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Starboard Value has options to build value at webchat provider LivePerson

Starboard Value has options to build value at webchat provider LivePerson

Starboard Value recently sent a letter to webchat provider LivePerson, nominating four candidates for the company’s board of directors.

4 years ago
Chicago Fed's Charles Evans cautions on inflation's hit to small businesses

Chicago Fed's Charles Evans cautions on inflation's hit to small businesses

Even with average earnings flattening out in February, Evans said he hears from smaller companies about the challenges from cost increases.

4 years ago
The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment

The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment

The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds worth more than $103.2 billion, as of Feb. 25. Here's the average payment.

4 years ago
White House may delay student loan payments yet again as it weighs debt forgiveness

White House may delay student loan payments yet again as it weighs debt forgiveness

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said a decision on student loan forgiveness through executive action would be made before the payments resume.

4 years ago
IRS unveils Taxpayer Experience Office to improve customer service

IRS unveils Taxpayer Experience Office to improve customer service

The IRS has established a Taxpayer Experience Office as part of a long-term plan to improve customer service. Here's what to expect.

4 years ago
Russia stock ETFs trading in U.S. plunge this week with some halted for trading

Russia stock ETFs trading in U.S. plunge this week with some halted for trading

Exchange-traded funds that track Russian stocks have lost over half of their value this week, and some have been halted from trading entirely.

4 years ago
Big raises may be coming back down to earth

Big raises may be coming back down to earth

Wages grew by $0.01 an hour in February relative to January, a marked slowdown from recent months as employers aren't competing as readily for talent.

4 years ago
This big tech company 'surprises and delights’ employees to keep them happy

This big tech company 'surprises and delights’ employees to keep them happy

There’s been a shift towards employee well-being since the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing “Great Reshuffle.” Here is how one company is stepping up.

4 years ago
Growth vs Value Investing

Growth vs Value Investing

There are multiple stock strategies investors can utilize when deciding how to diversify their portfolio and select their investments. A combination of growth and value strategies is typical to accomplish diversification, but it is important to understand varying strategies in … Continue reading

4 years ago
Big February job growth for economy, but on Main Street it's still a struggle to find workers

Big February job growth for economy, but on Main Street it's still a struggle to find workers

While job gains are being seen across the U.S., small business owners say that the hiring environment is not getting better and it's hard to find good workers.

4 years ago
New Jersey Gov. Murphy floats property tax relief for nearly 1.8 million homeowners, renters

New Jersey Gov. Murphy floats property tax relief for nearly 1.8 million homeowners, renters

Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed property tax relief for nearly 1.8 million New Jersey households, including renters. Here's what residents need to know.

4 years ago
‘Existential Threat’ To Growth And Innovation:  Lack of Digital Talent

‘Existential Threat’ To Growth And Innovation: Lack of Digital Talent

Forbes | Jack Kelly | March 2, 2022 It's been steadily building up for years. Many people didn’t notice, but now everything has been accelerated. Right now—and for the foreseeable future—we are in a new, fast-changing digital era. You will need to have basic tech skills just to keep up with all of the changes.


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4 years ago
Even with big job gains for economy, Main Street is struggling to hire workers

Even with big job gains for economy, Main Street is struggling to hire workers

While job gains are being seen across the U.S., small business owners say that the hiring environment is not getting better and it's hard to find good workers.

4 years ago
When buy now, pay later comes back to bite you

When buy now, pay later comes back to bite you

Buy now, pay later is booming. For consumers, the convenience can come with pitfalls, as well.

4 years ago
Struggling homeowners can get between $15,000 and $80,000 from pot of federal money

Struggling homeowners can get between $15,000 and $80,000 from pot of federal money

Billions of dollars in aid is still available to struggling homeowners

4 years ago