From CNBC. Aldi is America’s fastest-growing supermarket chain, having become the third largest by store count in 2022. The retailer’s no-frills approach helps it keep costs low, and is part of why the company’s been able to grow. CNBC’s Melissa Repko breaks down how the German grocery won over shoppers over the past fifty years…

From CNBC. Students are shifting away from four-year degrees toward certificate and associate degree programs. A new study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center finds that enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs increased by just 0.9% in fall 2025. By comparison, enrollment in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs rose by 1.9% and 2.2%, respectively.…

From CNBC. For the second month in a row, commercial real estate transactions slowed. Transaction volume was 10% lower year-over-year in November 2025, with just 1,800 deals overall, according to monthly data provided by Moody’s as a media exclusive to CNBC’s Property Play. However, investors are leaning toward larger-scale acquisitions and bigger, higher-quality assets. All…

From CNBC. Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell focused on the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., and his related testimony to Congress. Powell said the investigation is an attempt to intimidate him by “threatening a criminal indictment” as he lowers interest rates…

From CNBC. Injectable GLP-1s for obesity have been revolutionary products of the pharmaceutical industry over the past few years. Now, for the first time, the weight loss drug is being offered in pill form. Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill hit the market on January 5th and rival Eli Lilly has its own version currently waiting for…

From CNBC. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who will turn 70 in March, has signaled that his retirement is closer than ever. Dimon has been at the bank’s helm for 20 years this month, and will leave big shoes to fill. CNBC’s Hugh Son breaks down the CEO’s possible successors. Produced and Edited by: Macklin Fishman…

From CNBC. Humanoid robots seem to be going mainstream, appearing on stage with Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and all over CES 2026. But in reality, humanoids are often still tele-operated by humans. And they’re far from ready for mass deployment in the home, where unpredictabilities like kids and pets also raise the stakes for privacy…

From CNBC. Daniela and Dario Amodei left OpenAI five years ago to form Anthropic, a company focused on AI safety and enterprise. Since then, the Claude creator’s revenue has grown 10x annually for three straight years, with 85% coming from business customers — the inverse of OpenAI’s consumer-heavy model. Daniela Amodei, the company’s president and…

From CNBC. The Trump administration expects U.S. oil majors to pour billions of dollars into Venezuela’s fraying oil infrastructure. CNBC’s Brian Sullivan reports on the plan put forward by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Produced by: Harriet Taylor Edited by: Carlos Waters Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin Additional Footage: Getty…

From CNBC. The CNBC Housing Market Survey asks over 100 real estate agents about local market conditions and buy/seller sentiment. In the final quarter of 2025, real estate professionals saw prices remaining flat or falling in many parts of the country. Most homes sold by respondents stayed on the market for over 3 weeks –…

From CNBC. Uniqlo, Coach and luxury brands Louis Vuitton and Dior are opening cafes in their stores. While companies like Capital One and Ralph Lauren began serving coffee over a decade ago, new players are jumping on the trend to draw in more shoppers with experiential offerings. Watch the video to learn more about why…

From CNBC. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s business plummeted during the pandemic, but under CEO Sharon Price John, the company has undergone a significant turnaround. The toy store, known for its interactive experience of building and accessorizing stuffed animals, has invested in e-commerce, diversified its sales beyond malls and invested in international franchises, boosting its growth.

From CNBC. The Federal Reserve is forecasting relatively strong GDP growth in 2026, attributable to gains in worker productivity. One long-run economic model indicates that generative AI may have dramatic effects on both labor productivity and employment.

From CNBC. With tax season approaching, millions of workers could soon claim the "no tax on tips" deduction, which offers a tax break for returns filed in 2026. But some experts question which workers will benefit from the policy.

From CNBC. Robotaxis felt like science fiction just a decade ago, but this year, autonomous vehicles became a commonplace option for paying passengers across big cities in the U.S. and parts of Asia. Take a ride with CNBC’s Lora Kolodny in a Tesla robotaxi. Watch the full report on the rise of robotaxis in 2025…

From CNBC. The U.S. retirement system earned a C+ in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a grade researchers said reflects gaps in coverage and income stability.

From CNBC. CNBC Marathon breaks down the key challenges facing the U.S. labor force as Americans become increasingly anxious about retirement savings, job security and economic uncertainty. More than 60% of surveyed Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying, according to a 2025 survey from Allianz…

From CNBC. Intel is now in high-volume production of its latest chip node, 18A, at a new Arizona fab it hopes will compete with TSMC. But so far, no major outside customers have emerged. Following years of missteps, Intel faces an uphill battle to regain customer trust. In the meantime, its received billions from Nvidia,…