Swiss National Bank calls for new measures after Credit Suisse crash
By Noele Illien ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Thursday said it was crucial to draw lessons from
2023-06-22 14:29
What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 09:58
Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that entertainment giant Live Nation and ticketing behemoth Ticketmaster have pledged to give US consumers the ability to see the full price of tickets up front, minimizing the frequently frustrating experience of watching additional fees add up late in the checkout process when buying online.
2023-06-15 21:20
Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million to a manager who says she was fired for being White
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.
2023-06-15 00:51
NZ's Auckland Airport revises dividend policy
New Zealand's Auckland International Airport (AIA) said on Wednesday it has revised its dividend policy and will now
2023-06-14 07:20
Is the Great Resignation over? Americans aren't quitting their jobs like they used to
As the dust begins to settle on the Covid-fueled economic tumult of the last few years, one pandemic-era trend appears to be on its way out: The Great Resignation.
2023-06-14 01:47
Facebook faces new allegations of gender discrimination in its delivery of job ads. Research by human rights group suggests it's a global concern
Facebook-parent Meta is the subject of four new complaints from human rights groups in Europe alleging that the algorithm it uses to target users with companies' job advertisements is discriminatory. Nonprofit Global Witness shared new research with CNN that it says shows the algorithm distributing job ads is based on gender stereotypes, and that it appears to be a global issue.
2023-06-12 14:25
Debt ceiling package does little to address America's major fiscal problems
Although it's named the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the compromise debt ceiling package that President Joe Biden signed into law this past weekend doesn't do much to fix the nation's enormous financial challenges.
2023-06-06 20:54
Walmart reiterates goal of doubling international gross merchandise in 5 years
By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Arkansas Walmart still expects to double the amount of gross merchandise volume it sells
2023-06-03 08:20
National Bank of Canada misses profit estimates as bad loans provisions rise
National Bank of Canada missed analysts' earnings estimates on Wednesday, hurt by higher costs and money set aside
2023-05-31 23:22
Sanctioned China stocks win sudden boost from patriotic buyers
By Samuel Shen and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE The trademark Chinese patriotism is back at play in markets. As
2023-05-26 14:47
Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy
Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy.
2023-05-25 17:19