Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Incitec Pivot, Lotte Chemical and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
Ban on Muslim Dress in Schools Stokes Culture War in France
France is expanding the definition of what kinds of clothes are unacceptable under the rules of laïcité, its strict separation of religion […]
U.S. and Other Foreign Venture Firms, Pull Back From China’s Biotech Sector
Venture capitalists from the U.S. and other countries have reduced investment in Chinese drugmakers, denting momentum in China’s developing biotechnology industry.
As Marketers Seek Diverse-Owned Media Buys, Some Dollars Directed to Unwanted Sites
Marketers paying to programmatically advertise on websites and apps with minority, LGBTQ and women owners can find their ads ending up running […]
He’s Going to Win the Race of a Lifetime—If His Own Teammates Don’t Steal It Away
Colorado cyclist Sepp Kuss sits on the verge of a huge win in Spain. The only obstacle in the way? His own […]
I Stressed My Body for 10 Days to Extend My Life. Did It Work?
The most active form of stress–exercise–is actually your best bet for a longer, healthier life. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez goes on a 10-day […]
Ireland to Conduct Last Government Bond Auction in 2023
Ireland’s National Treasury Management Agency is heading into its last government bond auction of the year, offering €1 billion in 2027- and […]
Thyssenkrupp to Reorganize Portfolio, Boost Performance
Thyssenkrupp said it would merge some businesses into a new unit combining key decarbonization technologies, while also launching a group-wide performance program […]
How the Panama Canal’s Drought Is Threatening Global Supply Chains
The Panama Canal is running out of water, threatening the global supply chains and industries that depend on it. WSJ takes you […]
USD/SGD Edges Lower Amid Falling Treasury Yields
USD/SGD edged lower in the Asian afternoon session amid falling Treasury yields.
The Cyberattack That Sent Las Vegas Back in Time
The security issue left MGM Resorts hotels on the Strip with an oddly analog vibe.
A Saudi Defense Contractor Courted Russia and China. Then, Its U.S. Business Partners Fled.
Failed talks between RTX and a Saudi defense firm show the kingdom’s difficulties in establishing its own military industry.