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The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?
Oct 24, 2024, 9:35 PM
Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.
Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge
Oct 24, 2024, 7:37 PM
The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.
Capri stock craters 46% after judge blocks $8.5 billion Tapestry deal
Oct 24, 2024, 7:34 PM
Shares of Capri Holdings plunged after a US judge blocked its pending $8.5 billion merger with Coach owner Tapestry.
Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard.
Oct 24, 2024, 12:10 PM
A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students’ viral video.
Black Powerlist: Dean Forbes named as most influential black Briton
Oct 24, 2024, 7:08 PM
The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.
Green software: Devices could last longer and be more efficient
Oct 24, 2024, 7:07 PM
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
New data shows US economy on track to grow at 'encouragingly solid pace'
Oct 24, 2024, 12:35 PM
Fresh data from S&P Global showed the US economy is tracking for solid growth through the end of 2024.
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 snaps 3-day losing streak: Live updates
Oct 24, 2024, 6:01 PM
All three major indexes are on track to break a six-week winning run.
Machinists union rejects Boeing contract offer, extending strike
Oct 24, 2024, 5:24 PM
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, representing 33,000 striking machinists at Boeing, voted to reject the aerospace giant's latest contract offer, extending a strike that has halted key Boeing production lines.
Capri stock craters nearly 50% after judge blocks $8.5 billion Tapestry deal
Oct 24, 2024, 5:17 PM
Shares of Capri Holdings plunged after a US judge blocked its pending $8.5 billion merger with Coach-owner Tapestry.
Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits
Oct 24, 2024, 4:42 PM
A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan.
ETFs heavy in Elon Musk's Tesla
Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 AM
Tesla's results pleased investors as CEO Elon Musk applauded the automaker's progress and hinted that bigger things are ahead for the electric vehicle player.
Nevada jury hands $5.2 billion verdict against Vegas company in bottled water liver damage lawsuit
Oct 24, 2024, 4:00 PM
A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest large-sum lawsuit against a former Las Vegas-based bottled water company that was found responsible for causing liver damage in customers before it was recalled from store shelves in 2021. Attorney Will Kemp, representing plaintiffs, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal he expects Real Water's insurance company to fight paying damages because the company has filed for bankruptcy.
Stock market today: Tesla has best day in over a decade, leading Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher
Oct 24, 2024, 4:07 PM
Tesla's surprisingly solid results and high-flying sales forecast are lifting hopes for a strong earnings season.
What we know about the McDonald's E. coli outbreak in the US
Oct 24, 2024, 1:15 PM
Health officials are hunting for the source of 49 cases of e-coli poisoning, which includes one death.
How McDonald’s can learn from Chipotle, Wendy's handling of food-related illnesses at restaurants
Oct 24, 2024, 2:54 PM
McDonald's is the latest fast-food giant to face an E. coli outbreak. FOX Business takes a look back at how Chipotle and Wendy's handled food-related illnesses at their restaurants.
Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash
Oct 24, 2024, 2:16 PM
Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety questions, but it did not.
Tesla earnings: Wall Street weighs in following monster quarter
Oct 24, 2024, 1:23 PM
Tesla shares rocketed higher on Thursday on the back of several positive disclosures from the EV maker in its latest third quarter report.
Mortgage rates climb north of 6.5% for first time since August
Oct 24, 2024, 12:07 PM
Average 30-year fixed rates reached 6.54% in the week through Wednesday, according to Freddie Mac.
Netflix Wanted ‘Wuthering Heights.’ Margot Robbie Wanted a Theatrical Release.
Oct 24, 2024, 12:45 PM
In the end, Ms. Robbie got what she wanted, signing a deal with Warner Bros.
Pennsylvania House passes bipartisan bill to bring regulatory clarity to digital assets
Oct 24, 2024, 12:27 PM
Pennsylvania House Bill 2481, dubbed the Bitcoin Rights bill, sailed through with strong bipartisan support, winning an overwhelming majority of 176 to 26.
