An Alaska Airlines aircraft flies past the U.S. Capitol before landing at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 24, 2022.Joshua Roberts | ReutersAlaska Air Group's executives spent months working on its plan to buy rival Hawaiian Airlines. The airlines' leaders will now spend many more trying to convince...
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Amazon buys SpaceX rocket launches for Kuiper satellite internet project
A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission on January 31, 2023 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.SpaceXAmazon bought three rocket launches from SpaceX for its Project Kuiper internet satellites, the tech giant announced on Friday.The move is a surprise from Amazon, given the company's Kuiper system aims to...
Disney CEO Bob Iger tells employees he wants to start building again during town hall
Bob Iger, Disney, at Apple programSource: AppleDisney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told employees Tuesday during an internal town hall that he is looking forward to "building again" after spending 2023 mending parts of the business that "needed attention.""I feel that we've just emerged from a period of a lot...
Small music venues fight to keep prices affordable as inflation eats into profits
Melis82 | Istock | Getty ImagesIt has never been easy for small or independent music venues to turn a profit. Now, with inflated operating costs, some owners are struggling to keep ticket prices affordable for audiences and take chances on lesser-known artists.The past year has seen music fans roaring back...
With Black Friday deals and flashy displays, retailers try to convince reluctant shoppers to spend
Target hosted a free "Winter Wonderland" event in New York City to show off the holiday season's hottest toys. It's an example of the extra effort that retailers are putting in to motivate shoppers.Melissa Repko | CNBCNEW YORK CITY — On a recent weekend in downtown Manhattan, a long line...