It took 10 years. Americans finally believe the economy is good
The old saying “time heals all wounds” applies to the economy. Stung by the Great Recession, it has taken a decade for many Americans to…
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IAC may have found its next big thing after Match
So you met your dream partner on Tinder, got hitched and now plan on having kids. Internet conglomerate IAC, which just revealed plans Thursday to…
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How Dish Network plans to become a cell phone company in 2020
Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen believes his company could be a significant competitor in the US consumer wireless business. Ergen testified over…
Continue Reading Washington Post editor Marty Baron says critics are distorting ‘Merry Impeachmas’ photo
The Washington Post says that a photo of its reporters unwinding after a long day of impeachment proceedings is being misconstrued by Trump White…
Continue Reading Wawa says malware may have collected customer card info
If you bought something with a credit or debit card from a Wawa convenience store in the last nine months, your personal information might have been…
Continue Reading 3M is a dog of the Dow — and it may not get better in 2020
Investors apparently haven’t left themselves too many Post-its to remind themselves to buy 3M stock. Shares of 3M are down nearly 12% this…
Continue Reading Why the WeWork debacle hasn’t killed off big venture capital deals
Happy Friday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.…
Continue Reading For Spotify, music might not actually be the key to success
The music-streaming space is competitive and crowded, with Apple, Google, Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, iHeart Radio and dozens more battling for ears. But…
Continue Reading Laura Whitmore announced as new ‘Love Island’ host
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore will replace Caroline Flack as the host of “Love Island,” commercial TV network ITV confirmed on…
Continue Reading Andrew Bailey is a safe choice to lead the Bank of England in uncertain times
The United Kingdom has picked a safe pair of hands — the country’s top financial regulator — to succeed Mark Carney as Bank of England…
Continue Reading Chinese shoppers are spending more at home. Tiffany has big plans to cash in
Tiffany has been playing catch-up in China, and its CEO isn’t shy about saying it. The 182-year-old New York jeweler — which was recently…
Continue Reading China’s central bank kept a key lending rate on hold
Asian markets were mixed Friday while China held steady on its new benchmark lending rate. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was last up 0.4%, while…
Continue Reading Boeing to launch Starliner capsule built for NASA astronauts on final uncrewed test flight
A spacecraft built by Boeing will launch a milestone test flight Friday in what could be the last major step in a long-running mission to once again…
Continue Reading Facial recognition systems show rampant racial bias, government study finds
Federal researchers have found widespread evidence of racial bias in nearly 200 facial recognition algorithms in an extensive government study,…
Continue Reading Robinhood trading app fined for ‘failures’
Nothing is free, not even free trading. That point was driven home by “failures” uncovered by regulators at zero-commission trading app…
Continue Reading U.S. House passes Trump’s trade deal with Mexico and Canada
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s revised North American Free Trade…
Continue Reading Sean Hannity to write book for Simon & Schuster
Sean Hannity, the conservative radio personality and Fox News host who has been one of President Trump’s most ardent supporters, is working on…
Continue Reading Publishers prepare for new California law that puts limits on freelance journalists
Freelance journalists in California will either be out of work or face limitations on how much content they can produce for one publication. Those…
Continue Reading Boeing’s 737 Max production halt gives S&P, Moody’s pause
Boeing’s credit rating was trimmed by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, as the rating agencies said the aircraft maker’s…
Continue Reading IMAX had its best year yet, raking in more than $1 billion
Hollywood had a down year at the box office. Instead of going to traditional theaters, many moviegoers are streaming from the comfort of their…
Continue Reading ‘Fox & Friends’ gives its most powerful viewer some post-impeachment affirmation
There was one consistent theme on President Trump’s favorite morning show on the day after he was impeached: This historic rebuke will actually…
Continue Reading Facebook to ban census suppression on its platforms
Facebook said Thursday it will soon ban misinformation about the 2020 census in a bid to “promote an accurate count of every person in the…
Continue Reading Coke targeted teens by saying sugary drinks are healthy
Coca-Cola is under fire for trying to convince teenagers and moms that its sugary drinks are healthy, despite concerns that they contribute to…
Continue Reading Direct deposits were delayed by Federal Reserve glitch
Direct deposits and other financial transactions were delayed Thursday by a glitch at the Federal Reserve that has since been resolved. Banks were…
Continue Reading “Fifty Shades” trilogy takes the first three spots on the top 10 best-selling novels of the decade list
At the beginning of the decade, British author E.L. James’s erotic “Fifty Shades of Grey” novel became a surprise hit, selling…
Continue Reading Chipotle is redesigning some of its restaurants
Nearly 20% of Chipotle’s sales came from digital orders last quarter, and now it’s redesigning some of its stores to reflect the growing…
Continue Reading Boeing’s 737 Max crisis will weigh on America’s GDP growth in 2020
Boeing will halt production on its bestselling jet next month. That’s bad news for the American economy. The aircraft manufacturer Tuesday…
Continue Reading The biggest risks for stocks in 2020
Optimism over a “phase one” trade deal between the United States and China is pushing stocks to record highs in the final days of the…
Continue Reading YouTube burnout is real. Creators are struggling to cope
For eight years, Kati Morton, a mental health expert, has used YouTube to discuss sensitive issues ranging from eating disorders to anxiety. But…
Continue Reading From Instagram to TikTok: How social media evolved this decade
Shortly after midnight Pacific time on October 6, 2010, a new app built by a small team went live on Apple’s App Store. Right away, they…
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