Volkswagen CEO steps down, Starbucks' worker problem, and possible ESPN layoffs

It's a mixed bag on Wall Street today as stocks (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) try to find their footing. Keith Bliss of Cuttone and Company says the path of least resistance right now is down. "The markets are now weak technically," he says. "The poor technical structure in the form of weak momentum, poor advance/decline line, a woefully anemic 52 week high versus 52 week low, and other weaker indicators make this a market that has a higher likelihood to keep moving down in the near term rather than moving up."

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Here are some of the other stories yahoo Finance is keeping an eye on today.

Volkswagen CEO is out
As the Volkswagen (VLKAY) emissions scandal grows, CEO Martin Winterkorn has stepped down from his position atop the company. The German car brand is expected to name a new leader this Friday.

Starbucks study
A new study released today is shedding some light on the quality of life for Starbucks (SBUX) employees. About a year ago the company promised it would end practices like last minute scheduling or having the same employee close a location one night and return early in the morning to open it - referred to as "clopening." The report says nearly a quarter of employees say those practices are still in place.

Carnival Cruise Lines and the refugee crisis
Carnival Cruise (CCL), the world's largest cruise ship operator, is citing the refugee crisis in Europe as a potential headwind for business. CEO Arnold Donald told investors that the crisis makes it difficult to forecast demand and set prices for travel in Europe, and he said that it is an “intense situation over there around the refugee situation that has affected all travel, not just cruise.