Here’s why a multi-million toy business is venturing into the metaverse

When Jackson Aw was introduced to blockchain technology in 2018, he “didn’t get it at all.” “Can someone dumb it down even further for me? Like, can you just tell me what I can...

The market could reach an ‘investable’ bottom after analysts cut earnings estimates, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday said that a possible upcoming slew of earnings estimate cuts from analysts could create a sell-off and an opportunity for investors to do some buying. “Over t...

Nokia is ‘right to buy’

Nokia Corp: “I am hearing nothing but positives of late, for the last four weeks, about Nokia. … I think it’s right to buy.” Iron Mountain Inc: “I’ve been behind it...

Biden needs to work with big business to beat inflation, Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday said President Joe Biden needs to team up with business leaders in order to bring inflation down and help the economy recover. “I’m always pointing out ...

CarMax, FedEx, Seagen and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: CarMax (KMX) – The automobile retailer beat estimates by 7 cents with quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share, and revenue that also beat analys...

Alphabet and Meta Have an Ad Revenue Problem. What It Means for Their Stocks.

Text size The Google logo is seen with the rainbow flag in New York. Angela Weiss /AFP via Getty Images Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and other big tech companies have seen their valuations undergo a sign...

Automation Is Critical For Your Business

Automation is the key to unlock large, sustainable advantage in firms across sectors.. Big data can be a big nothing without a strategic automation approach. On one hand, we’re in a heady time of info...

Snowflake has catapulted into ‘elite territory,’ JPMorgan says in upgrade

Snowflake Inc. is winning big praise from those in charge of tech spending, and that’s cause for an upgrade of its stock at JPMorgan. The bank’s recent survey of chief information officers found stron...

These ‘zombie’ companies could feel the cash burn, warns New Constructs

Carvana Co., Freshpet Inc. and Peloton Interactive Inc. could feel the cash burn as the Fed raises interest rates, according to independent equity research firm New Constructs. The research firm, whic...

CDC panel recommends Moderna two-dose Covid vaccine for kids ages 6 to 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to clear Moderna‘s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for kindergartners through high schoolers for public distribution this week after the agen...

Here’s how you can compound dividend stocks to double the S&P 500’s return

Companies announce dividend increases all the time, but here’s one that points to a simple investing strategy that can lower your risk and make you a lot of money over the years. Maybe it isn’t so exc...

McDonald’s simplifies franchising policies to attract more diverse candidates

The logo for McDonald’s is seen on a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, January 27, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters McDonald’s is making changes to how it awards franchises in the hopes of ...

Fanatics is in talks to buy sports betting company Tipico, sources say

Michael Rubin arrives at the 2019 Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. Paul R. Giunta | Invision | AP Fanatics, the sports merchandising company, is in talks to acquire spo...

Maverick’ sets sights on $1 billion global box office haul

Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick” Source: Paramount “Top Gun: Maverick” continues to break barriers at the box office. The Paramount and Skydance sequel to the 1986 hit “...

Netflix lays off 300 more employees as revenue growth slows

Netflix’s revelation that it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter put further pressure on an already beleaguered tech sector, but top tech analyst Mark Mahaney believes the current weak...

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes as U.S. cracks down on nicotine products

The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is banning the sale of Juul e-cigarettes in the U.S. Juul intends to seek a stay on the decision and is exploring options, which include app...

Chipotle restaurant in Maine becomes chain’s first to file for union election

A customer carries a Chipotle bag in front of a restaurant in Santa Clara, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images A Chipotle Mexican Grill location i...

Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants’ (DRI) Q4 2022 earnings

An Olive Garden restaurant in Silverdale. Darden Restaurants, Inc. which owns Olive Garden and other restaurant chains is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2022 earnings on June 23. Toby Scott | ...

United Airlines will cut 12% of Newark flights in effort to tame delays

A United Airlines passenger airplane is landing on Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on January 19, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images United Airlines will c...

Why the retail industry is facing a bankruptcy wave

Revlon makeup products are displayed at a CVS store on August 9, 2018 in Sausalito, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The retail industry is up against a potential wave of bankruptcies follow...

These dividend stocks yield at least 5% and have plenty of room to raise payouts

This year’s stock price declines make for an increasing number of stocks with high dividend yields of at least 5%. Below is a screen that highlights 29 that appear to be able to raise their payouts co...

World’s largest hybrid ship to ferry passengers between UK, France

An artist’s impression of the Saint-Malo at sea. According to Brittany Ferries will have a battery capacity of 11.5 megawatt hours. Brittany Ferries A ship set to carry passengers between the U....

Accenture, Darden Restaurants, FactSet and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Accenture (ACN) – The consulting firm’s shares fell 3.3% in the premarket after its quarterly revenue beat forecasts but earnings were i...

Berkshire Hathaway Holds 16.3% of Occidental Petroleum After Recent Buys

Text size Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Berkshire Hathaway purchased more than $500 million of Occidental Petroleum stock recently and now holds a ...

Altria Stock Dives On Report FDA Will Order Juul’s Vapes Pulled From U.S.| Investor’s Business Daily

Altria stock slid more than 8% on Wednesday following a report that the FDA plans to order Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes off the market in the U.S. — posing big risks for the tobacco giant...

Polestar shares expected to debut Friday on Nasdaq after SPAC deal approved

Shares of electric vehicle company Polestar are expected to debut on the Nasdaq on June 24, after shareholders of special purpose acquisition company Gores Guggenheim Inc. GGPI, +11.87% approved the p...

Consulting Giant KPMG Gets into Metaverse Business

KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, announced on Wednesday that it is entering into the metaverse landscape by establishing its first collaboration hub between its U.S. and Canadian units. The...

As Guyana’s Oil Business Booms, Could A Potential New Deal With Exxon Loom?

Emily Pickrell, UH Energy Scholar Guyana flag, stock market, exchange economy and Trade, oil production, container ship in export and … [+] import business and logistics. getty The tiny South Am...

Charts suggest bitcoin could rally over the next few months but likely won’t reach old highs, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday said bitcoin could experience a rally over the next few months, though it could be years before it reaches its old highs. “The charts, as interpreted by Tom ...

Mark Zuckerberg envisions 1 billion people in the metaverse

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday that the metaverse could be a considerable part of the social network operator’s business in the second half of the d...

American Airlines to stop flying to Dubuque, Islip, Ithaca, Toledo

American Airlines Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet aircraft as seen on final approach landing at New York JFK international airport in NY, on February 13, 2020. Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images ...

eBay acquires KnownOrigin marketplace, expanding NFT business

? Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! American e-commerce company eBay has acquired Manchester, UK-based KnownOrigin, which allows artists and collectors to create,...