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☆ New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol commits to working with union as talks move forward
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain is committed to bargaining in good faith with the union that represents many of its baristas, as the two sides work to craft a labor deal. He was responding to a letter from the Starbucks Workers United bargaining delegation sent a day earlier, ahead of another bargaining session between Starbucks and the union. Three years ago, Starbucks baristas started unionizing under Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union. Niccol joined Starbucks several weeks ago, making him a newcomer to the union discussions. Today, Workers United represents more than 490 of Starbucks' U.S. cafes and more than 10,500 of its employees.

Persons: Brian Niccol, Niccol, Starbucks baristas, Chipotle Organizations: CNBC, Starbucks Workers United, Starbucks, Workers United, Service Employees International Union, burrito Locations: Lansing , Michigan, Augusta , Maine, U.S

Engineer Don Kramer is slated to testify as the investigation continues into the implosion of OceanGate's Titan submersible. The Coast Guard opened a public hearing earlier this month that is part of a high level investigation into the cause of the implosion. Coast Guard officials noted at the start of the hearing that the submersible had not been independently reviewed, as is standard practice. Wreckage of the Titan was subsequently found on the ocean floor about 330 yards (300 meters) off the bow of the Titanic, Coast Guard officials said. OceanGate said it has been fully cooperating with the Coast Guard and NTSB investigations since they began.

Persons: Don Kramer, Stockton Rush, David Lochridge, Rush, ” Lochridge, William Kohnen, Bart Kemper, Guillermo Sohnlein, ” Sohnlein, “, OceanGate, Titan Organizations: National Transportation Safety, Coast Guard, Titanic, Stockton, The Coast Guard, Hydrospace, Inc, Kemper Engineering, Rush, Polar, NTSB, Associated Press Locations: Washington, Polar, St, John’s, Newfoundland

☆ Aldi shoppers have spoken: These are the best things to buy at the chain right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Winners in each category are based on votes from Aldi shoppers in the US — this year, the chain collected 37,000 responses. Kristina LopezIn the "Feel Good Pick" category, shoppers voted for their favorite "balanced swap." Many shoppers want Huntington Home Swedish dishcloths back on shelvesIn the new "Encore" category, shoppers voted for which limited-edition Aldi item they'd like to see return to shelves. Shoppers gave the crown to Specially Selected Napa Valley cabernet sauvignonFor years, Aldi has been famous for its budget-friendly wine selection. This year, the title of best Specially Selected wine went to the Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon that usually retails for about $15.

Persons: —, Brian Custer, Anthony St, Clair, It's, Angus, Angus ribeye, Kristina Lopez, Caesar, might've Organizations: Service, Aldi, Business, Shoppers, Voters, The, Mama, of Fame, Aldi Aldi, Huntington, Huntington Home Locations: New York, Gouda, The Netherlands, Aldi's, romaine, Asiago, Atlantic, Napa, sauvignon

☆ Qatar's Ooredoo Group announces a $550 million finance deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailQatar's Ooredoo Group announces a $550 million finance dealAziz Aluthman Fakhroo, group CEO of the telecom company, speaks to CNBC's Dan Murphy about its plans to accelerate its data center business.

Persons: Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, CNBC's Dan Murphy

☆ Asam: I'm not aware of any criminal investigations into SAP at present, We're cooperating with the DOJ.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAsam: I'm not aware of any criminal investigations into SAP at present, We're cooperating with the DOJ. Dominik Asam, CFO at SAP, calls for balanced regulation in AI, privacy, and decarbonization, cautioning against over-regulation in Europe. He also addresses a U.S. investigation into SAP, stating that the company is fully cooperating with authorities.

Persons: I'm, Dominik Asam Organizations: SAP Locations: Europe

☆ Things are looking up for the economy. So why are consumers still unhappy?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, the economy is heading in the right direction, but consumers aren't buying it . Things seem to be going really well for the economy, right? Consumers aren't feeling bullish about the economy these days. Last time around, pesky inflation was keeping things like groceries and housing costs high, even as the rest of the economy showed improvement. China's stimulus plan to boost its ailing economy sent emerging markets indexes to their highest level since April 2022 .

