Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 30, 2020
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years, by Christopher Rugaber Trump’s $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote, by Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin CNN Auto trends of 2020: Online buying, electric trucks and SUVs go off-road again, by Peter […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 29, 2020
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies, by Robin McDowell, Margie Mason From Zoom to Quibi, the tech winners and losers of 2020, by Barbara Ortutay, Mae Anderson CNN England is finding new ways to crack down on unhealthy foods, by Hanna […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 28, 2020
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief, by Jill Colvin, Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1, by Lorne Cook CNN ‘Wonder Woman’ vs. ‘Soul’: 2020’s biggest blockbuster battle is on streaming, by Frank Pallotta […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 24, 2020
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020 Consumer spending drops 0.4%, first decline since April, by Martin Crutsinger CNN Nikola and Republic Services scrap their electric garbage truck, by Chauncey Alcorn SEC sues Ripple and two executives for selling XRP crypto: A $1.3 billion […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 23, 2020
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis, by Michael Balsamo, Anne D’Innocenzio During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps, by Matt Ott CNN Airlines welcome back thousands of furloughed workers after Congress passes stimulus bill, by Chauncey Alcorn How Google, Microsoft and others plan […]
U.S. slams Walmart with opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Walmart alleging the retail giant helped fuel the opioid crisis. The AP’s Anne D’Innocenzio and Michael Balsamo reported: The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potentially suspicious prescriptions for the powerful painkillers. […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 22, 2020
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press High-flying Tesla stock takes a hit on 1st day in S&P 500, by Tom Kirsher Nevada officials telling visitors to come, but wear masks, by Ken Ritter CNN Walmart is attempting to solve one of the biggest pain-points of online shopping, by Jordan Valinsky Here’s how […]
Congress finally agrees on Covid relief bill
U.S. lawmakers have agreed to provide a $900-billion Covid-19 relief package to businesses and households. Barbara Sprunt from NPR reported: After months of partisan squabbling, congressional leaders have reached agreement on a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. “At long last, we have the bipartisan breakthrough the country has needed,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 21, 2020
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill, by Andrew Taylor US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings, by Michael Liedtke CNN Massive SolarWinds hack has big businesses on high alert, by Rishi Iyengar Tesla is about to become the top S&P 500 stock. […]
Talking Biz News Today — Dec. 18, 2020
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google, by Colleen Slevin, Michael Liedtke Wall Street braces for trading surge as Tesla enters S&P 500, by Alex Veiga CNN Robinhood agrees to pay a $65 million fine for deceiving clients, by Chris Isidore, Matt Egan Gridlock at […]
