Markets in the green, Davos in full swing
People attend the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 18, 2024. Denis Balibouse | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our …
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Wendy’s names Kirk Tanner new CEO
A ‘now hiring’ sign outside of a Wendy’s on October 08, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Wendy’s has tapped PepsiCo veteran Kirk Tanner as its new …
Nelson Peltz outlines plans for Disney proxy battle
Activist investor Nelson Peltz. David A. Grogan | CNBC Disney and its investors are going to start hearing a lot from activist investor Nelson Peltz. In the coming weeks, Peltz’s …
Nelson Peltz states case for board seats
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is stating his case for joining Disney‘s board. Peltz’s Trian Fund Management, in formally nominating Peltz and former Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo to the …
Haley, DeSantis clash over Disney and government’s role in business
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on January 04, 2024 shows (L) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures as he speaks during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University …
Pat McAfee attacks ESPN executive amid Rodgers, Kimmel fight
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 09: Former NFL player and host Pat McAfee speaks on radio row ahead of Super Bowl LVII at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 9, 2023 …
5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Winning streaks in jeopardy A stellar run for U.S. stock has hit a hurdle …
NCAA and ESPN ink 8-year, $920 million media rights deal
An ESPN GameDay logo is displayed at the Capital One Orange Bowl game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, …
Walt Disney Inks Deal with Investor ValueAct Amidst Peltz Proxy Battle
The Walt Disney Company has made a strategic move ahead of its proxy battle with Nelson Peltz by inking an “information-sharing” deal with activist investor ValueAct Capital. The deal ensures …
What’s ahead for franchises, theaters
Timothee Chalamet stars in Warner Bros.’ “Dune.” Warner Bros. Mean girls, Spider-Women and sandworms will headline the 2024 box office — and they’ll have to do some heavy lifting. The …