The European Union fines Qualcomm for allegedly violating antitrust laws. The EU is forcing the chipmaking company to pay $1.2 billion for illegally paying Apple to use its products exclusively. Apple and Qualcomm have been engaged in a long battle over this controversy.
Starbucks and Disney announce pay raises and better employee benefits thanks to savings from the new tax reform bill. Starbucks says it will increase employee salaries, offer stock options, and offer more benefits. Disney says it will pay one-time $1,000 bonuses to 125,000 employees. The company will also invest $50 million in an education program for hourly workers.
We talk to the directors behind the newest Netflix series, "Dirty Money," premiering this Friday, January 26th. Each episode in the six-part series will look at a different story of corporate corruption. Two of the directors, Kristi Jacobson and Erin Lee Carr, discuss how the series takes viewers beyond the headlines of big scandals such as VW's recall, Martin Shkreli, and even the Trump Organization.
And Brett Holts, VP of Nike Running Footwear, introduces Nike's newest sneaker, the Epic React Flyknit. Holts says the shoe features a brand new foam compound, developed entirely by Nike. In the ongoing sneaker wars between Nike and Adidas, Holts says competition is always good, but Nike is focused on its own products.
Axios’ Neil Irwin unpacks the political clash as the White House explores legal pathways to dismiss Fed Chair Powell, threatening central bank independence.
Shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder joins us to talk Navy diving, bull sharks, and his wild return in Air Jaws and more during Discovery’s Shark Week!
Joe Spector, founder of Dutch and Hims & Hers co-founder, joins us to discuss how telehealth is transforming pet care—and what’s next for modern vet medicine.
Exclusive: Behr’s Andy Lopez reveals how ChatHUE, a bold collaboration with Google, is using AI to transform how we explore, choose, and connect with color.
Brian Vendig, President & CIO of MJP Wealth Advisors, joins to break down Q2 bank earnings and what they signal for markets, investors, and the economy ahead.
