At American Express, consumers are continuing to open high-fee credit cards and splurge on luxuries like travel. But for lending firm Upstart, there’s a strong interest in microloans as cash-strapped Americans try to scrape by. That juxtaposition underscores the growing picture of bifurcation among income brackets in America. And adds to an increasingly popular view … Read more
Vadym Buinov | Moment | Getty Images Working parents, guardians or caretakers know the challenge of striking the delicate balance between work and care responsibilities. From paid parental leave to quality health care coverage and equal pay that cover childcare costs, it’s become a priority for workers to find an employer that recognizes parents have … Read more
A customer walks through The Home Depot store on February 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The state of the consumer in 2024 is already taking shape — even before the country’s major retailers begin to report first-quarter earnings, starting with Home Depot and Walmart next week. There are signs that … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through the upcoming earnings-packed schedule on Wall Street, saying to focus on reports from companies such as Uber, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery. Since April’s labor report was weaker than expected, he said investors can worry less about the Federal Reserve’s next move. “Now that it’s clear the … Read more
American Express CEO Steve Squeri told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday how the company attracted more millennial and Generation Z customers, saying the cohort made up 60% of new card acquisitions during the last quarter. Squeri said that in realizing the importance of having younger clientele, American Express strived to offer cards with a high … Read more
These are the top companies to work for in Singapore in 2024, according to LinkedIn. Carlina Teteris | Moment | Getty Images Banks dominated the top 5 best companies in Singapore to work for, according to LinkedIn’s list on the best workplaces in the country in 2024. “Commercial banking firms from banking to insurance and … Read more
These are the 2024 top companies in India, according to LinkedIn. Deepak Sethi | E+ | Getty Images LinkedIn has released its eighth annual list of top companies to work for in India, and companies that prioritized its employees’ experience and growth dominated this year’s ranking. From mass layoffs to the adoption of generative AI, … Read more
A New York Community Bank stands in Brooklyn on February 08, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images New York Community Bank, the regional lender that needed a $1 billion-plus lifeline last month, is offering the country’s highest interest rate for a savings account. NYCB raised the annual percentage yield offered via … Read more
Jason Gorevic, CEO, Teladoc Scott Mlyn | CNBC Teladoc Health on Friday announced the sudden departure of CEO Jason Gorevic, who is leaving his role as head of the company effective immediately, according to a release. The company’s board of directors has temporarily appointed CFO Mala Murthy as Gorevic’s replacement and hired an executive search … Read more
Capital One CEO and Chairman, Richard Fairbank. Marvin Joseph| The Washington Post | Getty Images Capital One’s recently announced $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial isn’t just about getting bigger â gaining “scale” in Wall Street-speak â it’s a bid to protect itself against a rising tide of fintech and regulatory threats. It’s a chess … Read more
