Family office deals have fallen in 2025 as investors wait for clarity
Key Points Private investment firms of the ultra wealthy made 375 direct investments in the first half of 2025, a 32% annual drop, according to Fintrix. Family offices are still showing interest in hard assets needed by AI, such as data centers, and are also looking abroad. Family office experts told CNBC that firms have […]
UnitedHealth facing DOJ investigation over Medicare billing
UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing Department of Justice investigations over its Medicare billing practices, adding to a string of setbacks for a company that owns the nation’s largest and most powerful private insurer. In a securities filing, the company said that it has started complying with formal criminal and civil requests from the […]
Puma shares rocked by profit warning. Tariffs are the least of its problems.
Puma shares lost nearly a fifth of their value as the German apparel maker cited “muted brand momentum,” U.S. tariffs and elevated inventories as reasons why it’s now forecasting a loss on the year.
McDonald’s to test drinks inspired by CosMc’s
Something Bold (and Delicious) is Brewing at McDonald’s: A First Sip into the Future of Beverages Courtesy: McDonald’s McDonald’s said Thursday it is planning to test new coffee drinks, refreshers and flavored sodas at more than 500 restaurants later this summer, hoping to cash in on younger consumers’ love for fun, colorful drinks. “We’re seeing […]
FCC shows that its holdup of the Paramount-Skydance merger was political all along
In a statement, FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the deal was allowed to go through only after the new owners agreed to make ideological changes to its news programming and end DEI policies
NFL, ESPN closing in on equity ownership deal
Key Points The NFL is closing in on a deal to take a minority stake of up to 10% in ESPN, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially tying together two powerhouse brands in sports. The discussions are ongoing, and it’s possible the final deal may arrive at a smaller stake, according to the people. ESPN […]
FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger
The Paramount Global headquarters in New York, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Communications Commission cleared the way Thursday for an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. The deal, which was announced more than a year ago, includes the CBS broadcast television network, Paramount […]
He’s seen enough bull markets to be worried now. But this veteran investor still likes these tech stocks.
RIA Advisor’s Lance Roberts says Trump’s trade policies could trigger a correction soon.
American Airlines 2Q 2025 earnings
American Airlines shares slumped 9% Thursday after the carrier’s third-quarter profit forecast fell short of Wall Street’s expectations and it reinstated its 2025 financial forecast well below its outlook at the start of the year. CEO Robert Isom told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that the results are driven by consumer weakness, flat corporate travel demand that […]
Market indexes are at all-time highs — except this one. What this means for stocks.
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