2022-08-17 15:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Target Bites the Bullet...
The retailer aggressively cleared out excess inventory in its second quarter, but the job isn't finished.... |
2022-08-17 15:17 |
Wall Street Journal |
Mexican Gangs Go on Rampage, Challenging President's Security Strategy...
Cartel members burned vehicles and businesses, blocked roads and fought security forces in different cities.... |
2022-08-17 15:11 |
Wall Street Journal |
Monkeypox May Have Been Passed From Owners to Dog, Report Says...
Monkeypox has been detected in a 4-year-old Italian greyhound in France whose owners had an onset of symptoms, according to a medical journal report, evidencing how the virus might spread from humans to pets.... |
2022-08-17 15:07 |
Wall Street Journal |
Crypto Lender Genesis Lays Off 20% of Workforce, CEO to Depart...
The moves come after the company was hit hard by the collapse of hedge fund Three Arrows Capital Ltd., against which it has a claim of $1.2 billion.... |
2022-08-17 15:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
An Italian Yacht Is Imagined as a Floating Resort...
A Sicilian-born businessman spent around $14 million to build a 118-foot yacht with a beach house vibe to cruise the Mediterranean coast; inside the main deck's living salon... |
2022-08-17 14:46 |
Wall Street Journal |
Israel and Turkey to Restore Ties After Yearslong Tension Over Palestinians...
The two countries say they will restore their ambassadors in Ankara and Tel Aviv, the latest demonstration of warming relations between the former rivals.... |
2022-08-17 14:41 |
Wall Street Journal |
China's Scorching Heat Leads to Power Cuts, Factory Disruptions...
The heat, dried-up rivers and power rationing are also threatening crop yields, adding to economic strains and echoing struggles with extreme weather elsewhere around the world.... |
2022-08-17 14:40 |
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U.S. Veterans Race to Train Ukrainians as Marines; 'Time Is Not on Their Side'...
Foreign volunteers pay their own way to help prepare civilians for next phase of battle with Russia; "many have never held a weapon."... |
2022-08-17 14:32 |
Wall Street Journal |
Behind the Screens: : 11 Books for Film and TV Lovers...
When the camera shuts off, these tales of Hollywood controversy, clashing cinematic egos and movie-set romance start rolling.... |
2022-08-17 14:22 |
Wall Street Journal |
Warburg-Backed Mariner Finance Sued by States Alleging Deceptive Sales Practices...
Mariner Finance, a consumer finance company backed by private-equity firm Warburg Pincus, is facing a multistate lawsuit alleging that the lender engaged in deceptive sales practices that have cost customers millions of dollars.... |
2022-08-17 14:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Forget Work Friends, More Americans Are All Business on the Job...
Millions of workers have switched jobs or gone remote—a big reason many employees say work friendships are harder to forge and less of a priority.... |
2022-08-17 14:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
LIV Golf's Player Contracts Include Restrictions to Go With the Big Money...
A contract reviewed by The Wall Street Journal includes requirements to wear LIV gear at non-LIV tournaments, restraints on interviews and an agreement to help recruit other golfers to the Saudi-backed upstart.... |
2022-08-17 14:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Luxury Hotels Cater to Parents Traveling With Babies...
Among the offerings: nannies for newborns, baby food from room service and baby-proofed rooms.... |
2022-08-17 13:42 |
Wall Street Journal |
Flash Floods: What to Know and How to Stay Safe...
These rapid, intense floods killed 135 people and caused $2.4 billion in property damage in 2021, according to the National Weather Service. Here's what you need to know.... |
2022-08-17 13:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
In Uvalde, Guns Get New Political Focus...
After the massacre at Robb Elementary School, renewed gun-control advocacy is pushing local political leaders to embrace moderate changes to gun laws.... |
2022-08-17 13:13 |
Wall Street Journal |
Germany's Uniper Reports Heavy Loss Over Russian Gas-Supply Cuts...
The country's largest Russian-gas importer posted a net loss of more than $12.6 billion for the first half of the year, hit hard after Moscow slashed deliveries to Germany from June.... |
2022-08-17 13:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Elliott Looms Over $16 Billion Philip Morris Deal...
