Richard Branson

It's a story about not just old versus new industries, but also about new technologies creating new opportunities. In a recent interview with the Federal Times, Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president and CEO at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), acknowledged her company was contending with new and...

For the first time in nearly four decades, a man-made device has once again landed on the moon. The Yutu lunar probe is a source of great national pride in China. It's also sparked some international discussion about the role of private business in future space endeavors. During the Cold War...

Virgin Galactic sold its first ticket purchased with bitcoins Friday, marking another success for the Internet currency as its value continues to fluctuate. Richard Branson video-phoned CNBC's Squawk Box Friday morning to discuss his decision to accept the digital currency. He offered host Andrew...

According to a USA Today report, Virgin Media's Billionaire head Richard Branson is looking to cut into the high-end hotel market. The first locations on the list are New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Branson collaborated a partnership with other investors to form Virgin Hotels, which plans to...

In an article on CNBC, Richard Branson, founder of the UK's Virgin Group, said that the global economy is unlikely to face double-dip recession. He added that the "world is getting back on its feet." According to Branson, “Obviously there is the worry of the vast amount of debt out there. But, I...

Wilbur Ross, billionaire investor, chairman and chief executive of private equity and turnaround firm WL Ross & Co, said on Thursday he was "quite possibly" interested in teaming up with Richard Branson's Virgin Money to bid for state-owned British bank Northern Rock. Ross said that “Virgin...

Richard Branson and Burt Rutan unveiled VSS Enterprise, the world’s first commercial passenger spacecraft. Branson, the owner of Virgin Atlantic, which is giving companies like British Airways Plc (OTC: BAIRY) a run for their money, wants to make space travel a commercially viable enterprise. This...