CEO explains how she is bringing Gen Z back to the mall
Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson discusses selling clothing in the digital age and her company’s largest expansion in decades on ‘Varney & Co.’
Markets
Alphabet, Microsoft earnings reveal surging AI demand as spending soars
Alphabet and Microsoft reported strong earnings fueled by growing AI demand, even as the tech giants continue investing billions in data centers and cloud infrastructure.
Money
How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state
MoneyLion's analysis reveals the annual income needed to retire comfortably in all 50 states, ranging from $40,627 to $64,504 amid inflation.
Lifestyle
Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy’s for $1.4B
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered $7.35 per share to take Wendy's private, a 20% premium as the burger chain faces a critical turnaround.
Real Estate
Ken Griffin secures $3.3B loan for NYC skyscraper after earlier Mamdani feud
Vornado, Ken Griffin and Rudin finalized a deal to develop a 1.9 million-square-foot Manhattan office tower, with Citadel leasing more than 1 million square feet.
Best of Business
Dave Portnoy blasts self-checkout tip kiosks over gratuity guilt: ‘I don’t do it to be a nice guy’
Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy weighs in on the new tipping trend that has caused consumers to further squeeze their bank accounts.
Tech
Trump administration sanctions North Korean network accused of infiltrating US companies
Treasury sanctioned ten individuals and one entity tied to North Korean IT workers who allegedly used stolen identities to infiltrate U.S. companies.
Sports
Replica trophy from Lionel Messi’s World Cup celebration could fetch big money
The replica World Cup trophy Lionel Messi held during Argentina's 2022 victory celebration is up for auction, with video evidence confirming its remarkable history.
Small Business
Deep-fried and built to go viral: Inside the competition where America's wildest fair foods come to life
State Fair of Texas vendors spend months and thousands of dollars perfecting deep-fried creations before the Big Tex Choice Awards judges bite.
Personal Finance
How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state
MoneyLion's analysis reveals the annual income needed to retire comfortably in all 50 states, ranging from $40,627 to $64,504 amid inflation.
Luxury Properties
Cash-strapped HOAs ramp up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners: report
HOA foreclosures are climbing nationwide as financially strained associations facing rising insurance and maintenance costs crack down on homeowners behind on dues.
Rich & Famous
How Dolly Parton built a legacy of giving beyond country music
The country music icon’s philanthropy has delivered more than 332 million free books while supporting medical research and disaster-stricken communities.
Gadgets
Recall reannounced for power banks after charger causes fire on plane, death to 75-year-old woman
Federal regulators reannounced a recall of 429,000 Casely MagSafe power banks after a woman's death and a fire on a plane from overheating chargers.
Your Money
Fox-owned Credible promotes Robert Humann to CEO role
Credible promotes Chief Revenue Officer Robert Humann to CEO after nearly 10 years with the Fox Corporation-owned consumer finance technology platform.
Future Tech
'Romantic' or real? Lighter-than-air zeppelin travel may just make it off the ground, if the market agrees
In an era of “green" gimmicks and sky-high risk, author John J. Geoghegan says only capitalism can determine if lighter-than-air travel has legs.
College
OpenAI launches college planner in ChatGPT for Teens to track applications, financial aid
OpenAI's new college planner in ChatGPT for Teens helps track application deadlines, financial aid steps, scholarships and fee waivers for U.S. students.
Personal Real Estate
Trump warns new Hochul, Mamdani pied-à-terre tax could accelerate NYC wealth exodus
President Donald Trump is weighing potential federal action over New York City’s luxury second-home surcharge as the policy faces a legal battle and scrutiny
Retirement
Americans' retirement savings grow as more families participate in plans
Federal Reserve data shows retirement account balances jumped 11% to a median $106,000 as 401(k) and IRA enrollment hit 54.9% of U.S. families.
Money in Politics
Economist says Obama 'fundamentally broke' US healthcare system, reveals simple fix for Republicans
EJ Antoni says Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act broke the healthcare system, arguing price transparency is key to lowering premiums and costs.
Business Leaders
SpaceX secures $40B in financing for GPUs as Elon Musk warns of AI cloud industry consolidation
SpaceX closed $40 billion in debt financing for GPU purchases as Elon Musk warns AI debt markets have shut off access for most companies.
Travel
JetBlue creditors hire advisors as financial concerns grow: report
JetBlue faces growing financial scrutiny as creditors reportedly retain advisors amid falling bond prices, rising fuel costs and an $8.5 billion debt burden.
US Markets
Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy’s for $1.4B
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered $7.35 per share to take Wendy's private, a 20% premium as the burger chain faces a critical turnaround.
Food & Drinks
Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy’s for $1.4B
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered $7.35 per share to take Wendy's private, a 20% premium as the burger chain faces a critical turnaround.
NFL
Why the NFL’s most valuable franchise – the Dallas Cowboys – can win by losing
Has Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager, found a way to capitalize on "America's Team" whether it wins or loses?
AI
Alphabet, Microsoft earnings reveal surging AI demand as spending soars
Alphabet and Microsoft reported strong earnings fueled by growing AI demand, even as the tech giants continue investing billions in data centers and cloud infrastructure.
Elections
Claude AI accessed publicly available Georgia voter data, Anthropic confirms
Officials said the AI bot accessed publicly available voter data through the state's data hub but did not access voter files or Georgia's voter registration system.
Oil
Trump announces end of Biden-era methane rule, citing $45B in savings
President Donald Trump said that the rollback would save consumers and energy producers $45 billion while unlocking 210 million barrels of oil.
Arts
The hobby economy and 'funflation': Why the cost of having fun is getting serious
Bank of America Institute data reveals hobby spending rose 7.9% year over year as funflation drives up prices at hobby shops and crafts stores.
