It's Kylie Jenner vs Rihanna in a battle of the makeup brands. Kylie Cosmetics reportedly generated a whopping $420 million in sales within its first 18 months. But when Rihanna's Fenty Beauty line launched in September, with 40 shades of foundation, consumers applauded Ri-Ri's efforts at diversity.
Now, Jenner is launching 30 shades of foundation, and some fans are calling her out for copying. Allison Collins, Beauty Financial Editor at Women's Wear Daily, joins us to discuss.
Collins breaks down the main differences between the two brands' marketing plans. She also explains how more diversity in the industry--no matter where it comes from--is always good for the consumer.
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an anti-trust settlement.
Stocks were up after the closing bell as Wall Street continued to pin their hopes on rate cuts after last week's comments from the Fed.
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Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes.
Nicki Minaj just reached a milestone that no other woman in rap has reached.
Apple announced that starting this week, it will stop selling some versions of the Apple watch in the U.S.
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into a debacle in December 2022 when the airline canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers over the holidays.
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency in healthcare.
If you have a flexible spending account, here's some short information for you so you don't leave money on the table.
With high healthcare costs, bills can quickly add up. In some cases, it is possible to negotiate your medical bills. Barak Richman, law professor at George Washington University, joined Cheddar News to discuss the easiest way to talk to medical debt companies about what's owed.
