FOX Business Briefs 9/24
Walmart delivers cold drugs to your house; Uber launches prepaid passes; LEGO to acquire Discovery Centers from Merlin Entertainments; single-use coffee cups could be on the way out.
Chief investment officer reveals the 'dirty little secret' in owning Visa
Albion Financial Group chief investment officer Jason Ware breaks down the 'good cocktail' for the U.S. stock market and highlights his favorite financial and consumer stocks on 'Making Money.'
Expert cites ‘upside’ for Expedia stock
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney discusses his market projections for Uber, Expedia, Google and more on ‘Varney & Co.’
Waymo lands first permit to test self-driving cars in New York City
Waymo, one of the best-known companies for autonomous vehicles, has secured the first permit to test self-driving cars in New York City as the robotaxi race heats up, city officials announced Friday.
Mark Mahaney praises Uber’s ‘broad geographic expansion’ amid record profit levels
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney discuss Uber’s market performance, Duolingo’s growth and more on ‘Varney & Co.’
Wealth advisor reveals which sector 'absolutely crushed it' on revenue
Evans May Wealth managing partner Elizabeth Evans makes the case that corporate earnings continue to be 'resilient' and reveals which sector leads the market on 'Making Money.'
Uber announces feature allowing women to select female preference for riders, drivers
Uber announced a "Women's Preferences" to allow women riders and drivers in the U.S. to only be connected with other women for their trips through the ride-sharing service.
Uber partners with Chinese tech giant to roll out driverless vehicles across multiple global markets
Uber and Baidu join forces in the self-driving taxi market, combining Uber's network with Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi fleet that has completed over 11 million rides across 15 cities.
Google stock has 'a lot of fear' related to the DOJ, investor says
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney analyzes Google and explains why Uber is set to 'outperform' on 'Varney & Co.'
Uber rolls out new app features to make ride hailing easier for seniors
Uber has expanded its Senior Accounts feature nationwide, offering seniors a simplified rideshare app with larger text, saved places and Family Profile integration for easier use.
Uber partners with Volkswagen to launch autonomous shared rides by 2026
Uber's vision of shared, electric, and autonomous mobility advances with Volkswagon partnership, aiming for a 2026 launch in Los Angeles and beyond.
Fox Business Briefs 5/15
Report: UnitedHealth investigated for possible Medicare fraud; Walmart raises prices because of tariffs; Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion; Uber expands beyond rides and delivery with new restaurant booking service.
Uber expands beyond rides and delivery with new restaurant booking service
Uber expands its services with Dine Out, merging Uber Eats and Rides for easy restaurant bookings. Uber One subscribers enjoy exclusive reservation benefits.
Uber CEO steps up return-to-office mandate: 'It is what it is'
Uber was the latest company to ramp up its return-to-office requirements, which sparked outrage among some of the rideshare giant's employees. It removed remote work for some workers.
Uber warns it may have 'no choice' but to leave Colorado ahead of rider safety bill
Uber has suggested it may “cease operations" in Colorado in response to an upcoming state Senate bill that the state assembly claims will protect riders.
FTC hits Uber with lawsuit over billing for Uber One
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking aim at Uber’s Uber One subscription service in a new lawsuit that it filed against the ride-hailing company.
FOX Business Briefs 4/15
Report: China orders halt to Boeing jet deliveries; American Airlines to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi; Uber, Waymo to launch autonomous rides in Atlanta.
Uber, Waymo launch 'interest list' for autonomous rides in Atlanta
Uber and Waymo are already trying to drum up their business for the Atlanta market. The companies plan to launch their second operation in the city over the summer.
Elon Musk sounds off about Tesla drivers reportedly given low Uber ratings amid nationwide protests
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Uber spoke out on X Saturday after a viral post showed an Uber rider planning to give a driver in a Tesla a poor rating.
DoorDash partners with pay later service Klarna to offer US customers flexible financing
Lending service Klarna announced on Thursday it is partnering DoorDash to offer flexible payments for those purchasing food, groceries and other items on the popular delivery service app.