Fewer Teens Want to Drive. It’s Changing How They Spend.
Young drivers point to high prices for cars and insurance, combined with other viable options, from public transportation to rides from Mom […]
A Nation of Workaholics Has a New Fixation: Working Less
Fresh statistics are blowing a hole in Germany’s reputation for hard work as a new generation discovers the joys of taking it […]
Kuaishou Doubles Profit on Robust Advertising
Kuaishou’s net profit more than doubled as it continued to boost its advertising revenue with resilient user numbers.
Gold Futures Set Fresh Record
Gold futures set a fresh record as optimism around U.S. interest-rate cuts grows and central banks continue to build reserves.
China Maneuvers for Pole Position in Robotaxi Race
China’s growing support for autonomous driving is giving robotaxi pioneers a leg up in some of the country’s biggest cities. Soon, these […]
Kamala Harris Wants to Ban Price Gouging. What Do Economists Say?
Her plan has been slammed as potentially instituting harmful price controls. Economists are split.
AstraZeneca Is a Cancer Leader. Obesity Could Be a Bonus.
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker remains one of the best bets in Big Pharma, and potential success in obesity isn’t priced in to the […]
Kim Jong Un Wants to Block all North Koreans From Escaping. It Isn’t Working.
A recent rise in defections from the country’s protected classes are reinforcing outside assessments that Kim is contending with internal discontent that […]
The New Onsemi Is Worth Turning Back On
An auto inventory pileup has dented the chip maker’s valuation, but a new margin structure and AI potential make the stock a […]
Buyout Pioneer THL Seeks $6.25 Billion for Latest Main Fund
The firm formerly known as Thomas H. Lee Partners led some of the first leveraged buyouts.
Tariffs Are on the Table for U.S. Importers, Whatever the Election Outcome
U.S. companies are pulling away from China as Democrats and Republicans increasingly impose duties on Beijing.
Investors Await Clues on Interest-Rate Cuts
U.S. stock futures paused ahead of earnings from Lowe’s and as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes and comments from Chair Jerome […]