From CNBC. Canned cocktails are having a moment. Americans consumed over 62 million cases of ready-to-drink spirits in 2023, an increase of almost 25% from 2022. They were the second-largest spirit category by volume, behind vodka. Find more on how the biggest names in beverages are getting in on the booming industry: https://youtu.be/LNvpyNhmJZ8

From CNBC. In Africa tens of billions of dollars of gold are illegally smuggled out each year. Ghana, one of Africa’s top gold producers, has seen the impact of that illegal mining. While the vast majority of world’s gold comes from large mining companies like Newmont, Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle, gold is also a…

From CNBC. Streaming is finally starting to pay off for media companies, but there’s a catch — to get there, consumers are facing higher subscription costs and increasingly frequent price hikes: https://cnb.cx/3WRz5cf

From CNBC. Nissan’s pending merger talks with its archrival Honda may give be its best shot at surviving. The third largest Japanese automaker by volume is struggling in multiple regions around the world, including the US and China. Cheaper, fresher alternatives are pushing it out of developing markets, while US dealerships day they are plagued…

From CNBC. Starter homes are typically modest in price and under 1,400 square feet. These units accounted for 40% of new residential construction in 1982, and just 9% in 2023. Economists say starter homes are disappearing as home builders contend with rising costs for land, labor and materials while navigating increasingly thick layers of regulation.…

From CNBC. According to the latest estimates, approximately 11.7 million undocumented immigrants currently reside in the United States, which amounts to roughly 3.5% of the total U.S. population. The United States has more international migrants than any other country in the world, surpassing the total of the next four countries combined. But in recent years,…

From CNBC. Google was the first cloud provider to make its own custom AI chips, called TPUs, when they first came out in 2015 – a trend both Amazon and Microsoft followed years later. Now, Apple has revealed it uses TPUs to train its AI models, positioning Google chips as an alternative to Nvidia’s market-leading…

From CNBC. Over the past decade, malt-based canned drinks like White Claws have grown exponentially in popularity in the U.S. But by 2022, White Claw hard seltzer sales had peaked as the market became highly saturated. Now, canned cocktails are on the rise as brands like High Noon, Nutrl and Cutwater control a large portion…

From CNBC. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the elimination of the federal Department of Education. Where someone lands on this issue may come down to whether they believe regulation from the federal government is onerous on state governments or if regulation serves as protection to children. Watch the video above to learn more…

From CNBC. CNBC’s Pippa Stevens reports on surging power demand.

From CNBC. The Chrysler name was once one of the most recognizable in the American automotive industry. A bankruptcy and two mergers later, it is just a tiny brand some fear will face extinction. Its lineup has been whittled down to two models of one vehicle – a minivan. But its brand CEO, Christine Feuell,…

From CNBC. Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2024, the first major U.S. airline to do so since 2011. The iconic budget airline hasn’t had a profitable year since 2019 and it’s lost more than $2 billion since 2020. Faced with mounting losses and looming debt payments, Spirit has furloughed hundreds of pilots…

From CNBC. As inflation cools considerably, prices for items like gasoline, used cars and energy have all declined accordingly. But food prices continue to outpace inflation, increasing by 28% since 2019. 86% of consumers reported feeling frustrated with rising grocery prices, and over a third said they have resorted to buying fewer items to save…

From CNBC. Southern California-based athleisure brand Vuori has quickly made a name for itself in a saturated industry largely dominated by Lululemon and private Alo Yoga. In 2021, the company raised $400 million from Japanese SoftBank, the largest investment round by any private apparel brand at the time. In November 2024, it landed another investment…

From CNBC. Gen Z has taken the lead in the homeownership race. In 2023, the homeownership rate for adult Gen Zers, or those between 19 and 26 years old, was higher than the homeownership rate for millennials and Gen X when they were 24, according to Redfin, a real estate company. Watch the full video…

From CNBC. A growing number of men in their prime working years, ages 25 to 54, are dropping out of the workforce. About 10.5% of that group, or roughly 6.8 million men nationwide, were neither working nor looking for employment in August 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For why this is…

