Shares of [cloud provider 8x8](https://www.8x8.com/) are up nearly 40% year-to-date, capitalizing on the rapidly growing $40 billion enterprise communications market. Vik Verma, CEO of 8x8, was with Cheddar to discuss innovations in the industry.
A new report said the private sector added 103,000 jobs in November while refinance applications climb as mortgage rates dip. Plus, the FTC is once again looking to block the Microsoft-Activision deal and McDonald's is looking to buy 10,000 new locations by 2027.
