Trump’s Worrisome Business

Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government

Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins.

Tech - The New York Times - October 21

Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration

With the economy the top issue for many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce record lending from the federal government to small business owners.

Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man

He Lifeng has a direct line to President Xi Jinping and is a gatekeeper to the world’s second-largest economy.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery

How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release

A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Boeing considers selling storied space business, WSJ reports

A sale would include the troubled Starliner space vehicle and operations supporting the International Space Station, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

British man admits to arson attack on Ukraine-linked business in London

Dylan Earl pleads guilty to offence under UK’s new National Security Act

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now

Some things never go out of style.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.

A New Business on Wall Street: Defending Against D.E.I. Backlash

Companies are conducting vulnerability assessments, compiling research reports and writing plans for what to do if their diversity efforts come under attack.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Selling Your Business? Here Are 3 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition

The importance of proper preparation in selling your business.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Breer: Patriots ‘open for business' as NFL trade deadline approaches

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer shares what he's hearing about the Patriots ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business

War of words between Big Tech companies reveals fierce rivalry in cloud computing

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business

His Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, is reinventing itself after his death. With steep overhead costs, employees are ready to get creative.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates

Former law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot have been helping the campaigns of Kamala Harris and other Democrats this fall.

Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business

Quarterly results boost Gautam Adani’s conglomerate as it seeks to bounce back from damaging allegations

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - 11 hours ago

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business

"My dream almost just went away," recalls Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers founder Todd Graves, after he made this financial mistake while getting started.

Business - CNBC - October 12

Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Entrepreneurship Is Tough. But Leading a Successful Business Ultimately Comes Down to These 3 Surprisingly Simple Truths

You don’t have to be a business expert to put yourself on the path to success. You just have to understand these three things.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Here’s How Adobe’s New AI Video Tool Could Upend the Ad Business

Adobe products are favored by many creatives, so expect its innovative Firefly AI offering to have a big impact on making digital ads.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Latest in Trump’s Worrisome Business

Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government

Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration

Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery

OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release

Boeing considers selling storied space business, WSJ reports

British man admits to arson attack on Ukraine-linked business in London

8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

A New Business on Wall Street: Defending Against D.E.I. Backlash

Selling Your Business? Here Are 3 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition

Breer: Patriots ‘open for business' as NFL trade deadline approaches

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business

Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business

Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates

Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business

Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live

Entrepreneurship Is Tough. But Leading a Successful Business Ultimately Comes Down to These 3 Surprisingly Simple Truths

Here’s How Adobe’s New AI Video Tool Could Upend the Ad Business

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