Philip Morris might have to raise its bid for Swedish Match to gain full ownership of the smokeless-tobacco maker, in what could prove to be the latest instance of a hedge-fund trade often linked to Elliott.... |
2022-08-17 13:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
From iPhones to AirPods to MacBooks: The Apple Gadgets You Should—and Shouldn't—Buy Right Now...
It's a bad time to buy a fancy iPhone, the AirPods Pro and really any Apple Watch. But it's a good time for a MacBook. Our columnist's annual Do/Don't Buy list is here.... |
2022-08-17 12:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Rupi Kaur Likes Podcasts About Outer Space...
The poet, 29, whose new book, 'Healing Through Words,' is out September 27, shares what's on her phone.... |
2022-08-17 12:29 |
Wall Street Journal |
The One Person Who Makes Zo Kravitz Laugh the Most...
Ahead of her directorial debut, 'Pussy Island,' the 33-year-old actor reveals the most extreme thing she's done for a role and the gift that she will never forget.... |
2022-08-17 12:20 |
Wall Street Journal |
Soldiers Recall FBI Cincinnati Office Attacker as Awkward but No Radical...
Ricky Shiffer, the military veteran who attacked an FBI office before being shot dead by police, was remembered as socially awkward by former National Guard colleagues, but he didn't seem violent.... |
2022-08-17 12:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Democrats Say They Will Keep Pressing on Paid Family Leave, Child-Care Subsidies...
Narrow legislative majorities and potential midterm losses are poised to threaten the party's push to advance initiatives left out of the Inflation Reduction Act.... |
2022-08-17 12:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Clogged Ports Put Fall, Holiday Shipments in Doubt...
The cost to ship cargo is falling but delays persist as worker shortages at key European ports rattle global supply chains.... |
2022-08-17 11:37 |
Wall Street Journal |
Lowe's Sales Drop Again as Homeowners Pull Back on Discretionary Purchases...
The home-improvement retailer reported declining sales and said it has plans to dole out $55 million in bonuses to front-line workers to help mitigate the pinch they are feeling from rising prices.... |
2022-08-17 11:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Too Often Overlooked, Finland Is a Dream for Hikers of All Levels...
Filled with natural and man-made splendors, Finland begs to be seen slowly and up close. Here, four recommended treks, from a ferry-assisted hike to an urban stroll that ends at a Michelin-starred restaurant.... |
2022-08-17 11:22 |
Wall Street Journal |
China's Housing Crisis Keeps Brewing in Beijing's Weak Tea...
Reports of a government backstop for new bond issues by stronger developers have lifted shares. But such measures look like weak medicine for the broader market.... |
2022-08-17 11:06 |
Wall Street Journal |
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports After Crimea Blasts...
Missiles hit two Ukrainian port cities after a series of explosions in Crimea that analysts see as part of a broader effort to dislodge Russian forces from territory in the south of the country.... |
2022-08-17 11:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
VidMob, Which Makes Software for Marketers, Raises $110 Million...
The Series D funding round led by Shamrock Capital will help the company expand its platform for data-led creativity in advertising and other brand work.... |
2022-08-17 10:33 |
Wall Street Journal |
Etsy Owns Its Quirks—Investors Should Too...
The e-commerce company should continue to show resilience in an uninspired market.... |
2022-08-17 10:31 |
Wall Street Journal |
Target's Profit Drops More Than It Expected...
Target's profit fell further than the retailer anticipated as it worked to unload excess inventory, executives said, revealing the cost of the company's effort to quickly sell goods at a discount.... |
2022-08-17 10:21 |
Wall Street Journal |
Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Fed Minutes...
U.S. stock futures edged lower as investors awaited earnings from retailers and minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting.... |
2022-08-17 10:12 |
Wall Street Journal |
Tencent Posts First Revenue Drop Since 2004 IPO...
The Chinese social-media giant's revenue dropped 3% as a slowing economy further dented its online-ad revenue, while its videogame business continued to struggle from tighter regulations.... |
2022-08-17 10:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
In Georgia, Russians Who Fled Putin Seek Shelter and Redemption...
