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GOP congresswoman Kay Granger’s disappearance sparks social media frenzy

This week, news that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) is living in a nursing home and experiencing a “very rapid” decline sparked an outcry on social media across the political spectrum. Those voices included billionaire Elon Musk, a key advisor and supporter of President-elect Donald Trump. “Shouldn't we be conducting basic cognitive tests on our elected […]

Why is post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy called ‘Black Friday’?

Black Friday has grown into a major shopping holiday, infamous for its flashy advertising, deep discounts, and sale-driven mall brawls. But how did the high-selling sale get its name? The name comes from the rush of shoppers the day after Thanksgiving, a welcome boom in sales for retailers that goes from operating at a loss […]

Chipotle shareholder sues company amid portion frenzy

Barron's Roundtable panelists provide economic outlook and analyze Starbucks and Chipotle stocks. Chipotle shareholders are suing the company, claiming they faced “significant losses” due to the alleged portion size reductions that caused an uproar on social media. A proposed class action lawsuit was filed on Monday on behalf of Michael Stratford. Michael Stradford claimed that […]

Trump’s win sends stock investors into a buying frenzy

Claman Countdown panelists Brian Gardner and Art Hogan unpack the economic outlook for 2024. The red wave that propelled President-elect Trump to a second term has triggered a wave of green money among US investors. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit new record highs, rising 4.7% and 4.6%, respectively, ending […]

Rangers crush Canadiens with scoring frenzy to push point streak to six

MONTREAL — The Rangers brought excitement to the NHL's Frozen Frenzy. All 32 teams may have been in the game on Tuesday night, but the Blueshirts beat the Canadiens 7-2 at the Bell Center with a performance that lived up to the league's nickname of the NFL's red zone version. The hubs were quickly overwhelmed. […]