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‘I’d rather wear a potato sack’: I’m a bridesmaid at three weddings. The brides chose ugly dresses — and I’m obliged to pay. Should I say no?
“I’m getting increasingly anxious about these mounting expenses, and I don’t know how I can possibly afford them.”MarketWatch - Business -
Taylor Swift Just Made Another Big Announcement, and We All Probably Should Have Seen This Coming
Oh look, a 2 a.m. "surprise."Inc. - Business -
Procter & Gamble sales disappoint as price hikes slow down
The Tide owner's quarterly volume was flat for the second consecutive quarter.CNBC - Business -
‘It’s Clearly Bleak’: Stocks Set for Longest Losing Streak in Months
A rally at the start of the year has given way to worries about economics and geopolitics on Wall Street.The New York Times - Business -
Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicated attacks were limited and sought to avoid escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Netflix Password Crackdown Delivers Millions of New Customers
The streaming giant said it would continue to diversify its slate and product features as it added 9.33 million subscribers in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Netflix -
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
Donald Trump owns nearly 60% of Trump Media, which operates the Truth Social app. DJT shares are sharply down since their March trading debut.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since November, pushing monthly payment for a typical home close to $3,000
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 7.1%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
Target Just Made A Bittersweet Change. It’s the End of an Era
DVDs lost the battle to streaming services. Now they're disappearing from shelves.Inc. - Business -
US votes against move to give Palestinians UN membership
Washington’s opposition kills Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehoodFinancial Times - Business - United Nations -
Canada Targets 12 Foreign Grocers to Lure to Food-Retailing Market
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has criticized Canada’s three biggest grocery companies—Loblaw, Metro and Empire—for failing to be transparent on the causes of food inflation.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Norfolk Southern fires back at activist Ancora as proxy fight intensifies
Norfolk Southern has slammed the “flawed assumptions” of Ancora’s “highly unrealistic near-term financial targets” for the company.MarketWatch - Business -
Tesla recalls Cybertruck over 'trapped pedal' issue seen in owner's viral TikTok video
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for 3,878 of its Cybertruck vehicles to repair the "trapped pedal" issue seen in a viral TikTok video.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Oil price trades lower despite Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down significance of attacksFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Shopify Just Revealed an Ultra-Competitive, 'Hunger Games' Style Approach to Pay Raises
It sounds horrible. Employees competing? But here's the secret: you're probably doing something similar.Inc. - Business -
Jabil Places CEO Kenneth S. Wilson on Paid Leave Pending Investigation
The electronics contract manufacturer said the conduct in question doesn’t relate to or affect the its financial statements. The company named CFO Michael Dastoor as interim CEO.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Netflix is undergoing a tech ‘rite of passage,’ and Wall Street doesn’t like it
Other technology companies have pulled back on financial disclosures as they’ve grown, and now Netflix will do the same.MarketWatch - Business - Netflix -
Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor has made $370 million from MicroStrategy stock sales this year
Following a share-sale plan executed last year, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has profited handsomely from unloading stock in 2024.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
How No-Code and Low-Code Tech Is Changing Innovation and Design
The arrival of no-code and low-code platforms have tech giants advocating for intuitive technology design.Inc. - Business -
What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.The New York Times - Business -
Nordstrom Family Weighs Taking Retailer Private
The department-store chain has formed a special board committee and tapped bankers to consider a potential bid.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Oil prices fall after brief spike as traders realize Israeli strike on Iran was limited
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Israel -
I botched my first RMD by taking one withdrawal for three accounts. Shouldn’t the final amount be the only thing that matters?
The IRS has specific rules for how much to take out and from which accounts once you hit 73, and there’s not much wiggle room.MarketWatch - Business -
Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020
The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.The New York Times - Business -
Israel and Iran pull back from the brink
While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passedFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Billionaire Daniel Lubetzky's Simple Strategy for Overcoming 'Toxic' Divisions
During a TED talk, the KIND Snacks founder and Shark Tank investor shared his best advice for fighting polarization and building a better future.Inc. - Business -
Spanish Beauty Group Puig Targets Close to $15 Billion Valuation in IPO
The Barcelona-based beauty company—which also owns the Carolina Herrera, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci fashion houses—has set the price range at €22.00 to €24.50 a share.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Los Angeles is using AI in a pilot program to try to predict homelessness and allocate aid
In Los Angeles, a Homelessness Prevention pilot program aims to use predictive AI to identify individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless.CNBC - Business -
Here’s why Trump will reject a flat tax
A flat tax rate is one of those ideas that sounds great until you think about it.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
What Do Katy Perry and Billie Jean King Have in Common?
The winning personal quality shared by all 250 women on Inc.'s 2024 Female Founder's listInc. - Business -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Test Your Knowledge About Electric Cars With Our Quiz
First question: Which country leads the way in EVs?The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Bitcoin price drops below $60,000 before rebounding ahead of halving
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 on Friday after dropping below the $60,000 mark as the cryptocurrency continues to see volatility ahead of the upcoming halving.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Schlumberger posts profit gain for first quarter as revenue tops estimates
International revenue rose 18% to offset softness in North America, says CEO.MarketWatch - Business -
Why Emotionally Intelligent People Never Say 'I Know How You Feel,' Backed by Science
Want to be more empathetic? Stop assuming (or trying to prove) you know how another person feels, especially if you know that person well.Inc. - Business -
EU offers to strike youth mobility deal with UK
Labour party rebuffs scheme, which it says crosses Brexit red linesFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps
Users of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger will be able to turn to the new technology, powered by Meta’s latest artificial intelligence model, to obtain information and complete tasks.The New York Times - Business -
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki Plans to Take Company Private
The intentions, revealed in a public filing, come after the once-hot company’s share price closed at a new low and its enterprise value fell below zero.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Trump trial set to pick final alternate jurors for hush money case
The New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump has seated 12 jurors and one alternate, leaving five more slots to fill.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump