Asian markets are mostly higher as Wall Street is stuck in trade war doldrums
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
BANGKOK, Thailand — Asian shares were mostly higher in thin Good Friday trading after a bumpy ride on Wall Street. There, the Dow industrials lost 1.3 percent as UnitedHealth shed more than a fifth of its value due to a...
Stocks waver as ECB cuts rate, Trump slams Fed chief
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
NEW YORK, United States — Stock markets wavered Thursday despite another interest rate cut by the European Central Bank as investors remain on edge over the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariffs blitz. In New York, the Dow...
Meloni and Trump Oval Office Meeting Cements Special Rapport
Friday, April 18, 2025 from NYT > Business Day
In Washington, President Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. He also accepted her invitation to visit Rome.
Apple’s China smartphone shipments fall in first quarter ahead of Trump’s tariffs
Friday, April 18, 2025 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
Apple was the only top-five-ranked smartphone vendor in China to record a drop in shipments last quarter.
The $5 Limit on Overdraft Fees May Soon Be Struck Down
Friday, April 18, 2025 from NYT > Business Day
The cap, approved last year, never took effect, though some banks voluntarily lowered or eliminated their fees. Here are some tips on how to avoid or reduce your costs.
People are Rethinking Their Microsoft 365 Subscriptions for This One-Time Purchase
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles
Instead of $10 monthly payments, own your favorite Office apps for $50.
Canadian small businesses are taking Trump's tariffs personally
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Business
Canadian national pride has sparked resistance and inspired action from small businesses.
Trump wants control of the Fed, but investors and economists prefer it stay independent. Here’s why
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
Experts say attacks on the Federal Reserve’s independence from politics would disrupt markets. Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case...
Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar
Friday, April 18, 2025 from NYT > Business Day
Eli Lilly said clinical results of its GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.
With Harvard Threat, Trump Tries to Bend the I.R.S. to His Will
Friday, April 18, 2025 from NYT > Business Day
Since the post-Nixon era, the Internal Revenue Service has had a degree of independence from the White House. President Trump is seeking to change that.
British food and drink industry call on EU to ‘reset’ trade ties
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest financial, market & economic news and analysis | theguardian.com
Retailers and food producers offer to help efforts to reduce ‘unnecessary red tape’ costing industry billions of pounds More than a dozen of Britain’s biggest retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury and...
When Outside Experts Diagnose Your Problem—and Sell the Solution
Friday, April 18, 2025 from HBR.org
Avoid the pitfalls of supplier-induced demand.
90% of the remaining staff at the U.S. consumer financial protection bureau will be laid off
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
The CFPB is the only federal agency with the power to enforce consumer financial laws at nonbank institutions. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency created to serve as a watchdog for American consumers against...
Tech war: founder of Chinese semiconductor equipment maker AMEC renounces US citizenship
Friday, April 18, 2025 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
The change of citizenship for AMEC’s Gerald Yin Zheyao, 81, comes amid the escalating tech war between the world’s two largest economies.
Southwest Airlines sued by parents who say their 4-year-old son was burned by spilled coffee on a flight
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Ryan Wong and Kamrie Wong's lawsuit stated that a Southwest flight attendant was "precariously" carrying a tray of drinks when hot coffee was spilled.
Netflix's earnings report looked different this time around
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Despite worries about an economic slowdown, Netflix continues to prove itself to be a recession-resistant stock.
You can tell Google's latest AI to stop thinking so much
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
The latest AI release from Google follows a shift in the industry to deliver models that can reason with less computing power.
What’s open and closed on Good Friday 2025? Banks, stock markets, USPS, McDonald’s, Walmart, more
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
It’s tricky to know which services are observing normal hours on the Friday before Easter, which is not a federal holiday. Here’s a rundown. Friday, April 18, 2025, is Good Friday. But when it comes to what places are open and closed on...
Can OpenAI make generative AI more social? Can anyone?
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
OpenAI, xAI, Meta, and other companies are trying to add an AI element to the most human activity of all: being part of a community. It won’t be easy. Hello! Next Thursday, April 24, I’ll be moderating two fireside chats—with Runway...
I moved from a city that's cloudy 50% of the year to one of the sunniest places in the US. It's changed my life.
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Years ago, I moved to Reno, one of the sunniest cities in the US. Before, I lived in one of the cloudiest regions in the Midwest. Life is better now.
How great leaders use curiosity to drive innovation
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
The leaders who thrive in times of change are the ones who ask the boldest questions. Here’s why curiosity is a competitive advantage. Curiosity isn’t just a good personality trait or an indulgence—it’s a leadership superpower. In a...
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BBC News - Business
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.
Melinda French Gates explains her $1 billion promise to change the world for women
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
Author, philanthropist, and global advocate for women and girls Melinda French Gates discusses beginning a new chapter in her philanthropy and how she wants the world to be when her granddaughters enter the workforce. In Melinda French...
PT&T net profit surges by 131% in 2024
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
MANILA, Philippines — PT&T Corp. more than doubled its net income last year, thanks to stronger revenues driven by information technology services and lower expenses. The telecommunications firm has been gearing up for its...