Persons: —, Rebecca Zisser, We've, Insider's Juliana Kaplan, Spencer Platt, Getty, Tyler Le, We'll, Morgan, Mike Wilson, Steven Blitz, China's, aren't, Chelsea Jia Feng, weren't, Natalie Ammari, that's, Ron Sherman, Gen, Mark Zuckerberg, Dan DeFrancesco, Jack Sommers, Jordan Parker Erb, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Business, Federal Reserve, Conference Board, Fed, Chelsea, Spotify, Visa, US Justice Department, Prosecutors, Meta Locations: Austin , Texas, New York, London

☆ Residents of Wyoming have the most positive outlook on life, new survey shows—Hawaii didn't make the top 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Hawaii may be the happiest state in America, but according to a recently conducted study, the residents of Wyoming have the most positive outlook on life. The company polled 5,000 U.S. adults, including 100 participants from each state. The survey was also done in partnership with Dr. Deepika Chopra, a behavioral scientist who is commonly referred to as "The Optimism Doctor." "Scores were averaged together to provide a score of that state's optimism," according to the press release. Hawaii didn't make the top five on the list, despite being known for its stellar weather and happy residents.

Persons: Dr, Deepika Chopra Organizations: Wakefield Research Locations: Hawaii, America, Wyoming

☆ Meta's AI models are helping the company drive share of digital ad dollars, says Raymond James' Beck
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMeta's AI models are helping the company drive share of digital ad dollars, says Raymond James' BeckJohn Beck, Raymond James analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what's driving Meta's recent stock momentum, what Beck is focusing on in the company's annual Connect conference, and much more.

Persons: Raymond James ' Beck John Beck, Raymond James, Beck Organizations: Connect

☆ These 10 in-demand startups are hiring right now—many roles are remote and pay $100,000 or more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Startups aiming to revolutionize artificial intelligence technology and health care are among the buzziest organizations to work for right now — and many of them are hiring for lucrative and remote jobs. 1 startup in LinkedIn's annual analysis of startups seeing rapid growth and demand. Rounding out the top three, Boston-based Cohere Health leverages AI to streamline processes in the health care system with the goal of enhancing both patient care and administrative efficiency. Altogether, these startups represent big opportunities for tech workers, especially those with machine learning specialties. Here are the top 10 startups seeing high growth and demand, plus some of their open roles and pay ranges, according to LinkedIn:

Persons: they've Locations: San Francisco, New York City, Boston

☆ Boomers Regret Not Taking Sick Days, Time Off From Work Like Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

"I was sort of raised that you do a hard day's work and you're honest, and things will work out for you — it's a two-way street between you and your employer," he says. After publishing the article about Gen Z's predisposition to take time away, I got a lot of feedback from older generations. Some of it was predictable "the kids these days" complaints lamenting that nobody wants to work nowadays, that work ethic has disappeared, etc. "When you work for yourself, you're working for one of the biggest jerks you've ever worked for," he said. None of the boomers I talked to was in favor of people calling out of work willy-nilly.

Persons: Ron Sherman, Sherman, Gen, youngs, wasn't, Zoomers, who's, they're, It's, millennials, David Johnston, Johnston, You've, he'd, There's, Dave Kotwitz, Kotwitz, Charlie Stuart, He'd, David Vequist, Paul Miola, Miola, boomer, Xers, Chris Woods, they'd, Woods, that's, willy, nilly, it's, you'd, Emily Stewart Organizations: American, Silvis, Business Locations: Wisconsin, Texas, Charlotte , North Carolina

☆ An ex-Twitter employee won a legal battle over unpaid severance. Experts say it could spark more claims.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA former Twitter employee's victory in a legal dispute over unpaid severance could prompt more ex-staff to pursue cases against the social media company, legal experts have said. AdvertisementThe ex-Twitter worker's win is the first of what experts say could lead to many more similar resolutions. X and Musk are also facing a lawsuit over severance terms from 100 former Twitter workers who were fired in 2022. Related storiesBloom said they are still aggressively pursuing their cases and have scheduled individual arbitration hearings for each of the clients.