Mortgage rates rise for fourth straight week
Oct 24, 2024, 12:01 PM
Mortgage rates have climbed higher for a month straight, pushing down demand as more Americans become priced out of the housing market due to high rates and home prices.
Onions Recalled in Deadly E.Coli Outbreaks Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Oct 24, 2024, 12:18 PM
Officials said the onions served atop the popular hamburger were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened many others.
Stock market today: Tesla's post-earnings surge lifts Nasdaq, Dow extends losses
Oct 24, 2024, 12:14 PM
Tesla's surprisingly solid results and high-flying sales forecast are lifting hopes for a strong earnings season.
Stock market today: Nasdaq poised for a comeback as Tesla earnings lift spirits
Oct 24, 2024, 12:03 PM
Tesla's surprisingly solid results and high-flying sales forecast are lifting hopes for a strong earnings season.
Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott
Oct 24, 2024, 11:54 AM
The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.
Rachel Reeves: Chancellor changes debt rules to release billions
Oct 24, 2024, 11:01 AM
Reeves has said the government will change these rules to free up billions for spending on big projects.
Tesla stock soars after investors cheer Q3 earnings report
Oct 24, 2024, 9:31 AM
Tesla stock surged on Thursday after mixed third quarter earnings results after the bell on Wednesday.
Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Taxes at All
Oct 24, 2024, 10:41 AM
The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.
How Two Allies Wrestled Over a Crypto Giant and a Prisoner
Oct 24, 2024, 9:37 AM
The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.
Tesla stock soars after investors cheer Q3 earnings details
Oct 24, 2024, 9:31 AM
Tesla stock (TSLA) surged on Thursday after mixed third-quarter earnings results after the bell on Wednesday.
Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds
Oct 24, 2024, 9:00 AM
At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft
Oct 24, 2024, 8:30 AM
As Chinese smartphone company Oppo gears up for a flagship phone launch overseas, it says it has weekly AI talks with Google and Microsoft senior management.
Costco's 'Netflix moment' big win
Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 AM
Costco's decision to install membership card scanners in U.S. stores could lead to the retailer's own version of a "Netflix moment," according to Morgan Stanley analysts.
CCP-linked antisemitic trolls are targeting down ballot Republicans in election influence operation: Microsoft
Oct 24, 2024, 7:37 AM
Chinese spam bots are targeting Republican lawmakers who have criticized the CCP in an effort to influence the 2024 election, according to Microsoft's latest report.
The French Connection to Trump’s Lead in the Prediction Markets
Oct 24, 2024, 7:35 AM
Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 poised for a comeback as Tesla earnings lift spirits
Oct 24, 2024, 7:16 AM
Tesla's surprisingly solid results and high-flying sales forecast are lifting hopes for a strong earnings season.
New Guidelines Serve as Government ‘Guardrails’ for A.I. Tools
Oct 24, 2024, 7:07 AM
A national security memorandum detailed how agencies should streamline operations with artificial intelligence safely.
Costco's 'Neflix moment' big win
Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 AM
Costco's decision to install membership card scanners in U.S. stores could lead to the retailer's own version of a "Netflix moment," according to Morgan Stanley analysts.
Elon Musk's 'distractions' might end up as a big win for him — and his companies: Morning Brief
Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 AM
Tesla CEO (among other things) Elon Musk has been loudly campaigning for Trump and giving money away to help register voters. Getting deeper into politics hasn't seemed to hurt the car company, however, which just posted a surprise beat on profit in its Q3 results.
Pubs face closure without Budget help, says industry giant
Oct 24, 2024, 5:48 AM
The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief.
How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom
Oct 24, 2024, 5:02 AM
Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.
The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?
Oct 24, 2024, 5:03 AM
A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.
Wall Street’s trading desks are having a great year. The election could keep that going.
Oct 24, 2024, 4:00 AM
Trading desks at major banks are expecting a flurry of activity when the chaotic 2024 election comes to a close, and that could cement what is already a banner year for Wall Street.
Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China
Oct 24, 2024, 12:00 AM
European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.