Tesla Autopilot crash blamed on driver error in China
Tesla says the Model S followed the lead car and that hands were not on the wheel, while the owner claims Autopilot caused a crash into a parked car. No injuries reported. Reuters notes the driver was using the system improperly per Tesla. SunPower reports 30 percent stock drop as 1,200 jobs are cut and outlook is revised. Starbucks and Lyft join on loyalty points with stars earned for rides through a morning window.
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Weird food gimmicks draw new, old fans
Fast food chains push quirky mashups and retro limited-time items to spark traffic. Burger King touts the Whopperito a tortilla wrapped burger while Pepsi re introduces Crystal Pepsi with a 1990s theme. Analysts note novelty drives visits more than lasting impact though some items become permanent crowd favorites.
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USA Snapshot on Average CD Yields
As of Wednesday researchers report average certificate of deposit yields across major banks. Investors monitor rate trends amid shifting economic data with rates varying by term and bank.
CVS Pay Ditches Wallet With In Store App Payments
CVS Health unveils in app payments through the CVS app, combining loyalty, prescription pickup and CVS Pay for in store and drive thru purchases at about 9,600 locations. The rollout starts in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware now with nationwide expansion by year end. CVS joins Walmart in app based payments while Apple Pay Google Pay and Samsung Pay remain unavailable at CVS and Walgreens alike. The move preserves transaction fees for card issuers while eliminating physical plastic for many customers.
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Wall Street bulls and bears clash over year end S&P close
The S&P 500 rose this year to 2175 amid eight highs while the debate heats between optimists guided by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee and HSBC’s Ben Laidler on year end targets. Bearish risk looms from weak growth in Europe and Asia plus policy uncertainty and oil price moves.
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