Ford halts some production at Kentucky plant after fire at aluminum supplier
‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists Jack Otter, Ben Levisohn, Megan Leonhardt and Andrew Bary discuss the impact of tariffs on the auto industry and share top stock picks. Ford is temporarily cutting production on certain vehicles at its Kentucky truck plant after a fire broke out at one of its aluminum supplier facilities last month. Ford will […]
LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda dies following weekend ATV accident
‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses the challenges of homeownership amid an affordability crisis. LendingTree, Inc. announced Monday its founder and CEO Doug Lebda died unexpectedly in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend. The board has appointed LendingTree’s Chief Operating Officer and President, Scott Peyree, to succeed Lebda, effective immediately. “We are deeply saddened […]
Amazon holiday jobs offer $23 hourly pay for seasonal workers this year
Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch discusses Adobe’s prediction that online spending this upcoming holiday season will grow at a slower pace on ‘Varney & Co.’ Amazon is gearing up for the holidays with a plan to hire 250,000 works across its U.S. fulfillment and delivery network. The online commerce giant is hiring full-time, part-time, and […]
Las Vegas tourism falls 11.3% hurting Nevada employment and workers
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas President and CEO, Patrick Nichols, details the resort’s renovation project, the integration of the Sphere, tourism trends and gaining market share. The job market in Las Vegas, the economic engine of Nevada, has remained stagnant as tourism on the strip has dropped off. Nevada’s unemployment rate edged down slightly from […]
Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: How much did the devastating wildfire cost?
‘The Big Money Show’ panel reacts to the DOJ’s charges in the Pacific Palisades fire case and blasts California’s failed leadership, saying victims are still waiting for justice and rebuilding help. A man who allegedly fled California for Florida has been charged with maliciously starting what eventually became known as the Palisades Fire, one of […]
Lay’s undergoes brand redesign, including cleaner ingredients
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’ PepsiCo’s Lay’s has become the latest in a series of household names that are redesigning their brand with a more modern edge. PepsiCo announced the “largest brand redesign in Lay’s nearly 100-year […]
Mall-to-housing conversions creating mixed-use developments nationwide
‘The Big Money Show’ panel analyzes a a mortgage rate trend that could hit homebuyers hard. Traditional shopping malls, once bustling centers of commerce, are now being converted into mixed-use communities that incorporate residential housing, adding much-needed housing supply to the market. The move is far from solving the housing affordability crisis – a challenge […]
Spinach recalled over possible listeria contamination
FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary outlines the issues associated with petroleum-based food dyes and the ‘bigger issue’ the agency aims to tackle on ‘The Evening Edit.’ A Minnesota-based food products supplier is recalling organic spinach after some of the product tested positive for a potentially harmful bacteria. Sno Pac Foods’ Del Mar 35 LB Bulk […]
KFC brings back honey barbecue sauce to menus nationwide
California restaurant owner Scott Rodrick discusses the impact of inflation, labor costs and other challenges for the fast food industry on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’ KFC is the latest in a growing number of its rivals in the quick-service restaurant sector that are turning up the heat with aggressive promotions and new menu items to […]
McDonald’s brings back Monopoly with big prizes
McDonald’s franchise owner Scott Rodrick says his business has experienced ‘cost pressure’ since California’s minimum wage increase targeting fast food franchises on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’ McDonald’s is bringing back its famed Monopoly game for the first time in nearly a decade with lucrative prizes as the brand continues to try to lure back customers. […]