International Women's Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on the women making strides in the Cannabis industry, a field historically dominated by men. These remarkable women are set to share their experiences and wisdom at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

On the backdrop of International Women's Day, consulting firm Niko Partners has released a report that underscores the rising influence and challenges of female gamers in Asia. As the gaming industry continues to burgeon, women are not just increasingly engaging as gamers but are also...

On International Women’s Day, a recent study highlights the concerning gender pay gaps experienced by women working in game development. In Alaska, for instance, female game developers face significant disparities, earning just 60.6% of what their male counterparts make. This translates to...

Mary Jane Oatman, an icon in the cannabis industry and a leader in her community, is on a mission to spread the word about the benefits of cannabis and to ensure that Native American voices are heard and traditions respected in the burgeoning legal cannabis market. Oatman’s connection to...

It is true that many, many professional athletes are involved in social causes and charities. But few, like Colin Kaepernick, engage to a level that puts their own comfort and career at risk. One such person is Megan Rapinoe: Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup champion, and 2019...

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....