August 27, 2024 Consumer confidence soars to a 6-month high in August Consumers were less upbeat, however, about the labor market. BY Reuters U.S. consumer confidence rose to a six-month high in August amid optimism over the economic outlook, but Americans are becoming more anxious about the labor market after the unemployment rate jumped to near … Continue reading Consumer confidence soars to a 6-month high in August
August 01, 2024 The number of Americans filing for unemployment is at an 11-month high Unemployment claims have been rising since June, partly due to motor vehicle plant shutdowns and disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl. BY Reuters The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some … Continue reading The number of Americans filing for unemployment is at an 11-month high
June 12, 2024 Apple stock price closed at an all-time high: Why the surge despite a mixed reaction to its AI event? It took Wall Street a day or so to warm up to the tech giant’s AI announcements. It’s possible they now sense an upgrade “supercycle” is on the way. BY Michael Grothaus It’s been … Continue reading Apple stock price closed at an all-time high: Why the surge despite a mixed reaction to its AI event?
May 21, 2024 High salaries, poor performance: These were the most overpaid CEOs last year Most CEOs of S&P 500 companies got a raise of at least 9%, according to a new ‘Wall Street Journal’ report. And some CEOs made millions despite their bad performance. BY Chris Morris When it comes to CEO salaries, no one … Continue reading High salaries, poor performance: These were the most overpaid CEOs last year
April 24, 2024 Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need Inequality is about more than just pay. A new survey reveals stark realities for women at work across 10 different countries. BY Shalene Gupta The gender wage gap has narrowed to women earning 92 cents … Continue reading Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
U.S. internet advertising climbed to $225 billion in 2023, with double-digit growth from retail media, CTV and audio ads, according to IAB/PwC report. Chris Wood on April 16, 2024 U.S. internet advertising reached a record $ 225 billion in 2023, a 7.3-percent increase year-over-year, according to the latest IAB report on U.S. ad revenue, conducted … Continue reading Internet advertising up 7.3%, reaching record high in U.S.
April 12, 2024 A shockingly high number of hiring managers ask illegal questions during job interviews Questions about citizenship, race, disability, and other characteristics often skirt what’s allowed by law. Here’s what to do if you’re asked one. BY Claire Zhao Throughout the hiring process, managers typically assess a candidate’s suitability for a role by investigating … Continue reading A shockingly high number of hiring managers ask illegal questions during job interviews
IBM share price spikes to 10-year high, boosted by AI demand Graeme Hanna / Last Updated: Jan 25, 2024 IBM enjoyed a 12% spike in its share price on Thursday on the back of a better-than-anticipated revenue forecast. The upturn represents a more than 10-year high, supported by strong demand for its artificial intelligence … Continue reading IBM share price spikes to 10-year high, boosted by AI demand
By Michael Grothaus December 05, 2023 If you googled “remote jobs” this year, you’re not alone. In August 2023, U.S.-based users entering that search hit an all-time high, Google Trends data reveals. In fact, “remote jobs” searches spiked to then-highs at two specific times: in January 2023, right after the December 2022 holiday period, … Continue reading ‘Remote jobs’ Google searches hit a record high, but the top 5 occupations might surprise you
Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 24, 2023 Mobile web traffic and apps are playing a major role in shopping this holiday weekend. A Microsoft consulting firm has released the names of the apps that are sharing the most consumer data to third parties. … Continue reading Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps
