From blockchain to Amazon's dominance, look for last year's biggest business stories to carry into 2018. Fast Company's Noah Robischon joins Cheddar to preview the trends to watch for in the new year. He explains why the technology behind the rise of cryptocurrency is poised for even more headlines this year.
Next, we discuss how retail will continue to fight for its life given the Amazon threat. Robischon says "the cool factor" is one area where traditional retail has an edge over the e-commerce giant. The executive editor also explains why pop-up stores and showrooms are gaining in popularity.
Finally, we breakdown Amazon's year ahead. Robischon says Jeff Bezos is likely to be even more aggressive with his company's move into the pharmaceutical space. The executive editor also says whether he agrees with Gene Munster's prediction that Amazon will acquire Target in 2018.
The number of births in the U.S. increased last year for the first time in seven years. According to a new federal report, about 3.6 million babies were born in 2021, only about a 1% increase from 2020. Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst for creditcards.com, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss why the pandemic baby boom was more like a baby bust, and how to raise kids while on a tight budget.
Upflex Co-founder and CEO Christophe Garnier discusses how his company is working with WeWork to establish the future of work and elaborates on how his startup will use $30 in new funding.
Dan Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research at Wedbush Securities, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he provides his insight on what Elon Musk's presence means for Twitter, as well as how recent allegations against the Tesla CEO could impact both the social media platform and the EV giant.
Anthony Bartolacci, VP of Financial Institutions at Sensor Tower, joined Closing Bell to discuss the factors dragging down Snap and other social media and tech stocks.
David Stryzewski, CEO of Sound Planning Group, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he says that rate hikes are driving the market right now and outlines what must be in place for a stock rally.
