US Futures Pare Losses, but Trend Still Down
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Alan Clarke, CEO of SABMiller, comments on full-year earnings and says that most markets are growing except the U.S. core market which remains under pressure.
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CNBC's Julia Boorstin with a preview on what to expect in the entertainment business in Q2.
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CNBC's Phil LeBeau looks ahead to what the second quarter is likely to hold for automakers.
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The menus offered to children by most U.S. restaurant chains have too many calories, too much salt or fat, and often not a hint of vegetables or fruit, according to a new study.
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Steven A. Cohen is known for his rapid-fire trading style at his hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors. He seems to be taking a similar approach with recent purchases. The NY Times reports.
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The U.S. government wants more say in network equipment purchases as a condition to approve the $20 billion takeover of Sprint Nextel by Japanese mobile carrier Softbank , the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Thomas Doll, President & COO at Subaru of America, explains how his company aims to sustain sales growth in the U.S. after four consecutive years of record sales.
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On Wednesday shares of PVH slipped lower to about flat on year. What gives?
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The IPO of Pinnacle Foods priced at $20 a share, at the high end of the range. One trader said the stock could pop on its debut Thursday amid expectations of a "hefty dividend."
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Just a day after Facebook shares hit a low for the year, they rebounded on Wednesday. Here's why.
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Order a bowl of turkey chili at a St. Louis-area Panera Bread cafe, and it'll cost you a penny. Or $5. Or $100. In other words, whatever you decide.
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The Internet attacks are becoming increasingly powerful, and experts worry that soon people may not be able to reach basic Internet services, NYT reports.
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Technical analyst JC O'Hara sees bullish signals on Wal-Mart's stock charts, but fundamental analyst Jeff Kilburg thinks Amazon.com's shares will be victorious. (3:15)
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Mercedes will offer a "significant" drop in the entry-level prices of its AMG brand, Mercedes-Benz USA President Steve Cannon told CNBC on Wednesday.
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One restaurant is calling out patrons for not showing up to reservations, with the "Street Signs" crew.
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JC Penney is embracing a new sales tactic, and Google has selected 8,000 people to test its glasses, making them pay $1,500 and fly to New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco to get their hands on them. CNBC's Cindy Perman and Bob Pisani discuss.
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Road warriors rejoice! InterContinental Hotels Group will offer free Wi-Fi to all its loyalty program members in 2014, a perk more travelers demand.
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"Taxes are going to kill spending!," they cried. "Don't punish the rich!" Well, the rich have spoken and guess what? They're still spending.
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Airfares at American Airlines won't rise because of its merger with US Airways, Doug Parker, who'll be the chief executive of the combined carrier, told CNBC.
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Jonathan Browning, Volkswagen of America CEO, shares insight on the company's plans for diesel vehicles, including sport wagons.
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Richard Solomons, CEO of Intercontinental Hotels Group, now rewards its members with free WiFi. Solomons explains why the technology is such a draw.
Consumer Nation
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Lowe's and Target are just two of the big retailers reporting results this week.
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Despite the selloff of Best Buy shares Tuesday, there are early positive signs the turnaround efforts are working.
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To the creative, go the spoils. Hoping to boost sales, restaurants are launching a slew of innovative items.