Business
Wendy’s rejects $1.4 billion takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz’s Trian
A Wendy’s restaurant sign in Brampton, Ontario, on July 12, 2026. Mike Campbell | Nurphoto | Getty Images Wendy’s on
Finance
Blackstone president calls for more equity to fund AI buildout as debt risks mount
Jon Gray, president and chief operating officer of Blackstone Inc., during the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong,
Earnings
Qualcomm stock drops 7% on weak earnings forecast as memory shortage weighs on smartphone
Qualcomm reported quarterly results on Wednesday that topped Wall Street estimates, but the chipmaker’s earnings forecast came in lighter than
Real Estate
Bain Capital’s Head of Real Estate on the ‘cocktail of disruption’
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new
Economy
UK economy expands 0.7% in third quarter as AI provides ‘extra engine of growth’
Covent Garden, London Shomos Uddin | Moment | Getty Images The U.K. economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, in
Investing
Goldman, Citi and the $270 Million Fight Over Your Bank Deposit
Stablecoins, AI agents, and X Money are all making idle cash easier to move, threatening one of banking’s most valuable
Small Business
America’s newest small business owners with no employees are off to a hot start in AI era
Kristin Ginn, who left Microsoft earlier in 2026 to start trnsfrmAItn, an AI-adoption consultancy, uses AI to help with proposals,
Retail/Sales Tips
Why Get a Capital One Credit Card? Great Reasons to Earn More Rewards and Save on Travel
Imagine earning rewards on everyday purchases, finding opportunities to save on your next vacation, and enjoying more flexibility with how
