On today's episode of This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King give a recap of the day's top earnings. In addition, they talk through top tips to ensure your business is a success.
But first, Jason Mayden, CEO and Co-Founder of Super Heroic, joins This Changes Things to discuss how creativity can empower an entire generation. He spent 13 years working for Nike, leading the creation of products for athletes and cultural icons such as Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, and Derek Jeter. At Super Heroic it's his mission to empower children with the power of play through different products.
Plus, everyone has those quirky tendencies, but how do we hone in those attributions and create innovation? Melissa Schilling, Author of "Quirky" and Lydia Dishman, Reporter at Fast Company join This Changes Things to discuss different strategies to becoming a great leader.
David Scranton, CEO and Founder of Sound Income Strategies, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he provides his insight into why markets ended Wednesday's session lower and hones in on what he's looking for when it comes to the Fed combating inflation.
ADP's Chief Economist Nela Richardson joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell for a look at the job market in the United States. She breaks down the numbers behind her firm's latest findings and says her biggest concern lies in the continuing loss of jobs at small businesses, which shed 91,000 jobs during the month of May.
Tech-enabled residential hospitality company Mint House recently raised $35 million in a Series B round led by Mohari Hospitality. Mint House was described by one of its backers as 'the best of a hotel without the worst of a hotel, and the best of an Airbnb without the worst of an Airbnb.' Mint House offers apartment-style lodging across the country. The company claims its spaces combine the comfort of a home with the luxury of a hotel in order to give guests all of the perks and none of the tradeoffs. Will Lucas, Founder and CEO of Mint House, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
As the broader tech sector faces continued headwinds, Microsoft in particular is slashing its fourth quarter outlook for another reason: the strength of the dollar. Why is it that a strong dollar is negatively impacting tech giants? And what should investors keep in mind? Tim Lesko, director and senior wealth advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors, joins Closing Bell to discuss.
Social media platforms walk a fine line when it comes to free speech, especially when posts lead to real-life negative consequences. Texas lawmakers are trying to enforce a law that would prohibit platforms from taking any action when it comes to malicious or violent posts, and they insist it does not violate the First Amendment. But the Supreme Court thinks otherwise, at least for now. Matt Schruers, President of the Computer & Communications Industry Association, joins Closing Bell to discuss what threat the Texas law poses to social platforms, why his organization sued over the law, what it could mean for users, and more.
Fintech company Acrisure recently raised $725 million in a new funding led by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, bringing the company's valuation to $23 billion. Acrisure offers financial solutions including insurance, reinsurance, real estate services, cyber services, and asset management. The company says its financial solutions are powered by the best of human and artificial intelligence. Greg Williams, co-founder, CEO and President of Acrisure, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Experts are calling summer 2022 the "summer of travel." Millions are finally taking that trip that got delayed several times in the last few years. They are taking advantage of remote work policies, and making up for too much time at home. James Ferrara, president and co-founder of InteleTravel, joins Cheddar News to discuss.
On Today's Biz Breakdown, the oil shortage being compared to the 1970s gas crisis, home prices surged In March, and 56% of tech workers say they would quit if recorded by their employer.
