Is corporate America breaking up with DEI or just taking its relationship underground?
XX-XY Athletics' CEO called DEI hiring practices "excessive" distraction and said companies are "happy" to focus on merit-based hiring under new policies.
The Bottom Line - Friday, February 20
Tariff Plan, Iran, SCOTUS
More than 3M pounds of frozen chicken fried rice recalled over potential glass contamination
Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling more than 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice, including Trader Joe’s products, over concerns the items may contain glass, federal officials said.
Kudlow - Friday, February 20
IEEPA, Supreme Court Decision, Tariffs, Lara Trump, Sanctuary Cities
How the market is reassessing value of 'boring' companies
'Barron's Roundtable' discusses the appeal of the 'Magnificent 7' in the wake of the market's A.I. disruption.
Dems have not found a tax increase they don't like: Missouri lawmaker
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., previews what to expect from President Donald Trump's State of the Union address as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for a tax hike on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
The sober shift: Gen Z turning away from alcohol
Soft Bar founder and reality TV star Carl Radke breaks down America’s declining alcohol consumption, his sobriety journey and building a business around the booze-free movement on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’
There is clearly something 'under the surface' in the economy, expert believes
RBC chief economist Frances Donald weighs the impact of economic data on policy on 'Making Money.'
What the latest signals reveal about Berkshire Hathaway’s future without Warren Buffett
Panelists examine the clues pointing to a post-Buffett Berkshire Hathaway and share their top picks of the week on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
Stocks jump following tariff ruling as Trump vows new trade action
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management CIO Lisa Shalett gives her take on SCOTUS’s tariff ruling and A.I. disruption fears on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
The economy is in pretty good shape, Jason Katz says
UBS senior portfolio manager Jason Katz discusses markets reacting to cooling GDP on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks drag down market in rare shift, Barron’s editor says
Panelists Josh Schafer, Andrew Bary and Megan Leonhardt discuss three things investors should keep in mind on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
Netflix co-CEO accuses James Cameron of spreading 'misinformation' about Warner Bros. acquisition
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos accused director James Cameron of spreading misinformation about Netflix's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition after Cameron criticized the deal.
Trump’s armada of US troops in Iran shows diplomacy door still open, but ready to close
Former U.S. Ambassador-at-large Nathan Sales assesses U.S.-Iran tensions as President Donald Trump mulls strikes against the Islamic nation on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Democrats blast Trump's plan to pushes global tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
Podcast hosts Emily Austin and Ben Ferguson discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement of a global 10% tariff after a Supreme Court ruling, Democratic backlash and Trump's Section 122 strategy on ‘The Bottom Line.’
SCOTUS ruling puts tariff refunds up in the air
Former deputy Treasury secretary Michael Faulkender and former Council of Economic Advisers acting chair Tomas Philipson debate the stock market implications of the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Chicago Bears putting a lot of ‘skin in the game’ to build new stadium, says Indiana governor
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses the potential relocation of the Chicago Bears to Indiana, highlighting Indiana's business-friendly environment and contrasting it with Illinois' high taxes and regulations on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Inflation is right at the target level, international trade attorney says
International trade attorney Nazak Nikakhtar discuses the impact of striking down President Donald Trump's tariffs on 'The Bottom Line.'
2026 should be a 'good year' for stocks, CIO says
Albion Financial Group Chief Investment Officer Jason Ware examines NVIDIA's performance in the markets, concerns about tech valuations and his market outlook on 'Making Money.'