Why Bartiromo will fit in at Fox Business

Albert Kleine of Media Matters for America writes about why CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo will fit in well at Fox Business Network, her anticipated new employer and which he argues has a pro-business, anti-government slant to news. Kleine writes, “In 2011, Bartiromo repeatedly argued that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should not have intervened […]

Kelly Evans is winner at CNBC with Bartiromo departure

Julia LaRoche of Business Insider writes about CNBC‘s Kelly Evans, who will take over for Maria Bartiromo when the latter leaves next week after 20 years at the business news network. LaRoche writes, “She’s insanely knowledgeable about markets and economics, putting her a cut above a lot of the talent that appears on TV. “According […]

TV exec: Bartiromo’s switch means booking wars are over

Claire Atkinson and Bruce Golding of the New York Post have more analysis on the departure next week of CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo, who is apparently moving to rival Fox Business Network. Atkinson and Golding write, “Fox Business didn’t confirm its hire, but sources said Bartiromo’s pact with the network was all but finalized. “One […]

Maria Bartiromo Moves to Fox

CNBC’s “Money Honey” is moving to Fox Business Network after a 20-year career at the business channel. Bartiromo’s move was first reported by Drudge Report. The move brings Fox Business Network one of the industry’s most prominent faces. Bartiromo is expected to start on Monday, the New York Times said. This is from the Times […]

Bartiromo celebrates 20 years at CNBC

CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo‘s 20th anniversary at the business news network was recognized Friday morning on the air. There will be more on Bartiromo’s 20 years at the business news network on “Closing Bell” (M-F, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET) this afternoon, according to a CNBC spokeswoman. Watch the video here:

Bartiromo cited in divorce of Citigroup executive

Emily Smith of the New York Post reports Wednesday that CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo is named in court papers related to the divorce of a Citigroup executive. Smith writes, “Maria Bartiromo could be called as a witness in the nasty divorce of ex-Citigroup honcho Todd S. Thomson, who famously offered the Money Honey a ride on […]

CNBC’s Bartiromo looking at other networks

CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo is exploring moving to another network as her contract expires at the end of this year, reports Claire Atkinson of the New York Post. Atkinson writes, “Bartiromo, 45, whose hustle and knack for landing exclusive interviews with newsmakers hasn’t been able to stem the steady decline in ratings for CNBC overall […]

Bartiromo joins CAA agency

Longtime CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo has signed with CAA to negotiate her next contract, reports Dominic Patten of Deadline Hollywood. Patten writes, “CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo will be represented by the agency in all areas. “Presently the anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo as well as host and Managing Editor of The Wall […]

“Wall Street Journal Report” to change name

“The Wall Street Journal Report” television news show is changing its name beginning next month. The new name is “On the Money with Maria Bartiromo.” The Journal and CNBC have had a long relationship, but after The Journal was acquired by News Corp., which also owns Fox Business Network, its journalists began appearing more on […]