Delta makes it harder to get into airport lounges
Delta’s new SkyClub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Leslie Josephs/CNBC Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can earn elite frequent flyer status and is making it harder for many American Express cardholders to get into the carrier’s airport lounges, the latest reality check for air travel’s era of mass luxury. […]
If Aaron Rodgers’ injury is career-ending, will he still earn $75 million?
Regardless of what happens with Aaron Rodgers’ career as a New York Jet, he could still be in line to collect $75 million over the next two seasons. Rodgers, the 39-year-old future hall-of-famer who joined the Jets in ballyhooed fashion during the offseason after a 17-year career with the Green Bay Packers, was taken off […]
UAW auto strike negotiations: Where things stand
UAW President Shawn Fain addresses union members during a Solidarity Sunday rally in Warren, Michigan, Aug. 20, 2023 Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — The United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers remain far apart ahead of the union “likely” strategically striking the companies after an 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday deadline, UAW President Shawn Fain said […]
Arm prices IPO at high end of range, raising $4.87 billion
Arm Holding Ltd. priced its initial public offering at the high end of its expected range late Wednesday following intense interest. The British chip-design company priced shares at $51, raising $4.87 billion, following earlier reports that Arm would pricing its IPO at $52 a share. A source close to the deal confirmed to MarketWatch that […]
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz steps down from board
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, March 22, 2017. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is stepping down from the coffee chain’s board, the company said Wednesday. “I look forward to supporting this next generation of leaders to steward Starbucks into […]
Major League Pickleball, PPA merger back on
Lacy Schneemann of the Florida Smash returns a shot during a group play Major League Pickleball match against BLQK at Pickle & Chill in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2022. Emilee Chinn | Getty Images After weeks of drama in professional pickleball, the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball have again agreed to merge, the leagues […]
My wife will retire at 62, and I’ll be ready at 59. My wife says it’s not fair.
My wife attended college the same year I was in high school. My wife is four years older than me. My family has never been on the university path so that was not an option for me. I joined the military after high school. In the same month (before we met) she graduated college and […]
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser reorganizes business
Jane Fraser CEO, Citi, speaks at the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, May 1, 2023. Mike Blake | Reuters Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser announced a corporate reorganization Wednesday, saying the move would cut down management layers and accelerate decisions. Fraser, closing in on her third full year atop the bank, said […]
U.S. stocks are facing a triple threat that could lead to more losses ahead
U.S. stocks are facing a triple threat from a stronger U.S. dollar, rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices that could further erode gains accrued by the main indexes since the start of 2023, analysts told MarketWatch. “The summer rally in stocks is succumbing to higher oil, rates, and a stronger dollar,” said Michael Kramer, […]
TKO, the merged UFC-WWE, aspires to grow beyond fighting
Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Entertainment executives decided to name their new publicly traded company TKO to honor the companies’ expertise in fighting, but they have broader aspirations than just owning combat sports. TKO began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, culminating a merger of two live-entertainment juggernauts that was announced […]
