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From CNBC. With the national debt surging past $26 trillion, we asked top economists, analysts and policy makers why the deficit matters. Paul Krugman said the deficit doesn’t matter too much and said instead the great danger is that America spends too little. Danielle DiMartino Booth countered by saying such a large debt puts U.S.…
From CNBC. After 17 years, data analytics company Palantir is making its public market debut. Best known for its sometimes controversial work with U.S. government agencies like the CIA, the DoD and ICE, Palantir has increasingly been working with commercial customers as well, which investors hope will put it on a path to profitability. »…
From CNBC. More than 30 biotech and pharmaceutical companies around the world are racing to develop a safe Covid-19 vaccine. The process is moving quickly with several vaccine candidates entering late-stage trials in a matter of months. Two of the companies developing a vaccine — Pfizer and Moderna — are utilizing a promising new technology…
From CNBC. CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day’s top business news headlines. On today’s show, Deirdre Bosa explains the difference between the U.S. government download bans on TikTok and WeChat. Plus, Eamon Javers breaks down this week’s coronavirus stimulus negotiations in Congress, and gives the details on why we aren’t likely to see a…
From CNBC. As the U.S. heads into the 2020 election cycle, what challenges does Facebook face, and what measures can Facebook take to stop the spread of disinformation and fake news around candidates and voting security? » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic About CNBC:…
From CNBC. CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day’s top business news headlines. On today’s show, CNBC.com’s Ari Levy breaks down yesterday’s blockbuster record-setting Snowflake IPO. Plus, CNBC’s Kate Rooney explains why fintech firm Stripe is paying its employees $20,000 to leave San Francisco. 0:29 — Wall Street closes in the red 0:48 — Snowflake’s…
From CNBC. A common complaint in today’s automotive press, and often among buyers, is that all cars these days look the same. A few colors are trendy both in the United States and around the world, and they are, well, not colorful. Eye-catching car colors are still found on sports cars, halo vehicles, and limited…
From CNBC. For decades GNC has been the one-stop shop for vitamins, muscle building protein powder packs and practically every variety of weight-loss product. From New England to Southern California, chances are if you ever needed a potassium boost there was a GNC at a mall nearby. But the company that urged Americans to "Live…
From CNBC. CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day’s top business news headlines. We’ve got a rundown of everything Apple announced at its big product event today, plus a deep dive into the company’s numerous app store fights and headaches. Plus, as President Trump prepares to review Oracle’s proposal to partner with TikTok, international security…
From CNBC. Top economists including Joseph Stiglitz, Paul Krugman and Mark Zandi offer predictions on the future of globalization. Jim O’Neill does not expect companies to stop selling to Chinese consumers, even if western politicians say there will be consequences for the Covid-19 outbreak. Esther Duflo suggests coronavirus could be a bright spot for emerging…
From CNBC. Seaweed is used in more than just sushi. It can be found in almond milk, baby food and lotion. Kelp is used in medicine, animal feed, fertilizer and even as a biofuel. That’s why the commercial seaweed market size could surpass $85 billion by 2026, according to Global Market Insights. Seaweed farmer Bren…
From CNBC. Costco makes billions doing what in retail might once have been thought unthinkable: charge people to shop there. The company draws most of its income from membership fees, and has a nearly 90 percent membership renewal rate. It charges very low prices on goods, rotates its inventory, and pays employees better than the…
From CNBC. CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day’s top business news headlines. Stanford climate scientist Noah Diffenbaugh joins After Hours today to explain why the major wildfires burning through the west coast are more bigger in 2020 than in the past. Plus, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the consistent popularity of online trading through…
From CNBC. CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day’s top business news headlines. On today’s show, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin breaks down just how much money the NFL brings into TV networks via advertising dollars, and explains why the media companies that own the networks have more at stake this year than ever before. Plus, CNBC…
From CNBC. Cheese sales in the United States have skyrocketed since the 1970s, even as consumption in other dairy categories have either fallen or stagnated. The rise of foods like pizza play a role, but the industry has found many, many other ways to integrate cheese into the American diet. » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC…
From CNBC. CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos brings you the day’s top business news headlines. On today’s show, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau breaks down the just-announced partnership between Nikola and General Motors. Plus, CNBC’s Meg Tirrell explains why nine leading pharmaceutical CEOs made a pledge to prioritize safety during Covid-19 vaccine development. 0:43 – Wall Street’s sell-off deepens…
From CNBC. In honor of Labor Day, our latest interview with former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich reviews how the federal government should support the new virtual economy as we battle the coronavirus pandemic. He says the economy won’t fully recover until there is a vaccine and that President Trump’s first term in office will…
From CNBC. Fake reviews are a big problem on Amazon, from Facebook groups where bad actors solicit paid positive reviews to bots and click farms that upvote negative reviews to take out the competition. Illegitimate reviews can boost sales of unsafe products and hurt business for legitimate sellers, causing brands like Nike and Birkenstock to…