Big Changes for US Workers: Overtime Pay, Non-Compete Restrictions Explained
This week, the federal government took two steps that could have far-reaching effects for millions of American workers.
Apr 26, 2024 01:34 PM EDT
Elon Musk's Promise of Affordable EVs Sends Tesla Shares Skyrocketing
Following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the electric car business intends to start producing new, reasonably priced EV models by early 2025, Tesla shares finished up 12% on Wednesday.
Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You
So where exactly does that shiny new "999.9 fine gold minted" bar from Costco come from? Under that "Essayeur Fondeur" Swiss authenticity stamp lies a long, bloody trail of death and tears.
Short on Cash? A Guide to Using Earn-Wage Apps Safely and Affordably
Several businesses provide a lending service known as Earned Wage Access, including EarnIn. In order to help workers meet their daily necessities and pay their obligations, the applications provide tiny, short-term loans to them between paychecks.
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Biden Administration's Push to Reduce China Reliance May Hinder EV Tax Credits
President Joe Biden's aim of having half of all new passenger vehicles sold in the United States run on electricity by 2030 may be hampered by new restrictions that were announced on Friday.
Dec 02, 2023 08:43 AM EST
UK Government Intervenes to Investigate Potential Abu Dhabi Takeover of The Telegraph
The culture and media secretary has stepped in to investigate the Daily Telegraph's sale to a business supported by the royal family of Abu Dhabi.
Dec 01, 2023 11:10 AM EST
Nvidia's Secret Weapon? Tiny Singapore Packs a Powerful Chip Punch
When the American chip company Nvidia released its impressive third-quarter earnings last week, industry watchers noted that a sizable portion of its income originated from a single little country.
Dec 01, 2023 09:50 AM EST
Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit for Promoting Binance NFTs
Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese soccer player, is being sued in a class-action lawsuit for his part in pushing to millions of his followers cryptocurrency-related "non-fungible tokens," or NFTs, released by the struggling cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Dec 01, 2023 08:44 AM EST
Tesla's Cybertruck: High Price Could Dampen Enthusiasm for Electric Pickup
The starting price for Tesla's long-delayed Cybertruck is $60,990, which is more than 50% more than what CEO Elon Musk had advertised in 2019 and a price that experts predict would appeal to a privileged few.
Dec 01, 2023 06:22 AM EST
JPMorgan Acquires Significant Stake in Spanish Defense Contractor Indra
JPMorgan purchased a 10.6% stake in Spanish defense systems producer Indra (IDR.MC), according to the stock exchange regulator on Thursday.
Nov 30, 2023 06:36 AM EST
GM Boosts Shareholder Returns Amidst Labor Challenges
On Wednesday, General Motors unveiled a major stock buyback program, doubled its dividend, and informed investors that it can withstand additional labor costs from a six-week autoworkers strike.
Nov 30, 2023 12:50 AM EST
Walmart Diversifies Supply Chain by Sourcing More Goods from India
As part of its efforts to reduce costs and diversify its supply chain, Walmart is importing more items into the United States from India and decreasing its reliance on China, according to data seen by Reuters.
Nov 29, 2023 10:10 AM EST
Apple and Goldman Sachs Face Uncertain Future in Credit Card Partnership
According to a source familiar with the situation, Apple has offered Goldman Sachs a proposal to sever its relationship for credit cards and savings accounts within the next 12 to 15 months.
Nov 29, 2023 08:48 AM EST
Travel Vouchers May Be Too Good to Be True
With Tuesday being the day after Cyber Monday, which is becoming recognized for airline and hotel sales, travel booking websites are launching promotions on Tuesday.
Nov 29, 2023 03:56 AM EST
US Consumer Optimism Surges as Holiday Shopping Season Gets Underway
The Conference Board, a business research organization, said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index increased to 102 in November from 99.1 in October.
Nov 28, 2023 08:32 PM EST
Shein Files for U.S. IPO As $66 Billion Chinese Fashion Giant Expands Globally
Shein has quietly registered to go public in the United States as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant seeks to broaden its appeal internationally with a much-discussed IPO.
Nov 28, 2023 08:30 AM EST