Why Sears' last great hope was a promise that never came true
There are only five Sears stores left in the country, and the end is likely near for what was once the most powerful American retailer.
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America's trade dominance will soon begin to waver
In 2026, the leaders of America's current and former trading partners will have to deal with the political consequences of tit-for-tat tariffs. A tariff is… Read More »America's trade dominance will soon begin to waver
As AI companies borrow billions, debt investors are growing wary
Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise money are being forced to pay high interest rates as debt investors turn cautious.
China Vanke receives a temporary lifeline to avoid debt
Bondholders of one of China's largest real estate developers have extended a grace period to negotiate a delayed repayment of a $285 million bond issue.
Did Charlie Javice's 147-member legal team spend $529 on gummy bears?
JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal fees for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a new, unredacted list… Read More »Did Charlie Javice's 147-member legal team spend $529 on gummy bears?
Ministry of Agriculture lays off a fifth of its employees
From January to June, more than 20,000 of the agency's more than 110,000 employees left the agency, according to a report by the agency's inspector… Read More »Ministry of Agriculture lays off a fifth of its employees
Kimmel tells British viewers that 'tyranny is on the rise' in America
Jimmy Kimmel, chosen by a British TV channel to provide an “alternative” to the king's speech, said it had been a great year for the… Read More »Kimmel tells British viewers that 'tyranny is on the rise' in America
Trump has a new tax break for car loans. Here you can read who can benefit from this.
Many Americans could benefit from President Trump's car loan interest deduction, but the tax break will only provide modest savings.
Prominent leaders amplify misinformation about the Brown University shooting
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors this month about the attack on Brown University's campus, reigniting questions about responsibility in online discourse.
Investors warn of 'rot in private equity' now that funds are closing circular deals
Buyout companies have struggled to sell the companies they own and have instead found a solution to get money back to their customers: sell the… Read More »Investors warn of 'rot in private equity' now that funds are closing circular deals
The class in which 'screenagers' train in navigating social media and AI
New technologies complicate efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.
Have we underestimated Kate Hudson?
For years she was pigeonholed as a rom-com star. Her turn as a working-class mother with a love for Neil Diamond might just bring her… Read More »Have we underestimated Kate Hudson?
Nvidia closes a deal with Groq, an AI chip start-up
Nvidia will license Groq's technology and hire its top executives, adding to the Silicon Valley artificial intelligence chip giant's size.
A $108 billion hostile bid from father and son for Warner Bros. Discovery
Larry and David Ellison did not always have a close relationship. Now they are one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.
Trump's seizures of oil tankers pose a challenge to maritime rules and customs
Recent US actions against ships near Venezuela could prompt other countries to seize or detain vessels, legal experts say.
