BUSINESS
How to Ask for More Money at Work—Even During a Pandemic
With millions out of work, it might seem like a risky time to ask for a raise or negotiate a salary offer. But with companies more desperate than ever to hire top talent, it's actually an ideal time—as long as you're smart about how you word the ask.
Exclusive: Hollywood Producers Hired Unlicensed Doctor and Ex-Sushi Salesman to Test Stars for Covid-19
Endeavor Content hired a doctor to lead the "Health and Safety Team" on the set of "Truth Be Told," a series starring Octavia Spencer and Kate Hudson. He wasn't licensed to practice medicine in California-—or anywhere else.
Republican Confidence in Economy Plunges After Election: Poll
73 percent of Republicans now say they expect periods of widespread unemployment or depression to take place within the next five years, up from 28 percent last month.
Majority of Emergency COVID Paycheck Protection Loans Went to Just 5 Percent of Companies
The data also showed that the top 1 percent of loans accounted for more than a quarter of the total loan value.
Mitch McConnell's Revised Stimulus Proposal Still Not Enough, Economists Say
Proposals for a new round of stimulus checks have been delayed for months, held up by political deadlock in Congress and the election, and experts are skeptical about the noises being made by top decision-makers.
With COVID-19 Vaccine On the Way, Can Employers Make Vaccination Mandatory?
According to the Kaiser Health Foundation, about 49 percent of all Americans get their health insurance from their employer. That raises an important question regarding COVID-19: Can private employers require workers to be vaccinated?
Amazon's $500 Million Holiday Bonus to Workers Is Less Than What Company Makes in a Single Day
The retailer said the one-time bonuses would go to front-line employees in the United States working in the run up to Christmas.
Amazon Black Friday Strike in Germany as Amnesty Urges Workers to Unionize
The strike involves an estimated 2,500 people, the Verdi union said, and is set to last until Saturday, affecting six Amazon distribution facilities across the country.
Dow Record 30K Close Signals Recovering Economy, Low Unemployment, High Earnings Ahead, Expert Says
The Dow Jones Industrial Average's close above 30,000 for the first time in history underscores the underlying strength of the U.S. economy and hopes for a complete recovery from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel Insurance Sales Rocket As Americans Ignore COVID Advice for Thanksgiving
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious diseases expert, told CBS News that people traveling for the holidays "are going to get us into even more trouble than we're in right now".
Biden Treasury Pick Janet Yellen's Past Warnings About Debt Trigger Alarm Among Left-Wing Democrats
The former Fed Chair has a mixed record on fiscal policy, having called for debt-reduction measures that are closer to austerity but also touting the need for "extraordinary fiscal support" in the pandemic.
Trump Claims Credit for Dow's Record High, but Investors Hail Smooth Transition, COVID Vaccines
The stock market rally is at odds with claims Trump made during the election campaign that a Biden victory would lead to a crash.
Amazon Workers in Alabama Get Boost From Bernie Sanders in Effort to Unionize
Workers in the Bessemer fulfillment center, which has about 1,500 employees, have partnered with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) in an effort to become a union under the organization name BAmazon Union.
What Your Zoom Body Language Says About You
The visual signals you convey in online meetings and email speak volumes in the new era of remote work. Here's how to make sure you get the right message across.
Companies Cash in on Plant-Based Foods as Ben & Jerry's Maker Targets $1.2 Billion in Sales
Unilever is hoping to increase sales five-fold by 2027 through its label The Vegan Butcher and dairy-free ice cream from Ben & Jerry's, Magnum and Wall's.
Bitcoin Price Surges as Optimistic Investors Seek 'Hype Assets' After Vaccine, Election News
The last time Bitcoin saw a spike of this magnitude was 2017, when price gains were largely fuelled by a swell in consumer interest, with markets closely matching trends in online search engines. This time, some analysts say it's different.
Stimulus Delay, COVID Surge Set to Crunch U.S. Retailers During Crucial Holiday Season
Retail sales increased less than expected in October and are set to slow further, held back by the second wave of the pandemic and the uncertainty over when the next round of government support will come.
Trump Counties Make Up Just 29 Percent of U.S. Economic Output, 2020 Election Study Shows
The more than 75.6 million votes Biden won in the 2020 election led him to victory in nearly all of the country's top 100 most powerful local economies.
Alibaba's China Singles Day Sales Dwarf Amazon Record, but New Antitrust Rules Loom
The sales were positive news for the e-commerce giant after COVID-19 shutdowns, but China's competition authorities announced proposals this week to tackle monopolies in the sector.
As Stimulus Hopes Dwindle, Investors Cling to Pfizer Vaccine Instead
With millions still out of work, and companies in badly-hit sectors floundering, the mood in the market is mixed.
Markets Shrug Off Trump-Biden Transition Chaos, Turn Attention to Georgia Senate Elections
While investors have weighed the possibility of a potentially disorderly transfer of power, some feel the potential legal challenges brought by the Trump campaign are without teeth.
Retailers Start Black Friday Sales Early To Jump Start Holiday Shopping
Black Friday lands on November 27 this year. At least, that's the day after Thanksgiving, when Black Friday is traditionally held. But retailers, desperate to start the Christmas shopping season as early as possible to cut their losses, started their Black Friday sales as early as Mid-October.