Increasing Production

Steven Madden C.E.O. Says It Is Moving Production Out of China

The prospect of higher tariffs under President-elect Trump spurred the company to accelerate its plan to shift where its shoes are made.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

6 Tips to Help Companies Evaluate Your Product for Licensing

Make it easier for companies to say yes to licensing your product.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?

A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Charles Sporck, an Early Champion of Moving Microchip Manufacturing to Asia, Dies at 96

He argued that offshoring allowed the U.S. semiconductor industry to create more high-paying jobs at home.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Exxon CEO says Trump won’t be able to ‘unleash’ new energy production

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform to significantly ramp up U.S. oil production and bring down the cost of energy, but the head of the nation’s largest energy company is doubtful ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Protesters wave Nazi flags at 'The Diary of Anne Frank' production in Michigan

Protesters waved Nazi flags outside of a community theater production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” leaving performers "understandably shaken" by the hateful display in Michigan, officials said ...

Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for products

Denmark’s royal court says it will phase out a labeling system dating to the 1800s that grants companies the right to use the image of the Danish crown on their letterhead, packaging and labels

World - ABC News - 15 hours ago

ServiceNow rolls out enterprise AI governance capabilities to accelerate production deployment

ServiceNow is looking to solve a key enterprise AI adoption challenge, with the debut of new governance capabilities to give organizations more confidence in AI outcomes.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

‘Defend the product!’ How the French keep their artisan food culture alive

Medieval-style producer guilds, a glut of festivals and strict controls on quality and origin all combine to make sure that traditional gastronomie is honoured and protected. It’s a Saturday ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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 - 15 hours ago

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza

Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Netanyahu holds emergency meeting on Gaza aid as U.S. ramps up pressure

Some 41% of people in Gaza will face "catastrophic" levels of hunger in the coming months, a global authority on food security warned Thursday.

Jobless claims retreat after last week’s sharp increase

One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Revenue Increase But Misses Expectations

The Franco-Italian eyewear group’s revenue rose 4% in the third quarter, helped by sales of smart glasses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

WATCH: How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.

Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Rigid Bans, Study Says

A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Blinken Renews Push for Middle East Truce, and U.S. Abortions Increase

Plus, a radical approach to flooding in England.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children

Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

How much has the price of gold increased so far this year?

Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2024. Here's how much price growth we've seen so far.

Tesla’s Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings and Outlook

The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China

Keir Starmer to announce expansion in region that will also include business club to increase economic ties. The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam

Consumption of world’s wealthiest people also making it increasingly difficult to limit global heating to 1.5C. The high carbon emissions of the world’s richest 1% are worsening hunger, poverty and ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Meta Earnings Show Revenue Increase, Even as Spending Spree Continues

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026