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During a CNBC segment, Jim Cramer stammered on-air after co-hosts noted President Trump's quarterly stock trades (including Intel), sparking online speculation about insider trading; HuffPost also flags Trump's disclosed hundreds of millions in stock transactions and the broader scrutiny of how presidential stock moves may intersect with policy.
CNBC anchor Sara Eisen uses the Milken Institute Global Conference platform to highlight the surge in antisemitism, describing it as a societal issue that journalists must address openly. Drawing on her Jewish background and family history, she emphasizes the responsibility of reporters to ask tough questions and push back against antisemitic rhetoric, both on television and online, rather than remaining
GameStop’s shares fell more than 10% after CEO Ryan Cohen dodged questions about how the company would fund its surprise $55.5 billion bid for eBay, outlining a half-cash, half-stock offer with about $9.4 billion cash on hand and up to $20 billion in debt financing, while eBay said its board will review the proposal and has not engaged in talks.
A visual breakdown of GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s CNBC interview about an unsolicited bid to acquire eBay shows a distracted, defensive demeanor and amused host reactions. Cohen repeatedly deflects by saying financing details are on GameStop’s site, cites a roughly $16 billion gap, and hints at a half cash/half stock plan, while questions about growth for a mature business loom throughout the 16-minute segment.
A CNBC anchor reacts to a surprisingly weak monthly US jobs report showing 189,000 payroll gains, the slowest since the 1960s, signaling a cooling labor market and fueling debate over Federal Reserve policy.
CNBC releases its 2026 Official MLB Team Valuations, ranking all 30 franchises by value and highlighting how the landscape looks as of March 13, 2026, in a report by Michael Ozanian.
A CNBC on-air moment turned sour as Rick Santelli reacted to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ February jobs report showing a 92,000 jobs loss and unemployment ticking up to 4.4%, with revisions downgrading January and December figures. The labor-force participation rate also lagged expectations, highlighting a softer labor market and complicating President Trump’s economic messaging amid rising gas prices tied to Iran tensions.
CNBC’s third annual Changemakers list honors women transforming business and philanthropy across sectors such as energy, finance, health care, media, retail, sports and tech, noting that women now lead a record 11% of Fortune 500 companies and are driving multibillion-dollar impact.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump may decide on the next Federal Reserve chair as early as next week, with four candidates remaining and Trump having spoken to all of them. He also called Powell's Supreme Court appearance a mistake and stressed Fed independence, while expressing optimism about a nascent productivity boom in the U.S.
During a CNBC interview, President Trump claimed he has the best poll numbers ever, despite most Americans disapproving of his performance, with his current approval rating at 44%. He insisted his support is high among Republicans and dismissed unfavorable polls as 'fake,' even though evidence suggests his overall support is lower.
Virginia, once CNBC's top state for business, dropped to fourth place due to factors like federal workforce cuts, tariffs, and changes in ranking criteria, highlighting the complex interplay of federal policies, economic shifts, and political implications for the state's future competitiveness.
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.
Comcast is planning to spin off its cable networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate entity. This move is part of a strategic restructuring to focus on its core broadband and streaming services.
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.
