History of Maria Bartiromo in Timeline
Maria Bartiromo is an American conservative journalist, author, and news anchor. She is known for her work in financial reporting and currently hosts "Mornings with Maria" and "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" on Fox Business, as well as "Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo" on Fox News. She is a prominent figure in business news and political commentary.
1933: Grandfather Immigrates to the US
In 1933, Maria Bartiromo's grandfather, Carmine Bartiromo, immigrated to the United States from Nocera, Campania, settling in New York and serving in the US Armed Forces.
September 11, 1967: Maria Bartiromo's Birth
On September 11, 1967, Maria Sara Bartiromo was born. She would later become a prominent American conservative journalist, financial reporter, and news anchor.
1988: Internship Begins
In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo started her internship, after which she spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor with CNN Business.
1989: Internship Begins
In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo started her internship, after which she spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor with CNN Business.
1989: Graduates from NYU
In 1989, Maria Bartiromo graduated from New York University's Washington Square Campus with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and economics.
1990: Meeting Jonathan Steinberg
In 1990, Maria Bartiromo first met Jonathan Steinberg, soon after her college graduation.
1993: Joins CNBC
In 1993, Maria Bartiromo joined CNBC after working at CNN for five years as a producer. She spent 20 years with CNBC, hosting shows like Closing Bell and On the Money with Maria Bartiromo, and becoming the first television journalist to deliver live reports from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
1993: Hired by CNBC and Reports from NYSE Floor
In 1993, Maria Bartiromo was hired by Roger Ailes to replace Roy Blumberg at CNBC, and began reporting live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the first journalist to deliver live television reports from there. She also hosted and contributed to the Market Watch and Squawk Box segments.
1995: Anchors Columbus Day Parade Coverage
In 1995, Maria Bartiromo began anchoring the television coverage of New York City's Columbus Day Parade.
1997: Hosts "Business Center"
From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Business Center. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
1997: Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award
Maria Bartiromo received an Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award in 1997.
1998: Hosts "Market Wrap"
From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Market Wrap. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
1999: Hosts "Business Center"
From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Business Center. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
1999: Marriage to Jonathan Steinberg
In 1999, Maria Bartiromo married Jonathan Steinberg, chief executive officer of WisdomTree Investments and son of billionaire financier Saul Steinberg. The ceremony was held at the home of the bridegroom.
2000: Hosts "Market Wrap"
From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Market Wrap. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
2001: Publication of 'Use the News'
In 2001, Maria Bartiromo authored her first book, "Use the News: How to Separate the Noise from the Investment Nuggets and Make Money in Any Economy", published by HarperCollins.
2002: Hosts "Closing Bell"
From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Closing Bell. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
2002: Release of 'Maria Bartiromo' song
In 2002, Joey Ramone's solo album "Don't Worry About Me" was released posthumously, featuring the song "Maria Bartiromo" which he wrote after developing a friendship with her in the late 1990s.
2003: Appearance in 'Risk/Reward'
In 2003, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in "Risk/Reward", a documentary about the lives of women on Wall Street.
2004: Lincoln Statue Award
In 2004, Maria Bartiromo was presented with a Lincoln Statue Award by the Union League of Philadelphia.
2006: Controversy Over Closeness to Executives
In 2006, there was controversy regarding Maria Bartiromo's social closeness to some of the executives she was covering, including overseas trips with some sources. CNBC defended her, stating the trips were approved and her journalistic integrity was never compromised.
January 2007: Files trademark for "Money Honey"
In January 2007, Maria Bartiromo filed trademark applications to use the term "Money Honey" as a brand name for a line of children's products, including toys, puzzles and coloring books, to teach kids about money.
2007: Hosts "The Business of Innovation"
In 2007, Maria Bartiromo began hosting "The Business of Innovation" on CNBC. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
2008: Comments on Financial Crisis
Following the 2008 financial crisis, Maria Bartiromo commented in an interview about the market's inability to correct itself and the failure of regulators and boards of directors.
2008: Gracie Award and Emmy Award
In 2008, Maria Bartiromo won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Documentary and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story.
2008: Signs New CNBC Contract
In late 2008, Maria Bartiromo signed a new five-year contract with CNBC, with a salary of around $4 million a year.
2009: Appearance in 'The Taking of Pelham 123'
In 2009, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123", an action film.
2009: Emmy Award for Business and Economic Reporting
In 2009, Maria Bartiromo received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting.
2009: Financial Times Recognition
In 2009, the Financial Times listed Maria Bartiromo as one of "50 Faces That Shaped the Decade".
2010: Appearances in 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and 'Inside Job'
In 2010, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and the documentary "Inside Job".
2010: Publication of 'The 10 Laws of Enduring Success'
In 2010, Maria Bartiromo authored "The 10 Laws of Enduring Success", published by Crown Business.
2010: Grand Marshal of Columbus Day Parade
In 2010, Maria Bartiromo was the Grand Marshal of New York City's Columbus Day Parade.
2010: Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School
In fall 2010, Maria Bartiromo co-taught a seminar titled "Global Markets and Normative Frameworks" at the Stern School of Business, which filled its registration in 10 minutes. She was an adjunct professor from 2010 to 2013.
