A new poll shows that nearly half of Americans want a minimalist lifestyle and 41% cited financial reasons for doing so. Joshua Becker, founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, joined Cheddar News to discuss the financial and psychological benefits of removing the physical possessions not needed.
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Dow, S&P Hit Record Close Amid 'Santa Claus Rally'
Stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, but two indexes - the Dow and the S&P 500 - ended the session with a new record. Akshata Bailkeri, Equity Analyst at Bruderman Asset Management, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where she says there is a consensus for robust consumer spreading in 2022, especially as the Omicron variant is proving to be milder than other COVID-19 strains.

What to Expect From the Tech Sector in 2022 Amid Metaverse, Crypto Popularity
This year saw big developments in the sector, including the rise of cryptocurrency, announcements about new metaverse and virtual worlds, increased consumer interest in wearable tech, and more. What does 2022 have in store for these aspects of the tech world, and what else can we expect? Hatem Dhiab, Managing Partner at Gerber Kawasaki, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.

Walmart Draws Ire of Chinese Consumers Over Xinjiang Products
John Quelch, Dean of Miami Herbert Business School, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he says the retail giant is acting in accordance to President Biden's new law banning goods from China's Xinjiang region. Quelch also elaborates on the importance of China in Walmart's overall strategy.

Rise of Unwanted Holiday Gifts Causes Inventory Issues for Retailers
Sender Shamiss, CEO of goTRG, breaks down the impact returning gifts has on retailers, and how technology is tackling the environmental and inventory issues associated with holiday returns.

How Equity Crowdfunding is Transforming the Business Landscape
Jonny Price, Vice President of Fundraising at Wefunder, discusses the benefits from the uptick in equity crowdfunding and breaks down which industries are seeing the most attention.

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What to Expect From the Federal Government on Cannabis Legalization in 2022
Cheddar's Chloe Aiello has our cannabis year-in-review, breaking down how several states legalized adult recreational use and greenlit medicinal use in 2021. She noted that while a cannabis legalization and decriminalization bill was introduced in Congress this year, potential FDA involvement in the industry, as well as a 25 percent excise tax, killed any chance the bill had of moving forward. Aiello also speculated that some form of cannabis reform could be rolled out in 2022, as the midterm elections draw closer.



