History of Neil Cavuto in Timeline

Neil Cavuto is an American television news anchor, executive, commentator, and business journalist. He hosted Your World with Neil Cavuto and Cavuto Live on Fox News, as well as Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business Network until his departure on December 19, 2024. Cavuto is known for his coverage of business and economic news.

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September 22, 1958: Neil Cavuto's Birth

On September 22, 1958, Neil Patrick Cavuto was born. He is an American television news anchor, executive, commentator, and business journalist.

1980: Graduation from St. Bonaventure University

In 1980, Neil Cavuto graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor's degree in mass communication.

October 15, 1983: Marriage to Mary Fulling

On October 15, 1983, Neil Cavuto married Mary Fulling. They have three children.

April 17, 1989: Co-anchoring CNBC's initial broadcast

On April 17, 1989, Neil Cavuto co-anchored CNBC's initial broadcast. Before joining Fox, Cavuto was a principal anchor and reporter for CNBC.

July 1996: Joining Fox News

In July 1996, Neil Cavuto joined Fox News and became host and managing editor of Your World with Neil Cavuto.

March 2006: Becoming Vice President of FOX Business News

In March 2006, Neil Cavuto became a vice president of FOX Business News while continuing his role as host and managing editor of Your World with Neil Cavuto.

June 22, 2016: Cardiac Surgery Recovery

On June 22, 2016, Charles Payne reported on Your World that Neil Cavuto had recently undergone cardiac surgery and was recovering.

February 2020: Trump's Attack on Cavuto at a Rally

In February 2020, President Donald Trump dedicated 20 minutes of a rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to attacking Neil Cavuto, who was labeled a "Trump skeptic".

October 2021: Testing Positive for COVID-19

In October 2021, Neil Cavuto tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. He credited the vaccine for preventing a more dire situation, given his medical history.

December 19, 2024: Departure from Fox News

On December 19, 2024, Neil Cavuto left Fox News. He was the host of Your World with Neil Cavuto and Cavuto Live, both on Fox News, and Cavuto: Coast to Coast on sister channel Fox Business Network.