Xponential Fitness sees stock whipsaw after CEO ousted

Xponential Fitness sees stock whipsaw after CEO ousted

Anthony Geisler, CEO, Xponential Fitness at the NYSE Source: NYSE Shares of Xponential Fitness, the parent company of Cyclebar and Pure Barre fitness studios, bounced around in trading Monday after the company announced late Friday that CEO Anthony Geisler would be suspended indefinitely without a return date and would become an inactive member of the … Read more

how to display pictures in your home

how to display pictures in your home

Large artworks can help a space feel more homey, according to art consultant Louisa Warfield. Andreas Von Einsiedel | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images There are two common mistakes people make when hanging art in their homes, according to art consultant Louisa Warfield. “The first is, they hang work that is too small for the … Read more

Inflation is slowing. Here’s why prices still aren’t going down

Inflation is slowing. Here’s why prices still aren’t going down

Jenn Lueke, 27, is a recipe developer based in Boston who creates content online showing people how to eat well on a budget. “I think it’s no secret that prices are going up in pretty much every area right now,” Lueke told CNBC. About two thirds, 65%, of U.S. adults surveyed by CNBC/SurveyMonkey this spring … Read more

Goldman Sachs and American Express leading companies for parents

Goldman Sachs and American Express leading companies for parents

Vadym Buinov | Moment | Getty Images Working parents, guardians or caretakers know the challenge of striking the delicate balance between work and care responsibilities. From paid parental leave to quality health care coverage and equal pay that cover childcare costs, it’s become a priority for workers to find an employer that recognizes parents have … Read more

All-inclusive resorts add services to attract more luxury travelers

All-inclusive resorts add services to attract more luxury travelers

All-inclusive hotels are making a big play for luxury travelers. In the wake of the pandemic, demand for all-inclusive resorts skyrocketed, according to a report by JLL Research Hotels & Hospitality. Travelers — suddenly and en masse — wanted vacations that were stress-free and easy to plan, ideally with a wellness component, according to the … Read more

Movie slate lacks franchise hits

Movie slate lacks franchise hits

Ryan Gosling stars in Universal’s “The Fall Guy.” Universal For the first time since 2009, the box office doesn’t have a Marvel film to kick off the summer movie season — and it shows. Since the 2008 release of “Iron Man,” Marvel Cinematic Universe films have consistently launched this highly lucrative moviegoing season, with only … Read more

Dementia is on the rise — here are 12 risks to avoid

Dementia is on the rise — here are 12 risks to avoid

Cases of dementia are on the rise globally. Here’s how you can protect your brain today. Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images A global mental health crisis is on the horizon — dementia. It is a condition that can be caused by a number of diseases that gradually destroy nerve cells and damage the … Read more

Travel companies use ChatGPT for complaints, negative online reviews

Travel companies use ChatGPT for complaints, negative online reviews

Responding to angry customers is one of the hardest parts of her job, Natasha said. Finding the right words, conveying the appropriate level of contrition — especially when the hotel isn’t at fault (read: rain complaints) — is a tedious and time-consuming process, said the director of a five-star resort, who asked that CNBC not … Read more

Star Wars was the first Lego license — 25 years later, it’s stronger than ever

Star Wars was the first Lego license — 25 years later, it’s stronger than ever

Star Wars Lego models are seen at the Bricks & Figs museum in Krakow, Poland, on April 15, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images If you are a Star Wars fan, Jens Kronvold Frederiksen may have crafted your childhood. A design director at the Denmark-based Lego company, he has spent the past 25 years creating … Read more

Abstract artist who has worked for Nike, NBA, Maya Angelou

Abstract artist who has worked for Nike, NBA, Maya Angelou

Artist Ya La’ford in front of one of her artworks. Ya La’ford Abstract artist Ya La’ford is in demand. Her commissions — including sculpture, installations and gallery exhibitions — mean she is fully booked for the next four years. La’ford, who is based in the artsy community of St. Petersburg, Florida, reeled off the names … Read more