Paramount Global is exploring the sale of BET Media Group and VH1, according to The Wall Street Journal, as it focuses on its streaming platform.
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On a day where the Dow and Russell 2000 each closed more than 3% lower, Melissa Armo, founder and owner of The Stock Swoosh, says Wednesday's big sell-off could extend into after-hours trading. She joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell for more.

Mainstream Banks Outside U.S. Dive into Crypto Market
At a time when banks in countries like Australia and Spain are offering customers cryptocurrency assets for the first time, Josh Goodbody, COO of Qredo, believes we're going to see more financial institutions across the world unveil their crypto solutions this year after developing them behind the scenes last year. He joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.

Walmart, Kroger Raise At-Home COVID-19 Test Prices
Americans looking to purchase at-home COVID-19 tests will now have to shell out a bit more money after an agreement expired between the White House and companies to sell the tests at cost. The price of Abbot's BinaxNow test kit from October to December was $14 apiece; on Tuesday, Walmart's website listed the test for $19.88, and Kroger listed the tests for $23.99. Carbon Health Regional Clinical Director Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss the impact higher prices will have as the nation experiences another surge in cases.

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White House Extends Payment Pause for Student Loan Borrowers Until May 1
Natalia Abrams, President of the Student Debt Crisis Center, discusses how the extension impacts borrowers and what the federal government needs to do to tackle the student loan debt crisis.

Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty on Four Out of 11 Federal Charges
Caroline Polisi, Criminal Defense Attorney & Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, breaks down the Holmes verdict and how this case impacts the reputation of female entrepreneurs.

Entertainment Stocks to Watch in 2022
The streaming wars picked up in 2021, but what can we expect to see in 2022 as the global economy re-opens? Wall Street is likely to spend much of the new year debating where to place bets in the new year, and specifically which entertainment stocks to focus on. Tuna Amobi, media and entertainment analyst at CFRA research, joins Cheddar News to share his top picks.



