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The weather's been unusually warm this fall. That's affecting what we buy — and don't buy.
Nov 20, 2024
Some retailers are having to adapt to climate change.
Violin maker crafts a strategy to deal with tariffs
Nov 20, 2024
With import charges looming, Wesley Rule, owner of Knoxville Fine Violins, is considering alternatives to Chinese-made instruments.
Is long-haul trucking really facing a driver shortage?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 20, 2024
A new government-directed study casts doubt on the long-held idea that trucking is facing a labor shortage.
How moving beyond the traditional team model can move organizations forward
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Nov 20, 2024
Keith Ferrazzi looked at 3,000 successful teams and asked the question: What are the most effective practices of those teams?
For college grads, the labor market grows a bit weaker
Nov 20, 2024
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate for young university graduates is at its highest in around three years, said New York Fed economist Richard Deitz.
Central banks are worried about inflation flaring up again
by
Henry Epp
Nov 19, 2024
Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, potential trade wars and climate disasters have monetary policymakers around the globe on edge.
Why restaurants are on the private equity menu
Nov 19, 2024
Blackstone buys a majority stake in sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s. Fast-casual is a growing segment of the enormous but risky restaurant trade.
For public good, not for profit.
This renewable energy CEO expects growth in Trump’s 2nd term
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 19, 2024
“I am feeling ready to be surprised,” said Gene Gebolys of World Energy, an alternative fuels provider.
Homebuilders remain confident despite uncertainty
by
Matt Levin
Nov 19, 2024
The National Association of Homebuilders reported its third straight month of improvement in its homebuilder confidence index, even though permits for new housing construction were down nearly 8% year over year.
How advanced are China's self-driving taxis?
by
Jennifer Pak
Nov 19, 2024
China is speeding up permission to test autonomous vehicles. The most advanced pilot projects are in Beijing and Wuhan.