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Axon Enterprises CEO and founder Rick Smith
SuccessThe maker of Taser is the highest paid CEO, taking home $165 million—his new pay package and soaring stock made him a billionaire last year
By Emma BurleighJune 3, 2025
At troubled UnitedHealth Group, a highly unusual pay package—potentially worth $60 million to its boomerang CEO—heads to a June vote
LeadershipAt troubled UnitedHealth Group, a highly unusual pay package—potentially worth $60 million to its boomerang CEO—heads to a June vote
By Geoff ColvinMay 29, 2025
Axon CEO Rick Smith gives a thumbs up
FinanceCEO pay is exploding—and Axon’s Rick Smith is the biggest winner of them all
By Mae Anderson, Paul Harloff and The Associated PressMay 29, 2025
Starbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply
SuccessStarbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply
By Emma BurleighMay 28, 2025
CEO compensation disclosure gets fresh scrutiny from Trump’s SEC
PoliticsCEO compensation disclosure gets fresh scrutiny from Trump’s SEC
By Lydia Beyoud and BloombergMay 16, 2025
Ozempic CEO’s exit from Novo started with Teams call surprise
FinanceOzempic CEO’s exit from Novo started with Teams call surprise
By Naomi Kresge and BloombergMay 16, 2025
President and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang speaks on AI at the return of American manufacturing at the Hill and Valley Forum at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
TechNvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s pay skyrocketed to $50 million after smashing performance records 
By Amanda GerutMay 14, 2025
Starbucks baristas strike over dress code, signal more walkouts
RetailStarbucks baristas strike over dress code, signal more walkouts
By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergMay 13, 2025
Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk stand in a crowd
PoliticsTrump’s tax hike on millionaires is back on the table—but experts say it won’t make a dent in the ultra-rich
By Irina IvanovaMay 11, 2025
Kohl’s board fight spills into the open with director departure
RetailKohl’s board fight spills into the open with director departure
By Lily Meier and BloombergMay 9, 2025
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
SuccessPope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
By Emma BurleighMay 9, 2025
94-year-old Warren Buffett isn’t retiring from Berkshire Hathaway and its $348 billion cash pile just yet
Leadership94-year-old Warren Buffett isn’t retiring from Berkshire Hathaway and its $348 billion cash pile just yet
By Bernard Condon, Josh Funk and The Associated PressMay 5, 2025
Alex Karp gesturing
FinanceSurging stock made Palantir’s Alex Karp $6.8 billion richer last year—and one of the best-paid CEOs
By Irina IvanovaMay 5, 2025
Chart shows the top highest-paid CEOs in the U.S.
SuccessThis low-profile CEO is the highest-paid in America with a $101 million paycheck that beat out Starbucks, Microsoft, and Apple chiefs
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 4, 2025
3 tips to managing ambition in a burned-out workplace, according to Calm CEO
Success3 tips to managing ambition in a burned-out workplace, according to Calm CEO
By Alexa MikhailMay 1, 2025
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