Real estate entrepreneur Sam Zell explains why the government shouldn't be focusing so much on "protecting" U.S. borders to prevent illegal immigration.
Is the franchise model running out of steam? Steve Joyce, Choice Hotels International president and CEO, explains how he is growing his brand and positioning his company in urban and luxury areas. "The upscale space" is the fastest growing space," he added.
General Electric is at a 52-week high, reports CNBC's Mary Thompson. General Electric executives are taking questions in regards to the sale of NBCUniversal to Comcast.
Art Cashin of UBS says U.S. investors don't have to "stay up nights" worrying about "currency wars" fought by central banks around the world, but that could change if the talk gets tougher. (1:06)
The deficit was front and center in last night's State of the Union, and with the upcoming sequester looming, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), shares her opinions on spending cuts.
Mark Bertolini, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Aetna, weighs in on the President's comments last night about the state of the nation's health care system, and how to bring down health care costs.
American entrepreneur Sam Zell and CNBC’s Joe Kernen talk about how pro-business policies can help the middle class and how more verification is needed for government “safety net” programs. (1:35)
"Go to a deserted island so nobody could find me when the results of QE 27 come through" answered Sam Zell, Equity Group Investments chairman, smiling and discussing how he feels about the Fed chairman's economic policies.
Doug Oberhelman, Caterpillar chairman and CEO, comments on the President's remarks last night in his State of the Union speech on jobs creation in the United States. Immigration reform "would be a wonderful win for everyone," he added.
Sen. Charles Grassley, (R-IA), discusses the President's plan for his second term, and weighs in on the confirmation hearing of Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew.
Sam Zell, Equity Group Investments chairman, shares his views on the housing market, saying, "I think getting a mortgage is extraordinarily difficult," Zell added.
Hoping to attract wealthy Chinese travelers at the Lunar New Year, the Bellagio in Las Vegas offers a $500 per setting dinner. Jane Wells shows what you get for the money. (2:38)
President Obama signed an executive order aimed at protecting the computer networks of crucial American industries from cyber-attacks, reports CNBC's Eamon Javers.