Margot Robbie will star as Barbie in an upcoming movie from Mattel and Warner Bros. Mattel | Warner Bros. Let’s go, Barbie. Warner Bros. Discovery put the forthcoming film at the center of its CinemaCon studio presentation on Tuesday, with executives — including Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution, and …
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Joe Biden 2024 reelection: President speaks about economy
US President Joe Biden speaks about the creation of new manufacturing jobs at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, April 25, 2023. – Biden announced Tuesday his bid “to finish the job” with re-election in 2024. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images President Joe Biden honed in on his …
Read More »The banking crisis is having a slow-burn impact on the economy
People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 14, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images A banking crisis that erupted less than two months ago now appears to be less a major broadside to the U.S. economy than a slow bleed that will …
Read More »FDA grants accelerated approval for Biogen ALS drug
A pedestrian walks past Biogen Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, June 7, 2021. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday granted accelerated approval for Biogen‘s drug tofersen, which treats a rare and aggressive form of the disease known as ALS. Accelerated …
Read More »3 ways to rethink old age and retirement, MIT expert says
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images The following is an excerpt from “This week, your wallet,” a weekly audio show on Twitter produced by CNBC’s Personal Finance team. Listen to the latest episode here. Americans are living longer — and it’s changing the nature of retirement planning. The classic …
Read More »Readers’ Picks: 12 Motivating Workout Songs
Dear listeners, Last week, I shared a workout playlist and asked you to submit a song that motivates you to move. I thought I’d publish a few of the responses at the end of a future newsletter. But so many of you suggested such fun and varied selections that I’ve …
Read More »UPS shares fall after delivery giant reports disappointing earnings
United Parcel Service shares fell Tuesday after the American trucking and delivery giant reported first-quarter misses on both earnings and revenue. To some analysts, the relatively weak report from UPS hints at a wider economic slowdown, particularly when coupled with CEO Carol Tomé’s comments. “In the first quarter, deceleration in …
Read More »First Republic falls more than 40% to record low after reporting massive deposit drop
Shares of First Republic fell sharply and hit a record low Tuesday, as investors questioned how the bank would stabilize itself after losing about 40% of its deposits during the first quarter. First Republic’s stock fell more than 40% on Tuesday, extending its year-to-date losses beyond 90%. It hit a …
Read More »Biogen not worried about Alzheimer’s competition with Eli Lilly
A person skateboards past Biogen Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, June 7, 2021. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Biogen isn’t worried about competing with Eli Lilly as they both attempt to bring an Alzheimer’s drug to the market, Biogen’s CEO said Tuesday. “I think it will …
Read More »Best colleges for financial aid
98% say financial aid is necessary to pay for college Tuition and fees plus room and board, books and other expenses for a four-year private college averaged $57,570 in the 2022-23 academic year; at four-year, in-state public colleges, it was more than $27,940, according to the College Board, which tracks trends in college pricing …
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