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…
McDonald’s (MCD) Q1 2026 earnings
People walk by a McDonald’s restaurant on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Carter | Getty…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday,…
Why Boeing and Honeywell are rallying, plus the AI trade gets a boost
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just…
Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for Oval Office delivery
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had two bags of McDonald’s delivered to the Oval Office on Monday…
Starbucks to award bonuses to baristas, expand tipping
A Starbucks barista fulfills an order in a South Philadelphia store. Mark Makela | Reuters Starbucks will award…
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…
Beyond Meat rebrands as Beyond and looks to other plant-based products
Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers,…
How Burger King’s AI headsets are transforming employee interactions
Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even…