Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 14, 2023

Some of Monday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Stock market today: Global markets mixed after stronger US inflation revives fears of rate hike, by Joe McDonald Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t deserve the credit, by Josh Boak and Paul Wiseman CNN CBS News Chief Neeraj Khemlani is stepping […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 11, 2023

Some of Friday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation eased its grip on US households in July, by Paul Wiseman Big fashion is getting bigger. Parent of Coach will buy Versace owner Capri in $8.5 billion deal, by Michelle Chapman CNN Consumer prices rose by […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 10, 2023

Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Disney to boost prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu services and vows crackdown on password sharing, by David Hamilton Las Vegas food service workers demanding better pay and benefits are set to rally on the Strip, by Rio Yamat CNN She lost more money than […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 9, 2023

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile, by Christopher Rugaber Sony’s profits drop as it warns of the impact from US movie strikes, by Yuri Kageyama CNN Millennials powered America’s homeownership boom, by Anna […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 8, 2023

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Stock market today: Global markets lower ahead of US inflation update, by Joe McDonald Japan’s tech investor SoftBank trims losses and promises offensive turnaround, by Yuri Kageyama CNN Even Zoom is making its staff return to the office, by Jordan Valinsky It’s not just actors: […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 7, 2023

Some of Monday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco reports $30B in Q2 profits, down nearly 40% from last year CNN Google update makes it easier for US users to remove some unwanted search results, by Catherine Thorbecke […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 4, 2023

Some of Friday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Amazon reports better-than-expected revenue and profits for 2Q, sending its stock higher, by Haleluya Hadero Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steady, by David Koenig CNN Mortgage rates climb toward 7% after America’s credit rating was […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 3, 2023

Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Agence France-Presse pursues copyright case against X, formerly known as Twitter Bank of England raises its key interest rate to a new 15-year high to fight inflation, by Pan Pylas CNN Writers union and Hollywood will resume talks, aiming to end the strike, by Jon […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 2, 2023

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Stock market today: Global shares slip, echoing Wall Street’s retreat from its rally, by Yuri Kageyama Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions, by Christopher Rugaber CNN Meta begins blocking news access on its platforms in Canada, by Brian Fung Amazon […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 1, 2023

Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets, by David Klepper Toyota’s profits rise 78% on strong sales as the parts crunch eases, by Yuri Kageyama CNN Adidas signs $1.2 billion partnership with Manchester United, by Jordan Valinsky World Cup helped […]