Amazon in talks to offer free mobile services to Prime members: Report
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares dropped following a report on Amazon mulling cell services.
1 in 4 workers prefer interacting with AI instead of humans, survey finds
Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 employees to examine attitudes and feelings toward AI and predictions for its future. In the survey, 74% of employees predicted AI technology will make human workers obsolete.
Job growth keeps Fed's eye on future interest rate hikes
Job growth held steady with an addition of 339,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. But a strong labor market could mean the Fed will keep raising interest rates, experts said.
Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate
A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.
Female CEOS at big companies saw tumultuous year for pay
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Texas prison housing Elizabeth Holmes, 'Housewives' star Jen Shah offers business classes
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will spend the next 11 years at Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Bryan, Texas, where 'Housewives' star Jen Shah is also serving time.
Workers believe time off is more important than health insurance, survey finds
The Pew Research Center conducted a detailed study to learn how Americans feel about their jobs ranging from compensation and benefits to job satisfaction.
Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says
Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.
Arby's employee found dead in freezer had 'beat her hands bloody' trying to escape, lawsuit says
Court documents allege the franchise owner knew the Arby's freezer door was broken and did not fix it, causing the employee's death in Louisiana.
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Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Kinder Chocolate, a cream-filled hit in Europe, is coming to the US
The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.
Rising costs pressure many Americans to make this one retirement mistake: Survey
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
Americans are not exploring their own cities like they used to, study says
The MIT-led study found a 15% to 30% decrease in the number of visits residents were making to areas that are socioeconomically different than their own.
Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
Bud Light buying back unsold, expired beer from wholesalers as sales continue to suffer: report
The Wall Street Journal reported Anheuser-Busch will try to help struggling wholesalers amid Bud Light backlash.
America's debt hits new record of more than $17 trillion: NY Fed
Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.
Peloton to offer rear safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill
Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.
Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds
Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders
Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.