Olympics

Team USA Gymnast Simone Biles helped herself and her team complete a redemption tour from the 2020 Summer Olympics with a gold medal win at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Biles now returns to the individual all-around championship on Thursday with a chance at more redemption. What Happened: Teammates...

When it comes to saving for retirement, you’ve probably heard a million different opinions. From financial experts to your next-door neighbor to social media money gurus, everyone seems to have advice on how much you need to save. You might have even come across the figure from the...

Watching the Olympics makes it easy to get swept up in the excitement of the events and the incredible talent on display. But have you ever wondered how much these elite athletes actually earn? The truth is, the financial world of Olympians is a lot more complicated than you might think. Don't Miss...

Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is the home of the 2024 Paris Olympics coverage in the U.S. and could be getting an early boost from strong viewership for its first two days. Could the strong viewership help the struggling media stock? What Happened: The 2024 Summer Olympics kicked...

The United States is favored to win the most medals — and gold medals — at the 2024 Summer Olympics. And the U.S. men's basketball team could bring home one of those gold medals. What Happened: The balance of international players in the National Basketball Association in recent years could be a...

Thousands of athletes around the world will compete for medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Winning an Olympic medal can be a valuable experience for athletes as they can earn new endorsements and sponsorships based on their success. Some countries also pay athletes for winning medals during the...

Al Michaels, one of the best-known sports broadcasters of all time, has covered nine Olympic games in total, the last one being the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. This year, Michaels will play a central role for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and its coverage of the Olympic Games once again,...

Millions of eyes will be glued to televisions over the next two weeks, with the 2024 Summer Olympics kicking off in Paris on July 26. Here's a look at six companies that could experience a boost in interest and their financials from the 2024 Summer Olympics. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA): The...

Every four years, a Summer Olympics competition is held with viewers around the world tuning in to cheer on their country's athletes in the hope to top the medal count and celebrate the pride of their country. While the Olympics are important to media companies, sports fans and others, here's a...

PGA Tour golfer Scottie Scheffler is soon to compete in his first Olympic games and hopes to get a win to complement his strong 2024 season. What Happened: Scheffler has been dominant in the 2024 PGA Tour season, winning six tournaments, including the Players Championship and the Masters. In 16...

Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) is set to report fourth-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying and key items to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Nike to report fourth-quarter revenue of $12.91...

Snoop Dogg says he's not worried about France's weed ban as he prepares to travel to Paris for the 2024 Olympics where he's covering the games for NBC. "Trust me, I'm a very legal guy," Snoop said when a Time magazine interviewer mentioned that weed is a no-no in France. Snoop will be joining ...

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is reportedly planning to end its substantial sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee after the upcoming Paris Olympics. What Happened: Toyota’s sponsorship agreement, which commenced with the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter...

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has publicly criticized Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, for dismissing a truce proposal with Ukraine during the upcoming Olympics in France. What Happened: Macron accused Putin of rejecting the truce offer, indicating that Putin is not prepared to...

Athletes in one of the top-watched sports will receive compensation for winning gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics. What Happened: Winning a gold medal for an Olympic athlete can be financially rewarding. Countries can get bonuses or score future endorsements and sponsorships. For the 2024...