Talking Biz News Today — Aug 9, 2021
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Spirits giant Jim Beam reaches milestone despite pandemic Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage, by Lisa Mascaro CNN US employers added 943,000 jobs in July, signaling a strong labor market, by Anneken Tappe ‘Good Morning America’ weekend anchor Dan Harris is leaving after […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 6, 2021
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds, by Paul Wiseman US automakers pledge huge increase in electric vehicles, by Tom Krisher, Aamer Madhani CNN Big banks are starting to push back their return to offices in response to Delta variant, by Matt Egan […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 5, 2021
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Facebook shuts out NYU academics’ research on political ads, by Barbara Ortutay GM posts $2.8B profit, but cautious tone sinks share price, by Tom Krisher CNN Disney’s Star Wars hotel comes with an out-of-this-world price tag, by Frank Pallotta Meet the new meme stock: Robinhood soars […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 4, 2021
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Toyota reports record profit amid pandemic, keeps forecasts, by Yuri Kageyama PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juices, in $3.3B deal, by Michelle Chapman CNN New York City will require vaccines for entry to restaurants and gyms, by Alexis Benveniste US household debt soared to nearly $15 […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 3, 2021
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Landlords, tenants fill courts as eviction moratorium ends, by Michel Casey, Philip Marcelo Air travel hits another pandemic high, flight delays grow, by David Koenig CNN ‘Buy now, pay later’ is becoming a huge business, by Julia Horowitz Exclusive: Another major financial institution ditches overdraft fees, […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 2, 2021
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Square to buy installment payment firm Afterpay in $29B deal, by Alex Veiga It’s in – and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill, by Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro CNN Wall Street is buying up family homes. The rent checks are too juicy to ignore, by Hanna […]
Talking Biz News Today — July 30, 2021
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US economy surpasses pre-pandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth, by Martin Crutsinger Amazon’s sales growth slows as pandemic shopping surge eases, by Anne D’Innocenzio CNN Melinda French Gates and McKenzie Scott team up to give $40 million to support women, by Clare Duffy Corporate America to […]
Qwick Takes: Cost increases across industries are fueling inflation
This week, Talking Biz News Deputy Editor Erica Thompson reached out to Qwoted’s community of experts to inquire about the effects of supply chain disruptions and soaring costs on small and medium-sized businesses. Check out some of the top commentary: Fergus Hodgson, director at Econ Americas: Spiral is a strong word. However, yes, inflation could […]
Talking Biz News Today — July 29, 2021
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill, by Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Alan Fram Robinhood makes its debut on Wall Street, by Stan Choe, Alex Veiga CNN Facebook doubles profit but braces for hit from Apple privacy changes, by Clare Duffy Fed says Delta […]
Talking Biz News Today — July 28, 2021
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press $15 wage becoming a norm as employers struggle to fill jobs, by Christopher Rugaber Robinhood IPO asks customers to play big role as investors, by Alex Veiga CNN Google revenue jumps 62%, fueled by demand for online advertising, by Rishi Iyengar Higher prices could be here […]
