Jamie Dimon says ‘American dream is fraying’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is bullish about the economy, but he remains concerned about the growing wealth gap, particularly for Black people, in…
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Coinbase’s stunning Wall Street debut is a huge validation for crypto fans
Cryptocurrency backers have spent years insisting that bitcoin, ethereum and other digital coins could revolutionize the world of finance. Finally,…
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Ruff job: Busch will pay your pup $20,000 to be its official dog beer taster
Busch is sniffing around for a new CTO — “chief tasting officer” — and it wants your very good boy to apply. The beer brand is…
Continue ReadingHere are some of the challenges as CBS News picks a new president
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Being the president…
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Bernie Madoff, infamous Ponzi schemer, has died
Bernard Madoff, whose name became synonymous with financial fraud, died while serving a 150-year sentence in Federal Prison. He was 82 years old. His…
Continue ReadingThe new president of ABC News is about to make history
Kimberly Godwin is about to make history — as the incoming president of ABC News, she’ll be the first Black executive to run one of…
Continue ReadingKimberly Godwin is about to be the first Black person to run a major US broadcast network newsroom
Kimberly Godwin is about to make history — as the incoming president of ABC News, she’ll be the first Black executive to run one of…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s will train all its restaurant staff after widespread sexual harassment allegations
McDonald’s is requiring anti-harassment training across all 39,000 of its restaurants, the company said Wednesday. The trainings, among other…
Continue ReadingFive things you didn’t know about Bernie Madoff’s epic scam
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on December 11, 2013, and has been updated. Bernard Madoff, the man behind the most…
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Coinbase goes public with a nearly $100 billion valuation
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global finally went public Wednesday afternoon at a valuation of nearly $100 billion, as the company takes advantage…
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J&J vaccine pause prompts a needed discussion of women’s health
When I heard the news that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending…
Continue ReadingThe greatest stunt yet from ‘Fast & Furious’: Saving movie theaters
The Fast & Furious series has pulled off a lot of stunts during its 20 year run. In “Furious 7,” Dwayne “The Rock”…
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Coinbase goes public with a $100 billion valuation — and it’s probably heading higher
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global finally went public Wednesday afternoon at a valuation of nearly $100 billion, as the company takes advantage…
Continue ReadingDollar General will hire 20,000 workers
Dollar General plans to hire 20,000 workers this spring as the discount chain continues its expansion during the pandemic. The company said Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBrian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, is now one of the richest people on Earth
The billionaires club got bigger Wednesday with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joining the coveted coven. He runs the cryptocurrency exchange company…
Continue ReadingLike it or not, ‘woke’ Corporate America is here to stay
Conservative lawmakers concerned by the growing list of major corporations taking progressive stances on hot-button political issues should expect…
Continue ReadingHSBC is moving the heart of the bank back to Hong Kong
HSBC will move four of its most senior executives to Hong Kong later this year, as the London-based bank focuses more attention on fast-growing…
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Coinbase set to go public with a $90 billion valuation — and it’s probably heading higher
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global is set to go public Wednesday at a valuation north of $90 billion, as the company takes advantage of surging…
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Read CNN Business’ last interview with Madoff
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 16, 2013 and has been updated with Madoff’s death. Bernard Madoff once had…
Continue ReadingHow to invest in bitcoin if you’re afraid of buying bitcoin
Coinbase Global is going public through a direct listing Wednesday, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange on the stock market. The timing…
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