International Women's Day

Defying the odds and stereotypes across history, women have risen to the occasion, making a mark in whichever field they engage in. Benzinga took a look at some of the achievements of women to commemorate International Women's Day, observed on March 8, and Women's...

In 1963, Marion Sandler made history by becoming the first female CEO of a major U.S. company, Golden West Financial. She was named co-CEO with her husband Herbert and would hold that title for 43 years. That same year, Katharine Graham became president at The Washington Post and later became CEO...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced a multi-year partnership with the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala Yousafzai. What Happened: Apple announced on Monday its plan to add the 23-year-old women’s rights activist’s production company, Extracurricular, to its streaming...

Just three percent of truckers in canada are women, according to trucking hr.  Shelley Uvanile-Hesch hauls pharmaceuticals in a Western Star 5700 XE, named Destiny Star, based out of Ontario. On the side are portraits of five women who work in the Canadian trucking industry. "We need to...

Despite narrowing, the gender pay gap remains an issue in America. According to the Pew Research Center, women workers earned 15 percent less than men in 2018. Benzinga has partnered with personal finance app MoneyLion's PaveTheWage campaign to bring attention to the gender pay gap. MoneyLion,...

The Shakespearean quote "Frailty, thy name is woman" may not resonate well in today's world. Defying odds and stereotypes, women have risen to the occasion, making a mark in whichever field they are engaging in. Wall Street is no exception, where women have forayed, found success and flourished....