Talking Biz News Today — Aug 18, 2021
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US factory production rebounds at fastest pace in 4 months, by Martin Crutsinger Fed’s Powell: There’s no returning to pre-pandemic economy, by Martin Crutsinger CNN Companies are hoarding cash as the Delta variant takes over the globe, by Paul R. La Monica These are the jobs […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 17, 2021
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles, by Tom Krisher Hachette Book Group in deal to acquire Workman Publishing CNN State Street, which manages $3.5 trillion, is closing its New York offices, by Matt Egan T-Mobile confirms it was hit by data breach, by Brian […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 16, 2021
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Rural population losses add to farm and ranch labor shortage, by Grant Shulte, David Pitt USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent, by Ashraf, Khalil CNN Consumer sentiment suddenly crashes below early-pandemic levels, by Paul R. La Monica Used car price hikes may […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug. 13, 2021
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US jobless claims near pandemic low as economy strengthens, by Christopher Rugaber Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue, by Tali Arbel CNN Facebook could be forced to sell off GIF platform Giphy in response to UK regulators, by Brian Fung Bill Gates pledges […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug. 12, 2021
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers, Felicia Fonseca US consumer prices rose in July but at slower pace, by Christopher Rugaber CNN Another big company hit by a ransomware attack, by Brian Fung Southwest Airlines warns Delta variant is hurting its […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug. 11, 2021
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Tenn. Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage, by Tom Krisher Parched Mendocino, California, implores guests to save water, by Olga R. Rodriguez Haven Daley CNN Inflation wiped out America’s pay raises, by Tami Luhbi Tesla sales cratered in China, but investors […]
Talking Biz News Today — Aug 10, 2021
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts, by Alan Fram With chicken prices soaring, Sanderson Farms sold for $4.5B, by Dee-Ann Durbin, Michelle Chapman CNN This is a first: The US has 10 million job openings, by Anneken Tappe DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online […]
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 […]
