Starring in Videos Is No Longer a Job Just for the Social Media Team
Companies from Delta Air Lines to Portillo’s are asking all sorts of employees, sometimes through formal programs, to help build the brand.
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Trump to Investigate Whether China Abided by 2020 Trade Deal
The administration announced its trade investigation on Friday, ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
The Wider Costs of the N.B.A. Insider-Trading Scandal
Criminal charges over a wide-ranging betting ring have called into question the sports world’s embrace of legalized gambling.
Companies Have Shielded Buyers From Tariffs. But Not for Long.
Cars, toys and tea are among products set to get more expensive as tariffs weigh on corporate profits.
Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada
The president said his move, which again throws relations with one of the United States’ closest trading partners into turmoil, was motivated by an advertisement he deemed fraudulent.
Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War
After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts.
U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal
The Trump administration is preparing to file an investigation into China’s compliance with a trade deal signed during President Trump’s first term, raising tensions ahead of a meeting between the countries’ leaders.
Volkswagen Says Loss of Chip Supply Could Hit Production
After China stopped deliveries of Nexperia’s chips over a dispute with the Dutch government, German carmakers are worried about supply shortages.
Oil Price Jumps on Trump’s Russia Sanctions
Traders are pondering whether the United States and its allies are finally getting serious about restricting Russian energy.
Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Pitch
Despite a drop in Tesla profit, the billionaire exhorted investors to back his proposed compensation package, or face consequences.
Hoping to Grow in Europe, but Bogged Down by Red Tape
Start-ups are booming in the European Union, but experts say bureaucracy keeps them from expanding across borders.
Three Offers in One Month: Paramount’s Secret Pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery
A letter from Paramount’s chief executive, David Ellison, to Warner Bros.’ board of directors reveals weeks of talks between the companies.
Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?
Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.
China’s Control of Rare Earths Has U.S. Scrambling to Find Alternatives
The Trump administration is trying an array of unconventional measures to shore up U.S. rare earths supplies. It remains uncertain whether the strategy will work.
Does Your Electric Bill Keep Going Up? We Want to See It.
Utility rates are rising in many places across the country, and we’re continuing to report on the causes and impacts.
Oil Prices Dropped 19%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the Industry
Oil prices have fallen sharply this year as global supply remains strong and demand has been slow to grow.
Hollywood’s Latest Cliffhanger: The Fate of Warner Bros. Discovery
Potential bidders are circling the media company as it weighs its deal options. But financial and regulatory questions hang over everything.
What Could Torpedo the Stock Rally
The S&P 500 is nearing another record, but some analysts caution that a host of factors may stall its momentum.
How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy
The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy.
Health Care: the Showdown Behind the Shutdown
Extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act has emerged as a major sticking point in Washington, and could carry the biggest economic consequences.