Talking Biz News Today — May 28, 2021
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Shoppers go back to stores, but retailers face challenges, by Anne D’Innocenzio Online scrubs seller Figs soars 36% in stock market debut, by Joseph Pisani CNN Uber drivers win their first ever unionization deal, by Hanna Ziady Facebook will no longer remove claims that Covid-19 was […]
Amazon takes over MGM
Amazon has bought MGM for $8.45 billion in a deal that will see the retail giant get access to an extensive film and TV show catalog to add to its Prime Video content. CNN’s Frank Pallotta reported: Amazon (AMZN) is investing even more heavily in growing its position in the entertainment world. The company announced […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 27, 2021
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Jeff Bezos says will pass baton to new Amazon CEO on July 5, by Joseph Pisani US, Chinese trade war envoys talk; no sign of negotiations CNN HSBC is selling most of its US retail banking business, by Michelle Toh Amazon buys MGM in a mega […]
Qwick Takes: The outlook for cryptocurrencies
This week, Talking Biz News Deputy Editor Erica Thompson reached out to Qwoted’s community of experts to inquire about the future of bitcoin and other currencies after the recent price slump. Check out some of the top commentary: Clem Chambers, CEO of ADVFN: For me it is that simple: sell the bubble, buy the crash and the […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 26, 2021
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press In a sizzling US market, demand and prices for homes soar, by Christopher Rugaber Saved by online lenders, businesses say they’ll borrow again, by Joyce M. Rosenberg CNN Planes are filling up and tickets are very expensive, by Chris Isidore Wall Street is facing a $9 […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 25, 2021
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Judge digs into Apple app store policies as Epic trial ends, by Michael Liedtke Florida law seeks to rein in large social media companies, by Brendan Farrington CNN Crypto investors to Elon Musk: Please stop tweeting!, by Paul R. La Monica The US economy is closer […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 24, 2021
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Biden’s solar ambitions collide with China labor complaints, by Joe McDonald Average US price of gas jumps 8 cents per gallon to $3.10 CNN Virgin Galactic launches third successful spaceflight, by Jackie Wattles Bitcoin falls as much as 13% Sunday, extending losses from brutal week, by […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 21, 2021
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press New Ford venture to build 2 electric vehicle battery plants, by Tom Krisher Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge, by David Porter CNN Honeywell CEO warns on inflation: ‘We have to be careful’, by Matt Egan Oatly is valued at $10 billion […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 20, 2021
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Ford’s big bet: Fans of F-150 pickup will embrace electric, by Tom Krisher Target’s profit surges as Americans cast restrictions aside, by Anne D’Innocenzio CNN This company wants to hire 35,000 people. But finding workers won’t be easy, by Kathryn Vasel Google unveils completely redesigned Android […]
Talking Biz News Today — May 19, 2021
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Changed by pandemic, many workers won’t return to old jobs, by Dee-Ann Durbin, Stephen Groves, Alexandra Olson, Joseph Pisani WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility, by Josh Boak CNN Bank of America will raise its minimum wage to $25 by 2025, by Anneken […]
