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BMW says it has no intention of dropping sedans, even as some rivals cut back
BMW wants to keep making sedans in spite of U.S. tariff pressures on German imports and the far higher sales of sport utility vehicles, said Sebastian Mackensen, the company’s North America chief. Mackensen made the comments in an interview on Tuesday, a day before BMW unveiled an updated version of its full-size 7 Series sedan, […]
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RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures as he speaks during an event at the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Dec. 19, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday said he would support a potential ban […]
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Rivian hits production milestone for R2 EV ahead of customer deliveries
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe on April 22, 2026 drives the first customer-ready electric R2 SUV off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois. Courtesy Rivian Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois. The start […]
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Convenience store owner Yesway is stealing customers from fast-food chains, CEO says
Thomas Trkla, chairman and and chief executive officer of Yesway Inc., during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Deep-fried burritos and chimichangas from convenience store chain Allsup’s are helping its parent company Yesway steal customers […]
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Life sciences lab real estate is clawing back from disaster. Here’s what that means for investors
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Life […]
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Boeing narrows loss as aircraft deliveries rise, says it expects new 737 Max certifications this year
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg speaks at Boeing Field at an event announcing Alaska Airlines’ order for 105 737 MAX 10s and five 787-10 Dreamliner jets, in Seattle, Washington, U.S., January 7, 2026. Dan Catchpole | Reuters Boeing reported a smaller than expected loss for the first quarter, with improvements across its businesses, including its key […]
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Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as new CEO, replacing Corie Barry in late October
A Best Buy logo is displayed outside one of their stores on October 10, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Best Buy said Wednesday that company veteran Jason Bonfig will succeed Corie Barry as the retailer’s CEO on Oct. 31, taking over as Best Buy tries to break a run of […]
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United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge
A United Airlines Airbus A321 plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport (DEN) on March 23, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. United said it […]
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Michael and Susan Dell to donate $750 million to UT Austin to fund new medical campus
Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, speaks during CNBC’s Invest In America Forum in Washington, April 15, 2026. Aaron Clamage | CNBC Michael and Susan Dell announced Tuesday that they have committed $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin that will fund the development of a new medical center and research […]
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Trump says ‘maybe’ government should help struggling Spirit Airlines
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the federal government could help struggling Spirit Airlines as the discount carrier faces the possibility of liquidation. Trump told CNBC’s “Squawk Box”: “I don’t mind mergers. I think I’d love somebody to buy Spirit, as an example. You know, Spirit’s in trouble. … Maybe the federal government should help that […]
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