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business1 year ago

Wall Street Icon Art Cashin Passes Away at 83

Art Cashin, a Wall Street veteran and UBS director of floor operations at the NYSE, has died at 83. Known for his market insights and regular appearances on CNBC, Cashin had a career spanning over 60 years, starting at Thomson McKinnon in 1959. He became a member of the NYSE at 23 and later joined PaineWebber, which was acquired by UBS. Cashin was also known for his daily newsletter, "Cashin’s Comments," and was a respected figure in the financial industry.

business1 year ago

"Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Elon Musk Controversy and Defends Entertainment Mission"

Disney CEO Bob Iger tried to deflect questions about Elon Musk's support for Nelson Peltz joining Disney's board of directors, emphasizing that Musk's comments have no relevance to the company. Iger also discussed the company's focus on entertainment over messaging and the need to stay out of culture wars. The interview came after Peltz failed to secure enough votes during a shareholders' meeting, with Musk publicly endorsing Peltz's candidacy.

finance1 year ago

"Jim Cramer: Big Tech Megacaps' Valuation Deserved"

CNBC's Jim Cramer defends the high valuations of Big Tech megacap stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla, stating that their trillion-dollar valuations are well-deserved due to their substantial revenue streams. He refutes comparisons to the dot-com bubble, arguing that these companies have nowhere to go but up and shouldn't be penalized for their dominance in the market. Cramer highlights the strong quarterly earnings of Apple, Meta, and Amazon as evidence of their justified valuations.

business1 year ago

"Byron Allen's $14 Billion Bid for Paramount Global: A History of Media Bids"

Byron Allen, founder and CEO of Allen Media Group, has offered $14 billion for Paramount Global, expressing confidence in his ability to finance the deal despite past unsuccessful bids for major media assets. Allen's history of making offers on significant media properties includes failed attempts to acquire Black Entertainment Television, VH1, television stations from E.W. Scripps, ABC, Disney's linear TV assets, and the Washington Commanders. His bid for Paramount is the most ambitious yet, as he aims to acquire the company for its linear networks amidst a shifting media landscape towards streaming. Despite Paramount's increased subscriber count on its streaming platform, Paramount+ has yet to turn a profit, and Allen believes he can manage the company's linear networks effectively. Shares of Paramount rose as talks of a potential deal intensified.

finance1 year ago

"Market Expectations and Lessons from Fed Rate Cuts: A 2024 Outlook"

CNBC guests' predictions of six Fed rate cuts being priced into the 2024 market are based on market expectations and economic indicators, rather than just personal opinions. These forecasts are derived from a combination of data, including bond yields, inflation expectations, and options pricing, rather than being a pitch to support a bearish investment strategy.