How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers

Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can’t hurt. But how much will they help?
Senior living market can’t keep up with demand as boomers age

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. Senior living has […]
McDonald’s, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Dutch Bros release new drinks

If it feels like there are a lot of new drinks on restaurant menus, it’s because there are. Driven by younger consumers who crave customized, cold beverages, chains from Dunkin’ to Dutch Bros, Starbucks and McDonald’s are answering the call. The number of beverages offered by the top 500 chains has increased by more than […]
Home Depot says tariffs will lead to price increases, but they won’t be across the board

Home Depot said tariff rates are “significantly higher” on some imported goods than they were in May.
‘Stranger Things’ Duffer Brothers ink deal with Paramount Skydance

Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer attend “Stranger Things” and Award Presentation To The Duffer Brothers (Variety Showrunner Award) during Day 1 of the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paras Griffin | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images The masterminds behind the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” have inked a new […]
The U.S. jobs report has never been so under the gun. Here’s why fixing it won’t be easy.

The critical U.S. jobs report is under the hot glare of a suspicious Trump White House, but there’s no quick or easy fix for the most important economic survey in the world.
Viking Therapeutics falls 40% on drug data

Shares of Viking Therapeutics plunged on Tuesday after the company released mid-stage trial data on its obesity pill that disappointed investors. The biotech company’s stock price dropped to about $23.80 as of Tuesday morning, from $42.09 at Monday’s close, a roughly 43% plunge. Viking’s market cap now sits at about $2.69 billion, down from more […]
Home Depot (HD) earnings Q2 2025

General view of a Home Depot store in Midtown Manhattan on February 26, 2025 in New York City. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | Corbis News | Getty Images Home Depot stuck by its full-year outlook on Tuesday, even as the company came in slightly shy of Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly earnings and revenue. The home […]
Gold has crushed stocks, bonds and even bitcoin in 2025. This banking giant just got more bullish.

UBS Global Wealth Management strategists see plenty of drivers to keep pushing gold beyond the record run it has seen in 2025.
Palo Alto Networks’ stock rises as earnings point to future sales boom

The cybersecurity company’s recent “platformization” push has paid off, and investors are optimistic about future growth.



