Cait Freda

@CNBC Field Producer covering Semis and Retail, FDU Metro Alumna and Self-proclaimed Taylor Swift Aficionado (She/Her)

[Courtney Reagan @CourtReagan]

The state of the global supply chain...as told through a Care Bear.
@onlyyoontv @janewells @PippaStevens13 and I did this in 2021 and now, lots has changed from the factory in China to the Port in LA to a trucking depot and a @ToysRUs store in NJ!
https://t.co/ydPodHwC4F

[Vertical Knowledge @VK_Data]

WATCH: @VK_Data analysis illustrating the divergent #holiday pricing between beauty giants @Sephora @Ulta was featured by @CourtReagan on @CNBC today.

[Last Call @LastCallCNBC]

What's behind the rise in cargo theft this season? @CourtReagan reports.

[The Exchange @CNBCTheExchange]

'Tis the season for a check on the health of the supply chain, and we've got team coverage tracking the journey of one Care Bear from the factory floor to your local toystore.

CNBC's @janewells, @PippaStevens, and @CourtReagan share the latest.

[Courtney Reagan @CourtReagan]

What your gifts shipped on Santa's sleigh? Better finish online orders today...
https://t.co/dp7SPzPiYx

[Courtney Reagan @CourtReagan]

Still shopping online for Christmas? Better finish today if you want delivery on Santa’s sleigh…coming up live on @SquawkCNBC from @ShipBob in IL

[CNBC @CNBC]

Mexico is estimated to have $30 billion in greenfield foreign direct investment this year as part of a "nearshoring" boom. @FrankCNBC has the full story.

[Courtney Reagan @CourtReagan]

.@Target CEO claims customers are saying 'a big thank you' for locking up merchandise

https://t.co/g8kyzjZPQt

[Kristina Partsinevelos @KristinaParts]

Intel's Pat Gelsinger weighs in on TSMC's efforts to fly in Taiwanese workers to work with more advanced equipment in AZ: "they're inexperienced operating on a global fashion" $INTC $TSMC

More on the growing talent gap: https://t.co/jzgm1H0r2d

[Kristina Partsinevelos @KristinaParts]

TSMC says it's not cheaper to bring in Taiwanese workers compared with Arizona workers.

$TMSC

[Cait Freda @CaitFreda]

Major FOMO being out for this one but so glad to see @KristinaParts and @PatrickDManning killing it in the field!

[Squawk Box @SquawkCNBC]

The $53B Chips Act passed through Capitol Hill a little over a year ago and today companies are still waiting on government funds to be dispersed. @KristinaParts has a progress report:

[Kristina Partsinevelos @KristinaParts]

'Where is the money?'

Companies await funding one year after CHIPS Act signed into law https://t.co/llmYAzD1tg
#semiconductor $skyt $wolf

[GlobalFoundries @GlobalFoundries]

GF CEO Dr. Thomas Caulfield joined @CNBC's @KristinaParts to discuss the anniversary of the US CHIPS Act, as well as GF's #workforcedevelopment efforts and other on-shoring manufacturing initiatives. Watch below. https://t.co/bQaQGQZirw

[TechCheck @CNBCTechCheck]

The $53B CHIPS Act aimed to jump-start the production of leading-edge semis in America - but a year later, funds have yet to be dispersed -- and firms have already spent billions of dollars. @KristinaParts reports from a soon-to-be Wolfspeed chip plant in Siler City, NC.

[Kristina Partsinevelos @KristinaParts]

Semiconductor makers wait for checks one year after Biden signs CHIPS Act. More details on the progress in this writeup from @CaitFreda and I:

https://t.co/zUsTidzprI

[CNBC @CNBC]

One year after the CHIPS Act was signed into law, chipmakers are facing a talent tug-of-war. @KristinaParts explains. https://t.co/yLvvEnIUaB

[CNBC @CNBC]

The fight over a bill targeting credit card fees pits payment companies against retailers https://t.co/3UkSQunlmx

[Cait Freda @CaitFreda]

Babies R Us is back! @CourtReagan and I got to check out the new store in American Dream Mall when it opened yesterday. The brand is the same but the store is focusing on offering guests a more experiential shopping trip this time around.
https://t.co/9kV0RWZYX5

[CNBC @CNBC]

Amazon #PrimeDay kicks off today. What might sales look like this year? @CourtReagan has the details. https://t.co/0uxQMvJRP6

[Courtney Reagan @CourtReagan]

The path to parenthood is complicated for many that struggle with fertility issues. While more corporate benefit packages are starting to include fertility coverage in healthcare plans, it's often not inclusive for LGBTQ+ employees, particularly gay men

https://t.co/4PjfbZEimk