In Wednesday's business headlines, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is due in court to defend the company's takeover of Activision Blizzard and United Airlines is under fire over its recent cancellations with CEO Scott Kirby blaming the FAA for the disruptions. Meanwhile, a judge approved Overstock's purchase of Bed Bath & Beyond assets.
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Cheddar Afternoon News Briefings of April 24th
Cheddar Afternoon News Briefings
Walk and Talk: Bose CEO Lila Snyder on the Business of Speakers
Lila Snyder, CEO of Bose, joins Cheddar News anchor Hena Doba to discuss her journey to the top of the corporate world, the business of selling top of the line speakers, and how new technologies such as machine learning are shaking up the industry.
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Stocks drifted ahead of reports that could offer clues on questions that have kept Wall Street at a standstill, including on where the economy and corporate profits are heading.
Morning Alexa Flash Briefings of April 24th
Morning Alexa Flash Briefings
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The company plans to close its stores. For now, its 360 locations remain open, as do 120 Buy Buy Baby locations.
EV Rental Company UFODRIVE Offers Modern Digital Experience
Aidan McClean, co-founder and CEO of UFODRIVE, joined Cheddar News to discuss how his company plans to shake up the car rental market with a digital experience. "There are no lines, there are no paperwork, there is no key collection ... no pushy insurance or pushy fuel options," he said. "You simply arrive for your electric car, use your smartphone and drive away."
Stretching Your Dollar: Survey Shows Half of Americans Have Side Job
Nearly half of Americans report having to side hustle to make ends meet, according to a survey from LendingTree. Jane Oates, president of WorkingNation, joined Cheddar News to discuss the state of play as families are having a difficult time with inflation and high-interest rates.
Analyst Discusses Latest Market Trends as Recession Fears Grow
Melissa Armo, founder and owner of The Stock Swoosh, joined Cheddar News to discuss this week's markets which were little changed in trading as investors digested the latest corporate earnings results as concerns over a coming recession grow.
Buick's Global Vice President Talks Development of 'Envista,' Gas-Powered Cars
Buick's Global Vice President Talks Development of 'Envista,' Gas-Powered Cars
