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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 […]
Universal Orlando roller coaster catches fire during demolition
Attorney Ben Crump recently announced multiple victims have come forward with alleged injuries in relation to a fatal incident on an Epic Universe roller coaster in Orlando, Florida. (Credit: FOX 35 Orlando) A Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster caught fire Friday morning. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is in the process of being demolished to make […]
The iconic Hermès Birkin bag was born following a chance airplane mishap
Born from an in-flight mishap, the Hermès Birkin became more than a handbag—it redefined luxury, exclusivity, and desire. Author Marisa Meltzer explains the birth of the Birkin in her new book “It Girl.” The Hermès Birkin may now stand as the ultimate symbol of status and exclusivity, but it began by chance — the result […]
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 […]
Long John Silver’s replaces fish logo with chicken design in rebrand
‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer argues Cracker Barrel leadership should be ‘disempowered’ after rebrand disaster on ‘Varney & Co.’ Fast-food chain Long John Silver’s has unveiled a redesigned logo that replaces its signature fish design with a chicken as part of a larger effort to showcase its versatility and “spark conversation.” The refreshed branding, introduced […]
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 […]
Florida’s largest grocery chain permits open carry while others ban guns
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The largest grocery store chain in Florida is now allowing open carry of firearms in its hundreds of locations across the Sunshine State. Publix – which has 882 stores in Florida according to its website – began allowing the practice in recent weeks, according to local reports. “As of […]
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 […]