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NBC CEO Jeff Shell steps down

Published

2 years ago

April 24, 2023

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Shell is leaving after acknowledging an inappropriate relationship with an employee

NBC Universal will undergo a major shakeup as the CEO stands down.

Chief Executive Jeff Shell is leaving after acknowledging he has engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a fellow employee.

Parent company Comcast confirmed the decision.

Shell has been with Comcast for two decades and will leave immediately.

In a statement, Shell says: “[He] had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which [he] deeply regrets.”

Prior to his current role, Shell was the chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment.

As CEO, he oversaw the company’s broad portfolio of businesses, including the Universal film and television business, the Peacock streaming service and Universal’s theme parks.

During a period when rival groups were investing heavily in streaming, Shell adopted a more conservative approach.

Peacock was conceived under his predecessor, and was designed to preserve the familiar television business model, relying on advertising instead of exclusively on subscription revenue.

Peacock has made gains, though they are smaller than rival services.

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Gold, silver and platinum explode on markets

Precious metals soar on ASX; investors must choose between bullion, futures, or mining stocks amid rising market heat.

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10 minutes ago

September 17, 2025

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Precious metals soar on ASX; investors must choose between bullion, futures, or mining stocks amid rising market heat.

Precious metals are surging on the ASX, with gold, silver, and platinum all making headlines.

Investors now face a critical decision: whether to buy physical bullion, trade futures, or invest in ASX mining stocks.

Each path comes with risk and reward, but with metals running hot, the question is whether markets are just heating up—or already near boiling point.

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Utah man charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

Utah’s Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murder of activist Charlie Kirk; DNA links him to crime, death penalty sought.

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1 hour ago

September 17, 2025

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Utah’s Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murder of activist Charlie Kirk; DNA links him to crime, death penalty sought.

Utah prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The case includes aggravated murder and witness tampering charges, with officials signalling they will pursue the death penalty.

Investigators say Robinson’s DNA was found on the weapon used in the killing, and he reportedly confessed to family members.

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Appeals court halts Trump’s attempt to fire Cook

Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve ahead of crucial interest rate meeting

Published

11 hours ago

September 16, 2025

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Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve ahead of crucial interest rate meeting

In Short:
– A federal appeals court has blocked Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board.
– Trump’s expected Supreme Court appeal raises concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence and market stability.

A federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board.

The decision comes just before a crucial meeting regarding potential interest rate changes.The court determined that the Trump administration did not meet the requirements for an appeal against a prior ruling that had already blocked Cook’s removal.

Cook has faced allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies. Her lawyers assert she has not committed any wrongdoing, and documentation reviewed by NBC News supports her position.

Trump is expected to appeal this ruling to the Supreme Court.

The legal context for Cook’s position at the Federal Reserve highlights that removal can only occur “for cause,” under the Federal Reserve Act. Analysts warn that firing Cook may destabilise the Federal Reserve, which is critical for market stability.