Goldman Sachs CEO and Chairman Lloyd Blankfein sat down with Kristen Scholer for a wide-ranging interview. Blankfein shared his thoughts on President Trump, who he recently met with at the World Economic Forum in Davos. While he wasn't an early supporter of Trump, he believes the president is good for small business and the American economy. Blankfein also shared his thoughts on the crypto craze, saying there's a lot of hype surrounding the currency. He says Goldman won't open a trading desk for bitcoin anytime soon.
Netflix signed a huge deal with star producer Ryan Murphy. The director, writer, and producer of hit shows such as "Glee," "Nip/Tuck," and "American Horror Story," will exclusively create content for the streaming giant starting in July. The deal is worth $300 million and spans five years.
Uber scaled back its losses in the last quarter. The company disclosed its financial information which showed it posted a $1.1 billion loss compared to last quarter's $1.46 billion loss. But revenue jumped 14% to $11.1 billion in that same quarter. Despite going through many public scandals, Uber saw a boost in ridership.
Plus, we talk about how Snapchat's redesign has drawn sharp criticism from its younger users. The Daily Beast's Taylor Lorenz says people will have to get used to it because there is no chance Snapchat will change back to the old version. The outrage led to change.org petition which has already generated 600,000 signatures.
The dreaded Netflix crackdown on profile sharing translated into a major boost in subscribers while the promised rate cuts seem to be a far off fantasy.
After the 2021 boom, IPO activity slowed down significantly, in part due to monetary policy – but things are getting moving again with tech-friendly companies like Iboutta and Rubrik making a public debut.
With an increasing demand for mental health services, one person wanted to change the therapy game. In 2017, CEO Alex Katz founded Two Chairs, a company that uses technology to match patients with the right therapist.
Not only is April Financial Literacy Month, it’s also the kickoff of the spring homebuying season. So now is the time to make sure you have a financial plan in place – and why it might not be wise for that to include buying your first home.
While the U.S. may slowly be on the path to lowering inflation (and therefore interest rates), Europe has thoroughly trounced America, putting it on the path to lower rates by this summer.
April's release of the monthly Housing Starts and Building Permits reports by the Census Bureau provides crucial insights into the construction activity in the housing market. These reports are an economic indicator, shedding light on the current state of the housing market and its broader economic impact.
Caitlin Clark is heading to the Indiana Fever, the number one draft pick and the highest-scoring college basketball player of all time. And while she may not be getting millions from the WNBA, there's a few ways she'll net compensation for her generational talents.
