Paramount strengthens bid for Warner Bros Discovery as world awaits Netflix’s response
SlateStone Wealth partner Kenny Polcari breaks down Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. and predicts blockbuster IPOs for 2026 on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Survey fatigue Is growing
More people are tuning their backs on long, tedious customer surveys that are becoming frequent these days.
Trump pledges better healthcare at lower costs for all American citizens
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., discusses President Donald Trump's plan to reduce healthcare costs and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's promise of 'substantial' tax refunds on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Democrat strategist slams Biden spending spree, defends Trump economic record
Democratic consultant Julian Epstein joins 'Mornings with Maria' to break down President Donald Trump’s economic gains, criticize Biden-era spending and warn Democrats are losing voters on affordability, border and culture.
Market expert forecasts a 'mega IPO' year in 2026, eyeing tech and space sectors
Dominari Securities CEO Kyle Wool and Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson discuss the likelihood of a Santa Claus rally and provide their 2026 outlooks on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Trump takes on big insurance, vows lower healthcare costs, increased benefits for Americans
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s push to lower healthcare costs, looming ACA subsidy expirations and what Republicans plan in the new year.
Trump sends clear message to China with Venezuela oil blockade
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down China’s furious response to President Donald Trump’s enforcement of Venezuela oil sanctions and what it signals about Beijing’s waning global leverage.
Treasury projects up to $150 billion in refunds hitting taxpayers early next year
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the expiration of Obamacare subsidies, rising healthcare costs and Republican plans to expand market-based options.
Over 13,000 above-ground pools recalled over deadly flaw that killed 9 over 15 years
CPSC issues urgent recall of 13,480 above-ground pools sold across major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon and Walmart, over child drowning risk.
New York parents say kids 'freeze' on mandated electric school buses during brutal winter weather
Parents in western New York report heating problems with mandated electric school buses, claiming children come home cold after rides in freezing weather.
Google executive addresses calls to slow AI, highlights security and energy focus
Google executive urges responsible AI development, citing collaborations brought about by President Donald Trump's "Genesis Mission" for energy and cybersecurity innovation.
Google executive details strategy to help power scientific research
Royal Hansen, vice president of privacy, safety and security engineering at Google, weighs in on the push to slow AI development, whether the U.S. is equipped to win the AI race on the energy front and the next frontier for innovation.
Top Trump economist calls new inflation data ‘blockbuster,’ says economy mirrors first-term gains
White House official calls November CPI report 'blockbuster' as inflation rises less than expected, though stops short of declaring victory on prices.
Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street – Friday, December 19
Trump, Lower Costs, High Energy Prices, A.I. Race vs. Utility Bills, Alaska Oil, Kalshi,
The Bottom Line - Friday, December 19
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Instacart agrees to $60M consumer refunds after FTC accuses company of hidden fees and forced subscriptions
Instacart to pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers, including falsely advertised 'free delivery' claims.
Gold shines amid market uncertainty
Vaneck CEO Jan Van Eck jumps in on the A.I. bubble debate and explains his outlook for gold on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
Prediction markets expand as casino and sports gambling surge
‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists discuss the rapid expansion of prediction markets and how big firms are responding.
This is how holiday sales are impacting inflation data
'Barron's Roundtable' panelists unpack holiday discounting's mark on CPI.
World's youngest self-made female billionaire reveals what puts her company ahead
Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara opens up about her company's success on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'



















