Money Archives

‘SNL’ has Dr. Fauci hand out coronavirus vaccines on a game show

February 28, 2021 3:17 am CNN

As more coronavirus vaccines begin to roll out, it may be difficult to know if you’re eligible or not, so “Saturday Night Live”…

Asian banks are failing on climate by channeling billions into coal, report says

February 27, 2021 5:42 pm CNN Newsource

Many of the world’s leading financial institutions have pledged in recent years to slash their support for the coal and oil industries. But a…

Warren Buffett admits to a rare ‘mistake’

February 27, 2021 2:37 pm CNN Newsource

The Oracle of Omaha said he made a mistake. In his annual letter to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, investing guru Warren Buffett disclosed that…

Unpaid rent is piling up. Landlords can’t hold on forever

February 27, 2021 12:46 pm CNN

Millions of struggling renters caught a much-needed break when the federal moratorium on evictions was extended through the end of March. But for…

Peppa Pig is getting her own Orlando-area theme park, complete with muddy puddles

February 27, 2021 11:06 am CNN Newsource

Peppa Pig is looking to hog some of the Florida sunshine enjoyed by Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter. The animated British piglet popular with…

Manufacturing CEO: Before Biden, it felt like we were fighting the pandemic alone

February 27, 2021 10:27 am CNN Newsource

A former Republican operative who now leads one of the nation’s most powerful business groups is praising President Joe Biden’s efforts…

The Oracle of Hollywood? Berkshire Hathaway’s 2021 annual meeting to be held in LA

February 27, 2021 8:29 am CNN Newsource

Warren Buffett is going to Hollywood. The annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting on May 1, normally held in Buffett’s home town of…

McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Burger King heat up chicken sandwich wars

February 27, 2021 5:57 am CNN Newsource

January was huge for the fried chicken sandwich wars, but February was somehow even bigger. This month, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Burger King and…

Where the stimulus bill stands in Congress, and what comes next

February 26, 2021 11:05 pm CNN

The major order of business for President Joe Biden and Congress is to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid relief package before the round of unemployment…

Nikola: Former executive chairman misled investors numerous times

February 26, 2021 2:33 pm CNN Newsource

Electric truck company Nikola is throwing its founder and former executive chairman Trevor Milton under the proverbial hydrogen-powered bus. In a…

Oil is up nearly 70% since the election, a record in the modern era

February 26, 2021 11:39 am CNN Newsource

The oil market is starting the Biden era with a bang. And that means Covid-weary Americans returning to the roads this spring and summer will be…

Fox News is still trying—and failing—to find a solution to its 7 p.m. problem

February 26, 2021 11:31 am CNN Newsource

To understand the state of cable news at the beginning of the Biden era, check out the 7 p.m. Eastern hour on weekdays. This month last year Fox News…

IPhone builder Foxconn is working on an electric car with Fisker

February 26, 2021 11:18 am CNN Newsource

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company best known for assembling the Apple iPhone, is working on an agreement with the…

Things were just getting better for restaurants in Texas. Then the winter storms hit

February 26, 2021 10:55 am CNN Newsource

For Mason Ayer, the frigid winter storm that tore through Texas felt like yet another punch in the gut. Power and water outages made it impossible to…

Paramount+: Here’s everything you need to know about ViacomCBS’ new streaming service

February 26, 2021 10:38 am CNN

ViacomCBS has been heavily advertising Paramount+, its new streaming service, with an ad campaign that has some of its biggest stars — everyone…

Global stocks routed as inflation fears dominate

February 26, 2021 9:39 am CNN

Global stocks tumbled Friday as a sharp bond selloff encouraged investors to dump riskier assets. Asian markets followed US stocks lower.…

Beyond Meat strikes partnerships with McDonald’s and Yum Brands

February 26, 2021 9:27 am CNN Newsource

Beyond Meat has inked two new major new deals, with McDonald’s and Yum Brands, that will bring new plant-based items to fast food menus. The…

These stocks are set to benefit from a post-Covid travel rebound

February 26, 2021 8:50 am CNN

Americans may be itching to travel again now that more people are getting vaccinated for Covid-19 — and there are several stocks poised to benefit…

Prince Harry says he left royal life because UK press was ‘destroying’ his mental health

February 26, 2021 7:19 am CNN

Prince Harry has said he stepped back from the royal family last year because the British press was “destroying” his mental health. In a…

Birkenstock sold to group backed by Europe’s richest man

February 26, 2021 6:57 am CNN Newsource

German footwear brand Birkenstock is selling a majority stake to L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by Bernard Arnault’s LVMH. The…