AI is becoming Gen Z’s new financial guru—many regret it
Priceless Tay founder Taylor Price joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the nation's housing affordability crisis and whether using A.I. for financial advice is a good idea.
Hip-hop star Quavo kicks off Lids multi-year partnership with new Georgia Bulldogs collection
Hip-hop star Quavo teamed up with Lids for an exclusive Georgia Bulldogs collection launching Nov. 15. The new partnership will bring streetwear style to college sports.
Chinese hackers weaponize Anthropic's AI in first autonomous cyberattack targeting global organizations
Chinese state hackers allegedly executed the first major AI-powered cyberattack using Anthropic's Claude model to infiltrate 30 global organizations autonomously.
Oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
The International Energy Agency projects oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, shifting from previous peak oil expectations due to slower green adoption.
New rules could shake up corporate America as White House moves to curb shareholder power
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss new efforts to curb the influence of major index funds, clarify crypto regulations and stop U.S. investments from fueling China’s economic and military ambitions.
Omaha Steaks CEO warns American families will soon face '$10-a-pound reality' for beef
Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe predicts ground beef will reach $10 per pound by the Q3 2026, with prices unlikely to drop meaningfully until 2027, giving a "shock" to the market.
Mortgage rates tick higher for second straight week
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.24%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.22%.
CBP warns American shoppers to 'beware of counterfeits' ahead of the holidays
U.S. Customs and Border Protection warns holiday shoppers about counterfeit goods that pose serious health risks and fund criminal activities nationwide.
Rep. Eric Swalwell under federal probe as millions in mortgage fraud allegations surface
Former federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the federal probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell over alleged mortgage fraud and what investigators will look for in the growing controversy.
Black Friday countdown: Will retailers slash prices or hold firm under tariffs?
Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss whether tariffs and the government shutdown will affect Black Friday discounts.
House Speaker Johnson warns shutdown cost trillions and hit America’s economy hard
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to mark the end of the longest government shutdown and slam Democrats for inflicting pain on Americans.
First Solar is part of America's AI dominance solution, CEO says
First Solar CEO Mark Widmar joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss a new $4.5B U.S. facility in South Carolina and explains how solar tech fuels America’s AI-driven growth.
Labor secretary sounds alarm on missing jobs and inflation data
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down how the Democrat-led shutdown froze critical labor reports, stalled business growth and shook confidence across global markets.
White House says tariffs will be lowered on some imports from four countries in new deals
The White House announced new trade deals with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina which would reduce tariffs on several imports.
Walmart CEO to retire in January
Walmart announced Friday that CEO Doug McMillon plans to retire in 2026 after leading the retail giant for more than a decade. He will be succeeded by Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner.
China's control of key rare-earth magnets threatens US national security, congressman warns
Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., explains how Beijing's control of rare earth supply chains poses a threat to U.S. national security and manufacturing independence on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Palantir teams up with Stagwell to revolutionize marketing with AI-powered data platform
Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss his new AI deal with Palantir and the political fallout from the government shutdown.
We 'need to get our arms around' beef prices domestically as demand surges: Omaha Steaks president
Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe weighs in on surging beef prices ahead of the holidays, arguing that the U.S. needs to 'rebuild the herd.'
UFC and IBM reveal AI-powered 'In-Fight Insights' technology ahead of Madison Square Garden event
UFC and IBM launched "In-Fight Insights," its AI-drive live alert platform ahead of UFC 322, analyzing 13.2 million data points to enhance the fan experience.
Trump policies are fueling the strongest supply-side boom in decades, economists says
Counselor to the Treasury Secretary Joe Lavorgna joins 'Mornings with Maria' to unpack the economic hit from the government shutdown and what delayed data means for markets, inflation, and investor confidence.



















