Wayne Gretzky talks Alex Ovechkin NHL goals record pursuit

As Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Great One told CNBC he has nothing but admiration for the player who could soon dethrone him. “Alex has been exceptional for our game,” Gretzky said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday. “I hope I’m the first guy to shake […]
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help build a strong portfolio

Dividends, bitcoin and Beyoncé stir ETF interest.
Crypto investor pays $6 million for a banana — and plans to eat it

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Crypto investor Justin Sun paid $6.2 million for a banana duct-taped to a wall, highlighting the soaring values of crypto and viral art. […]
Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”
SailGP signs Rolex as title partner of global sailing competition
SailGP has signed Rolex as the first title partner of its global sailing competition. Courtesy: SailGP The self-described Formula 1 of sailing has signed Rolex as the first title partner of its elite sailboat racing competition. SailGP’s series of events, which kicks off its 2025 season in Dubai on Saturday, will now be known as […]
Ross says business is slower than before, and that it could have done better

Ross’s CEO is ‘disappointed’ with discount retailer’s sales as business slowed from the first half of the year.
Gap (GAP) Q3 2024 earnings

Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather hit sales at Gap during its fiscal third quarter, but the apparel company still posted better than expected results, leading it to raise its annual guidance for a third time this year. Gap, which runs Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and its namesake banner, is now expecting fiscal 2024 sales […]
CFPB expands oversight of Apple Pay, other digital payments services

Rohit Chopra, director of the CFPB, testifies during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled “The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Semi-Annual Report to Congress,” in the Dirksen Building on Nov. 30, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a finalized version […]
Why one technical analyst sees a ‘tactical opportunity’ in Treasurys

During recent conversations with MarketWatch, several institutional investors expressed trepidation about buying more Treasury notes and bonds for their portfolios.
TGL New York Golf Club brings on Eli Manning, Derek Jeter as investors

New York Golf Club includes Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and Cameron Young. Courtesy: TGL Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new golf league, TGL, is getting some fresh star power representing the Big Apple. Cohen Private Ventures, the family office of Steve Cohen, announced on Thursday that Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, Michael […]



