5 Things You Might Not Know

A new CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been named: Josh D'Amaro set to take over for outgoing CEO Bob Iger in March 2026. Here are the details and a look at five things you might not know about D'Amaro. Disney Names New CEO Disney announced that its board of directors unanimously selected...

Alexandr Wang may not be a name familiar to all investors yet, but he is one of the most recognizable names in the artificial intelligence space, thanks to his co-founding of Scale AI and his previous role as CEO. As Wang steps down from the company and shifts to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), he...

Best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world who still works on many projects, including advising his former company and recently making a docuseries on technology for streaming giant Netflix. Gates served as Microsoft’s CEO from...

Peter Thiel is best known to many investors as the co-founder of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR). Here's a look at five things investors may be less familiar with when it comes to looking at the life of the famous investor and executive. First Outside...

The "Grimace Shake" from McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) has become a viral sensation on TikTok, with users participating in a quirky trend involving the purple milkshake. The trend, marked by the hashtag #grimaceshake, involves users pretending to be poisoned after...

The founder of one of the most popular companies of the past 50 years was fascinated with computers and inventing programs at an early age. This helped make him one of the most well-known people in the world. Here is a look at five things you might not know about Facebook - now Meta...

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Patrick Mahomes as the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The selection of Mahomes has helped the team win their first Super Bowl in 50 years and rank among the best teams in the league over the last five seasons. Here are five things you might not know about...

Given the nickname O Rei (The King) at an early age, soccer star Pelé is considered one of the greatest to ever play the sport. Recognized as a leader for soccer in Brazil, the United States and at several World Cup tournaments, Pelé remains one of the few who can be considered the...

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a name known worldwide thanks to playing for some of the most popular and televised soccer teams. He has played for Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU), Real Madrid and Juventus Football Club SpA (OTC: JVTSF) Ronaldo was ...

This article was originally published on Aug. 12, 2022. Serena Williams, arguably the greatest female tennis player of all time, has dominated the sport over the last several decades. In August, she announced her retirement from the sport to focus on building a family. The Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE)...

One of the greatest tennis players of all time is Rafael Nadal. The Spanish tennis player has transformed the sport and created some record-breaking tennis statistics and some top rivalries in tennis. Here are five things you might not know about Rafael Nadal. 1. Grand Slam Record: Nadal is...

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki previously announced she would be leaving the role on May 13. The new White House press secretary was named this week with Karine Jean-Pierre set to take the role. Here are five things you might not know about Karine Jean-Pierre. 1. Historic Firsts for...

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is known to many around the world. Residents in the U.K. and the U.S. are probably familiar with Abramovich as the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, which plays in the English Premier League. Other people may recognize Abramovich for his...

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has brought worldwide attention to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Here are five things you might not know about Zelensky. 1. Elected In Landslide: Zelensky won Ukraine's 2019 presidential election, beating incumbent Petro Poroshenko....

On Dec. 31, 2021, Betty White passed away at the age of 99 just a few weeks shy of her birthday on Jan. 17. The death was hard for many who consider White one of the biggest stars in television history. White was a staple on television for decades with starring roles in “The Mary Tyler...