Is the ‘community bank’ era coming to an end?
A ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ determines what is currently considered a ‘community bank’ and why that label may change.
Markets
DOJ clears Paramount-Warner Bros merger after 8-month antitrust probe, says deal could boost competition
The DOJ closed its antitrust probe into Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the deal could strengthen competition.
Money
DOJ clears Paramount-Warner Bros merger after 8-month antitrust probe, says deal could boost competition
The DOJ closed its antitrust probe into Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the deal could strengthen competition.
Lifestyle
Frozen pizza snack recall hits 21 states over possible metal contamination in product
Rich Products Corp. recalls over 160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers sold in 21 states due to possible metal piece contamination.
Real Estate
GSA sells Old Post Office Building in Washington, once home to Trump hotel
The GSA announced the sale of the Old Post Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue, formerly Trump International Hotel, with preservation covenants for the clock tower.
Best of Business
Dave Portnoy blasts self-checkout tip kiosks over gratuity guilt: ‘I don’t do it to be a nice guy’
Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy weighs in on the new tipping trend that has caused consumers to further squeeze their bank accounts.
Tech
Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' as AI overhaul reshapes 20% of its workforce: report
Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' during its AI-driven workforce overhaul that is expected to ultimately affect about 20% of employees.
Sports
'Still very immature': Texas sports bar owner sounds alarm on NFL's streaming pivot
Texas restaurateur Jim Hallers warns Congress that NFL streaming fragmentation threatens sports bars, citing $30,000 to $40,000 upgrade costs per venue.
Small Business
'Still very immature': Texas sports bar owner sounds alarm on NFL's streaming pivot
Texas restaurateur Jim Hallers warns Congress that NFL streaming fragmentation threatens sports bars, citing $30,000 to $40,000 upgrade costs per venue.
Personal Finance
How the historic SpaceX IPO is turning everyday workers into overnight millionaires
SpaceX workers share plans for their historic IPO windfall as stock options turn current and former employees into millionaires after going public.
Luxury Properties
Johnny Carson's former Bel Air mansion hits the market for staggering $40M price tag after decades
Johnny Carson's former Bel Air mansion hits the market for $40 million. The 9,052-square-foot luxury home features six bedrooms, a tennis court and a pool.
Rich & Famous
Nicotine pouches surge in popularity as Diplo, celebrity investors bet on industry's future
Nicotine pouches are experiencing explosive growth in the U.S., with monthly sales surging nearly 251% since early 2023, a study showed.
Gadgets
Recall reannounced for power banks after charger causes fire on plane, death to 75-year-old woman
Federal regulators reannounced a recall of 429,000 Casely MagSafe power banks after a woman's death and a fire on a plane from overheating chargers.
Your Money
Fox-owned Credible promotes Robert Humann to CEO role
Credible promotes Chief Revenue Officer Robert Humann to CEO after nearly 10 years with the Fox Corporation-owned consumer finance technology platform.
Future Tech
'Romantic' or real? Lighter-than-air zeppelin travel may just make it off the ground, if the market agrees
In an era of “green" gimmicks and sky-high risk, author John J. Geoghegan says only capitalism can determine if lighter-than-air travel has legs.
College
Bank of America to hire nearly 4,000 summer interns and campus recruits
Bank of America announces plans to hire nearly 4,000 summer interns and full-time recruits from over 500 colleges and universities this summer.
Personal Real Estate
NYC lost more residents across all income levels in 2025 as Americans flee high-cost blue cities
After two years of growth, New York City’s population fell in 2025, as many movers stayed local, heading to nearby suburbs and neighboring states.
Retirement
Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts
President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to help expand retirement account access to people who do not have employer-supplied plans.
Money in Politics
LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s secret oil stash could steady Fed interest rates
Today’s inflation report is a reminder that this war will end soon and oil and gasoline prices will come down significantly
Business Leaders
Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' as AI overhaul reshapes 20% of its workforce: report
Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' during its AI-driven workforce overhaul that is expected to ultimately affect about 20% of employees.
Travel
GSA sells Old Post Office Building in Washington, once home to Trump hotel
The GSA announced the sale of the Old Post Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue, formerly Trump International Hotel, with preservation covenants for the clock tower.
US Markets
SpaceX set a new record for IPOs: These are the world's 5 largest
SpaceX raised $75 billion in the largest IPO in history, more than doubling the previous record as Musk eyes Starlink growth and space AI centers.
Food & Drinks
Frozen pizza snack recall hits 21 states over possible metal contamination in product
Rich Products Corp. recalls over 160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers sold in 21 states due to possible metal piece contamination.
NFL
'Still very immature': Texas sports bar owner sounds alarm on NFL's streaming pivot
Texas restaurateur Jim Hallers warns Congress that NFL streaming fragmentation threatens sports bars, citing $30,000 to $40,000 upgrade costs per venue.
AI
Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' as AI overhaul reshapes 20% of its workforce: report
Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' during its AI-driven workforce overhaul that is expected to ultimately affect about 20% of employees.
Elections
LARRY KUDLOW: Iran doesn't have a War Powers Act
So what’s the logic of the Democrats attempting to limit President Trump’s authority to wage the fight against Tehran?
Oil
LARRY KUDLOW: No Money for Iran, Unless Tehran Changes Behavior and Meets Clear Performance Metrics
White House sources report an 80 percent to 85 percent chance of completing what they are calling the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
Arts
How AI exposure is reshaping jobs in creative fields
New Gallup analysis finds little evidence that generative AI has broadly reduced creative jobs or artists' earnings despite rising workplace AI adoption.
