Fox Business Network — commonly known as FBN — is a financial news television channel owned and operated by Fox News Media, a division of Fox Corporation. Broadcasting from its studios at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, FBN has grown from a scrappy startup in 2007 to the most-watched business network in the United States, overtaking CNBC across every major ratings metric in 2025.
The network delivers wall-to-wall coverage of the stock market, economic policy, corporate earnings, and personal finance throughout the trading day. After hours, FBN shifts to opinion-driven talk shows and lifestyle programming that covers real estate, entrepreneurship, and the broader American economy.
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FBN competes head-to-head with CNBC and Bloomberg Television for the business news audience. While CNBC held the top spot for decades, Fox Business has been chipping away at that dominance since the mid-2010s — and finally cemented its position as the #1 business channel by the end of 2025.
FBN’s Record-Breaking 2025 Ratings
Fox Business closed out 2025 with a historic milestone: it led CNBC by double digits across business day, market hours, and total day viewership for the first time ever in the network’s 18-year history. Meanwhile, CNBC posted its lowest primetime ratings since 1992.
Here’s how the two networks stacked up during key dayparts in 2025:
The network’s flagship programs — Kudlow and Varney & Co. — held the top two positions among all business news shows for the fourth straight year. Larry Kudlow’s 4 PM hour alone crushed its CNBC competition by a 146% margin in total viewers during the summer months.
FBN also attracted a notably affluent audience. Five of the network’s shows ranked among the top 10 cable news programs by median household income in the key 25-54 demo, with audiences earning $148,000 or more annually.
Fox Business Daily Programming Schedule (2026)
FBN fills the entire trading day with live market coverage, then shifts to opinion, analysis, and lifestyle programming in the evenings and weekends. Here’s the current weekday lineup:
Weekend & Primetime Programming
On weekends and evenings, FBN airs a mix of financial wrap-up shows and lifestyle content that caters to its affluent viewer base:
FBN also began airing occasional sports programming in 2025, including MotoGP, LIV Golf, and horse racing from Saratoga — a move that broadened its weekend audience considerably.
FBN On-Air Talent & Anchors
One of the biggest reasons Fox Business has been able to pull ahead of its competition is its roster of veteran financial journalists. Many of these anchors and reporters have been with the network since its 2007 launch or were recruited from rival networks like CNBC and Bloomberg.
Notable FBN Reporters & Contributors
Beyond the anchor desk, FBN maintains a deep bench of correspondents and field reporters stationed across the country:
| Madison Alworth | Darren Botelho | Gerry Baker | Gerri Willis |
| Lauren Simonetti | Ashley Webster | Lydia Hu | Susan Li |
| Katrina Campins | Charles Gasparino | Jeff Flock | Connell McShane |
How to Watch Fox Business Without Cable
You don’t need a traditional cable subscription to watch FBN anymore. Here are the most popular ways to tune in, whether you’re at home or on the go:
International availability: FBN is also available in Canada through Rogers Cable’s Ignite TV service, and is carried in Israel through Hot, Cellcom TV, and Partner TV. In Europe, the Fox News International app provides streaming access in the UK and Spain.
Fox Business vs. CNBC vs. Bloomberg: Which Should You Watch?
The business news space has three major players, and each caters to a somewhat different audience. Here’s a quick comparison if you’re deciding which one suits your needs:
A Brief History of Fox Business Network
Rupert Murdoch first confirmed plans for a business news channel during his keynote at the 2007 McGraw-Hill Media Summit. Eight months later, on October 15, 2007, Fox Business Network went live with a focus on bringing financial news to everyday Americans — not just professional traders.
The early days were tough. In January 2008, The New York Times reported that FBN was averaging just 6,300 viewers — a number so low that Nielsen couldn’t even officially confirm it. The channel was available in far fewer homes than CNBC at the time, and critics questioned whether there was room for a second business news network.
But Fox kept investing. Key hires like Maria Bartiromo (from CNBC in 2014), Stuart Varney, and Liz Claman helped build credibility. The addition of Larry Kudlow — who returned to FBN after serving as Director of the National Economic Council — gave the network its breakout hit. By 2020, FBN was regularly beating CNBC in individual time slots. By 2025, it was winning across the entire day.
2007
FBN launches on October 15th in approximately one-third of U.S. cable households
2010
Lou Dobbs joins from CNN, bringing significant audience and brand recognition
2014
Maria Bartiromo moves from CNBC to anchor Mornings with Maria and serve as Global Markets Editor
2019
Disney acquires 21st Century Fox assets; FBN remains with the new Fox Corporation
2022–24
Kudlow and Varney & Co. become the top two business programs; FBN starts winning key dayparts
2025
FBN leads CNBC by double digits in every major metric for the first time in network history
What Does Fox Business Cover?
If you’re new to FBN, here’s a breakdown of the kind of stories and topics the network focuses on throughout the day:
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Stock Market & Trading Real-time coverage of the NYSE, NASDAQ, S&P 500, and global indices. Pre-market analysis starts at 6 AM ET. |
Economic Policy Federal Reserve decisions, interest rates, trade policy, tariffs, and government spending legislation. |
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Corporate Earnings Quarterly earnings reports, CEO interviews, IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, and analyst reactions. |
Personal Finance Retirement planning, 401(k) strategies, tax tips, housing market analysis, and consumer spending trends. |
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Tech & Innovation AI developments, Big Tech earnings, crypto markets, EV industry, and Silicon Valley coverage. |
Real Estate & Lifestyle Housing market data, luxury real estate tours, small business spotlights, and American manufacturing stories. |
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