From CNBC. A cooling labor market brings about many challenges for the working class, including barriers to entry-level jobs and layoffs. Additionally, lifestyle inflation and rising levels of debt have made it more difficult to achieve the American dream, once deemed attainable with a six-figure salary. In this video, CNBC Marathon explores the challenges of…

From CNBC. Tech leaders are exploring nuclear power as a solution to the massive energy needs of their data centers, sustainability challenges, and the growing demands of their AI initiatives. SMRs, a new type of nuclear reactor, are gaining attention for their ability to provide round-the-clock power with minimal emissions. As some of the largest…

From CNBC. Legitimate companies are increasingly posting fake job listings, often referred to as ghost jobs. Four in 10 companies posted fake job listings in 2024, and three in 10 are currently advertising for a role that is not real, according to a May survey from Resume Builder: https://youtu.be/-FAYkoAeTVU

From CNBC. Social media posts by the creator of "The Leighton Show," which have collectively been seen more than 250 million times, hilariously highlight some of the texts teenagers send their parents. Many are related to money. "A mom told me the other day that when she told her teenager that she’d registered for a…

From CNBC. Holiday shopping is changing as e-commerce reshapes retail jobs. This year, retailers are adding 520,000 seasonal jobs, down from 564,000 last year, with a growing focus on online fulfillment. While e-commerce is continuing to drive retail sales growth, it’s also causing a decline in in-store positions. E-commerce giant Amazon is leading holiday hiring…

From CNBC. In November, Amazon quietly launched Haul, a mobile-only section of its shopping app for items under $20. They take at least a week to arrive because they’re largely coming from China. Haul is Amazon’s answer to the soaring success of ultra-cheap budget online shopping apps like Temu, Shein and TikTok Shop. The space…

From CNBC. Nike is the world’s largest sportwear brand but the company is on a mission to regain its stride after a challenging year. A series of poor earnings reports over the past year eventually wiped out $28 billion from the company’s market cap and in June, the company experienced its worst trading day ever…

From CNBC. Foot traffic to suburban shopping malls has returned to pre-pandemic levels and high-end malls are thriving. Yelp found that 17 out of the top 25 brands driving consumers to malls are restaurants, and the dining options for visitors have moved well beyond the traditional food court that would include chains like McDonald’s, Chipotle…

From CNBC. Federal Reserve interest rate decision can affect the cost of mortgages. But that link from the Fed to your monthly payment isn’t direct. Fed decisions affect the investors demand for debt products like treasury bills and mortgage-backed securities. The shifting demand will, in turn, affect the rates Americans pay for new mortgages. Meanwhile,…

From CNBC. In early December, China launched its third batch of low Earth orbit, or LEO, internet satellites for a constellation called Qianfan or “Thousand Sails” as it’s also known. The project aims to rival SpaceX’s Starlink and will be made up of 15,000 satellites. China is also working on two other satellite constellations: Guo…

From CNBC. To counter slumping sales, fast-food companies are either bringing chicken tenders back to their menus or experimenting with how they’re normally eaten, like putting them in a salad or in a wrap. Nearly 50% of fast-food operators carry chicken tenders, up 5.7% since 2019. In October, struggling chicken chain and Yum Brands subsidiary…

From CNBC. On 1,100 acres in the Arizona desert north of Phoenix, a newly completed 3.5-million-square foot building is making history as the most advanced chip fabrication plant on U.S. soil. It’s Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s first of three Arizona fabs, which will total a $65 billion investment when they’re complete at the end of…

From CNBC. Despite a number of closures, U.S. malls are making a comeback, due in part to a surge in younger shoppers. Almost 60% of shoppers 18- to 34-year-old say they shop at the mall "often" or "sometimes" compared with just 48% of 35- to 54-year-olds, according to market research firm Ipsos. Members of Generation…

From CNBC. Generative AI has developed so quickly in the past two years, massive breakthroughs seemed more a question of “when” rather than “if.” But in recent weeks, Silicon Valley has become increasingly concerned that advancements are slowing. One early indication is the lack of progress between models released by the biggest players in the…

