
Continue Reading How Netflix led the way on abortion rights in Hollywood
We’re all familiar with Hollywood and Bollywood — but what about Y’allywood? While Atlanta’s moniker might not be as well known,…
Continue Reading Google unveils the new Pixel 4 smartphone
Google’s latest smartphone responds to more than just touch and audio commands. The company unveiled its next-generation smartphone, the Pixel…
Continue Reading Deal reached to end GM strike
Negotiators from General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative deal to end a 31-day strike by nearly 50,000 workers.…
Continue Reading The biggest surprise of Google’s Pixel event is a transcription app. Here’s how it works
While Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 4, got top billing at a major launch event in New York on Tuesday, the unveiling of an AI-enhanced…
Continue Reading Invest like Warren Buffett — Is this value’s time to finally shine?
Is the market’s love affair with Big Tech finally coming to an end? That might be a stretch. But there’s a growing chorus on Wall Street…
Continue Reading Huawei’s smartphone sales and 5G business stay strong despite US hostility
Huawei says business is still booming despite the US campaign against the Chinese tech company. The Shenzhen-based company reported Wednesday that it…
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