Trump compares US to a 'big beautiful department store' and says everyone wants a piece of it
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
President Donald Trump likened the US to a department store, and said that any country opposed to its tariff rate could just decide not to shop there.
Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest
Billionaire Melinda French Gates says she wanted her kids 'to know they were lucky'
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Melinda French Gates said she used chores, an allowance, and perspective to stop her children becoming entitled despite their family's enormous wealth.
U.S. Gas Exports to China Stopped After Beijing Imposed Tariffs
Friday, April 18, 2025 from NYT > Business Day
The United States accounted for only 3 percent of China’s natural gas imports last year. Those purchases could now dry up entirely in the trade war.
Italian newspaper gives free rein to AI, admires its irony
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest
Drake expands lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging defamation at Super Bowl
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest financial, market & economic news and analysis | theguardian.com
Lawsuit argues Kendrick Lamar’s half-time performance ‘further solidified’ public belief in allegations made in diss track Not Like Us, but UMG calls amendment ‘absurd’ Drake has expanded his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG)...
China-Built Airport in Nepal Was Littered With Corruption, Inquiry Finds
Friday, April 18, 2025 from NYT > Business Day
A Nepali investigation blamed lawmakers and officials for looking the other way. The $216 million airport receives only one international flight a week.
CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Maximize Your Returns
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Open a new bank account today and earn a top interest rate. Our experts have researched the best rates on checking, savings, and CD accounts to help you maximize your earnings.
Can the Tesla brand be saved?
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
We’re about to see the extent of the damage to Tesla caused by global outrage directed at Elon Musk and DOGE. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.
Personal Loan Interest Rates Today | Compare Lowest Rates
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
If you're looking for a personal loan with the best rate, Business Insider has done the research for you and found the lowest personal loan interest rates.
Xi Jinping visits Phnom Penh on anniversary of U.S. humiliation
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
I found a full-time job in my industry right after I graduated. I was persistent, but also realistic.
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
When I graduated in 2007, I found a full-time job in journalism. Having work experience and realistic expectations helped.
Microsoft faces growing unrest over role in Israel’s war on Gaza: ‘Close to a tipping point’
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest financial, market & economic news and analysis | theguardian.com
Turmoil spreads at company over Israel’s extensive use of its AI and cloud computing services in Gaza war For the second time in the last month, Microsoft employees disrupted high-level executives speaking at an event celebrating the...
Why Yeti CEO Matt Reintjes is doubling down on bags
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
Integrating cult fav Mystery Ranch into the Yeti portfolio is just the beginning. When outdoor accessories brand Yeti completed its first major acquisition last year, there were skeptics. After its January 2024 purchase of Bozeman,...
New US ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic the two sides will reach a deal over tariffs
Friday, April 18, 2025 from ABC News: Money
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has arrived in Tokyo and says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations
NATO's presence in a strategic sea it shares with Russia is about to get bigger
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
NATO countries sharing the strategically important Baltic Sea with Russia have boosted their presence there and are beefing up their navies.
Want to be a partner at a Big Four firm? These are the skills to focus on.
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
It's getting harder to make partner at EY, Deloitte, PwC or KPMG. These are the attributes you'll need to succeed, say recruiters and an ex-PwC partner.
US forges ahead with plans for steep port fees on China-built vessels
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest financial, market & economic news and analysis | theguardian.com
New rules part of effort to revive US shipbuilding, but penalties scaled back after warnings about impact on consumers The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to charge steep fees on Chinese-built ships for stopping at US...
I moved to Seattle expecting to love it, but I moved back to NYC a year later
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Emma Kershaw was feeling a lack of stability in NYC, so she moved to Seattle, expecting to love it but instead felt lonely and isolated.
Japan cautions about uncertainty from Trump trade policies
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Latest
Shein, Temu to increase US prices next week after Trump’s tariffs, de minimis shift
Friday, April 18, 2025 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
In nearly identical statements, Shein and Temu said prices would increase following US policy changes expected to impact how they operate.
If you use AI to write me that note, don’t expect me to read it
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
Whether it’s a private email or a public LinkedIn post, we need to admit that using AI to write is simply poor etiquette. I’m a journalist, and the first 30 minutes of my day used to be spent mainlining newsfeeds. Now, more often than...
Tennessee just made an invisible update to its tourism site—and it’s brilliant
Friday, April 18, 2025 from Fast Company
Tennessee enlisted the state’s best homegrown resource to make its website more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. If you’ve ever been to a Nashville honky-tonk, you’ve witnessed the chorus of cowboy boots,...
Trump donor lands in Japan as ambassador, 'optimistic' on tariff talks
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Netflix predicts growth despite consumer tariff fears
Friday, April 18, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Streaming service’s shares gain as earnings beat Wall Street’s forecasts
4 Tesla owners share what it's like owning the EV among Musk backlash and protests
Friday, April 18, 2025 from War Room
Tesla owners are facing criticism amid backlash for Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration. Four of the EV owners spoke to BI.