Corporate Dei Policies

Vance's mother-in-law pushed for DEI at her California university, CBS News finds

The Trump administration has been steadfast in its opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A CBS News investigation finds that those anti-DEI positions conflict with the work ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Corporate Gloom Deepens as New Trump Tariffs Take Effect

Businesses need stability and clarity and instead they are getting calamity from Washington.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Rippling Sues Deel, a Software Rival, Over Corporate Spying

A lawsuit by Rippling accuses a top competitor, Deel, of placing a mole in its ranks — which it uncovered via a “honeypot” trap on Slack.

The New York Times - 3d

Accenture is DOGE's first corporate casualty as shares dive on warning that contracts will be cut

Shares of Accenture slid more than 7% on Thursday after the consulting firm said tighter federal spending efforts have begun to weigh on its revenues.

CNBC - 6h

Tories announce policy to deport all foreign nationals with criminal convictions

Policy would apply to those seeking asylum as well as anyone who had been charged with or convicted of immigration offences. All foreign nationals in the UK who receive a criminal conviction would ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Half say Trump policies making economy worse: Poll

Half of Americans in a new poll say President Trump’s policies have made the U.S. economy worse in his first seven weeks in office. In a CNN poll released Thursday, 51 percent of respondents say ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - Mar. 11

US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil

Court document claims ‘potentially serious foreign policy consequences’ amid outcry over Palestinian activist’s arrest. The US government is relying on a rarely used provision of the law to try to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Nvidia CEO Huang praised this Trump policy. And the stock is bouncing.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the Trump administration’s AI policies in an FT interview and said he sees the company spending hundreds of billions on U.S.-made electronics.

MarketWatch - 13h

Office Market Poised to Rebound as Work From Home Policies End

Sales of office buildings jumped nearly 21 percent last year, and leasing activity is up, too. Companies are looking for more space as work-from-home policies peter out.

The New York Times - 13h

Why Trump’s war on DEI is so diabolical

Trump and his allies have flaunted their support for far-right movements at home and abroad. We cannot allow them to succeed.

The Hill - Mar. 9

Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates

Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.

CNBC - Mar. 7

CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves

U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.

CNBC - Mar. 10

G7 Foreign Ministers Agree on Ukraine Policy Amid Tensions Over Trump Tariffs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself among allies in a fraught moment after President Trump’s tariff policies.

The New York Times - 6d

Jamie Dimon on Trump tariff policy: 'Uncertainty is not a good thing'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged President Trump’s tariff policy is causing uncertainty for businesses, which is “not a good thing.” “I don’t think the average American consumer who ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration’s DEI Crackdown to Proceed, but Judges Debate DEI Merits

Three judges on a Virginia appeals panel agreed to let the Trump administration orders move forward but were sharply divided on the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

The New York Times - 6d

Muted M&A rains on dealmakers’ New Orleans parade

Rainmakers at annual corporate gathering hope Trump dealmaking bump will still materialise

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Paris Fashion Week gets down to business

Corporate cosplay at Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga and Valentino . . . and investment pieces at Hermès

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Covid’s Deadliest Effect Took Five Years to Appear

What once belonged to all of us now belongs to corporations.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - Mar. 11

BBC apologises to staff targeted by stalker

The corporation says it did not do enough to understand the impact of Alex Belfield's behaviour.

BBC News - Mar. 12

How to spot a low performer

It’s a lot harder than it should be despite decades of corporate effort

Financial Times - 4d

Investors seek to profit from Russia as Trump pursues rapprochement

Hedge funds and brokers eye the country’s corporate bonds and the rouble

Financial Times - 4d

Energy Secretary Chris Wright vows to reverse Biden climate policies, says renewables can't replace natural gas

"The Trump administration will end the Biden administration's irrational, quasi-religious policies," Wright said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says 'people are overreacting a bit' to Trump's policies

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday he believes “people are overreacting a bit” to the policy changes from the current Trump administration.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Trump policies 'promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever 'recession watch'

The UCLA Anderson Forecast, citing substantial changes to the economy from policies of the Trump administration, issued its first-ever "recession watch" on Tuesday.

CNBC - 1d

CEO Kelly Ortberg Bets Boeing’s Future on Restoring Its Damaged Corporate Culture

The aviation sector veteran says his fellow execs need to communicate better to restore Boeing’s culture. He’s also asking wary workers to be partners in that process.

Inc. - 6d

After Elon Musk’s Delaware exit, state lawmakers weigh bill to overhaul corporate law

Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to make the state attractive to investors and executives.

CNBC - 5d

Software startup Rippling sues competitor Deel, claiming a spy carried out 'corporate espionage'

Rippling unknowingly hired a person who downloaded internal records and met with leadership at competitor Deel, the lawsuit claims.

CNBC - 3d

Deluzio says Dems fighting against Trump 'not just good politics' but 'good policy'

Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) on Sunday called Democrats fighting against President Trump “not just good politics” but also “good policy.” “I think wanting to see Democrats stand their ground when ...

The Hill - 4d

EU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe

Kaja Kallas says the bloc cannot automatically fill the gap left by the US. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed disappointment over US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe and said ...

The Guardian - 3d

Threats Rise Against Judges Overseeing Trump Policy Cases, Fueling Safety Concerns

Federal judges are worried that online threats against those who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s ‘chaotic’ policy approach is creating opportunity for investors

There could be “quite a shift in the world order,” says Mike Cudzil, a portfolio manager at Pimco.

MarketWatch - Mar. 8

Details on changes to Southwest's checked bags policy

Southwest Airlines is set to begin charging customers for checked bags, the last major airline to tack on baggage fees for most passengers. Hannah Towey, associate editor for Conde Nast Traveler, ...

CBS News - Mar. 12