CNBC Icon Mark Haines Dies
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To the shock of Wall Street, CNBC announced this morning that iconic anchor Mark Haines died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at his home. He was 65.
News of his death spread like wildfire across the NYSE trading floor and trading desks around the world. Haines was respected for his tough interviewing, integrity, sense of humor and call-a-spade-a-spade style.
"With his searing wit, profound insight and piercing interview style, he was a constant and trusted presence in business news for more than 20 years," Hoffman said in a statement to CNBC employees. "From the dotcom bubble to the tragic events of 9/11 to the depths of the financial crisis, Mark was always the unflappable pro."
"Mark loved CNBC and we loved him back. He will be deeply missed," Hoffman also said.
Many on Wall Street will remember Mark Haines for his steadfast reporting in the face of the surrounding terror on 9/11.
Haines also made a terrific market bottom call at 9:47AM ET on March 10, 2009 when the Dow was at 6,732. The bottom call is now referred to as the "Haines Bottom."
Twitter lit up with comments and condolences about his death. Here are a few:
"Really sad about Mark Haines. I feel like I lost a family member. It's going to be tough getting used to trading without him. @CNBC" wrote @dschorrnyc
"Wow, terrible to hear about Mark Haines. In memory, today, we all wear Amurican Flag ties http://bit.ly/jIRF5h" wrote @The_Analyst
"$CNBC I will never forget Mark during 9/11. Everyone was freaking out on TV and he was cool and collective. A real pro." @momomiester said
"We have lost our dear friend any my dear friend Mark Haines, who defined everything good about what we do," said @jimcramer (Jim Cramer)
"Terribly sorry to hear about Mark Haines RIP -- one of my favorite straight shooting, no-nonsense curmudgeons . . . " said @ritholtz (Barry Ritholtz)
"Mark Haines was such an inspirational broadcaster and journalist. Funny, tough, and persevering. He will be missed." @carney said. (John Carney)
"Real teary eyes on the floor today." said @RMBrenna
"Will miss Mark Haines @CNBC. I really enjoyed being interviewed by him. Smart. Witty. Quick. None better in his business" said @mcuban (Mark Cuban)
"When the headline ran on Mark Haines the floor stood still and my IM's and phones were flooded with client/friends showing their disbelief" said @grassosteve (Steve Grasso)
"for all my battles at cnbc i never battled mark haines; a class act thru and thru. i used to call him the real chairman of the board; RIP," said CGasparino (Charles Gasparino)
News of his death spread like wildfire across the NYSE trading floor and trading desks around the world. Haines was respected for his tough interviewing, integrity, sense of humor and call-a-spade-a-spade style.
"With his searing wit, profound insight and piercing interview style, he was a constant and trusted presence in business news for more than 20 years," Hoffman said in a statement to CNBC employees. "From the dotcom bubble to the tragic events of 9/11 to the depths of the financial crisis, Mark was always the unflappable pro."
"Mark loved CNBC and we loved him back. He will be deeply missed," Hoffman also said.
Many on Wall Street will remember Mark Haines for his steadfast reporting in the face of the surrounding terror on 9/11.
Haines also made a terrific market bottom call at 9:47AM ET on March 10, 2009 when the Dow was at 6,732. The bottom call is now referred to as the "Haines Bottom."
Twitter lit up with comments and condolences about his death. Here are a few:
"Really sad about Mark Haines. I feel like I lost a family member. It's going to be tough getting used to trading without him. @CNBC" wrote @dschorrnyc
"Wow, terrible to hear about Mark Haines. In memory, today, we all wear Amurican Flag ties http://bit.ly/jIRF5h" wrote @The_Analyst
"$CNBC I will never forget Mark during 9/11. Everyone was freaking out on TV and he was cool and collective. A real pro." @momomiester said
"We have lost our dear friend any my dear friend Mark Haines, who defined everything good about what we do," said @jimcramer (Jim Cramer)
"Terribly sorry to hear about Mark Haines RIP -- one of my favorite straight shooting, no-nonsense curmudgeons . . . " said @ritholtz (Barry Ritholtz)
"Mark Haines was such an inspirational broadcaster and journalist. Funny, tough, and persevering. He will be missed." @carney said. (John Carney)
"Real teary eyes on the floor today." said @RMBrenna
"Will miss Mark Haines @CNBC. I really enjoyed being interviewed by him. Smart. Witty. Quick. None better in his business" said @mcuban (Mark Cuban)
"When the headline ran on Mark Haines the floor stood still and my IM's and phones were flooded with client/friends showing their disbelief" said @grassosteve (Steve Grasso)
"for all my battles at cnbc i never battled mark haines; a class act thru and thru. i used to call him the real chairman of the board; RIP," said CGasparino (Charles Gasparino)
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