Private equity and private credit may fit your 401(k) retirement plan — but here’s what you need to know
Private credit is less risky than private equity. And be aware of the No. 1 rule for choosing a private-equity fund.
Delta CEO says no impact on airline’s operation
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines, speaking on CNBC’s Power Lunch on Dec. 17th, 2024. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC that the carrier’s operation is running smoothly despite the federal government shutdown, but if it goes another 10 days that could change. More than 13,000 U.S. flights were […]
Candy maker Ferrero announces Super Bowl ad, World Cup promotions
Ferrero North America is planning to spend more than $100 million on marketing campaigns tied to the Super Bowl and World Cup next year. The sports push comes as the confectioner’s parent company drives further into the United States through acquisitions and investments in domestic production. Ferrero, which was founded in Italy but is now […]
Paramount has its eyes on Warner Bros. — but the big question is how to pay for it
Paramount is reportedly looking for private-equity help with a possible $60 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, suggesting a deal may take longer than initially expected.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) Q3 2025 earnings
Levi Strauss‘s profits are growing more than Wall Street expected despite higher costs from tariffs, thanks to targeted price increases and a shift away from wholesalers, the company said Thursday as it reported fiscal third quarter results. During the quarter, Levi’s gross margin grew 1.1 percentage points to 61.7%, up from 60.6% in the year-ago […]
Why rare-earth stocks are rallying as China gears up for Trump meeting on trade
China is tightening export controls over rare earths amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.
Delta premium travel set to overtake coach cabin sales next year
A view from the Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport, Sept. 2, 2022. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images Delta Air Lines customers are getting used to first class. Revenue from the pricier, roomier seats toward the front of the plane could eclipse sales from standard coach seats for at […]
PepsiCo’s revenue grows, as higher prices offset a continued drop in beverage volumes
PepsiCo saw an earnings beat and an improved full-year outlook, even as beverage volumes in North America extended their long streak of declines.
Macao becomes more than a gambling destination. Casinos win anyway
If you blindfolded an American tourist and plopped them on the Cotai Strip in Macao, they might take one look at the Venetian hotel and the replica Eiffel Tower and assume they were in Las Vegas. Like Las Vegas, Macao — a special administrative region of China — is transforming itself with fresh entertainment, waterparks, […]
PepsiCo (PEP) Q3 2025 earnings
FILE PHOTO: Cans of Pepsi are seen at the PepsiCo Walkers factory in Leicester, Britain, August 14, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters PepsiCo on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, as international growth offset another quarter of declining volume in North America. Shares rose nearly 2% in premarket trading. Here’s what the company […]
