Tesla Stock Takes A Hit — After Elon Musk Does The Same
The incident happened during a podcast interview on Thursday, a day before announcements that top executives were leaving Tesla.
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What You Need To Know About CryptoKitties, The Latest Cryptocurrency Fad
A new fad in cryptocurrencies involves cartoon-like cat images that sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Understanding this craze is a way to understand the potential — and risks — of cryptocurrency's latest evolution.
President Trump Continues To Ratchet Up Trade War With Other Countries
On Friday, President Trump said he's ready to impose even more tariffs on Chinese imports. And he hinted that he may take similar action against Japan.
Turbulence Roils Emerging Markets In The Shadow Of A Strengthened U.S. Dollar
India's currency hit an all-time low Wednesday, not long after currencies in Turkey and Argentina slid to their own record lows. But one major reason why is not to be found in emerging markets at all.
White House Releases New Measure For Wage Growth, Breaking With Labor Department
On the heels of the latest job report released on Friday, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Elise Gould, of the Economic Policy Institute, about wage growth.
Your Jobs Questions, Answered
Martha Gimbel of the Hiring Lab at Indeed answers listener questions about the job market.
This Company Likes Some Of Trump's Tariffs On China, But Not Others
A textile firm's reliance on China for raw materials has put it in the middle of a growing trade war — and its view on President Trump's tariffs is rather unusual: It both opposes and supports them.
British Airways Says Customers' Financial Data Was Hacked In 380,000 Transactions
"The stolen data did not include travel or passport details," the airline said. But hackers were able to access customers' names, email addresses and credit card information.
Equal Pay For Equal Shreds: World Surf League Will Award Same Prizes To Men And Women
The league had come under fire for the pay gap in its prize money. "I honestly didn't see it coming," said Carissa Moore, a three-time world champion.
August Jobs Report: Economy Adds 201,000 Jobs; 3.9 Percent Unemployment
Wage growth — and more specifically, the lack of vigorous pay raises — continued to be an issue, with average hourly earnings nudging slightly upward to 2.9 percent.