Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Episodes by Sabri (609)
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Why do companies go private?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Alex Schroeder
and Ariana Rosas
Mar 25, 2024
There's news that department store chain Nordstrom is looking to go private, after a previous attempt failed.
Takeaways from one of the world's biggest energy summits
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Alex Schroeder
and Natalie White
Mar 22, 2024
CERAWeek in Houston has shown that despite agreements to transition away fossil fuels, oil and gas are still deeply entrenched.
More mining is needed for the energy transition. It's also a threat.
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Mar 21, 2024
In his book "The War Below," Ernest Scheyder explores the tension between intrusive mining and powering our energy transition.
Unilever is planning to spin off its ice cream assets
Mar 19, 2024
The move, which would see Ben & Jerry's moved to a stand-alone unit, is part of a corporate restructuring.
Recent immigrants have filled labor gaps, boosted job creation, experts say
Mar 15, 2024
There has been a wave of migration to the U.S. — legal and not — since 2022. Many who entered are finding and keeping jobs.
The US steel industry is going through a rough patch. How did it get there?
Mar 14, 2024
Trade protections and the Chinese real estate market both play a role.
Junk bonds offer insight into the economy
Mar 6, 2024
Right now, the junk bond market suggests the economy is fairly strong.
Household debt is up sharply, but don't worry ... yet.
Mar 5, 2024
The amount we are paying in interest on this debt — as a percentage of our income — has been climbing.
The Biden administration is worried about Chinese cars — and the electronics that come with them
Feb 29, 2024
The administration says the electronics could transmit sensitive information about U.S citizens and infrastructure. But it's also worried about the impact of Chinese EVs on U.S. automakers.
Steady GDP growth sets US apart from peer countries
Feb 28, 2024
The U.S. economy has been growing at a steady clip while many others are faltering.