Google’s parent company takes a hit from its investments
Alphabet’s startup investments appeared to be a headache for the company in its most recent quarter. Google’s parent company said Monday…
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Beyond Meat posts a profit, but it’s not enough to satisfy investors
Beyond Meat posted strong earnings and eked out its first quarterly profit, but investors were unimpressed. While the company’s earnings and…
Continue Reading Harborside, iconic California dispensary chain, ousts CEO
Harborside, an Oakland-based dispensary operator lionized as a pioneer in California’s cannabis industry, overhauled its executive team and…
Continue Reading Apple’s iOS 13.2 introduces more inclusive emoji, privacy features and camera tools
After previewing new emoji this summer, Apple released nearly 60 new characters on Monday, many with a focus on inclusion and diversity. The iOS 13.2…
Continue Reading Virgin Galactic soars in its stock exchange debut
Virgin Galactic began trading on the New York Stock exchange Monday — another sign that entrepreneur-built space companies are maturing. The…
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S&P 500 hits all-time high
The S&P 500 set a new closing record on Monday, after falling just short of it late last week. Hopes for progress on the US-China trade front is…
Continue Reading Big changes are coming to AT&T after shareholder battle
AT&T’s truce with Elliott Management — avoiding a protracted fight with one of the world’s most successful activist shareholders…
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Popeyes’ spicy chicken sandwich is officially coming back
When Popeyes abruptly sold out of its highly sought-after spicy chicken sandwich in August, hungry fans demanded to know when the viral phenomenon…
Continue Reading Fitbit stock spikes 30% on report that Google wants to buy it
Fitbit, which has been struggling to compete with Apple, may soon join forces with one of Apple’s chief rivals. Alphabet, the parent company of…
Continue Reading Apple unveils pricier AirPods Pro with new design and noise cancellation
When Apple first unveiled AirPods in 2016, the wireless earbuds were mocked by some who suggested they looked like electronic toothbrushes dangling…
Continue Reading Impossible Whoppers are a huge hit at Burger King, fueling its best quarter in four years
Popeyes’ spicy chicken sandwich is the only thing in the fast food business that’s hotter than Burger King’s Impossible Whopper.…
Continue Reading GM’s strike is over. Now it’s time for Ford and Chrysler to make a deal
After nearly six weeks, the strike at General Motors is in the rear-view mirror. Next up: Negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and…
Continue Reading Amazon’s position as cloud leader and Bezos’ title as richest man could be threatened by Microsoft’s JEDI contract
Amazon is considering its options for how to move forward following the decision to award a massive government contract to its competitor, Microsoft,…
Continue Reading Spotify bet on podcasts. It’s working
Spotify recently redesigned its app to focus on podcasts. That’s paying off big time. The number of people listening to podcasts on the…
Continue Reading ‘Spot the fakes’: British political journalism faces a reckoning
As Britain’s Brexit crisis morphs into election fever, the country’s political journalists are taking friendly fire for reporting…
Continue Reading Samsung SpaceSelfie balloon device crash-lands on Michigan farm
Earth to Samsung! A Samsung device sent into the stratosphere to take space-themed selfies came back to Earth with a thud Saturday morning.…
Continue Reading Louis Vuitton owner offers to buy jewelry icon Tiffany & Co
French luxury goods giant LVMH has offered to buy Tiffany & Co., the iconic New York jeweler known for its little blue boxes. LVMH, which is run…
Continue Reading Three rate cuts in a row? Investors hope it’s true
Will Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell deliver a third consecutive interest rate cut? Investors sure hope so. The US economy has remained resilient…
Continue Reading Wegmans opens its 101st store. It’s in Brooklyn
Wegmans, the 103-year-old grocery chain that has a rabid following, opened its highly anticipated first New York City store on Sunday. The…
Continue Reading A ‘remodel’ and job cuts loom at HSBC after profits plunge
HSBC’s global business took a beating last quarter, and the London-based bank is warning of more pain ahead as it undertakes a major…
Continue Reading Sales of Vans sneakers starting to cool off
Vans footwear is extremely popular with skateboarders and surfers. But sales growth for the brand’s slip on shoes and sneakers is starting to…
Continue Reading Some of the world’s biggest banks have major problems. Just look at HSBC
Happy Monday. 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 The never-ending Brexit saga is a nightmare for business. Here’s why
Businesses in the United Kingdom have already endured more than three years of Brexit uncertainty. Now, as the third deadline to leave the European…
Continue Reading Hong Kong is in a recession as five months of protests take a toll
Hong Kong is in a recession, as five months of protests send tourism and retail numbers plunging. The Asian financial hub is expected to report…
Continue Reading US-China trade hopes are carrying Asian markets higher
Asian stocks moved higher on Monday, boosted by a bit of trade optimism. Markets in Asia were following last Friday’s Wall Street gains, as…
Continue Reading A single weekend showcases the Trump presidency’s highs and lows
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Highs and lows The US…
Continue Reading NBC staffers harbor doubts about network’s leadership over handling of Weinstein, Lauer cases
Rachel Maddow is far from the only one. Her extraordinary MSNBC segment on Friday — covering the allegations in Ronan Farrow’s “Catch…
Continue Reading SNL has Alec Baldwin’s Trump meeting his supporters, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Clinton at one of his rallies
“Saturday Night Live” opened this week’s episode with Alec Baldwin reprising his role as President Trump. The NBC variety show had…
Continue Reading Three rate cuts in a row? Investors hope it’s true
Happy Sunday. 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 A scam targeting Americans over the phone has resulted in millions of dollars lost to hackers. Don’t be the next victim.
Pieter Gunst, 34, received what he thought was a credible phone call from his bank. But in a matter of minutes, Gunst realized the call was anything…
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