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American Express is now the official payments partner of the NFL.Tim Ellis, the chief marketing officer at the National Football League, joined Elizabeth Rutledge, chief marketing officer at American Express, to talk about why their new collaboration benefits both brands. The pair was interviewed at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival.”Any time we look at a potential partnership, we always think, of course, of the fan first — is this going to be a meaningful addition to their enjoyment of the game?” said Ellis. “There’s a lot of value that’s going to come from this at both times. A fan who’s…

In this photo illustration, a Jersey Mike’s cup is displayed outside of Jersey Mike’s restaurant on April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesSandwich chain Jersey Mike’s filed for an initial public offering on Thursday, reporting that its same-store sales cumulatively climbed 50% from 2020 through 2025.Jersey Mike’s plans to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “JMKE.”The company reported net income of $55 million on total revenue of $724 million last year, up from net income of $5 million on revenue of $653 million in 2024, according to the regulatory filing.Last year,…

Paul Rabil, at the CNBC Boardroom Game Plan: The Ownership Game Panel, July 25, 2023.Jesse Grant | CNBCThe Premier Lacrosse League wants to begin selling its teams to individual owners or groups by 2028 “or soon thereafter,” league co-founder Paul Rabil told CNBC. In the next decade, Rabil said, he wants the league to expand from eight teams to as many as 16, with each franchise owned independently, similar to other U.S. professional leagues. The PLL is in its eighth season, and currently the league, itself, owns the teams. Rabil, 40, is perhaps the most famous American lacrosse player in…

The New York Stock Exchange on April 14, 2025.View Press | Corbis News | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Nearly 1 million people became millionaires in 2025, largely thanks to a thriving stock market, according to a new report by UBS. The Swiss bank estimated that the United States is responsible for nearly half of these newly minted millionaires, adding an average of more than 1,200 new millionaires a day last year for…

Ford Motor vehicles are displayed for sale at the Leif Johnson Ford dealership on June 30, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Ford Motor on Thursday reported a 10.3% decline in its second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales as the company battled a supplier issue for its F-Series pickup trucks and a significant decline in all-electric vehicles. The Detroit automaker said its pure EV sales fell by 40.7% during the quarter compared with a year earlier. Sales of its F-Series trucks, including the F-150, fell 11% as Ford began ramping up production after its top aluminum supplier…

Electric vehicle makers Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group reported second-quarter delivery results Thursday with mixed results.Rivian raised its 2026 delivery guidance range after seeing stronger-than-expected demand for its electric vehicles during the second quarter, while Lucid missed Wall Street expectations and its new CEO Silvio Napoli announced a shake-up of the company’s leadership team.Rivian said it now expects to deliver between 65,000 and 70,000 vehicles this year, up from a prior forecast of between 62,000 and 67,000 units. Rivian stock rose roughly 6% in early trading Thursday.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconRivian, Lucid and Tesla stocksRivian also said Thursday it produced…

U.S. President Donald Trump and CEO of Ford Jim Farley clap, as President Trump visits a Ford production center, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersDETROIT — As negotiations officially reopen for the USMCA North American trade deal, Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley is clear about what the automaker wants under the new talks: a more level playing field.He told CNBC he wants automakers such as Ford that largely produce their vehicles domestically to be awarded under the deal. Along with that, Farley said other automakers — such as General Motors and Toyota Motor — that…

As Americans prepare to fire up their grills for the Fourth of July, they’re facing some of the highest beef prices on record. Yet despite the sticker shock, demand for beef and steak are holding up. Beef prices have surged after the U.S. cattle herd shrank to its smallest size in decades following years of drought, high feed costs and herd liquidation. The resulting supply crunch has driven up cattle prices and, ultimately, the cost of beef at grocery stores and on restaurant menus.Cattle are herded in a stable on June 05, 2026 in Hamilton, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty…

Employers are rethinking what they want from workers in the AI era.While technical expertise has long been a top priority, many companies are also placing greater emphasis on broader soft skills and other qualities.In a Cognizant-Pearson study published in June, based on a survey of 750 HR professionals, 69% said that broad, interdisciplinary backgrounds are more important for early-career talent than specialized skill sets or focused degrees.Nearly all respondents also said soft skills matter more than ever, reflecting a need for adaptability, problem-solving, and human judgment.Business Insider spoke with four leaders about the No. 1 quality they seek out in…

Grant Sabatier started investing around 2010, rode a strong bull market, and reached financial independence in his 30s.The bestselling author of “Financial Freedom,” who grew his net worth from practically nothing to more than $1 million in five years, has watched the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement evolve over the last decade and a half.When asked how he would define FIRE in 2026, Sabatier said: “It’s never been easier to do it.”That may sound counterintuitive. Sabatier acknowledged that parts of the FIRE path are harder today than they were when he began. Housing costs are higher, inflation has squeezed…