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Angi, the home improvement site, could become a standalone company, IAC says

Angi, the home improvement site once known as Angie’s List, could soon be on the market as parent IAC Inc. seeks to simplify itself and free up capital.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Family offices becoming 'economic powerhouse' in private company deals

Family offices are increasingly bypassing private equity funds and buying stakes in private companies directly, according to a new survey.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

EPA implements climate law’s methane fee for oil and gas companies

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule Tuesday that implements a charge for oil and gas companies that release too much of the planet-warming gas methane. The fee was passed ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

E.P.A. to Charge Oil Companies First-Ever Methane Fee, but Will It Last?

The Biden administration is imposing a fee on large energy companies that spew excess methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Republicans may be able to repeal it.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

MicroStrategy to lose ‘controlled company’ exemption, and stock seesaws higher

MicroStrategy said that because of the volume of share sales to raise money to buy bitcoin, Michael Saylor, the company’s co-founder and chair, will no longer hold the majority of voting power.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Trump's tariff threats send U.S. companies scrambling for lobbyists and loopholes

In the days since President-elect Donald Trump won the presidential race, Nicole Bivens Collinson’s phone has barely stopped ringing.

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

San Francisco–based Ossium Health has carried out three transplants for cancer patients using stem cells from deceased donors’ bone marrow in recent months.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Greg Maffei steps down as CEO of Liberty Media, the company that owns F1

Greg Maffei is stepping down as president and chief executive of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

How Jeff Raider Is Shaping Harry’s Into a Next-Generation CPG Company

When the FTC blocked the razor brand’s planned $1.37 billion merger in 2020, Jeff Raider had to pivot—and began building his own CPG empire.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

CEO to Step Down from Liberty Media, the Company That Owns F1

Greg Maffei saw Formula 1 as major opportunity for the company in its 2017 takeover.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity

The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumers

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Andy Dunn’s Secrets to Leading a Company and Taking Care of Yourself

The Bonobos veteran and founder of Pie shares how he cares for his mental health.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza

Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs

Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this week

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

FirstFT: US companies rush to cash in on Trump market rally

Also in today’s newsletter, FTC targets Microsoft and Argentina cools on Paris climate accord

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Why States Are Offering Workers at Private Companies Access to I.R.A.s

With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

U.S. companies could be caught in the crosshairs if China retaliates to fight Trump

China's retaliation tactics could range from economic changes to matters of diplomacy and security.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Moscow to stop gas deliveries to Austria from Saturday, company says

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Why Chinese companies are also waiting for Sudan's civil war to end

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Drug companies that violate law would fund medical research under new Democratic legislation

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) have introduced legislation that would require pharmaceutical companies that have entered settlement agreements over violating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran

“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Starbucks’ New CEO Only Needed 6 Words to Explain the Company’s Biggest Problem

Turning around the company’s problem starts with acknowledging this simple truth.

Business - Inc. - October 20

TikTok parent company dismisses intern who 'maliciously interfered' with its AI technology

The parent company of TikTok says it has dismissed an intern that it found to have "maliciously interfered" with its artificial intelligence technology effort.

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