Bartiromo in contract negotiations

Silicon Alley Insider’s Nicholas Carson reports that CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo is currently negotiating a new contract, and that there are competitive bidders.

Carson writes, “CNBC spokesperson Kevin Goldman says ‘Maria is under contract, period.’  But he wouldn’t say when Maria’s current contract ends.

“According to a source familiar with Maria’s thinking, she might consider moving to general news if an extraordinary offer came along (say it ain’t so, Maria!). Given the breadth of people she interviews on her show, it would be easy to see her making this transition.

“In any event: If we’re FOX, we act now.”

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