From CNBC. Facebook changed its name to Meta in October 2021 and CEO Mark Zuckerberg used the occasion to show the world his vision of a digital future of work and play accessible through a VR headset. Two months later the company launched its virtual universe, Horizon Worlds. Propelling the metaverse hype to an all-time…

From CNBC. Thermal batteries could be the next big thing in energy storage, and companies like Rondo Energy and Antora Energy are betting big on them. Instead of using materials like lithium, these systems store excess electricity as heat in things like bricks or graphite, reaching over 3,000°F. That heat can then power factories or…

From CNBC. While many U.S. malls face anchor store closures and empty parking lots, some are finding new life by becoming housing. Real estate developers are building housing inside of or next to shopping malls as department stores like Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears shrink or cease to exist. At least 192 U.S. malls planned to…

From CNBC. British automaker Jaguar once made cars that turned the automotive world upside down. But today, after years of slumping sales, its future is uncertain. In a bold bid to reinvent itself, it is all but completely shutting down production and wiping the slate clean. The plan: double down on luxury, and sell EVs…

From CNBC. Between 1979 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. soared by 80.9%, while hourly pay grew by just 29.4%, according to research by the Economic Policy Institute. This trend has often been referred to as wage stagnation. But more recently, some economists have suggested that deliberate policy decisions have actively suppressed workers’ wage growth.…

From CNBC. CNBC examines China’s rapidly growing automotive industry, focusing on its technological advancements, increasing exports, and a lack of interest in American car brands. BYD, backed by Warren Buffett and recognized as China’s leading car brand, overtook Tesla in Q4 2023 as the world’s top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, selling more battery-powered vehicles than…

From CNBC. For years, Amazon has set the bar for package delivery. When Prime launched in 2005, two-day shipping was unheard of. By 2019, one-day shipping was standard for millions of items. Now, the retail giant is turning to generative AI to drive more same-day shipping. Find more on how they are using generative AI…

From CNBC. When Amazon first launched its "Just Walk Out" cashierless checkout solution in 2018, analysts say it had the potential to revolutionize retail. But in April, Amazon pulled the tech from Whole Foods and its U.S. line of Fresh grocery stores. Instead, Amazon focused on selling it to outsiders and installed it in 200…

From CNBC. CNBC Marathon examines some of the challenges facing the labor market such as job hunting, remote work, and quiet cutting. A staffing firm Insight Global found that recently unemployed full-time workers applied to an average of 30 jobs, only to receive an average of four callbacks or responses. So why does it feel…

From CNBC. CNBC’s Pippa Stevens reports from Orsted’s South Fork Wind which is the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in the U.S. The Biden administration has a target of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, but rising interest rates and supply chain hurdles have hit the industry. Read more on why offshore wind…

From CNBC. Earlier this month, Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy were tapped by Trump to lead a government efficiency group called the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This government group, they said, will “pursue three major kinds of reform: regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions and cost savings.” As head of the Department…

From CNBC. For years, Honda was regarded one of the most innovative companies in the world–one full of surprises. It made cheap cars, but also supercars and engines for Formula 1 teams. A few models are among the world’s most popular. It is also the world’s largest engine manufacturer. But it has not held onto…

From CNBC. Americans spent more than $17 billion on iced coffee, cold brew and frozen coffee drinks in 2023, which is doubled the amount spent in 2016. The largest U.S. coffeehouse chain, Starbucks, reported that cold drinks accounted for 76% of its beverage sales in its fiscal 2024 third quarter. The National Coffee Association found…

From CNBC. Half of Americans believe the result of the 2024 presidential election will directly affect their personal finances, according to a survey. But experts say the president’s power over the economy might be greatly exaggerated. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/74EgRT7cjMA

From CNBC. Roughly one in three U.S. adults aged 18-34 live with their parents, 2024 Census data shows — a trend sustained over two decades despite economic shifts. Experts say these economic shocks have left young adults financially vulnerable, with many staying home to save for goals like homeownership. For some, staying home offers financial…