Russia was Pepsi’s second-largest international market. What happens next now that it’s pulled out?

In this article PEP Following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, multinational companies have withdrawn from Russia in staggering numbers.   As of April 22, more than 700 U.S. companies have scaled back, suspended or exited their Russian businesses, including Starbucks, McDonald’s and Pepsi, according to the Yale School of Management. Russia is Pepsi’s second-largest international market, after…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: American Express, Verizon, Kimberly-Clark and more

In this article AXP VZ KMB CLF SLB SNAP Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: American Express (AXP) – American Express rose 1.2% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue for the first quarter. Amex reported a profit of $2.73 per share compared with the $2.44 consensus estimate, helped by…

U.S. labor board sues Starbucks over union retaliation claims

In this article SBUX Members react during Starbucks union vote in Buffalo, New York, U.S., December 9, 2021. Lindsay DeDario | Reuters U.S. labor officials are petitioning a federal court to force Starbucks to bring back activist employees who they say were removed for their union campaigning, according to a Friday filing. The National Labor…

Three reasons why this struggling fintech stock may break out of its slump

In this article PYPL EBAY PayPal tumbled 16% this week, but one top analyst is making a bullish long-term case for the struggling stock. The company’s underperformance follows leadership uncertainty. PayPal’s chief financial officer, John Rainey, announced last week he’ll leave the company in late May. Yet, Bruderman Asset Management’s Akshata Bailkeri made an optimistic…

These are the books that Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg and Daymond John turned to for crucial business lessons

There’s no shame in finding business tips and tricks on TikTok. But if you want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite entrepreneur or tech titan – think Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett or Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, for instance – you might want to crack open one of the books where they picked…

Millions of student loan borrowers are closer to being debt-free. What to know about the changes

Liudmila Chernetska | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a number of massive changes to the federal student loan system, which it says could bring millions of borrowers closer to debt forgiveness. Federal student loan borrowers have long run into serious issues, including misinformation from their servicers, too many choices…

Kansas Policymakers Should Improve Food Credit, Not Exempt Groceries

This legislative session, the sales tax on food has garnered a great deal of attention in Kansas, with policymakers on both sides of the aisle proposing the removal of groceries from the sales tax base. While this issue has long been a subject of debate in Kansas, it has gained increased attention this year in…

Cramer’s lightning round: I’m sticking with Bausch Health

Loading chart… Tredegar Corp: “I remember when they became public. I was involved in the deal. I thought it was terrific then, I think it’s terrific now.” Loading chart… Bausch Health Companies Inc: “Joe Papa’s going to split into three companies, and I happen to like all three companies. I think it’s going to work….

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: HCA Healthcare, Kimberly-Clark, Gap and more

In this article HCA GPS Pedestrians pass in front of a GAP store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. American Express — Shares of the payment firm dipped 1.1% despite American Express topping earnings expectations for the first quarter. American Express reported a profit…

Nearly 1 in 4 students in the U.S. has access to personal finance education this year

Math teacher Marina White teaches Canyon High School seniors in Canyon Country, California, a lesson on investing and the power of compound interest. Helen Zhao | CNBC Millions of high school students across the U.S. will graduate in 2022 with one important course under their belt: personal finance. Recent momentum among states requiring personal finance…

Jim Cramer: Buy Excelerate Energy now for a bargain

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday advised investors to buy stock of Excelerate Energy while it’s a steal. “The stock’s a bit cheaper than Cheniere Energy, which is the king of LNG exports here in the U.S., at least when you judge them based on last year’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. … Valuation…