A shipment of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite antennas, also known as terminals, arriving in Ukraine. Fedorov Mykhailo on Twitter WASHINGTON – SpaceX has sent “thousands” of Starlink sat...
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Seattle Starbucks union vote passes unanimously in the company’s hometown
Starbucks Barista Gianna Reeve, part of the organizing committee in Buffalo, New York, speaks in support of workers at Seattle Starbucks locations that announced plans to unionize, during a rally at C...
Carl Icahn says there ‘very well could be a recession or even worse’
Famed investor Carl Icahn said Tuesday an economic downturn could be on the horizon and he is loaded on protection against a steep sell-off in the market. “I think there very well could be a rec...
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix was ESPN’s most-viewed since 1995
Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 General view during the race. Thaier Al-sudani | Reuters Formula 1’s 2022 ...
Crypto investor Katie Haun raises $1.5 billion for Haun Ventures
Crypto investor Katie Haun has raised $1.5 billion for her new fund after leaving Andreessen Horowitz, and shattered multiple records in the process. Haun Ventures’ kickoff marks the largest deb...
Inflation is spiking the cost of pets. But owners are still splurging
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Pet parenthood is getting more expensive, but many owners are still willing to splurge, according to a report from Rover, an online pet marketplace. Rising cos...
Mortgage rates are surging faster than expected, economists lower home sales forecasts
A home is offered for sale on January 20, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage hit 4.72% Tuesday, moving 26 basis points higher ...
5 money-saving tips from a TikTok lawyer who reads the fine print
Reading the fine print means you could be saving money that you might not have otherwise known about, according to Erika Kullberg, lawyer and founder of Plug and Law, a legal tech start-up for small b...
Vikings owner Mark Wilf aided refugees at Poland border
With the NFL’s annual meetings set for this weekend, Minnesota Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf has more on his mind than just football. Last week, he brought a humanitarian group to the Poland-Ukrain...
Nike, Pfizer, Alibaba, Carnival, GameStop and more
A man with Nike bags talks on the phone in front of a Nike store as Black Friday sales begin at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville, Kentucky, November 26, 2021. Jon Cherry | Reuters C...
BuzzFeed investors have pushed CEO Jonah Peretti to shut down newsroom
BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti Manuel Blondeau | AOP.Press/Corbis | Getty Images BuzzFeed is shrinking its money-losing news organization, the company announced Tuesday, amid what people famil...
Rocket builder Firefly resuming launch operations, raises $75 million
The company’s inaugural Alpha rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sept. 2, 2021. Firefly Aerospace WASHINGTON – Firefly Aerospace aims to make its second attempt to...
NFL will let teams seek blockchain sponsorships
A football with the NFL logo Jacob Kupferman | Getty Images The National Football League, in a memo issued Tuesday, granted teams limited permission to seek blockchain sponsorships, a partial reversal...
Nike recovers in China, potential good omen for retailers
An employee works next to shoes on display inside the flagship store of sporting-goods giant Nike in Shanghai on March 16, 2017. Johannes Eisele | AFP | Getty Images Glimmers of hope for Nike in China...
Nike, Okta, Alibaba and more
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Nike (NKE) – Nike reported quarterly profit of 87 cents per share, 16 cents a share above estimates. Revenue beat estimates as well, helped ...
China plane crash ‘unprecedented’ given good safety record: Analyst
For an aircraft like China Eastern‘s Boeing 737-800 to crash in midflight is “simply unprecedented,” said one aviation analyst who cited the plane’s excellent safety record. &#...
No reports yet of bodies or survivors
BEIJING — No bodies or survivors have yet been found from the China Eastern Airlines crash as of Tuesday morning, Chinese state media said. The domestic flight on a Boeing 737-800, which was carrying ...
Cramer’s lightning round: I like Truist
PPG Industries Inc: “I think PPG is down too much. I think it’s okay, but … This is a company that has been really hurt by raw costs. That’s going to end eventually. I think if...
Kroger is a safety stock that can withstand inflation, Jim Cramer says
Grocery retailer Kroger is maintaining its position as a strong performer as competitors struggle with inflationary pressures, Cramer said. “We’ve got the worst inflation in decades, which...
Last week’s rally is a reminder to watch for a bounce during market downturns, Jim Cramer says
The stock market’s recovery last week is proof that investors should always watch for bounce, even when all seems hopeless, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday. “The most important lesson ...
Powell’s ‘been dealt an insanely bad hand’ in inflation fight
CNBC’s Jim Cramer defended Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Monday after the central bank chief promised aggressive action on inflation. “Powell’s been dealt an insanely bad hand....
Stock futures inch higher after Powell says bigger hikes possible
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, March 21, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures inched higher in overnight trading after Federal Reserve Chai...
SpaceX will hopefully launch Starship orbital flight in May
Prototypes of SpaceX’s Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster stand at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. Michael Sheetz | CNBC Elon Musk on Monday gave an update on the timeline f...
Nike (NKE) reports fiscal Q3 2022 earnings
A man walks in front of a Nike products exhibit, on February 22, 2021 in New York City. John Smith | Corbis News | Getty Images Nike on Monday reported earnings and sales for the fiscal third quarter ...
Ford F-150 Lightning’s range beats Rivian electric pickups, lags GMC
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Ford DETROIT – Ford Motor’s 2022 F-150 Lightning pickup will have an electric range of up to 320 miles, according to final Environmental Protection Agency estimates rel...
Aviation internet market ripe for overhaul
A passenger plane takes off from Frankfurt Airport. The aviation industry is particularly hard hit by the effects of the global Corona pandemic. Picture alliance | Getty Images WASHINGTON – Elon Musk&...
Stock futures are steady as investors juggle Fed comments and policy
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 17, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed in overnight trading on Tuesday as investors continue to digest revelations from the...