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Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary Rejected Poppi On Shark Tank, Pepsi Just Paid $1.9 Billion To Acquire Company
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 7:29pm | 1056"Shark Tank" is full of success stories and failures with investors like Kevin O'Leary and Mark Cuban investing in companies that appear on the popular investment pitch show for entrepreneurs. A $1.9 billion acquisition by PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) announced Monday traces its roots back to an appearance...
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JD Vance 'Quarterbacking' TikTok Deal: Will His Venture Capital Experience Secure A Win?
Monday, February 10, 2025 - 3:13pm | 1073Vice President J.D. Vance is being put in charge of overseeing a deal to save TikTok after President Donald Trump changed his mind and decided to temporarily save the Chinese social media app. What Happened: Vance, who is a former venture capitalist, is being tasked with helping land the best deal...
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Biden Warns Of Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg Oligarchy, But Is He To Blame? Mark Cuban Says President 'Pushed Them All Into The Arms Of Trump'
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 8:28pm | 1210President Joe Biden warned of an oligarchy that has wide influence over the country as part of his farewell speech Wednesday night. Bernie Sanders and Kevin O'Leary have very different opinions in whether the wealthiest people in America should be celebrated. What Happened: In his presidential...
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Mark Cuban Says TikTok Ban Won't Hurt Sports: Fans Can 'Find the Same League Content Elsewhere'
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 11:45am | 1011NBA team owner Mark Cuban says a pending TikTok ban could impact the lives of content creators, but will likely have a minimal impact on the NBA and other sports leagues. What Happened: Cuban, who is a part owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, was recently asked if the TikTok ban could be bad for...
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Trump Considers Executive Order To 'Save' TikTok From Being Banned In 4 Days
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 7:43pm | 440President-elect Donald Trump is considering issuing an executive order aimed at rescuing TikTok from being banned from U.S. app stores in four days. What To Know: According to the Washington Post, sources familiar with the matter said Trump is brainstorming strategies to save TikTok from the...
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Kevin O'Leary Joins The People's Bid For TikTok As Pending Ban Looms
Monday, January 6, 2025 - 7:50pm | 602Investor and entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary, known for his appearances on "Shark Tank," announced on Monday he joined forces with The People's Bid for TikTok in an attempt to purchase the social media platform before the Jan. 19 deadline for a sale. The Details: O'Leary declared the move in a press...
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EXCLUSIVE: Shark Tank's Matt Higgins On Show's Enduring Legacy, Moving Beyond Mark Cuban: 'Global Dream For Everyone, Everywhere'
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10:08am | 964Entrepreneur Matt Higgins — guest shark on seasons 10 and 11 of "Shark Tank" — spoke to Benzinga about the show's success and what he looks for in pitches. Shark Tank Success: The U.S. version of "Shark Tank" recently premiered its 16th season and the show isn't likely to slow down, despite the...
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Peter Schiff Criticizes Trump's Tariff Strategy, Oil Prices Drop Following Netanyahu's Statement, Kamala Harris Pledges To Remove Unnecessary Degree Requirements And More: Top Political Updates This Week
Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 1:58am | 504The past week was a hotbed of activity, with political debates and economic strategies taking center stage. From tariff discussions to election battles, the week saw a flurry of statements and counterarguments from prominent figures. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines...
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Kevin O'Leary Calls for 400% Tariffs On China, But His 'Shark Tank' Co-Star And Friend Mark Cuban Fires Back With Business Concerns
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 4:08am | 813“Shark Tank” co-stars Mark Cuban and Kevin O’Leary, aka “Mr Wonderful,” have locked horns over tariffs on China. What Happened: On Friday, O’Leary voiced his discontent with China’s trade practices on X, formerly Twitter. He argued for...
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Slide Over Mark Cuban, There's A New Shark In The Pool: Could This Billionaire Be His Replacement On 'Shark Tank'?
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 7:11pm | 633Billionaire investor, entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban announced that the 16th season of "Shark Tank" will be his last. With a new shark set to join the cast alongside Cuban in the 16th season, could the show be testing his replacement? What Happened: Cuban has been a staple on "Shark...
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Kevin O'Leary Warns Of Economic Impact From Kamala Harris' Tax Plans
Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 3:01pm | 450Kevin O’Leary, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures, has voiced his apprehensions regarding tax policies proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris. O’Leary warns that these policies could potentially have a negative impact on the U.S. economy. What Happened: On Friday O’Leary...
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'As An Investor, I Have To Work With Whoever Is In The White House' Kevin O'Leary Remarks Having 'Received NO Information From Harris Yet' About Policies
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 1:15pm | 1090Kevin O’Leary, the no-nonsense investor from Shark Tank, shared his thoughts on Fox News on the current political landscape and how it impacts his investment decisions. O’Leary, known for being blunt about business and politics, emphasized that, as an investor, he doesn’t care...
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Kevin O'Leary Cautions Democrats About Kamala Harris: 'They Did The Same Thing With Hillary Clinton'
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 3:20pm | 545“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary has issued a warning to Democrats about Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate. What Happened: O’Leary expressed his apprehensions about Harris during a Fox News appearance on Saturday. He insinuated that the party might be...
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Peter Schiff's Inflation Warning, Justin Wolfers' Critique of Trump's Economic Team, Kevin O'Leary's Market Insights, And More: This Week In Economics
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 6:00am | 599As we wrap up another eventful week, let’s take a look back at some of the most significant stories that made headlines. From Peter Schiff’s warnings about inflation to Justin Wolfers’ skepticism of Trump’s economic team, and a record-breaking interview between Elon Musk and...
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Kevin O'Leary Calls Kamala Harris' 'Show-Me' Story, Elon Musk 'Modern Day Bruce Wayne:' 'Shark Tank' Star Discusses Inflation And Market Opportunity
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 4:13am | 783Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures, on Tuesday shared insights into a host of issues, including inflation and his outlook on the economy and the election. He also weighed in with his thoughts on Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Sticky Inflation: The producer price inflation report for...