Business
CFOs say tech talent is more important than ever—and are competing hard for it
Along with big tech companies, big banks are also working to attract top tech talent. Read More
Elon Musk’s business empire is taking over a small Texan town. Not all of its residents are pleased
How Bastrop, pop. 12,000, became a magnet for a handful of Musk companies. Read More
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in China with prices well below U.S.
Prices vary by dosage, but a one-month supply of the 0.25 mg starter dose will cost 1,400 yuan ($193.31). That’s ...
French tech mogul Xavier Niel warns that Europe will be reduced to an ‘abandoned’ continent if it misses this crucial opportunity
Xavier Niel has had a hand in advancing Europe’s tech foothold—like his investment into France’s Mistral AI. Still, he worries ...
How Tom Brady created a culture of winning as an NFL quarterback
Tom Brady discussed the leadership traits that lead to consistent wins. Read More
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as it tries to recover from failed sale to JetBlue
Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming ...
Why millennials and Gen Z should have a basic estate plan
“There are two options for your estate. Either you can decide where you want it to go, or you can ...
Employers are cracking down on company credit cards by blocking late-night spending and banning expensive lunch spots
One feature bosses are asking for is greater power over when and where employees can spend. Read More
Singapore oil trader sentenced to 17 years for ‘cheating’ HSBC over $112mn
Octogenarian Lim Oon Kuin handed long jail term as ‘deterrent’ in city-state’s fight against commodity trading corruption
Huel profits surge as meal replacement maker broadens fan base
UK company says launch of chewable goods, presence in supermarkets and anti-obesity drugs have driven demand
Trump offers FCC chair to Big Tech critic who wrote part of ‘Project 2025’ and called Democrat decision not to contract Starlink ‘regulatory lawfare’
“Facebook, Google, Apple, Microsoft & others have played central roles in the censorship cartel,” he posted, adding that it “must ...
Welcome to Elontown, USA: an unlikely Texas home base for Musk’s business empire
New jobs and developments are booming, but locals have been left to guess how their community fits into the billionaire’s ...
The ‘Trump bump’ is fading—but consumers may push the stock market even higher
While economic discontent helped Trump return to the White House, there are signs general sentiment is improving. Read More
Want to meet a millionaire? Best chance is in Bay Area
More than one in 200 workers in San Francisco earns at least $1 million a year. Read More
1 dies and dozens are sickened after eating organic carrots contaminated with E. coli
Altogether, 39 people were infected and 15 were hospitalized in 18 states after eating organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway ...
FDIC boss credits one simple technology for helping more Americans than ever get a bank account
A simple banking innovation solves nearly every problem unbanked users say keeps them from getting an account. Read More
Trump wants to ease U.S. rules for self-driving cars
It would directly benefit Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Read More
Bitcoin rebounds from token’s largest retreat since U.S. election
Trump has made various pro-crypto pledges but there are open questions about the timetable for implementation and whether all are ...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas casino picketed by 700 union workers for third day with no talks slated
Workers are seeking a pay raise and benefits comparable to pacts reached last year at other resorts. Read More
HSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revamp
The process will result in the British bank beginning to dismiss several hundred managing directors and other senior bankers in ...
Beyoncé to join Netflix’s NFL debut in coup for mega-events push
Netflix, which in May secured the rights to air two NFL games this Christmas, dropped the surprise announcement after streaming one of ...
Demis Hassabis-James Manyika: AI will help us understand the very fabric of reality
AI could be the ultimate tool to help accelerate scientific discovery. We’ve been working toward this goal for more than 20 ...
Giant dinosaur skeleton snapped up by anonymous collector for €6 million in record French dino auction
An anonymous collector snapped up the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was dug up in the U.S. Read More
China EV makers bet on self-driving models to fend off Tesla
Domestic electric car manufacturers are telling customers that their advanced driving-assistance services are coming very soon. Read More
Asia’s fintech firms are eyeing the Middle East for expansion because of low competition and a ‘future friendly’ regulator
The CEO of StashAway, a Singapore digital wealth management platform, sees the same opportunities in the Middle East as he ...
Stealth sackings: why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours?
Hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses but may prompt claims of disguised cost savings
Top UK government lawyer pushes ‘revolving door’ as pay gap widens
The Government Legal Department is losing staff as big US law firms spur salary increases in the private sector
Will ‘China plus one’ put Vietnam in Trump’s trade crosshairs?
Hanoi could become a victim of its own success after building up a huge trade surplus with the US
European plastics makers shut plants as production declines sharply
Industry is latest manufacturing sector on the continent to shrink despite global growth
Iran keeps door open to talks with Trump
Deputy foreign minister says Tehran ‘favours negotiations’ but will not yield to ‘maximum pressure’ strategy