Persons: —, Elon, Elon Musk, Shannon Liss, Riordan, Jamie E, Wright, Russel Morgan, Morgan, Lisa Bloom, Musk, Bloom, Gary Rooney, Rooney, Liss Organizations: Service, Twitter, Bloomberg, Business, Elon, The Wright Law, Morgan Legal, Northern District of, Workplace Relations Locations: Elon Musk's, Northern District, Northern District of California

☆ U.S. Senate committee faults Boeing safety practices, FAA oversight
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifies before a subcommittee of the Senate Energy and National Resources Committee on the company's safety culture, following a number of recent incidents on Boeing airplanes, Washington, DC, June 18, 2024. A U.S. Senate panel investigating Boeing 's safety culture on Wednesday faulted the planemaker's quality practices and oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration citing documents obtained in an ongoing investigation. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which is holding a hearing Wednesday with FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker, said Boeing workers continue to feel pressure to prioritize speed of production over quality. Boeing said it has "taken important steps to foster a safety culture that empowers and encourages all employees to share their voice, but it will require continuous focus." The FAA did not comment but Whitaker said at a House hearing Tuesday that Boeing needed to undertake significant safety culture improvements that might not be completed for years.

Persons: Dave Calhoun, Mike Whitaker, Whitaker, Whitaker's Organizations: Senate Energy, National Resources Committee, Boeing, U.S, Senate, Federal Aviation Administration, Investigations, Democratic, FAA, Alaska Airlines, Justice Department, DOJ Locations: Washington, DC

☆ Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo to start site work for Idaho microreactor
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

He expects Oklo to break ground at the Idaho site in 2026, with plans to have the reactor up and running by the following year. The CEO acknowledged there's a risk the 2027 start date gets pushed out depending on how long the NRC review takes. The average nuclear reactor in the current U.S. fleet is around 1,000 megawatts, according to the Department of Energy. The CEO acknowledged the NRC review could delay the 2027 start date for the Idaho microreactor: "There's definitely risk. At the end of the day, we can't control the NRC review timeline," he said.

Persons: Jacob DeWitte, Oklo, DeWitte, there's, Sam Altman's SPAC, Altman, Oklo's Organizations: CNBC, Department of Energy, Idaho National Laboratory, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, AltC, Department of Energy ., Industry, Constellation Energy, NYSE, NRC, World Health Organization, Idaho Locations: Idaho, Idaho Falls, Aurora

☆ I tried 18 of Trader Joe's fall breakfast foods, and I'd buy most of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried 18 fall breakfast items from Trader Joe's, and I'd buy most of them again. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementTrader Joe's has stocked its shelves with fall goodies, including many items that are great for quick, delicious breakfasts. I tried a lot of seasonal breakfast items available at the grocery chain, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I'd buy most of them again. Here's how 18 of the fall breakfast foods at Trader Joe's stacked up.

Persons: Joe's, — Organizations: Service

☆ Britain's Rightmove rejects $8.1 bln sweetened bid from Australia's REA Group
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The Rightmove Plc app on an App Store page on a smartphone arranged in London, UK, on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. British real estate portal Rightmove on Wednesday rejected a sweetened $8.1 billion takeover proposal from Australian property listing firm REA Group, saying the bid undervalued the company. "The board considered the increased proposal... and concluded that the increased proposal continues to be unattractive and materially undervalues the company and its future prospects," Rightmove said in a statement. The most recent proposal from REA Group, which is 62% owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, consists of 341 pence in cash and 0.0422 new REA shares, giving Rightmove an implied value of 770 pence per share. The latest bid came after an initial offer of 705 pence per share, or 5.6 billion pounds, and the second one of 749 pence per share, were rejected by Rightmove.

Persons: REA, Rightmove Organizations: REA Group, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, REA Locations: London, British

☆ Trump Media stock pops 11% as DJT looks to claw back from post-lockup sell-off
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

DJT stock rose at the opening bell and popped higher around 10 a.m. Trump Media closed more than 5% higher Tuesday, snapping a six-day losing streak. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Trump Media (DJT) Stock PriceTrump Media shares at Monday's close were at their lowest in the roughly six months since the company went public after merging with a blank-check firm. Some experts still see Trump Media, which currently boasts a market cap of more than $2.5 billion, as highly overvalued. Trump Media continued to slide ahead of the expiration of lockup agreements that had barred Trump and other company insiders from selling their shares.

