When you’re a mega-star with a long list of gigs and shows, self-care can easily fall off of the to-do list; but not for Usher. Taking care of himself, especially mentally, seems to be one of the R&B star’s top priorities. Usher Raymond IV, more commonly known as Usher, plans […]
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Jim Cramer says the buzz around bitcoin ETPs is a buyer beware situation
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday explained what the Securities and Exchange Committee’s decision to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded products in the U.S. means for investors. Cramer said he’s not necessarily against investing in Bitcoin, but warned investors to know the risks before buying. “I’m taking a page from Jamie Dimon […]
Sheryl Sandberg says she’s leaving Meta’s board
Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook Inc. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Former Meta operating chief Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company’s board of directors. “With a heart filled with gratitude and a mind filled with memories, I let the Meta board know that I will […]
‘We have some consensus’: Speaker Johnson, Sen. Schumer exit Biden meeting on Ukraine aid with optimism
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer had a bipartisan glow about them Wednesday after they and other congressional leaders met with President Joe Biden, where they discussed Ukraine aid, border security, and elements of a deadlocked funding package. “We had a productive meeting,” Johnson, R-La., told […]
China reports disappointing GDP, retail data — what it means for 3 of our stocks
New economic data out of China on Wednesday shows the world’s second-largest economy is still struggling to bounce back from the pandemic. Until its government gets serious about announcing a consumption-driven stimulus plan, it could spell more bad news for U.S. companies that generate lots of sales in China, including […]
The weight loss drug market may soon get more crowded. Here are the companies trying to enter the booming space
Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. Michael Siluk | UCG | Getty Images Drugmakers have been scrambling to join a two-horse race to lead the market for popular […]
10-year Treasury yield hits 5-week high after strong retail sales data
Treasury yields rose Wednesday, with the 10-year yield hovering near 4.1% as investors focused on stronger-than-expected December retail sales and the latest remarks from Federal Reserve members. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was last up nearly 4 basis points at 4.102%, after trading as high as 4.12%, the […]
Failed JetBlue buyout leaves Spirit Airlines with a tough path forward
A JetBlue airliner lands past a Spirit Airlines jet on taxi way at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Monday, April 25, 2022. Joe Cavaretta | Sun Sentinel | Getty Images Spirit Airlines is on shaky footing after JetBlue Airways‘ proposed $3.8 billion takeover of the budget carrier was blocked […]
China launches a security review of Shein. Here’s what it means for its IPO
Clothes at the Shein headquarters in Singapore on June 19, 2023. Ore Huiying | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s powerful internet regulator is conducting a security review of Shein as the fast-fashion giant gears up for its highly anticipated U.S. initial public offering, CNBC has learned. The Cyberspace Administration of […]
ChatGPT is particularly useful for people in these 3 industries, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Anyone can ask ChatGPT to answer a question or perform a task. But the popular chatbot is particularly useful for workers in three specific industries, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. “Coding is probably the single area from a productivity gain we’re most excited about today. It’s massively deployed and […]