Southwest CEO vows change as activist Elliott pushes for new leadership
A Southwest commercial airliner takes off from Las Vegas on Feb. 8, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the company is ready to adapt to changing customer trends like premium seating as pressure from an activist investor mounts. “We will adapt as our customers’ needs adapt,” Jordan said at an […]
I met a woman on Hinge who says she wants a man who believes in ‘chivalry.’ Is this just code for a free meal?
“She said her ideal date was a man who would give her a choice of three restaurants and take charge of the date.”
Sony Pictures buys Alamo Drafthouse theater chain
Interior of an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema theater. Alamo Drafthouse Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse, the seventh-largest movie theater chain in North America, the company announced Wednesday. This is the first time a studio has purchased a theater chain since the Department of Justice’s antitrust division terminated a decree that prohibited certain film distributors from […]
I’m leaving my financially irresponsible daughter $500,000. How can I do this without her squandering her good fortune?
“She should at least have a roof over her head as she ages.”
Robotics startup cofounded by Synapse CEO raises funds with exaggerated GM claims
3alexd | E+ | Getty Images A humanoid robotics startup cofounded by the CEO of bankrupt fintech firm Synapse has canvassed Silicon Valley investors for funds by claiming close ties and an imminent investment from General Motors — claims rejected by the automaker. The company, called Foundation Robotics Labs, is seeking the last $1 million […]
Powell says Fed is ready to cut rates if inflation falls quickly
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was tight-lipped at his press conference Wednesday, having been stung previously by too much optimism.
Paramount Skydance deal ends. What happens next
A view of Paramount Studios’s water tank as SAG-AFTRA members walk the picket line outside during their ongoing strike, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 26, 2023. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters National Amusements stopped merger discussions between Paramount Global and Skydance this week — throwing into question what’s next for the legacy media giant during […]
Fisker recalls thousands of Ocean EVs for safety and compliance issues
The Fisker Ocean electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) during AutoMobility LA ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Electric vehicle startup Fisker announced on Wednesday that it is recalling thousands of Ocean SUVs in North America and Europe […]
This crypto ETF could give you income and hedge inflation — if it ever starts trading
Ether ETF with a ‘staking’ feature would offer something bitcoin ETF doesn’t — potential for capital appreciation and dividends.
Jake Paul launching men’s skin care line at Walmart
Jake Paul is launching a personal care brand geared toward men. Courtesy: W Jake Paul is entering a new arena: skin care. The YouTube influencer-turned-boxer announced on Wednesday the launch of “W,” a skin-care company targeted toward men. The personal care line will feature products priced at less than $10 and will be available at […]