Persons: Anna Barclay, Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden Organizations: Getty Images Trump Media, Trump Media, Truth, Price Trump Media, Republican, Trump Locations: Monday's

☆ UBS sees AI trade still in the 'early innings' and these stocks as the best way to play it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

UBS named "Magnificent Seven" member Apple as an AI stock to watch out for. In all, 75% of analysts covering the stock rate it buy or strong buy, according to LSEG, with consensus price targets suggesting nearly 6% upside. Nearly 9 out of 10 analysts covering the stock rate it a buy or strong buy. Raymond James recently resumed coverage of Uber as a "strong buy," citing its "Robo Rides" thesis. Other names on the list include AI darling Nvidia, alongside fellow Magnificent Seven stocks Microsoft , Alphabet , Amazon and Meta Platforms .

Persons: Sundeep Gantori, Gantori, Needham, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Michael Ng, Raymond James, Josh Beck, Uber Organizations: UBS, Apple, Uber, Microsoft

☆ Whole Foods' CEO is betting that Gen Z will be down to fork out more cash for his company's groceries
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhole Foods' CEO has his eye on Gen Z. "Over 70% of Gen Z supports climate-friendly agriculture practices," Buechel told host Brian Sozzi about the survey findings in the interview, released on Tuesday. AdvertisementWhole Foods is not the only retail giant tailoring its offerings to suit Gen Z consumers' needs. According to the research report, 50% of the Gen Z shoppers surveyed wanted a virtual shopping assistant. "It also ties into some of the things that you find in the report which is immediacy, speed, instant gratification, especially with Gen Z, including my own daughters.

Persons: —, Jason Buechel, YouGov, Buechel, Brian Sozzi, John Mackey, Fortune, Mackey, Suresh Kumar, Zers, Kumar, Gen Organizations: Service, Yahoo, Business, Foods, Amazon

☆ DoorDash is trying a new way of making deliveries — and it doesn't involve gig workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The delivery service is working with at least two local delivery providers, one in Austin, Texas, and another in Fresno, California, through its Local Commerce Service Partner Program. That's a big change from the gig workers that DoorDash and other delivery services have largely built their businesses on. Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and other delivery companies have also relied on gig workers to build their businesses, leading millions of people in the US into the gig economy. Gig workers lack many of the benefits and legal protections that employees get. The amount delivery services pay gig workers has been going up in some cities, too.

Persons: —, DoorDash Organizations: Service, Local Commerce, Business, Fresno Logistics, UC Berkeley Locations: Austin , Texas, Fresno , California, Fresno, Fresno , CA, Austin, New York City, Seattle

☆ Microsoft CEO: Ignore 'conventional wisdom' about AI—it can already help you be more productive at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is defending the role of artificial intelligence — particularly in the workplace — like it's his job. AI can help people boost their productivity right now, Nadella said during a virtual appearance at the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 last week. Longer-term, it could help take on roles, even involving decision-making, across "healthcare or in finance or any other domain," he said. All that money has yet to yield a tool that actually helps most businesses earn more revenue, the Goldman Sachs report said. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Satya Nadella, Nadella, Microsoft's, —, Goldman Sachs, Jim Covello, Gary Marcus, CNBC's, Marcus, you'll Organizations: Fast, Microsoft, New York University, Workforce, CNBC

☆ PVH Corp: China threatens sanctions on Calvin Klein owner over Xinjiang cotton boycott
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Juliana Liu | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —Beijing says it’s investigating fashion retailer PVH Corp, the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, for refusing to source cotton from the Xinjiang region, in a move that could lead to sanctions on an American company with major business interests in China. The ministry said in a statement that New York-based PVH (PVH) is suspected of “violating normal market transaction principles” by boycotting cotton sourced from China’s far western region of Xinjiang. Being banned by China would deal a big blow to PVH, which, like other global fashion firms, sources extensively in the country. Western apparel brands have faced pressure in China over their position on Xinjiang cotton before. In March 2021, Swedish multinational H&M was pulled from major e-commerce stores in China and blocked by several major navigation, review and rating apps.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN —, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Biden, PVH, “, Joe Biden, …, ” Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Hong Kong CNN — Beijing, PVH Corp, Commerce Ministry, CNN, Chinese Ministry of Commerce, US, State Department Locations: China, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, United States, York, “, Swedish

☆ Goldman names its top global battery stocks — giving 2 over 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CATL Goldman is buy-rated on Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, or CATL. The company — which has a global market share of 40% — "is the largest and most innovative battery maker globally," the bank's analysts wrote. Goldman has a price target of 307 Chinese yuan ($43.65) on the stock, giving it potential upside of around 55%. Gotion Another Shenzhen-listed Chinese stock Goldman likes is Gotion High Tech . Goldman has a buy rating on Gotion at a price target of 31.40 Chinese yuan, giving it potential upside of around 66.4%.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, — CATL, CATL Goldman, CATL, Goldman, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: LG Energy, Panasonic, Samsung SDI, Amperex Technology Co, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Battery Technology, China Clean Technology, High Tech Locations: China, Gotion, Shenzhen

☆ SEC charges Merrill Lynch, Harvest Volatility Management for ignoring client investment limits
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Kristian Burt | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Harvest Volatility Management and Merrill Lynch on Wednesday for exceeding clients' predesignated investment limits over a two-year period. The SEC said Merrill connected its clients to Harvest while it knew that investors' accounts were exceeding the set exposure levels under Harvest's management. Both Merrill and Harvest received larger management fees while investors were exposed to greater financial risks, the SEC said. Both companies were found to neglect policies and procedures that could have been adopted to alert investors of exposure exceeding the designated limits. "Today's action holds Merrill and Harvest accountable for dropping the ball in executing these basic duties to their clients, even as their clients' financial exposure grew well beyond predetermined limits."

Persons: Merrill Lynch, Merrill, Harvest, Mark Cave Organizations: The Securities, Exchange Commission, Bank of America, SEC Locations: New York

☆ Trump is threatening tariffs on yet another business — and economists say it makes no sense
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Ana Altchek | Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Now, trade economists say Trump's latest trade threat makes no sense. I love the company, but as you know, they've announced a few days ago that they're going to move a lot of their manufacturing business to Mexico," Trump said at Monday's event. AdvertisementJohn Deere is the latest company to face a threat of tariffs from Donald Trump. It's not the first time Trump has threatened companies and Trump's threat to impose large tariffs on imports also isn't new. Trump's tariff goals going into the next election go beyond his former policy on international imports.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, John Deere, they've, Trump, Jonathan W, Coppess, Ian Sheldon, Sheldon, Gary Hufbauer, Hufbauer, Rick Wilking, he's, Trump's, we're, Nicole Bivens Collinson, Sandler, Travis, Rosenberg, Collinson, " Collinson, Kamala Harris Organizations: Service, Business, Fox Business, Republican, University of Illinois, Agricultural Marketing, Trade, The Ohio State University, Peterson Institute for International Economics Locations: Mexico, Smithton , Pennsylvania, Iowa, United States, University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign, Canada, North America, Central America, South America, Georgia, China

☆ Another unforced error by Boeing is souring the new boss’ good vibes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Less than two months into his tenure as CEO, Ortberg has largely understood the assignment. See here: We’re nearly two weeks into a strike by Boeing’s largest labor union. Initially, Ortberg seemed to have buy-in from labor leaders, who publicly acknowledged that the new boss was walking into a conflict that predated him by 16 years. All of that gave the new boss, who spent his first day at work touring a factory floor, a kind of pro-labor halo. “This tactic is a blatant show of disrespect” to union members and the bargaining process, the International Association of Machinists wrote Monday.

Persons: CNN Business ’, Kelly Ortberg, Ortberg, ’, ”, International Association of Machinists, “, “ We’ve, Wheaton, ” Wheaton, ’ …, ” It’s, it’s, ” Ortberg, It’s, Richard Aboulafia, ” Aboulafia, what’s, …, CNN’s Chris Isidore Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Boeing, machinists, International Association of, Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations Locations: New York, what’s

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