GM CFO 'increasingly confident' in achieving 2021 earnings targets despite chip shortage
GM expects the chip shortage to cut $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion from its free cash flow in 2021.
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After calls to boycott Coca-Cola, CEO says the company has always opposed new Georgia voting law
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said that the company has always opposed legislation in Georgia that restricts voter access.
CDC director says Covid variant from UK is becoming the predominant strain in many parts of the U.S.
The variant, known as B.1.1.7, now accounts for 26% of virus cases circulating across the nation, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Amazon says it expects some employees to return to the office this summer, most will return in fall
The company previously told employees they could continue working remotely until June.
Supreme Court appears willing to side with college athletes against NCAA in compensation case
The Supreme Court appears likely to affirm a lower court decision against the NCAA allowing colleges to provide student athletes education-related benefits.
Apple's Siri will stop defaulting to a female voice in the U.S., two new voices coming
Users will be asked to choose their preferred voice from four choices when they set up Siri in the latest iOS 14.5 beta released on Wednesday.
Biden infrastructure plan seeks hundreds of billions to beef up America's tech prowess
Biden's plan includes $100 billion to expand internet access to Americans without broadband.
President Biden will unveil his $2 trillion infrastructure plan today – here are the details
President Biden hopes to pass a $2 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery package to jolt the economy after approval of a Covid relief plan.
Biden wants to build a national EV charging system under $2 trillion infrastructure plan, but it won't be easy
An estimated $300 billion is needed to build out a global charging network to meet the expected growth of EVs by 2030, including $50 billion in the U.S. alone
Facebook removes video interview with Trump, citing his ban from the platform
An email posted by Lara Trump said "content posted on Facebook and Instagram in the voice of President Trump is not currently allowed on our platform."
Covid was the third leading cause of death among Americans in 2020, behind heart disease and cancer, CDC says
Covid killed more people than unintentional injuries, strokes, chronic respiratory disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia and kidney disease.
EPA dismisses key science advisors appointed by Trump administration
The move is part of President Biden's broader effort to restore morale and scientific integrity at the EPA after Trump's consistent dismissal of human-caused climate change.
Free with Covid vaccine: Krispy Kreme, marijuana, beer and more
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to marijuana and cash, here is a growing list of the free stuff available in return for getting vaccinated.
Vaccinating kids could slow school reopenings, National Parents Union fears
The education advocacy group worries that waiting until children are vaccinated will only further delay in-person learning.
Two Capitol Police officers seek to punish Trump with lawsuit over Jan. 6 riot injuries
The Capitol Police officers are seeking at least $75,000 in damages, as well as to "punish" Trump "for his intentional and wanton and reckless conduct."
Higher commodity costs lead to price hikes from Kimberly-Clark and other consumer giants
Kimberly-Clark said Wednesday that it would hike prices on staples like Scott toilet paper and Huggies diapers.
End of a Covid era: Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1
Delta says it will start selling all seats on board starting May 1, ending more than a year of Covid-era capacity caps.
Private payrolls hiring bursts at fastest pace since September on rise in hospitality hiring
Companies added 517,000 workers for the month, a spike from the 176,000 in February though just below the 525,000 Dow Jones estimate.
10-year Treasury yield holds above 1.72% ahead of Biden infrastructure speech
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield held above 1.73% on Wednesday morning, ahead of the release of private payroll data.
Pending home sales fell over 10% in February, as record low supply stifles the housing market
The U.S. housing market is suffering from its lowest supply in history, and that is taking an increasingly hard toll on sales.
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