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Why Facebook-Parent Meta Is Willing To Lose Billions On The Metaverse -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.

How Shopping Malls Are Being Transformed Into Apartments In The U.S. -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.

China’s Auto Takeover: BYD Vs. Tesla And The Battle For EV Supremacy | CNBC Marathon

 

CNBC examines China’s rapidly growing automotive industry, focusing on its technological advancements, increasing exports, and a lack of interest in American car brands.

Why Airlines Can’t Survive Without Loyalty Programs | WSJ

 

American Airlines created the first major airline loyalty program in 1981 as a way to compete for customers post-deregulation. But today these programs are the industry norm.

Why Americans Love Iced Coffee -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.

Why The U.S. Isn’t Growing Enough Food -CNBC

 

The number of U.S. farms and what they grow for human consumption have been on a decline for decades.

Are Companies ‘Quiet Quitting’ DEI Initiatives? -CNBC

 

As companies navigate a politically charged climate in 2024, many are scaling back their DEI initiatives.

Why Proving You Aren’t a Robot Has Never Been Harder | WSJ

 

Captchas, the online tests designed to tell if you’re robot or human, have been getting harder.

Why Nonalcoholic Beer Is So Popular Now | WSJ

 

Nonalcoholic beer is one of the fastest growing segments of the beer industry, and Athletic Brewing is on top. So far in 2024, Athletic has outsold its nonalcoholic beer competitors including Heineken, Budweiser, Guinness and Corona in the U.S.

Why Homeowners And Renters Are Struggling In The U.S. | CNBC

 

With increasingly high rental prices, insurance companies dropping coverage, and overly restrictive Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Americans face a multitude of challenges on the path to homeownership.

Why Used Toyotas And Hondas Are So Expensive -CNBC

 

Toyota and Honda have been called boring brands – sometimes even by company insiders. But a combination of reliability, disciplined production and pricing help them hold their value better than just about any other brand.

Why The American Dream Became Unaffordable For The Middle Class -CNBC

 

As of June 2024, 65% of middle-class Americans say they are struggling financially and don’t expect their situation to improve for the rest of their lives.

Why China Is Testing Its Autonomous Cars On U.S. Roads -CNBC

 

Chinese companies are aggressively developing autonomous vehicles. In August, the country announced that it had issued 16,000 test licenses for driverless cars and opened around 20,000 miles of roads in China for autonomous vehicle testing.

Your Robotaxi Is Here, But Can You Trust It? -CNBC

 

Driverless cars are speeding onto America’s streets, but whether the public will trust robotaxis remains an open question. Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they would not want to ride in a driverless passenger vehicle if they had the opportunity.

Why Middle Class Wages Aren’t Growing

 

Between 1979 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. soared by 80.9%, while hourly pay grew by just 29.4% during the same period. In June 2024, two-thirds of middle-income households reported that their income was falling behind the cost of living

Will Tesla Robotaxis Live Up To 10 Years Of Development And Hype? -CNBC

 

For a decade, Elon Musk has championed the idea that one day Tesla cars will drive themselves as robotaxis. On October 10, the company plans to reveal a “dedicated robotaxi” design at an invitation-only event in Los Angeles

Why Automakers' EV Factory Investments Aren't Paying Off In The U.S. -CNBC

 

Automakers aren’t selling as many cars as they used to, and the EV transition is a lot rockier and slower than some expected. This means there’s a lot of factory space in North America and around the world that is sitting empty and unused.

Why EU’s Tariffs Won’t Stop Chinese EVs -CNBC

 

Critics say the European Union’s provisional tariffs on Chinese EVs could raise prices, reduce choice and slow the pace with which the EU meets its climate change mitigation targets. Some European automakers, especially those from Germany, oppose them.

How Fed Rate Cuts Affect The Global Economy -CNBC

 

The Federal Reserve manages interest rates to influence financial conditions within the United States. But those decisions can also affect the posture of other central banks because many aspects of international finance rely on U.S. dollars.

How Amazon Is Delivering Packages Faster With The Help Of Generative AI -CNBC

 

For decades, Amazon has set the standard for fast package delivery. When Prime launched in 2005, two-day shipping was virtually unheard of. By March 2024, 60% of Prime items were delivered same or next day.