BUSINESS
'How Can I Help?' Is Key Question for Building Relationships Says Serial Connector McPherson
"If you listen carefully, you can then respond in kind with support, connections, introductions and knowledge—which all build up your reputation as dependable and a known doer."
The Government Just Admitted It Doesn't Really Try to Collect Rich People's Taxes
A new Treasury Department report reveals how few millionaires get audited, with billions of dollars uncollected. Progressive Democrats are demanding a crackdown.
The True Face of the North Face
The company depends upon the very fossil fuels it purports to abhor.
Young Farmers Say Foreign Developers Buying Up U.S. Land as They Can't Pay Student Loan Debt
Foreign developers are pushing young American farmers out of the industry, taking advantage of their crippling student loan debts and inability to own property, young Midwest farmers say.
Bernie Sanders Asks Jeff Bezos 'What Is Your Problem' With Amazon Workers Organizing
In a TV appearance, the Vermont senator pressed Amazon's CEO to explain recent reports of alleged aggressive anti-union tactics being used to prevent warehouse employees from organizing.
Majority of Americans Say 'No Change' in Income Since Pandemic Start, Poll Finds
But 44 percent said their household experienced income loss that is still hurting their finances, according to a new poll.
Josh Hawley Says Democrats Making American Workers 'Compete With Slave Labor'
"These jobs have been shipped off to China [and] have been shipped overseas to the lowest bidder for the lowest wages," Hawley told Fox News Friday.
After GameStop Debacle, Robinhood Faces Uncertain Public Offering
The blow to Robinhood's reputation couldn't have come at a worse time, as the company is planning an IPO sometime in early 2021.
GameStop's Meteoric Rise Highlights Hedge Funds' Risky Short Selling Game
Short selling stocks is an inherently risky bet due to the nature of the transaction. So why were there tens of billions of dollars invested in short positions in 2020 if the bets carry an added layer of risk for both retail investors and hedge funds?
Can Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Become More Than an Asset?
While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have experienced slight setbacks over the last two weeks, the industry as a whole has been booming alongside other technology equities over the past year.
Elon Musk Jokes About 'Regretamine' Drug, Sparks Gags About Dogecoin
The price of Dogecoin, the joke cryptocurrency, soared from late January to early February before stabilizing in recent weeks.
High-Growth Tech Stock Outlook Uncertain for 2021
As coronavirus cases drop and vaccine distribution ramps up, tech stocks are experiencing increased volatility and large one-day drop-offs—and some believe the current market correction could affect these high-growth stocks for much longer.
Europe Leads the Way as Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Underway Around the World
The excitement of electric vehicles mixed with cheaper materials costs is driving an unprecedented transition.
Fact Check: Is Hasbro Replacing Mr. Potato Head With Gender-Neutral Toy?
The company issued updated statements and a tweet to clarify misinformation surrounding the rebranding of its classic toy.
Can Bernie Sanders Stop Walmart, McDonald's and Other Companies from Ending Paid Sick Leave?
"These companies should not be waiting for a pandemic to hit to tell employees they can take time off when they are sick," said a shareholder advocate.
Larry Kudlow Says $1.9T Relief Package Unnecessary, Pandemic Coming to an End
"We are on the mend. There are now scientists with data showing vaccines soaring, cases plunging, this is not nothing," Kudlow said Tuesday.
The Villain in the Deadliest Nursing Home Scandal Is Wall Street, Not Andrew Cuomo
Nursing homes owned by private equity are associated with lower staffing levels, more frequent citations for health and safety violations, and shortages of supplies like ventilators and PPE due to pressure to cut costs.
The Story of America's First Female Millionaire
Before there was Mary Kay, there was Madam C.J. Walker, who went from being a child of slaves and an uneducated washerwoman to a millionaire.
Fact Check: Did Representative Maxine Waters Ask About Refunds For Money Lost on Stocks?
On February 18, the House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on the events surrounding the GameStop trading frenzy that took place in late January.
Progressive Rep. Ro Khanna Defends $15 Minimum Wage: Why Don't Moderates Compromise?
"Most successful small businesses can pay a fair wage," said the California congressman.
Why CEOs Will Finally Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
Following a banner year for business in terms of social activism, how will leaders build on the gains of 2020? Look for these four trends to dominate the corporate social responsibility movement in 2021.
Jerry Jones Profits From Texas Power Outages As Gas Prices Skyrocket
Comstock Resources' chief financial officer said the company has "hit the jackpot" as the price of gas soared due the winter storms that have battered the U.S.