Former CBS chief to pay $30m for hiding sexual assault allegations

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3 years ago

November 3, 2022

CBS leaders reportedly knew about allegations of sexual assault against its former chief executive

The Former Chief Executive of CBS, Les Moonves will pay $2.5 million to shareholders amid a string of sexual assault claims.

The broadcasting giant will pay $6 million towards sexual assault and harassment programs, while $22 million will be paid to shareholders.

The New York Attorney General’s Office found key executives at the network had a plot with the Los Angeles Police Department to hide the sexual assault allegations against Moonves.

One of the company’s executives sold part of their stock before the allegations against Moonves became public.

“As a publicly traded company, CBS failed its most basic duty to be honest and transparent with the public and investors,” Attorney General Letitia James said.

“After trying to bury the truth to protect their fortunes, today CBS and Leslie Moonves are paying millions of dollars for their wrongdoing.”
Letitia James, NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL

CBS and Moonves also agreed to pay investors an additional $9.75 million to settle the New York Attorney General’s allegations.

As part of the settlement, neither party admits to wrongdoing.

A spokesperson for CBS, which is known as Paramount said the company was pleased to resolve the matter.

The spokesperson added the settlement “does not relate in any way to the current company.”

U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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1 day ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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1 day ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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3 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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