BERMAN: For CNN Money now, our chief business correspondent Christine Romans is in the money center. Christine.</s>CHRISTINE ROMANS, CNN CHIEF BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT: Hi, John. Wal-Mart, at long last, raising the pay of half a million workers. The lowest paid workers will get $9 an hour and that will go up to $10 an hour next year. Fixed schedules also coming. That's critical for people working more than one part-time jobs. Labor groups applauding the move. The next big question, will more retailers follow Wal-Mart's lead? Although many employer groups saying we would have liked to have seen this a long time ago. Intrigue and rumor this morning about Apple's designs on making a car? Apple is being sued for poaching top engineers from a company that makes batteries for electric cars. The latest evidence that Apple may be pursuing an electric vehicle. Apple didn't invent digital music, digital music player or the smartphone, but, you know, Apple revolutionized both categories. Google also developing car technologies. Tesla, watch your back. Guys.</s>KEILAR: All right, thanks, Christine. The biggest battle yet against ISIS. Iraqi troops hoping to retake the second largest city in Iraq. With stakes so high, will the U.S. be able to stay out?
Wal-Mart to Raise Wages for 500,000 Workers