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Fitness wearable Whoop to offer on-demand clinician access to U.S. users

CNBC Markets · May 8, 2026

Whoop is introducing on-demand clinician access and AI-powered health guidance, largely included in the price of membership.

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Wearable patches: How Barrière is trying to disrupt the supplement industry

CNBC Markets · May 6, 2026

Supplement patch company Barrière is launching the first-ever lactose intolerance patch in 1,700 Walmart stores, the company told CNBC exclusively.

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‘Godspeed my friend’: Inside the final hours of Spirit Airlines

CNBC Markets · May 4, 2026

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

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Smoothie King plots expansion as wellness trends boost sales

CNBC Markets · May 1, 2026

Smoothie King's system-wide sales have climbed 64% over the last five years.

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Yum Brands earnings top estimates, fueled by Taco Bell’s 8% same-store sales growth

CNBC Markets · Apr 29, 2026

Taco Bell's same-store sales increased 8% in the quarter, fueling the company's outperformance.

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United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger

CNBC Markets · Apr 27, 2026

United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."

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FDA fast-tracks psychedelic drug research following Trump executive order

CNBC Markets · Apr 24, 2026

It's a big shift toward supporting psychedelic-based medicines for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD and substance use disorders, the FDA said.

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Trump administration in advanced talks for a rescue package for Spirit Airlines, source says

CNBC Markets · Apr 22, 2026

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

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Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s confidentially files for IPO

CNBC Markets · Apr 20, 2026

Blackstone bought a majority stake in the sandwich chain in 2024 in a deal that valued the company at roughly $8 billion.

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Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins

CNBC Markets · Apr 17, 2026

Grocers turn to AI pricing to cut waste, protect margins and compete for deal-seeking shoppers—targeting dynamic pricing discounts.

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