Finance chiefs at U.S. companies are enjoying fatter pay packetsas stock based incentives pushed upcompensationlast year by 8.45% to roughly $1.8 million.
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Inc. - Business
Gig Work Company Settles With FTC for $7 Million Over Misleading Employees About Pay
"Operating in the 'gig' economy is no license for evading the law," Federal Trade Commission head Lina Khan tells Arise Virtual Solutions. -
MarketWatch - Business
Is your active mutual fund beating the U.S. stock market this year?
Professional stock pickers who run mutual funds focused on U.S. stocks struggled in June, with only a small majority beating their benchmarks in the first half of this year, according to BofA Global Research. -
MarketWatch - Business
For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same
“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer. -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old left the U.S., relocated to Thailand, and pays $544/month for his 1-bedroom apartment—take a look inside
Paul Lee left New York City for Bangkok three years ago. He is a content creator and real estate agent in the city. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs.
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
Unlike the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman said the U.S. is not destroying equipment or facilities as it leaves. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
Stock indexes were mixed in the shortened trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both on pace to hit fresh records. The Dow industrials slipped. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
J2 Ventures Raises $150 Million to Finance 'Dual Use' Technologies
J2 Ventures has raised $150 million for its second venture fund, bolstering its strategy of backing startups and helping them secure capital through government grants and contracts. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Microsoft to Pay $14.4 Million to Resolve Leave Discrimination Claims in California
The California Civil Rights Department alleged that employees who used parental and other types of protected leave received lower bonuses and unfavorable performance reviews.California -
MarketWatch - Business
Nio’s stock hit hard as E.U. to charge China-based EV makers sharply higher duties
Nio’s stock pulled back sharply Friday in the wake of the European Union’s decision to impose higher tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
Inc. - Business
Shipping Companies Push Back Against Vessel Speed Rules Designed to Protect Whales
Shipping and commercial fishing companies say these rules, designed to protect whales, pose economic consequences -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Tesla's Stock Rallies, Erasing Losses for the Year
Tesla shares have jumped about 25% this week on better-than-expected sales results, pushing the stock around the break-even point for 2024. -
Inc. - Business
Among This Year’s Crop of New Unicorns, AI Companies--and the US--Dominate the Field
The rate at which new, privately held startups reach unicorn status is slowing. But among recent successes, it's clear that one buzzy new tech trend leads the field: AI. -
Inc. - Business
AI Deals Push VC Funding Total to 2-Year High
While the number of investments isn't climbing, the huge amounts of capital needed for AI development drove the quarterly figure to $55.6 billion.Artificial Intelligence -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Analysis: U.S. Jobs Market Cools Just Like Fed Chief Powell Wants
June payrolls were solid, but down slightly from May, while wage inflation slipped a few notches. Both continued trending toward what Powell has called ‘sustainable’ levels.Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Constellation Brands profit tops estimates and company backs guidance, offsetting slight sales miss
The brewer of Modelo Especial is still expecting sales to grow 6% to 7% in fiscal 2025. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He thinks I’m too materialistic’: My husband and I are in our 40s. He takes zero interest in our finances. He doesn’t even know the name of our mortgage company. What can I do?
“I am really worried that if I’m not around, he will not be able to manage the basics of everyday life for himself and our children.” -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Netflix, U.S. Companies Ask Canada Appeal Court to Stop Proposed Tax on Streaming Revenue
An industry group representing Netflix, Walt Disney and other U.S. streaming companies has asked a Canadian court to stop plans by authorities to force them to fork over 5% of their sales in the country to help finance local broadcast news and ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Charter’s stock is down 20% this year — but Citi sees new reason to sell
Citi just downgraded Charter’s stock, warning that estimates could be too high. -
NBC News - Top stories
L.A. to pay $21M to settle claims over botched fireworks detonation by police 3 years ago
Los Angeles will pay more than $21 million to settle claims by residents of a neighborhood where police bungled the detonation of a cache of illegal fireworks three years ago, injuring 17 people and displacing dozens of others. -
Inc. - Business
How a 135-Year-Old Fireworks Company Reinvented Itself as a Full-Service Spectacle Maker
The Vitale family business was founded in 1889. Five generations in, the company is bigger than ever. -
Inc. - Business
Jeff Bezos Said Successful Companies Last '30-Something Years.' Guess How Old Amazon Is Turning?
A big birthday, and some free business lessons. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. -
CNBC - Business
Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist: Over 12 years, I learned 3 key lessons that can help anyone 'live a more meaningful life'
Frederik Pferdt, who helped shape Google's creative culture, learned lessons he still uses every day, including some from founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The head of America's biggest retail bank, Chase Bank, has a warning for its 86 million customers: Prepare to pay for your bank accounts.
The head of America’s biggest retail bank, Chase Bank, has a warning for its 86 million customers: Prepare to pay for your bank accounts. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He’s planning to bleed me dry’: My husband turned into a monster after we married. I own a $1.3 million home. How do I save myself and my finances?
“I am planning my escape after five long years, feeling foolish for staying in this marriage for so long.” -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia client Northern Data’s stock cools after spike on report of possible U.S. IPO
Shares of Germany’s Northern Data fell 8% on Wednesday, one day after a surge on a report it may list its cloud computing and data center business in the U.S. -
ESPN - Sports
Luis Suárez enjoying final moments with Uruguay
Uruguay striker Luis Suárez said he knows he is inching closer to retirement but is hoping to enjoy the final stretch of a stellar career. -
CBS News - Top stories
Alec Baldwin's "Rust" denied New Mexico tax incentives
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family. -
CNBC - Business
SoftBank stock hits its first record high in 24 years — Arm and AI helped it get there
SoftBank shares have been boosted by the improved financial performance in the Vision Fund and by a rally in the stock of chip designer Arm. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘She won’t be happy until he’s in a homeless shelter’: My sister wants our father to refinance his $1.2 million home to pay off her $120,000 debt
“My father worked hard his entire life in public transport and retired about seven years ago.” -
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ABC News - Tech
New fossil study shows giant salamanderlike animal with sharp fangs existed some 40 million years before the dinosaurs
New fossil study shows giant salamanderlike animal with sharp fangs existed some 40 million years before the dinosaurs -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bronny James contract: Lakers to sign second-round pick to four-year, $7.9 million deal, per report
Rich Paul has said that Bronny James, LeBron's son, would not sign a two-way contractNBA -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Franz Wagner agrees to five-year, $224 million rookie max contract extension with Orlando Magic
Wagner, who was drafted by the Magic in 2021, has been a consistent starter for Orlando and averaged 19.7 points per game last season. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Magic, Franz Wagner agree to five-year maximum contract extension worth at least $224 million, per reports
The deal could be worth up to $269 million if Wagner makes All-NBA -
CBS Sports - Sports
NBA free agency: Malik Beasley, Pistons agree to one-year, $6 million contract, per report
Detroit is reportedly adding another vetNBA -
MarketWatch - Business
In 99% of the U.S., homes became less affordable this year. Here are the 7 places where they didn’t.
Housing prices have hit a new high, making it tougher for prospective buyers to afford a home in most places in the U.S., Attom Data Solutions said in a new report.