Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is retiring after five years on the job.
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A guide to stock splits
Amazon has announced plans for a 20-to-1 stock split in May, if shareholders approve.
Latinas can 'work until they die' and never recover wage gap losses, expert says
A report released ahead of Equal Pay Day shows how income inequality can cost Latinas over $1.1 million in lifetime losses.
Manchin won't support Biden Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin
Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that he is “unable” to support President Joe Biden’s nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin for the Federal Reserve Board.
Gas thefts on the rise as prices soar
With the national average of gas prices at $4.33 a gallon, Americans are feeling the pain at the pump, but they’re also falling victim to crime. Criminals are now targeting unattended vehicles and stealing their fuel by drilling holes in the tank.
Uber adds fuel surcharge, citing high gas prices
Uber is adding a surcharge on fares and deliveries in the U.S. and Canada in response to surging gas prices, the company said Friday.
Companies add new surcharges due to rising cost of gas
The national average of gas is now sitting at $4.33 per gallon. Uber announced overnight that it will add a new surcharge to all ride fares and deliveries to offset the spike as governors push to eliminate a state gas tax.
Russia steps up Ukraine offensive as U.S. increases economic pressure
Russian forces edged closer to Kyiv and kept pressure on besieged Mariupol as President Joe Biden was announced new economic measures against Vladimir Putin.
Small shops struggle to keep Ukrainian items on their shelves
Moscow on the Hudson sells specialty foods from Ukraine and Russia.
Apple's Tim Cook raises concern over LGBTQ laws in the U.S.
Apple Inc Chief Executive Office Tim Cook raised concern on Thursday over LGBTQ laws in the United States, mainly those focused on young people that opponents refer to as “don’t say gay” legislation.