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Costco's founder met Jeff Bezos for coffee—his advice helped turn a near-death Amazon into a $2 trillion business
In 2001, tech stocks went bust and Amazon struggled. A coffee meeting with Costco founder Jim Sinegal helped convince Jeff Bezos to rethink his prices.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
5 major U.S. cities where it's harder for Gen Z to afford rent than it was for millennials at the same age
In these 5 U.S. cities, Gen Z renters are spending a larger portion of their income on rent than Millennials did a decade ago.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
5 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
The post-election rally came to a halt this week.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
House Speaker Johnson calls ethics report on Matt Gaetz a 'rough draft' and says it shouldn't be released
"It's in a rough draft form. Was not yet ready to be released, and since Matt Gaetz left the Congress, I don't think it's appropriate to do so," Johnson said.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts, cargo to space
The Exploration Company announced Monday it has raised $160 million to fuel development of its capsule that is designed to take astronauts and cargo to space stations.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Trump team eyes courts-martial for Afghanistan withdrawal. Biden approves long-range missiles use on Russia. Senate Republicans don't see path for Gaetz.Top stories - NBC News - November 17 -
K-pop agencies mostly struggled in third quarter — but 2025 may bring financial recovery
All of the "Big Four" companies, except JYP Entertainment, posted falls in profits for the third quarter of 2024.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Samsung shares climb more than 7% after surprise $7 billion buyback plan
The company last bought back shares in November 2017.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage is likely to bring a flood of tourists
Thailand's same-sex marriage law could add 4 million tourists and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year, according to a report commissioned by Agoda.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Tencent challenges Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance by tapping into its WeChat ecosystem
Tencent Cloud is increasingly leveraging the WeChat ecosystem to set itself apart from competitors, CEO Dowson Tong said.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
European tech CEOs urge 'Europe-first' mentality to counter U.S. dominance after Trump victory
Tech CEOs in Europe are urging the region to take bolder actions to tackle Big Tech's dominance and counter reliance on the U.S. after Donald Trump's presidential election win.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses
The airline hasn't posted an annual profit since 2019 and lost more than $335 million in the first half of the year.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Tesla stock pops after report Trump wants to relax U.S. self-driving rules
Elon Musk was a central figure in the business world pushing for Trump's return to the White House in the lead-up to this month's elections.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
AMC is poised to ride the box-office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way
AMC is taking strides to improve its revenue and coax lapsed moviegoers back into its theaters with premium screens and specialty popcorn buckets.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Trump picks Liberty Energy CEO and Oklo board member Chris Wright as Energy secretary
Wright has denied that climate change presents a global crisis that needs to be addressed through a transition away from fossil fuels.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Liberty Energy stock jumps after Trump picks CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The CEO has denied that climate change is a global crisis that requires a transition away from fossil fuels.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Procrastinating on open enrollment? How to get it done today, in 3 easy steps
Choosing health insurance during open enrollment may seem complicated, but it's easy once you break it down into steps.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
NBA, Warner Bros. Discovery agree to settle lawsuit over live game rights
The NBA and WBD have agreed to end all legal disputes, allowing the league to move forward with new media partners Comcast, Disney and Amazon.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Russia warns U.S. is adding fuel to fire with long-range missile decision
The U.S. decision marks a major reversal in Washington policy a mere two months before the mandate expiry of President Joe Biden.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
How Trump's win could change your health care
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is poised to have big impacts on consumer health care.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Gen Z, millennial retail investors are tapping into ETFs, report finds. Here are things to watch out for, expert say
Gen Zers and millennials are more likely than other generations to hold ETFs in their retirement accounts, report finds. Here are two things to keep in mind.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
House Ethics panel to meet on Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz report Wednesday
Many Senate Republicans want the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz to be released. Gaetz is a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Cloud software company ServiceTitan files to go public on Nasdaq
ServiceTitan focuses on selling a variety of software to small companies, rather than enterprises.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Here Are the GOP Senators Best Positioned to Take on Trump
These are the Republican lawmakers who, by dint of age, independence or unusual constituencies, could provide a crucial check on Trump’s dictatorial ambitions.Politics - Politico - 3 days ago -
It's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's why
The PGA Tour is making sweeping changes to its eligibility and it's only going to get more difficult to keep a tour cardSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
'I will be here' - Guardiola's relegation promise to Man City
Pep Guardiola says he will stand by Manchester City even if they are relegated over alleged breaches of financial rules.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Here Comes the Sun: Jack Antonoff and more
Record producer and singer Jack Antonoff sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his band Bleachers, working with Taylor Swift, and producing the music for Broadway’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Then, Luke ...Top stories - CBS News - 9 hours ago -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Concerns swirl about Trump's second-term DOJ. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' kick off holiday box office. Thanksgiving gets more affordable.Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago -
'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven
Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters
CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts
Donald Trump used a lengthy interview with podcaster Joe Rogan to dig in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential electionTop stories - ABC News - October 26 -
Selling Your Business? Here Are 3 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition
The importance of proper preparation in selling your business.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
These seven states will decide the election. Here’s what we learned reporting on the ground
The White House is won not by popular vote but electoral college votes taken state by state. These races are incredibly close . Spare a thought for beleaguered Pennsylvanians. During the past few ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.
The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Here’s who bought the L.A. home where Matthew Perry died
The Los Angeles home where Matthew Perry died last year has been sold for $8.55 million in an off-market deal, property records reveal.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign
Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin presidential contestTop stories - ABC News - October 28