Connell McShane is an American journalist and news anchor for FOX Business.
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Best Known For:The television program NewsNation Live with Connell McShane
Breakthrough:Graduated from Fordham University in 1999
10 Quick Facts About Connell McShane
- Full Name: Connell McShane
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Current Employer: FOX Business
- Date of Birth: August 4, 1977
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of Birth: New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Renee McShane
- Children: 3 children
Connell McShane Age
Connell McShane is 49 years old. He was born on August 4, 1977, and his zodiac sign is Leo.
Education
He attended Fordham University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies.
- Fordham University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communication and Media Studies
- Period: 1995–1999
Career & Work
Connell McShane's career includes news and reporting roles with NewsNation and FOX Business Network.
Organization: NewsNation
Role: Weekday News Anchor
Period: September 2023–Present
Details: New York, United States
Organization: FOX Business Network
Role: Business News Reporter and Anchor
Period: 2007–2023
Details: New York, United States · Joined FOX Business at its 2007 launch and held reporting, anchoring and programme-hosting roles covering markets, economic issues and politics.
Organization: FOX Business Network
Role: After the Bell Co-anchor
Period: 2018–2021
Details: New York, United States · Co-anchored After the Bell with Melissa Francis, reporting on financial news and the 2020 presidential election.
Organization: FOX Business Network
Role: Imus in the Morning News Anchor and Contributor
Period: 2011–2017
Details: New York, United States · Worked as the news anchor and contributor on the nationally recognized Imus in the Morning programme.
Organization: FOX Business Network
Role: Markets Now Co-host
Period: From 2010
Details: New York, United States · Co-hosted Markets Now with Dagen McDowell.
Organization: FOX Business Network
Role: Co-anchor of FOX Business Morning
Period: From 2008
Details: New York, United States · Co-anchored an early-morning business news programme with Jenna Lee.
Rise to Fame
Connell McShane rose to prominence for his role on the television show On the Markets.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes FOX Business Morning, Markets Now, and Imus in the Morning.
Television
- TV Show: FOX Business Morning (Co-anchor, From 2008) — Early-morning FOX Business television programme
- TV Show: Markets Now (Co-host, From 2010) — FOX Business markets programme co-hosted with Dagen McDowell
- TV Show: After the Bell (Co-anchor, 2018-2021) — FOX Business programme covering markets and the business day
- TV Show: NewsNation Now (Anchor, From September 2023) — Afternoon television news programming
- TV Show: On the Markets (Anchor) — Business and financial markets television programme
- TV Show: Evening Edition (Anchor) — Bloomberg business news programme
Radio
- Radio Program: Imus in the Morning (News Anchor and Contributor, 2011-2017) — National morning talk radio and television programme hosted by Don Imus
Sports Events
- Sports Event: 2013 Pinstripe Bowl (Radio Play-by-Play Announcer, 2013) — Sports commentary for ESPN's coverage of the college football bowl game
Notable Coverage
- 2020 United States Presidential Election - FOX Business Network - 2020 - Reported from battleground states during the presidential election while co-anchoring After the Bell
- Financial Markets and Economic Developments - FOX Business Network - Covered financial markets, corporate news and economic policy during his long tenure at FOX Business
- Artificial Intelligence Industry Risks - NewsNation - 2026 - Reported on concerns about how artificial intelligence companies prepare for potentially serious technology failures
- TSA Airport Security Policy - NewsNation - 2026 - Interviewed former TSA administrator John Pistole about airport security procedures and changes
- 2026 United States Midterm Elections - NewsNation - 2026 - Participated in election coverage planning and discussed presenting electoral results through a sports-style, live-analysis approach
Connell McShane Family & Relationships
Connell McShane is married to Renee McShane. He has 3 children.
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up on Long Island, New York.
- His father grew up in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland.
- Developed an interest in sports broadcasting before establishing his career in financial and political journalism.
- Joined FOX Business Network during its founding year in 2007.
- Moved from FOX Business to NewsNation in September 2023.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Connell McShane
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 4, 1977
- Age: 49
- Birthday: August 4
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Renee McShane
- Children: 3 children
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Renee McShane (Spouse • Wife of Connell McShane.)
- Dagen McDowell (Colleague • Former FOX Business co-host.)
- Melissa Francis (Colleague • Former co-anchor on FOX Business Network's After the Bell.)
- Don Imus(Colleague • Radio and television host whose programme featured Connell McShane as a news anchor and contributor.)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/connellmcshane