While some Georgians are skeptical of an enclave of Russians taking root in their country—where swaths of its territory remain under Russian occupation—the government has welcomed the migrs with open arms, hoping to benefit from Russia's b... |
2022-08-17 10:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Tech Companies Are Relinquishing Some Control of Online Ads to Users...
Consumers have a new ask: They want more control over the type of advertisements they are shown online. More technology companies are preparing to give it to them.... |
2022-08-17 10:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Rudy Giuliani to Appear Before Georgia Grand Jury Probing Bid to Overturn 2020 Election...
Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, is set to appear before a Georgia grand jury Wednesday, his lawyer said, as part of an investigation into efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results.... |
2022-08-17 09:57 |
Wall Street Journal |
Endo International Files for Bankruptcy to Weather Opioid Lawsuits...
Endo International became the latest pharmaceutical company to file for bankruptcy under the weight of lawsuits alleging it played a role in fueling the opioid crisis.... |
2022-08-17 09:51 |
Wall Street Journal |
Hydrogen Planes Show Promise—and Also Their Limitations...
American Airlines' investment in ZeroAvia's hydrogen engines underlines the technology's potential on very short routes, but there are big hurdles to using it more broadly.... |
2022-08-17 09:39 |
Wall Street Journal |
Your Yogurt Tub Says 'Widely Recyclable'—but Is It Being Recycled?...
A labeling change says polypropylene plastic can be marketed as widely recyclable, but data from the Environmental Protection Agency suggests a recycling rate of only 2.7%... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
SPAC Activity in July Reached the Lowest Levels in Five Years...
Once-hot blank-check firms have fallen out of favor alongside cryptocurrencies and other speculative investments.... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
What Investors Need to Know About AMC's APE Units: A Stock 'Split on Steroids'...
The cinema chain appears to be trying to improve its finances after narrowly averting bankruptcy during the Covid-19 pandemic.... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Gambling Operators Including FanDuel, DraftKings Tweak Marketing as NFL Season Arrives...
Some companies are cutting back their promotions in states where they already have a foothold as profitability targets loom next year.... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Retail Spending in July to Reflect Impact of Lower Gas Prices...
As the Commerce Department releases its monthly report, economists estimate shoppers increased spending modestly with fuel taking up a smaller share of costs.... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Makers of Heating, Cooling Systems Expect Climate Bill to Boost Sales...
Rebates and tax deductions will nudge consumers to buy energy-efficient systems and appliances, manufacturers say.... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
You Paid for Extra Legroom. Do You Get Anything Else?...
Economy Plus, Comfort+, Main Cabin Extra and other premium coach seating sections sound the same. But not all of them offer extra benefits.... |
2022-08-17 09:30 |
Wall Street Journal |
Germany Offers Model for Space-Industry Cybersecurity Standards...
Cyber threats to the space sector are growing as the industry expands. European companies and officials want global standards to improve cybersecurity.... |
2022-08-17 09:21 |
Wall Street Journal |
Google Not Liable for Links to Defamatory Content, Top Australian Court Rules...
Australia's highest court ruled that Google isn't liable for defamatory content reached by a hyperlink in its search results, a win for Google in a jurisdiction that has at times taken a hard line against tech platforms.... |
2022-08-17 09:00 |
Wall Street Journal |
Vaccinated Against Polio? Young Adults Are Turning to Mom to Find Out....
After the poliovirus was detected in New York wastewater, some younger adults trying to figure out if they're vaccinated are asking the one person who "knows everything": mom.... |
2022-08-17 08:35 |
Wall Street Journal |
North Korea Resumes Weapons Activity With Two Cruise-Missile Launches...
Pyongyang had largely refrained from weapons tests since June as it battled a Covid-19 outbreak.... |
2022-08-17 08:18 |
Wall Street Journal |
Sarah Palin Advances in Alaska House Race...
The former governor and 2008 vice-presidential hopeful advanced to the November general election in the race for Alaska's only House seat, the Associated Press projected.... |
2022-08-17 07:46 |
Wall Street Journal |
Today's Stock Market News: Futures Edge Down Ahead of More Retail Earnings, Fed Minutes...
The Wall Street Journal's full markets coverage.... |