Bob Bakish, then president and chief executive officer of Viacom Inc., speaks during the Mobile World Congress Americas event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Paramount Global’s board is preparing to fire Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish as […]
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‘This is a unique time’: ARK Invest’s chief futurist tackles tech innovation from AI to robotics
ARK Invest’s chief futurist lists five groups that should give tech investors an edge. According to Brett Winton, robotics, artificial intelligence, multi-omics sequencing, public blockchain and energy storage are key areas because they’re all entering the marketplace at the same time. “We believe that this is a unique time in […]
There’s a new No. 1 U.S. airline—it’s not Delta
There are plenty of factors to consider when booking long-range travel plans. One of the biggest: which airline will fly you to your destination. While many airlines will take you where you want to go, the travel experience can vary widely when it comes to factors such as boarding processes, […]
Here is the average credit score at every age in the U.S.—see how yours stacks up
Although Americans’ average credit scores recently dropped for the first time in a decade, many appear to be maintaining a relatively healthy score. The average credit score dipped by one point, from 718 to 717, according to FICO’s March 6 blog post. Your FICO and VantageScore credit score can fall […]
12 portfolio companies report earnings in the week ahead. What we want to hear from each
The major U.S. stock indexes closed higher for the week, with the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite breaking multiweek losing streaks. Earnings drove the action, despite some less-than-ideal macroeconomic reports on economic growth and inflation. Meta Platforms ‘ report gave the market a bit of a scare Wednesday […]
Activist Jana Partners calls for a strategic review at Wolfspeed. Here’s how it may develop
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests from Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF), on Oct. 4th, 2021, in celebration of its listing. NYSE Company: Wolfspeed (WOLF) Business: Wolfspeed is a semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide technologies. The company provides solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. Its […]
‘Nobody’s getting wealthy on Social Security,’ lawmaker says. The November election may influence the program’s future
Demonstrators attend a rally asking Rep. Kean to “Stop MAGA Cuts! Protect Social Security!” on Feb. 24, 2023 in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dave Kotinsky | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Voters who show up at the polls this November may not just be choosing among Republicans, Democrats and third-party […]
This ‘super easy’ move earned a couple over $700 to put toward a dream vacation
How did you pay for a major expense or investment? Share your story with us for a chance to be featured in a future article. Rob Scores and his wife, Julianne, had long had Puerto Rico on their dream vacation list. So when an opportunity to go there with their friends […]
Digital ad market is finally on the mend, bouncing back from the ‘dark days’ of 2022
A view of Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California, United States on March 23, 2024. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu | Getty Images Advertising is so back. After a brutal 2022, when brands reeled in spending to cope with inflation, and a 2023 defined by layoffs and cost cuts, the top […]
What this NFL Draft pick plans to do with his new money—from mutual funds and a Roth IRA to Air Jordan 1 sneakers
Braden Fiske is set to become a many newly-minted millionaires — and he already has a head start on financial planning. Fiske, 24, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday evening. The median value for a second-round contract, which […]