Cramer's comment on Pisani could cause trouble with CNBC
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer‘s dig at fellow CNBC broadcaster Bob Pisani in a video clip could land him in hot water with the business news cable channel, according to the New York Post’s Roddy Boyd. Boyd wrote, “The clip, which had Wall Street tongues wagging earlier this week after Cramer admitted in it to […]
CNBC examining animated show for fall
CNBC is developing an animated series based on the comic strip “CEO Dad,” which could become a half-hour series on the network in the fall, according to a report in the Hollywood Reporter. Paul J. Gough and Kimberly Nordyke wrote, “Sources said the network will likely air five one-minute shorts that will be cut from […]
Did Cramer manipulate stock prices?
The New York Post’s Roddy Boyd reports Tuesday that there’s a video of CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer making the rounds where the former trader seems to acknowledge manipulating stock prices. Boyd wrote, “The host of CNBC’s daily program ‘Mad Money’ had hedge fund-trading desks buzzing yesterday after he bragged about manipulating stock prices […]
Bloomberg launching new TV show on stock market closing
Bloomberg Television will launch next week a new show on its television station that will cover the closing of the stock markets, reports Broadcasting & Cable. Michael Malone wrote, “Media company Bloomberg Television introduces The Final Word, a two-hour program offering in-depth analysis of the U.S. markets, on Monday, Mar. 19. “Starting at 3 p.m., […]
Former CBS reporter joins CNBC
Trish Regan is joining business news cable network CNBC as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for its Business Day programming. “Trish’s experience and talent make her a great addition to CNBC” said Jonathan Wald, senior vice president of business news. “She combines savvy and expert business reporting with solid network news experience.” Prior […]
Columnist: Double standard for Bartiromo
Jeanie Wyatt, in a column for the San Antonio Express-News, writes about the double standard that the media used in assessing the scandal involving CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo. Wyatt wrote, “Maybe a small mistake was made, but what blew everything out of proportion was the Citigroup firing of executive Todd Thomson. He had hosted Bartiromo […]
Indiana student launches campaign to get Cramer on campus
An Indiana University student successfully launched a campaign to get “Mad Money” and host Jim Cramer to come to campus for a show, according to the Indianapolis Star. Daniel Lee wrote, “Kotzan came up with the idea of luring the show to IU in early 2006. Soon, he and other IU student fans of the […]
CNBC rings NYSE opening bell
The CNBC.com Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge is on. And to help mark the occasion, some heavy hitters from CNBC got to ring today’s opening bell at the NYSE. On hand were CNBC President Mark Hoffman, Vice President of CNBC News Jonathan Wald, CNBC.com Vice President and Executive Producer Meredith Stark, as well as Vice President […]
"Mad Money" marks second anniversary
Jim Cramer‘s “Mad Money” show on cable network CNBC marks its second anniversary this week, and Judith Gillies of the Washington Post takes a look at his popularity and his success. Gillies wrote, “He cautions viewers to use only ‘mad money’ – cash they can afford to lose – not their retirement nest eggs. And […]
Bloomberg television launches in New Jersey
Bloomberg television, which in January launched in the Washington, D.C., market, has now expanded into New Jersey as well, according to a press release. The business news cable station, which bills itself as the only 24-hour business and financial news network, will be seen on Comcast Cable of New Jersey. The release stated, “Bloomberg television is a […]
