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Morning Consult Reveals Fastest Growing Brands Of 2021
With the delta variant, financial uncertainty, political polarization and more, companies have had to get creative in order to stay afloat this year. During times of stress and anxiety, consumers tend to stick with more established brands or products they already use. That sentiment is reflected in data intelligence company Morning Consult's annual list of the Fastest Growing Brands, which measures growth for both emerging and established companies. Joanna Piacenza, head of industry intelligence at Morning Consult, joined Cheddar to break down the key findings of the report.

The Truth About an All-Electric Future
Iwao Fusillo, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, GM, joins Cheddar News to dispel myths and cut straight to the facts about GM's role in an all-electric future.

Goldman Sachs to Launch Amazon-Powered Cloud Service
Goldman Sachs is rolling out an Amazon Web Service for trading firms called GS Financial Cloud for Data with Amazon Web Services. The move comes as Wall Street looks to keep up with today's evolving tech.

Ad-Tech Company Innovid Goes Public on the NYSE
Online ad-tech company Innovid made its public debut on the New York Stock Exchange. CEO and co-founders Zvika Netter joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to discuss factors that drove the company to launch an IPO via a SPAC deal. He noted that the rapid growth of connected TV advertising (CTV) made it an opportune time for his business to go public. While the company is profitable, Netter also explained the various avenues it will take to increase total revenue.

Lululemon Sues Peloton Over Accusations of Infringing on Apparel Design Patents
Lululemon is accusing Peloton of copying a number of patented apparel designs and has filed a lawsuit. Julie Zerbo, founder and Editor-In-Chief at The Fashion Law, joined Cheddar to discuss whether or not Lululemon has a valid case. The lawsuit comes as sales for Peloton's premiere products, like its treadmills, have been slowing and it looks to provide more offerings. Zerbo also discussed a co-branding partnership between the two companies that ended amicably earlier this year and how it could play into the outcome of the case.

Airbnb Under Fire for Reportedly Offering Rentals in China on Land Sanctioned for Genocide
Airbnb has come under fire after an Axios report found that the rental company has properties available in China's Xinjiang region where the nation has been accused of committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims, demolishing their homes, and replacing them with tourist attractions.

CDC Considers Tightening International Travel Guidelines as Omicron Variant Spreads
With the emergence of the omicron variant, the U.S. is considering tightening international travel guidelines. The CDC said it might reduce the window for foreign travelers to submit a negative COVID-19 test from three days prior to one day before allowing entry.

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