Business: Latest Financial Topics from CNN Money

Beijing to officials: Your family can’t start a business China’s Communist Party is targeting its own officials by expanding a program that restricts the business activities of their family members.  Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader

CVS launches curbside pickup New service CVS Express lets customers order with an app, pickup stuff without entering store.

Tencent CEO pledges more than $2B to charity The big pledge by Tencent CEO Pony Ma is the latest major philanthropic move from the fast-growing ranks of Chinese billionaires.

How one young immigrant achieved the American Dream A generous community helped Akbar Hossain to realize his American Dream. Now Akbar is studying law and hopes to help immigrants from low-income communities, much like his own family.   Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America

Ranch the size of Ireland sold to Chinese investors Chinese investors are buying an Australian ranch the size of Ireland, after teaming up with local investors to overcome regulatory hurdles.

Stocks: 4 things to know before the open Here’s what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day.

Theranos faces more federal investigations Theranos said it’s under scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California.

Banks are STILL too big to fail, Fed official says Neel Kashkari, head of the Minneapolis Fed, continues to say what Bernie Sanders does: banks are still too big to fail.

What’s next for Melissa Harris-Perry Melissa Harris-Perry is joining Elle.com as editor at large, one of several new media home for the former MSNBC host.

Lawsuit makes claims about Trump-Ailes ties A lawsuit by a Republican political operative against Donald Trump and his campaign manager claims that Fox News chief Roger Ailes was on board with Trump’s presidential campaign.

Pearl Jam cancels concert over North Carolina law Pearl Jam cancelled an upcoming concert in Raleigh, North Carolina due to the anti-LGBT law in the state.

Nordstrom slashes 400 jobs Read full story for latest details.

Boston cancels N.C. concerts because of LGBT law Boston founder Tom Scholz cancels NC shows because ‘human rights are more important.’

Silicon Valley mourns the loss of its ‘coach’ Read full story for latest details.  Podcast favorites: Bernie gets the Axe | Radical Islam in America | Graham Opposes GOP Leader

Time is running out for this Social Security strategy A Social Security rule is changing and it could put a wrench in your retirement plan. This is your last chance to ‘file and suspend’ as a way to boost your benefits.

The Force and Frozen are strong with Hasbro Hasbro reported strong sales for its latest quarter. The company’s recent addition of some key Disney toys to its lineup definitely helped.

BuzzFeed says ‘Black People’ video was ‘mistake’ BuzzFeed apologized for a video entitled “27 Questions Black People Have For Black People” after it was widely criticized by black news sites, columnists and Black Twitter.

Donald Rumsfeld rants about tax code madness Donald Rumsfeld sends a letter to the IRS every year pleading for tax simplification. He’s still waiting for a response.

Newsrooms await 100th Pulitzer prize announcements  Newsrooms are awaiting the 100th Pulitzer Prize announcement on Monday.

Netflix’s US subscribers to be watched closely by Wall Street Netflix growth of US subscribers – and its growth forecast for next year – will be closely watched in its Monday earnings report.

Monsanto CEO frustrated over ‘polarized’ GMO debate Monsanto’s CEO is troubled by the public debate on genetically modified food.

Is Verizon the only one that wants Yahoo? The deadline for bids to purchase all or part of Yahoo is here. Verizon is still viewed as the frontrunner. Here’s why it might be the only viable candidate to takeover Yahoo.

Gun industry surge adds tens of thousands of jobs National Shooting Sports Foundation reports nearly 10% increase in gun industry jobs in 2015.  Podcast favorites: Bernie gets the Axe | Radical Islam in America | Graham Opposes GOP Leader

 

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