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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


Big Business This Week: Will pressure on Fed chair Powell backfire?
The last 12 months have seen an extraordinary change in the way the U.S. economy works. Some analysts say that hasn’t been working out very well.

Spotify Hits Play on Higher Prices as Users Pay More
Spotify is raising the price of its Premium subscription from $11.99 to $12.99 per month in the U.S. and select international markets starting with February.

Stretching Your Dollar: When to Book for Winter Weekend Getaways
Some folks want to leave the cold for a quick getaway. Bobby Laurie, travel expert, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how and when to look for a winter escape.

Stretching Your Dollar: Don't Panic If You're Laid Off. Here's Why.
Julia Pollak, chief economist with ZipRecruiter, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on navigating a job loss and explain the benefits of working with a recruiter to find new employment.

Spike Lee Air Jordans Auctioned for Over $50K
A pair of sneakers that were made for director Spike Lee sold for more than $50,000 at auction.

Anheuser-Busch Union Members Approve Strike
Union members for Anheuser-Busch are looking for a better deal and they are willing to go on strike.

Homebuilders Confidence and Demand for Homebuying Increases
New data from the National Association of Home Builders shows that falling mortgage rates have improved homebuilder confidence and increased demand to buy homes.

40% of Student Loan Borrowers Missed First Payment
About nine million people with student loans missed their first payment after the recent pandemic pause, according to data.

Survey: Holiday Spending Rising
Spending this holiday season is set to significantly rise, according to an economic survey from CNBC.

Biz Breakdown: Google Settles Suit, Tesla Reportedly Raises Pay, Utah Sued Over Social Media
Google settled an antitrust lawsuit, Tesla is reportedly raising pay, a group is suing Utah over its social media policies for kids and the founder of Nikola was sentenced to prison.

White House Backs Industry Effort to Standardize Tesla's EV Carging Plugs
The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States.
