Business - CNBC

1. Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy. Here's why they're spending anyway

2. Pfizer’s modest 2026 outlook shows its big investments will take time to pay off

3. Kraft Heinz taps former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane to lead company ahead of breakup

4. What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks

5. Birkin bag prices are sinking at auction despite high-profile sales

6. As catastrophe losses top $100 billion again, insurers are helping policyholders mitigate risk

7. Startup backed by Altman, JPMorgan announces capital lending partnership with Amazon

8. Ford to record $19.5 billion in special charges as it pulls back on EV plans

9. Frontier Airlines replaces longtime CEO Barry Biffle with carrier's president

10. From puppies to superheroes, Chinese AI toys are bringing hugs — and hesitation

11. 'Stranger Things' ushered in a new era for Netflix

12. Disney's 'Zootopia 2' to hit $1 billion box office, only the second Hollywood film to do so this year

13. Rivian's AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain

14. AI tools could drive $263 billion in holiday sales. Walmart and Target are racing to get in

15. ‘The next protein’: Fiber is shaping up to be the latest grocery obsession

16. Homeowners are losing thousands in equity thanks to weakening prices

17. Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to depart in January as retailer struggles to compete, woo shoppers

18. Costco tops Wall Street's sales and revenue expectations

19. Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions

20. Eli Lilly's next-generation obesity drug delivers strong weight loss, reduces knee pain in late-stage trial