<b>DOJ accuses Visa of monopoly that affects price of 'nearly everything’</b>
DOJ accuses Visa of monopoly that affects price of 'nearly everything’
The U.S. on Tuesday sued , the world's biggest payments network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit payments by imposing "exclusionary" agreements on partners and smothering upstart firms. Visa's moves over the years have r...
2024-09-26 17:28:20
SEC charges Merrill Lynch and Harvest for ignoring client instructions
SEC charges Merrill Lynch and Harvest for ignoring client instructions
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Harvest Volatility Management and Merrill Lynch on Wednesday for exceeding clients' predesignated investment limits over a two-year period. Merrill, owned by , and Harvest have agreed in s...
2024-09-26 17:28:12
<b>Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may lower risk of opioid overdoses: study</b>
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may lower risk of opioid overdoses: study
's blockbuster diabetes drug may decrease the risk of in certain patients, demonstrating its potential as an alternative treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a released Wednesday. The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, wa...
2024-09-26 17:28:04
<b>How birria took over restaurant menus across the country</b>
How birria took over restaurant menus across the country
Birria, which was once known as a regional Mexican food, has taken on a life of its own in the U.S., becoming a social media star and fast-food darling. Traditionally, birria is a beef or goat stew, slow cooked with spices and chiles to giv...
2024-09-26 17:27:56
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol commits to working with union
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol commits to working with union
CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain is committed to bargaining in good faith with the union that represents many of its baristas, as the two sides work to craft a labor deal. "I deeply respect the right of partners to choose, through a f...
2024-09-26 17:27:48
Investor Paul Viera doubles San Antonio Spurs stake
Investor Paul Viera doubles San Antonio Spurs stake
Businessman Paul Viera is increasing his stake in the San Antonio Spurs from 5% to 11%, CNBC has learned, as NBA valuations climb and make teams more attractive assets for investors. About two weeks ago, Viera, founder and CEO of the Atlant...
2024-09-26 17:27:39
Southwest to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs
Southwest to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs
is planning to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, cutting more than 300 pilot and flight attendant positions, according to a company memo seen by CNBC. The changes come a day before Southwest's investor day, when executives will...
2024-09-26 17:27:31
<b>Clean energy job creation: Growth expected after 2024 election</b>
Clean energy job creation: Growth expected after 2024 election
As presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in , voters will be tuning in for clarity on their plans to handle issues including the economy, inflation and job growth. One secto...
2024-09-12 16:12:39
Southwest Chair Kelly to step down next year amid Elliott fight
Southwest Chair Kelly to step down next year amid Elliott fight
said Tuesday that executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly will retire next year and announced a board shake-up, moves that come as the carrier faces for changes by activist investor Elliott Investment Management. "Now is the time for c...
2024-09-12 16:12:28
<b>Federal Reserve unveils new banking regulation in Wall Street victory</b>
Federal Reserve unveils new banking regulation in Wall Street victory
A top official on Tuesday changes to a proposed set of U.S. banking regulations that roughly cuts in half the extra capital that the largest institutions will be forced to hold. Introduced in , the regulatory overhaul known as the Basel End...
2024-09-12 16:12:20
JPMorgan Chase shares drop 5% after bank tempers guidance on interest income and expen
JPMorgan Chase shares drop 5% after bank tempers guidance on interest income and expen
shares fell 5% on Tuesday after the bank's president told analysts that expectations for net interest income and expenses in 2025 were too optimistic. While the bank expects to be in the "ballpark" of the 2024 target for NII of about $91.5...
2024-09-12 16:12:12
MLB is charting a new course, aiming for a more national strategy
MLB is charting a new course, aiming for a more national strategy
Major League Baseball is likely on a different trajectory than it was a couple years ago after the league implemented rule changes and renewed its focus on amplifying the talents of the its players, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred...
2024-09-12 16:12:03
No signs of slowing down for sports betting, industry leaders say
No signs of slowing down for sports betting, industry leaders say
Sports betting is continuing its integration into modern sports culture, and industry leaders do not expect the growth to slow down any time soon. Executives from FanDuel, Fanatics, and Sportradar, a firm that provides data to sportsbooks,...
2024-09-12 16:11:54
<b>New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlines plans for business</b>
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlines plans for business
New CEO Brian Niccol will focus on improving the chain's U.S. business in his early days on the job before he moves to fix its issues abroad, according to an on Tuesday. "… In some places — especially in the U.S. — we aren't always de...
2024-09-12 16:11:44
Women's sports are on an upward trajectory as fans, brands engage
Women's sports are on an upward trajectory as fans, brands engage
The fervor and passion surrounding women's sports aren't going to go away, said Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League. They're only going to get bigger. "We've finally reached the point where it isn't a question...
2024-09-12 16:11:36