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.
TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform.
Bryan West, Gannett’s Taylor Swift reporter, recaps the many, many, theories and Easter eggs Swifties are debating as her ‘Eras Tour’ film comes to Disney+.
‘Our Biggest Fight’ author and Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt, Jr. explains his problem with the internet – and why this Tiktok bill is just a starting point.
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Biden.
Jayesh Govindarajan, head of A.I. at Salesforce, explains the company's new Einstein copilot, plus other ways it is investing in artificial intelligence.
Altro founder and CEO Michael Broughton shares how his company is bringing both expanded credit access and financial wellness to underserved consumers, plus netting early investments from Tinashe, Quavo, and Jay Z’s Marcy Ventures.
Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo discusses the company’s decades of profitability, opening restaurants in new markets, and why it doesn’t need trends like dynamic pricing.
