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Inflation Cools in Eurozone, Nearing Central Bank’s Target

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 23:32
Prices in the countries that use the euro rose 2.4 percent in the year through March, coming closer to the European Central Bank’s 2 percent inflation target.

Fed Chair Powell Wants Inflation to Cool More

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 23:02
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said officials can take their time cutting rates. He also underscored the Fed’s independence as election season heats up.

Disney Fends Off Activist Investor for Second Time in 2 Years

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 22:53
Nelson Peltz had campaigned for two seats on Disney’s board of directors, as he sought to shake up the company’s growth plan.

2 Brothers in Trump Media Insider-Trading Scheme Plead Guilty

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 22:46
Michael and Gerald Shvartsman, who had originally pleaded not guilty to securities fraud charges, each pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.

Boston Marathon Criticized for Branded Finisher Medals

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 18:30
Runners are disappointed that the new finisher medals feature a large bank logo across the bottom. “This isn’t a turkey trot.”

Biden and Corporate America? It’s ‘Complicated.’

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 18:04
The president has courted executives with long listening sessions and sustained outreach, but frustrated many with his tax plans and regulations.

What Tesla’s Troubles Signal for the Electric Vehicle Market

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 17:06
The carmaker’s disappointing results point to slowing demand and a “sharp deterioration in growth” that extends beyond Elon Musk’s company.

Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings.

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 14:34
Even if you manage to ditch your iPhone, Apple’s hooks are still there.

Tips on How to Pack a Carry-on

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 14:30
Should you fold or roll your clothes? Is a duffel bag better than a backpack or a bag with wheels? How to pack light and avoid checked-bag fees (not to mention lost luggage).

Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:35
David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

To Curb Bird Flu, Taxpayers Pay Millions to Kill Poultry. Is It Needed?

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 01:52
Big poultry farms have received millions of dollars for their losses. Animal welfare groups contend that aid reinforces inhumane cullings of birds exposed to the virus.

U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 01:19
The regulation ensures that the nation’s largest freight railroads will not be able to reduce the number of workers aboard their trains from today’s status quo.

Tesla’s Sales Drop, a Sign That Its Grip on the E.V. Market Is Slipping

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 23:34
Sales of the company’s electric cars dropped in the first three months of the year, even as other automakers sold more battery-powered vehicles.

Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor to Go Private

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 23:28
Silver Lake, the investment company, will buy shares in the Hollywood and sports firm that it doesn’t already own, valuing Endeavor at $13 billion.

Yellen to Visit China for Top-Level Economic Talks

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 21:51
The Treasury secretary plans to address a surge of Chinese green technology exports during meetings in Beijing and Guangzhou.

5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 18:06
Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm and too crowded. These, in cities across the U.S., let you get your laps in, in style.

Regulators Force Microsoft to Unbundle Teams from Office

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 17:42
The tech giant is unbundling Teams from its Office software suite, as it faces mounting scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic.

Why Is There So Much Plastic Food Packaging?

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 14:32
As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you.

An Airline Course Looks to Overcome Fear in the Skies

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 14:30
Anxiety when flying might not seem so unreasonable these days, but a British Airways program seeks to reassure the lightly nervous and the abjectly terrified alike.

Poor Nations Are Writing a New Handbook for Getting Rich

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 09:30
Economies focused on exports have lifted millions out of poverty, but epochal changes in trade, supply chains and technology are making it a lot harder.

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