Economy

“Former Cisco CEO says he is ‘not investing in China'”

“Former long-time Cisco CEO John Chambers has done business in China for decades, dealing with corporate leaders and government officials. The various dealings were always tough, acknowledges Chambers, but importantly there was a certain predictability to them and a focus on win-win… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says consumer spending is 20% higher this year than 2019”

“Transaction volumes on customers’ credit and debit cards and over the Zelle payment network has grown by 20% so far this year compared to this point in 2019, Moynihan told CNBC’s Becky Quick Monday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” The comparison… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Lamborghini reports record profits in 2020, CEO teases electric future”

“Lamborghini reported record profits in 2020 as its wealthy customers — especially in China — rode the global bull market in style. Despite a mandatory factory shutdown of over two months during the Covid-19 pandemic, the “raging bull” of the… Continue Reading…

Business, Predictions, Opinions, & Comments

“Robinhood co-CEO says young traders see market downturns as buying opportunities for the long term”

“The young customers of Robinhood are actually smart, long-term oriented investors who recognized that the market sell-off in March was a buying opportunity, according to the zero commission pioneer’s co-founder. “What we’ve seen is they typically see volatility and market… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Cancer Drug Bet Pays Off for Biotech CEO With 3,600% Stock Surge”

“When Jan Skvarka joined biotechnology firm Trillium Therapeutics Inc. as chief executive officer, he made a big bet to reshape the company and went all-in on a cancer treatment platform. Now, he’s reaping the rewards. It was the gamble of… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Penny Stock’s 1,500% Jump Fueled by Reddit Left CEO Dumbfounded”

“BrainChip Holdings Ltd., an artificial intelligence-focused startup whose flagship product is yet to be made widely available for commercial use, saw its 2020 gains propel to 1,500% earlier this month. While concerns about overheating have seen the stock getting hammered… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Credit card CEO warns of dark times when the $600 unemployment benefit expires”

“Margaret Keane has been in the credit card business for 40 years and she’s seeing something she never expected: There’s mass unemployment, yet Americans are paying their bills on time. In normal times, that’d be good sign of financial responsibility.… Continue Reading…

Business

“Big Uber Shareholders Rebel on CEO’s Huge Pay Package Amid… Layoffs”

“At Uber’s 2020 shareholders meeting on Monday, a group representing large Uber shareholders took issue with how much the ride-sharing giant is paying its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi while the company slashes thousands of jobs and its contractor drivers struggle to make ends… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Bob Iger to step down as Disney CEO, effective immediately”

“Bob Iger will step down as Disney CEO and assume the role of executive chairman, Disney announced Tuesday. Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately, Disney announced. Chapek will… Continue Reading…

Economy

“PayPal CEO: Spending by our nearly 300 million users makes me ‘pretty bullish’ about US economy”

“Dan Schulman, CEO of digital payments giant PayPal, told CNBC on Wednesday that spending activity by their nearly 300 million users remains high, strengthening his optimism about the future of the overall U.S. economy. “In the U.S., consumer spend is still strong,” Schulman… Continue Reading…