Aug 14, 2024

Starbucks bets on a darling of the fast food world

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Starbucks has tapped Brian Niccol, who has previously helped turn around Chipotle and Taco Bell, as its newest CEO.

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The Nic-coolest kid in town

How can a company can add $20 billion to its stock market value in a single workday? By going and hiring a new CEO named Brian Niccol, the surprise new boss of Starbucks, who has Chipotle and Taco Bell on his resume. Starbucks’ stock went up nearly 25% yesterday on the news.

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A cooling of inflation, pleasing to the Fed

by David Brancaccio

The freshest consumer price index data shows that prices rose 2.9% in the year through July. Let’s discuss with Susan Schmidt, head of public equity at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board.

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Montreal ... la ville qui ne dort jamais?

by Sam Gruet

In New York City, bars close at 4 a.m. But in Berlin and Tokyo, they’re open 24 hours a day. One place set to join them is Montreal, which is working to set up some curfew-free zones.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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