Kevin O’Leary says he bought for $13 million
Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary revealed on CNBC on Monday that he was one of three buyers to snap up the record-breaking Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sports card at auction over the weekend. The card, a signed collectible featuring both NBA legends, sold for nearly $13 million, surpassing the previous record for the most-expensive trading […]
Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ box office was likely a one-off
And that’s “How It’s Done.” Netflix capitalized on its chart-topping “KPop Demon Hunters” over the weekend with a two-day theatrical release of its new sing-along version. Box office analysts spent much of Sunday trying to determine exactly how well the animated feature performed, relying on anonymous executives from rival studios and scraped data from ticket […]
Trump says he’s fired Fed governor Lisa Cook, in move to control U.S. central bank’s board
The action could cause investors to question the independence of the U.S. central bank and face legal obstacles.
Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s in $18 billion deal
Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch coffee and tea company JDE Peet’s in a roughly $18 billion deal that could give a boost to the U.S. giant’s struggling coffee business, the two companies said Monday. Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper closed down 11%, while the stock of JDE Peet’s closed up 15% on the day. […]
I am a 65-year old single woman with 25 credit cards. How do I cancel them without hurting my credit score?
“I pay them off each month if I use them and don’t run a balance.”
Cracker Barrel responds to backlash over new logo and rebranding
The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Monday issued a statement responding to the widespread backlash it faced last week over its rebranding and new logo. “If the last few […]
Temu’s parent company is trying to fend off competition from Alibaba — but it’s a costly fight
PDD is spending more to boost revenue, and its stock is rising as investors seem satisfied with the trade off.
De minimis exemption: European carriers suspend shipments
An aerial view of a cargo ship being loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Postal carriers across Europe are planning to suspend some shipments to the U.S. as the nations prepare for the end of a longstanding trade […]
China’s ‘blind box’ craze fuels Pop Mart’s Labubu success
Labubu toys packaging are seen at a souvenir store in Krakow, Poland on August 21, 2025. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Even Confucius is getting in on China’s “blind box” craze. At the main temple in Beijing to China’s greatest sage, the souvenir shops sell a range of “blind boxes,” gifts packaged in […]
Apple is blowing its chance for AI leadership — but what else would you expect?
Apple no longer innovates —instead, it waits. And with AI, anyone playing it safe will get left behind.
