Bitcoin is going to be successful 'regardless of who the president is,' expert asserts
Professional Capital Management founder & CEO Anthony Pompliano makes his case as to why bitcoin is the new S&P 500 on 'Varney & Co.'
Valuations ‘getting crazy’ despite market momentum continuing in 2025: Expert
Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne discusses whether the recent stock market 'melt-up' will lead to a Wall Street meltdown on 'Varney & Co.'
AI will be the major focus at Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicking off in Las Vegas this week will feature a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, CTA CEO Gary Shapiro tells FOX Business.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rings in 2025 with cryptic, concerning tweet about AI's future
OpenAI founder Sam Altman's first post of 2025 was a poem about technological singularity, raising concerns and questions about the future of AI and human civilization.
Seattle waffle shop owner shutters business amid new $20 minimum wage: 'I’ve cried every day’
A business owner in West Seattle lamented that the closure of her business due to the rising minimum wage means the loss of a place where locals could safely gather.
Microsoft offers incoming Trump administration suggestions on AI policy
Microsoft President Brad Smith penned a lengthy blog post providing suggestions to the incoming Trump administration and new Congress with a vision for a "golden era for American AI."
John Deere zero-turn mowers recalled for fire and burn hazard
A recall of about 39,000 John Deere ZTrak zero-turn mowers with Kawasaki engines is underway in the U.S. The voltage regulators in the engines can fail and lead to overheating.
AI is a ‘multi-year phenomenon’, says investment expert
Essex Investment senior portfolio manager Nancy Prial gives her take on how the next Trump administration will impact markets and the future of A.I. on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Reebok co-founder unveils AI-designed shoe collaboration
Syntilay founder and CEO Ben Weiss and Reebok co-founder Joe Foster discuss the development of the new footwear on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Mortgage rates kick off 2025 with an increase, nearing 7%
Mortgage rates climbed again for a third consecutive week to the since since July, with the 30-year fixed-rate average rising to just under 7% as the housing market remains stalled.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close this week. Redfin identified houses that clocked the heftiest sale prices last year.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
Stores open, closed on New Year's Day
Some people may plan to hit the stores on New Year’s Day for their first shopping trips of 2025. Here's which are open and closed on the first day of 2025.
States where minimum wage will rise in 2025
Nearly half the states in the U.S. are raising their minimum wages in 2025, meaning pay hikes for more than 9 million workers, according to a new report.
‘Upside’ to tech stocks due to AI and cloud service advancements: Ray Wang
Constellation Research founder Ray Wang discusses stock market trends of tech brands like Google and Amazon on ‘Varney & Co.’
Trump urging TikTok ban halt, looks to focus on AI in second term
Tech analyst and 'The Media Copilot' founder Pete Pachal joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President-elect Trump asking the Supreme Court to halt a ban on TikTok and his administration focusing on A.I. in his second term.
Meta will invest in AI-generated characters and profiles to drive up engagement
A Meta executive told the Financial Times that he expects a rise in AI-generated characters on Facebook as it continues to roll out its new Meta AI technology.
US egg production drops as prices continue to rise along with bird flu cases
The production of eggs in the United States dropped by 4% in November, according to the USDA, as prices of eggs continue to rise alongside bird flu cases.
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Defaults on credit card loans soared 50% in 2024 to the highest since 2010 according to a new report, causing experts to warn the "debt bubble is popping."
Kevin O'Leary on whether he's still interested in buying TikTok
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary to discuss a U.S.-Canada economic union with Trump, his interest in TikTok as he eyes a potential purchase and the impact of Trump's presidency on Bitcoin.



















