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.
After 10 years as a men's wear brand, the popular athleisure brand recently launched its women's line, redefining standards and championing inclusivity.
According to the 2024 Acorns Money Matters Report, nearly a quarter of Americans are worried they could become homeless – and don’t know how easy it is to save.
Even with inflation slightly higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, still expect the central bank to cut rates three times this year, Cetera's CIO says.
Brian Goodman from Global Matrix Group talks with Dave Briggs about the future of sports betting online and how the popular pastime will evolve. Watch!
For decades, it’s been a trope: you can find a Starbucks on every corner. But proximity is no guarantee of long-term success, even in the coffee industry.
Tesla is being investigated for allegedly misleading investors about its self-driving capabilities. And one analyst says the company 'needs' that tech to grow.
