Markets News, Dec. 23, 2025: S&P 500 Closes at Record High as Stocks Rise for 4th Straight Session

Major stock indexes ended higher for a fourth straight session Tuesday, with the S&P 500 setting a fresh closing record, ...

8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

For the first time ever, more Americans will live in states with at least a $15 minimum wage than in those tied to the $7.25 ...
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If You Were 'Tricked' Into an Amazon Prime Subscription, You Should Have Been Paid by Today

Amazon is paying $1.5 billion to people who mistakenly subscribed to Prime, and the first round of payments are due today.

A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer

For years, a huge Amazon contract has been one of the few bright spots in the US Postal Service’s finances. But now the USPS plans to offer those last-mile services to additional customers to stem ...

27-year-old boosted his income from $50,000 to $432,000 at Amazon in 5 years—it allowed him to quit and start his own business

Nabeel Khan was methodical in building his career at Amazon, rising the ranks quickly from operations manager to project ...

Mapped: Which States Are Raising the Minimum Wage in 2026—And Which Will Still Be at $7.25 an Hour

In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and many still at the federal $7.25 rate.

TikTok is revamping its pay structure to reward high performers

TikTok and ByteDance are upping performance bonuses and other incentives for strong performers as they look to retain talent ...