Dropbox set terms for its IPO which is expected to debut sometime next week on the Nasdaq. The file sharing company plans to sell 36 million Class A shares at $16 to $18 a piece. That sets the company's valuation as high as $8 billion, which is significantly lower than Dropbox's 2014 private valuation of $10 billion. Shares are expected to start trading sometime next week on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DBX.
Elon Musk surprised fans by showing up at a South by Southwest panel for HBO's "Westworld" to talk about space travel. He set a new timeline for his mission to send test flights to Mars, saying this could happen as soon as the first half of next year. However, Musk did acknowledge his propensity for setting unrealistic timelines for his projects. In addition to talking about SpaceX, Musk also spoke about his other companies, Tesla and The Boring Company.
Michael Harriot from The Root joins us to talk about the high stakes in the Pennsylvania special election. Democrat Conor Lamb faces Republican Rick Saccone in a battle to represent the state's 18th district, a traditionally conservative district. However, polls show it's a close race between the two candidates. Harriot says the unpopularity of President Trump is giving Democrat Conor Lamb an advantage. He also says this race is very important as it could have huge implications for the midterm elections later this year.
And we catch up with Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum, at South by Southwest to talk about the future of cryptocurrency. He compares the rise in popularity of cryptocurrency to the dot-com boom in the late 90s, saying that this is a learning period for those in the industry. With regard to the recent volatility in the price of bitcoin, Lubin says he's not too concerned and is instead focused on long-term growth.
Jade Warshaw, personal finance expert and co-host of 'The Ramsey Show, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to save on engagement rings and to look at cheaper alternatives.
As the country watches the financial situation and monitors decisions from the Federal Reserve, many may be re-evaluating what to do with their money, with interest and mortgage rates at some of the highest levels seen in decades. Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst with Bankrate, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on your money management as monetary policy continues to change.
A Dutch recruitment firm found that only 42% of employees who have been laid off this year actually received severance, down from 64% who received severance in 2021.
Direct deposit delays due to a human error that happened last week have resulted in some customers still not receiving their paychecks.
Nestle is reportedly investing $100 million in food delivery startup Wonder Group.
Arturo Béjar testified before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday about social media and the teen mental health crisis, hoping to shed light on how Meta executives, including Zuckerberg, knew about the harms Instagram was causing but chose not to make meaningful changes to address them.
Nike is suing two of its competitors for alleged patent infringement.
Uber missed analysts' projections for earnings per share and revenue this past quarter. Cheddar News takes a closer look at the numbers and explains what to expect for the rest of the fiscal year.
Cheddar News breaks down some of the top business stories to look out for, including WeWork's bankruptcy filing and fast-fashion retailer Shein reportedly expecting a $90 million valuation upon its market debut. Plus, a new EV truck will have a backup gas generator.
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
