Starbucks faces protests, union strife and China headwinds

Starbucks faces protests, union strife and China headwinds

Starbucks is facing multiple challenges in major markets both internationally and in the U.S., making shareholders like us wonder if it’s a good idea to sell shares before the company’s next earnings report, which is expected in late January. “Starbucks is what I call a tough own right now,” Jim Cramer said Tuesday during the … Read more

Venture capital firms expect fundraising in Southeast Asia to pick up in 2024

Venture capital firms expect fundraising in Southeast Asia to pick up in 2024

A Google, Temasek and Bain & Company report revealed that “dry powder” increased to $15.7 billion at the end of 2022, up from $12.4 billion in 2021. Mikroman6 | Moment | Getty Images Venture capital firms in Southeast Asia expect fundraising to pick up in 2024, but tech firms need to demonstrate “clear” and “viable” … Read more

‘Girl Math’ returns as shoppers navigate holiday shopping finances

‘Girl Math’ returns as shoppers navigate holiday shopping finances

Pedestrians walk through the festively decorated Burlington Arcade luxury shopping arcade in London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Inflation in UK shops has fallen to a 17-month low as retailers fight to attract shoppers ahead of the crucial holiday period. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images “Girl math” … Read more

Australia Post cutoffs for parcels to arrive in time for Christmas loom this week

Australia Post cutoffs for parcels to arrive in time for Christmas loom this week

Australians who want their loved ones to receive their gifts before Christmas have less than 24 hours to send their parcels before the official cut-off. Items posted to and from metro locations in every state except for WA and the NT need to be sent by end of business on Monday to get to their … Read more

10-year Treasury yield rises to start the week

10-year Treasury yield rises to start the week

The 10-year Treasury note yield rose Monday to start the last full trading week of 2023. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was about 2 basis points higher at 3.943%. On Thursday, the yield fell below the 4% level, hitting its lowest since July. The 2-year Treasury yield was little changed at 4.457%, below the … Read more

SEC charges ex-CEO of Stimwave with fraud, says some devices were fake

SEC charges ex-CEO of Stimwave with fraud, says some devices were fake

The headquarters of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Laura Tyler Perryman, co-founder and former CEO of the medical device startup Stimwave Technologies, was charged with allegedly defrauding investors out of $41 million by making “false and misleading” statements about one of … Read more

NSW family urging passengers to confront drunk, dangerous drivers after son killed in crash

NSW family urging passengers to confront drunk, dangerous drivers after son killed in crash

Passengers are being urged to have the courage to confront a driver who is affected by substances, distracted or too tired to get behind the wheel. The plea comes from the grieving parents of children killed in road crashes who stress an awkward conversation could save lives. The NSW road toll this year has climbed … Read more

The bulls are charging in

The bulls are charging in

Snow covers the Charging Bull sculpture in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York, December 17, 2020. Jeenah Moon | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what … Read more

Trump ballot challenge decided by Colorado Supreme Court

Trump ballot challenge decided by Colorado Supreme Court

Donald Trump, 2016 Republican presidential nominee, smiles during a campaign event in Pueblo, CO, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s ballots for the 2024 election due to his incitement of the … Read more