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Corporate DEI index sees 65% drop in participation from Fortune 500 companies
People hold flags outside the US Supreme Court on December 4, 2024 in Washington, DC, during oral argument on whether states can ban certain gender transition medical treatments for young people. Roberto Schmidt | AFP | Getty Images New research from the LGBTQ+ group Human Rights Campaign showed a drastic drop in Fortune 500 companies […]
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A surprising share of homeowners have high mortgage rates. Here’s the breakdown
An aerial view of homes in San Francisco, Aug. 27, 2025. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The share of U.S. homeowners with high rates on their mortgages has jumped sharply in just the last few years. That’s having a marked impact on the refinance market and a somewhat more muted impact on home sales. Rates […]
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Eli Lilly blows past quarterly estimates, posts strong outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales soar
Eli Lilly and Company’s logo is displayed during a press conference in Houston, Texas, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Antranik Tavitian | Reuters Eli Lilly on Wednesday posted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue and 2026 guidance that blew past estimates, as demand for its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro soars. The pharmaceutical giant […]
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Yum Brands posts mixed quarter, Taco Bell shines
A customer enters a Taco Bell restaurant in El Cerrito, California, US, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Yum Brands on Wednesday reported mixed quarterly results, despite strong demand for Taco Bell. Here’s what the company reported for the period ended Dec. 31 compared with what Wall Street […]
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Streaming-only Super Bowl ads give small brands a shot at the Big Game
A Super Bowl LX sign is seen at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Stephen Lam | San Francisco Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images The Super Bowl is prime real estate every year for advertisers eager to get their brands in front of millions of consumers at once. It’s […]
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Chipotle earnings top estimates, but traffic to its restaurants fell again
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) to the podium, on Friday, December 12, 2025, to celebrate the milestone of 4,000 restaurants. To honor the occasion, Scott Boatwright, CEO, joined by Chris Taylor, Chief Development Officer, NYSE, rings The Opening Bell®. Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings […]
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December CRE deal volume sinks further, but office is a surprising bright spot
The Moody’s Corp. headquarters in New York on Aug. 27, 2024. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family […]
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Who is Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s next CEO?
The Walt Disney Company has a new CEO — Josh D’Amaro. The chairman of Disney’s experiences division, which includes the company’s theme parks, cruise line, resorts and consumer products, was named to succeed long-time CEO Bob Iger. He will be the eighth CEO in Disney’s more than 100-year history. D’Amaro, 54, joined Disney in 1998 […]
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AI will supercharge sports team valuations, says Arctos Partners’ Charles
A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to boost the valuations of sports teams and […]
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft responds to Hall of Fame controversy
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft responded Tuesday morning on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to reports that he will not be included in this year’s NFL Hall of Fame class ahead of his team appearing in the Super Bowl this weekend. “What matters to me is we win Sunday,” Kraft told CNBC. His reported omission from […]
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