The FCC Chairman is being investigated for potential collusion. Last year, Ajit Pai changed the law which dictates how many stations a TV broadcaster can own. This paved the way for Sinclair Broadcasting's purchase of Tribune Media for $3.9 billion. Now, investigators are looking into whether Pai improperly colluded with Sinclair to change these rules.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is defending the controversial app redesign after growing backlash. At a conference, Spiegel said the widespread criticism validates Snapchat's mission. The update rolled out globally a few days ago and has faced sharp backlash from teens and even celebrity influencers like Chrissy Teigen. The new Snapchat separates friends and family from celebrities and media. A petition to revert back to the old version has already picked up 1 million signatures.
The much-anticipated Marvel film "Black Panther" hits theaters Friday. Sean O'Connell, managing editor of CinemaBlend, says the film could rake in up to $170 million on opening weekend. On Thursday evening alone, the movie generated $25 million. O'Connell also talks about the significance of this film for people of color in Hollywood. The cast of the film is almost entirely made up of black actors. O'Connell says this is just the beginning of the movie industry becoming more diverse.
Skip Kodak, SVP of LEGO Americas Group, joins Cheddar to discuss the 60th anniversary of the company. To celebrate the occasion, a 10-foot-tall LEGO structure is on display in New York City. Kodak talks about the challenges the company is facing to stay competitive in a tech-centric world. He also weighs in on LEGO's efforts to break into the Chinese market.
Just days before the 49ers and Chiefs play in Las Vegas, Joe Pompliano, Investor at Pomp Investments and author of the Huddle Up Newsletter, discusses why he thinks this could be the most-watched Super Bowl in history.
Chris Versace of Tematica Research LLC shares his thoughts on Jerome Powell's latest comments, the timing of those crucial rate cuts, and what semiconductor stocks he's watching closely.
We battle an onslaught of advertising every time we scroll through social media. Deinfluencers propose a less pricey, more honest approach to how we shop online. Could they convince us to spend less?
Scott Gutz, CEO of Monster.com breaks down the company’s Work Watch Report for 2024, including what’s motivating workers to look for new positions and why they should see A.I. as an opportunity.
Tom Graff, Chief Investment Officer, Facet, discusses what the latest jobs report says about this ‘pretty good’ labor market and why the market should worry less about the Fed’s next decision.
Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, and Ariana Grande, has removed its music from TikTok and accused the app of bullying and intimidation.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell 0.06% last week. Although the rate is much higher than it was two years ago, the decline could relieve buyers already dealing with low inventory and high prices.
