Talking Biz News Today — Aug. 28, 2023

Some of Monday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US, by Gabe Stern Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury, by David Brunat CNN Move over Wordle, the New York Times might have found its […]

Talking Biz News Today — Aug. 25, 2023

Some of Friday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Europe’s sweeping rules for tech giants have kicked in. Here’s how they work, by Kelvin Chan Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Federal Reserve’s Powell speech, by Yuri Kageyama CNN T-Mobile to lay off 5,000 employees, by Clare Duffy CNN is launching […]

Talking Biz News Today — Aug. 24, 2023

Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among 6 nations set to join the BRICS economic bloc, by Gerald Imray and Mogomotsi Magome Hopeful signs of an economic ‘soft landing’ emerge in Jackson Hole as Fed meets with world watching, by Christopher Rugaber CNN America added 306,000 […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 23, 2023

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations that threatened deliveries, by Haleluya Hadero and Matt Ott Surprisingly durable US economy poses key question: Are we facing higher-for-longer interest rates?, by Christopher Rugaber CNN Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers publicly shares latest package proposed to […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 22, 2023

Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019, by Jon Gambrell Europe’s sweeping rules for tech giants are about to kick in. Here’s how they work, by Kelvin Chan CNN Job seekers want record-high wages — and men […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 21, 2023

Some of Monday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Emerging economies are pushing to end the dollar’s dominance. But what’s the alternative?, by Hinedu Asadu, Gerald Imray, Farai Mutsaka and Paul Wiseman A raid on a Kansas newspaper likely broke the law, experts say. But which one?, by John Hanna and Heather Hollingsworth CNN As […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 18, 2023

Some of Friday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Paramount decides it won’t sell majority stake in BET Media Group, source tells AP, by Jonathan Landrum Jr. Maui residents fill philanthropic gaps while aid makes the long journey to the fire-stricken island, by James Pollard and Thalia Beaty CNN Blue Shield California ditches CVS […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 17, 2023

Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Biden’s approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll shows, by Josh Boak and Emily Swanson China’s government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer’s debt struggle, by Joe McDonald CNN Snapchat users freak out over AI bot that had […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug. 16, 2023

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely, by Anne D’Innocenzio Going to college? Here’s what you should know about student loans, by Adriana Morga CNN ESPN anchor Sage Steele departs network after settling lawsuit, by Jon Passantino […]

Talking Biz News Today – Aug 15, 2023

Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: The Associated Press Biden says auto workers need ‘good jobs that can support a family’ in union talks with carmakers, by Josh Boak UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases, by Ken Sweet CNN US gas prices climb […]