5 Things To Know: August 21, 2025
CNBC Television·2025-08-21 11:10

Company Performance & Stock Market - Workday's stock has decreased by approximately 17% in the past three months [1] - Analysts are concerned that AI could potentially take market share from Workday and its competitors [1] Policy & Regulation - The Trump administration will not approve wind or farmer-destroying solar projects [2] - The Trump administration tightened permitting for renewables last month [2] Corporate Governance & Risk Management - United Health has established a new public responsibility board committee [2] - The committee will monitor financial, regulatory, and reputational risks to the firm [3] Legal Issues - Elon Musk must face a lawsuit by voters accusing him of defrauding them in the run-up to last year's presidential election [3] - A judge in Texas said a woman plausibly alleged that Musk and his political action committee wrongly induced her to provide personal information [4] Product Expansion & Market Testing - Starbucks is expanding its test of coconut water beverages in 400 stores including in New York, Chicago and LA [4]