Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes
Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.

Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday threatened to extend the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks against Tehran.
Target has been struggling with a sales slump and decreased customer traffic, though CEO Michael Fiddelke has said the retailer is poised for a turnaround.
Lowe's beat Wall Street expectations for its fiscal first-quarter earnings and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
President Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a fund that can compensate allies who were targeted under the Biden administration.
Fanatics is planning to put a credit card in the wallets of sports fans, allowing them to earn rewards to get team merch, trading cards and collectibles.
Shares of Stellantis are off nearly 30% since Antonio Filosa, a veteran who climbed through the company ranks, was named CEO nearly a year ago.
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Trade in data from Edmunds shows more car buyers are choosing EVs, as fuel prices spike. But other factors might be holding back demand.
"I would say you can make a good career and good money in skilled trade. That's definitely a career track," CEO of world's largest recruitment firm told CNBC.
CNBC obtained a letter from a group of Senate Democrats to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer laying out what they want to see in a key trade agreement.
The U.S. House is set to approve an updated housing affordability bill after removing industry-opposed requirements on selling build-to-rent homes.
Mortgage rates continued to rise last week, causing more borrowers to head to adjustable-rate loans, which are cheaper but considered riskier.
Fashion brands are doubling down on sustainability even as value-seeking shoppers ignore the pitch.
The meetings between China's Xi Jinping and his U.S. and Russian counterparts came just days apart, but there was a stark contrast in tone and content.
Home Depot worked its way modestly higher after a down open on a quarterly update that was just OK and a status quo outlook.
SpaceX has picked Goldman Sachs to lead what's expected to be a record-setting IPO.
Vice President JD Vance said at the White House on Tuesday that he and President Donald Trump both support banning congressional stock trading.
The war with Iran has now blown past the 60-day requirement under the War Powers Act for the president to seek the authorization of Congress.
Alibaba announced updates to its AI offerings, including a more powerful chip and a new large language model.
Google made a number of AI announcements at its annual developer conference, rolling out more-advanced models and agentic tools for its expansive user base.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday welcomed a provisional agreement on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods.
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, its first major order in nearly a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said last week.
More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers will begin a strike on Thursday after wage negotiations between the company and its union broke down.