Company creates plastic from sugar to help solve microplastics problem
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t…
U.S. consumer sentiment hits new lows amid inflation and war
American consumers have been pessimistic for so long that now economists are wondering when — or even if…
Retailers hire big, defying consumer warning signs
A woman walks past a “Now Hiring” sign in front of a store on January 13, 2022 in…
Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
China Development Forum welcomes U.S. execs revamping market push
Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) stands with Siemens CEO Roland Busch prior to the opening ceremony of the…
Restaurants add protein, fiber for weight loss drug users
A mini burger, mini fries and mini beer, Clinton Hall’s “Teeny Weeny Mini Meal”, is pictured next to…
‘E-shaped’ economy replacing K-shape in 2026, economist says
It’s difficult to describe the U.S. economy in black and white terms like “good” or “bad.” On several…
‘Are you dead?’ app and ‘crying horse’ plushie are a hit
While Americans worry about inflation and affordability, the Chinese are fretting about deflation and a down economy. To…
Consumers flash holiday warning signs
Shoppers walk through Manhattan on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images High-income…
5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 3, 2025. NYSE This is CNBC’s Morning…
Third-quarter earnings are indicating a divided economy
A Taco Bell restaurant in El Cerrito, California, US, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. David Paul Morris |…
AMD and Palantir set to report in another busy week
Another busy week of earnings lies ahead. About 130 S & P 500 companies are set to report…