2011: Publication of 'The Weekend That Changed Wall Street'
In 2011, Maria Bartiromo authored "The Weekend That Changed Wall Street", published by Portfolio Hardcover.
2011: Induction into Cable Hall of Fame
In 2011, Maria Bartiromo was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame, being the third journalist to receive this honor.
2012: Appearance in 'Arbitrage'
In 2012, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the finance thriller, "Arbitrage".
2012: Commencement Speech at NYU Stern School of Business
In 2012, Maria Bartiromo gave the commencement speech at the NYU Stern School of Business.
2013: Hosts "Closing Bell"
From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Closing Bell. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.
2013: End of Professorship at NYU
In 2013 Maria Bartiromo ended her time as adjunct professor at the Stern School of Business at NYU, a role she had held since 2010.
2013: Leaves CNBC for Fox
In 2013, Maria Bartiromo left CNBC to host shows for Fox.
November 10, 2015: Moderates Republican Debate
On November 10, 2015, Maria Bartiromo was one of three moderators for Fox Business of the Republican Party presidential debate at the Milwaukee Theatre, focusing on economics and overseeing a civil discussion among the candidates.
January 14, 2016: Co-Hosts Republican Debate
On January 14, 2016, Maria Bartiromo co-hosted another Republican debate on Fox Business at the North Charleston Coliseum, which was awarded on the basis of her first performance.
2016: Comments on Wall Street Reaction to Election
During the 2016 general election, Maria Bartiromo commented on how Wall Street would react to either candidate winning. As the election ran on, she took an increasingly pro-Trump stance.
2016: Supports Trump
During the 2016 general election, Maria Bartiromo took an increasingly pro-Trump stance.
2016: Induction into the Library of American Broadcasting
In 2016, Maria Bartiromo was inducted into the Library of American Broadcasting.
2016: Relationship with Trump Benefits Ratings
In 2016, the developments of the Republican presidential nomination race benefited Maria Bartiromo's ratings, as she developed an on-air relationship with Donald Trump.
2017: Advocates for Trump Administration
After Donald Trump became president in 2017, Maria Bartiromo became an advocate for the Trump administration, frequently repeating administration talking points and giving friendly interviews to Trump.
2018: Keynote Speaker at Fontbonne Hall Academy
In 2018, Maria Bartiromo was the keynote speaker for Fontbonne Hall Academy's 80th anniversary gala. The Maria Bartiromo Broadcast Journalism Studio at the high school is named after her.
September 2019: New Multi-Year Deal with FBN
In September 2019, Maria Bartiromo signed a new multi-year deal with Fox Business Network (FBN).
November 8, 2020: Bartiromo's On-Air Conversation with Sidney Powell
On November 8, 2020, Maria Bartiromo's unsourced conversation with Sidney Powell on air, is said to have started the network's false claims about the election. Bartiromo did not fact check, push back, or ask for evidence, and merely repeated false claims.
November 2020: Conducts Post-Election Interview with Trump
In late November 2020, after Trump lost his bid for reelection, Maria Bartiromo conducted the first post-election interview with Trump, backing his false claims of election fraud. She was criticized for her conduct during the interview.
December 2020: Smartmatic Threatens Legal Action
In December 2020, attorneys for Smartmatic, a voting machine company baselessly accused of conspiring to rig the election, sent Fox News a letter threatening legal action and demanding retractions.
2020: Publication of 'The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal'
In 2020, Maria Bartiromo co-authored "The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal" with James Freeman, published by Simon & Schuster.
January 2021: Bartiromo Concurs with False Election Claims
In January 2021, Maria Bartiromo hosted Peter Navarro on her show, where he falsely claimed that Trump had won the election. Bartiromo concurred, falsely claiming that there were irregularities in the election. She also falsely claimed that Democrats wore MAGA clothing and were behind the storming of the Capitol.
February 2021: Smartmatic Files Defamation Suit
In February 2021, Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox News, Maria Bartiromo, and other hosts and guests.
July 2021: Bartiromo References Ashli Babbitt
In July 2021, Bartiromo referenced Ashli Babbitt, who was shot while part of a pro-Trump mob trying to push through a barricaded door inside the U.S. Capitol building, as a "wonderful woman" who "went to peaceful protest."
November 2021: Barr Recalls Bartiromo's Complaint
In November 2021, Jonathan Karl's book, Betrayal, reported an incident from November 2020 when Maria Bartiromo called attorney general Bill Barr to complain about the DOJ's handling of the election.
March 2022: Defamation Suit Against Fox News Proceeds
In March 2022, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that the defamation suit against Fox News could proceed, with claims against Maria Bartiromo allowed to stand.
April 2023: Smartmatic Lawsuit in Discovery Phase
As of April 2023, the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Maria Bartiromo by Smartmatic was in the discovery phase.
2023: Equivalent Value of 2008 Contract
Maria Bartiromo's five-year contract with CNBC, signed in late 2008, was equivalent to $5,559,000 in 2023.
October 2024: Promotion of False Story
In October 2024, Maria Bartiromo promoted a story from The Gateway Pundit, a far-right fake news website, claiming that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was trying to "hide" an "election integrity problem" in Arizona.
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