Women are still paid 83 cents for every dollar men earn. Here’s why

Hinterhaus Productions | Stone | Getty Images The “gap” between how much money men and women are paid has long been a feature of the U.S. economy. While that pay differential has narrowed since the 1960s, progress seems to have slowed in the past decade or more — a dynamic that has big implications for…

Gas prices just hit a new record high. Here are a few ways to cut down the cost

As the summer driving season nears, gasoline prices show no signs of slowing down. The national average for unleaded gas hit a new high of $4.59 per gallon Thursday, according to AAA. For the first time ever, the average price was $4 per gallon or above in all 50 states this week, AAA data shows. Last year at…

‘I Had to Go Back’: Over 55, and Not Retired After All

After leaving the labor force in unusual numbers early in the pandemic, Americans approaching retirement age are back on the job at previous levels. When Kim Williams and millions of other older Americans lost their jobs early in the coronavirus pandemic, economists wondered how many would ever work again — and how that loss would…

Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk to step down, interim chief to take over June 1

In this article UAA Patrik Frisk, recently appointed Chief Executive Officer Of Under Armour, speaks at the 2020 Under Armour Human Performance Summit on January 14, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images Under Armour said its president and chief executive officer, Patrik Frisk, will be stepping down, effective June 1,…

Cisco stock plunges as company forecasts surprising revenue decline

In this article CSCO Chuck Robbins, chief executive officer of Cisco Technologies Inc., gestures as he speaks during a panel session on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2020. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cisco shares plunged 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco, Bath & Body Works, Synopsys

In this article BBWI SNPS CSCO A man passes under a Cisco logo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2019. Sergio Perez | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Cisco Systems — Shares of the networking company sank nearly 13% after hours as the company forecasted a…

Rising inflation has made people feel anxious and overwhelmed. Here are some ways to cope

In this article WMT TGT A woman pushes a shopping cart through the grocery aisle at Target in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2022, as Americans brace for summer sticker shock as inflation continues to grow. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Many Americans feel anxious about money, especially when inflation is high, interest…

Here’s what Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s tell us about the state of the American consumer

How well is the American consumer holding up against sky-high inflation? It depends on whom you ask. Four major retailers — Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s — reported quarterly financial results this week, and they each offered a different perspective on where and how people are spending their money. Walmart said some of its…

Bath & Body Works shares fall as retailer cuts profit outlook due to inflation

In this article BBWI Sale signs inside the Bath and Body Works store in Edmonton. On Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bath & Body Works shares fell in after-hours trading Wednesday after the retailer cut its profit outlook for the year, in part due to…

Stock futures dip slightly after Dow’s worst day since 2020

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 18, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures dipped in overnight trading Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its biggest one-day drop since 2020. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed about 35…