World Jul 19 U.S. firms in Hong Kong face risks, says business association By Zen Soo, Associated Press
World Jul 16 Watch 5:19 Analyzing the U.S. business advisory for Hong Kong and how it could affect global finances The United States government Friday warned Americans about the risks of doing business, studying, or investing in Hong Kong. The U.S. also sanctioned Hong Kong officials, accusing them of eroding the city’s freedoms as China continues to force its will… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Politics Jul 09 WATCH: Biden signs competition order targeting big business The order includes calls for banning or limiting noncompete agreements to help boost wages and for allowing rule changes that would pave the way for hearing aids to be sold over the counter at drugstores, among other things. By Aamer Madhani, Marcy Gordon, Associated Press
Nation May 26 Amazon to buy MGM, the studio behind James Bond and ‘Shark Tank’ Amazon is paying $8.45 billion for MGM, making it the company's second-largest acquisition after it bought grocer Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion in 2017. By Associated Press
World Apr 08 U.S. hits state-owned Myanmar gem firm with coup sanctions The penalties freeze any assets the firm holds in the U.S. or in U.S. jurisdictions and bar American citizens from doing business with it. The company is a major exporter of gems and semi-precious stones like jade. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Apr 05 Corporations gave over $50 million to backers of voting restrictions By Associated Press Telecom giant AT&T was the most prolific, donating over $800,000 since 2015 to authors of proposed restrictions, cosponsors of such measures, or those who voted in favor of the bills, the report found. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 5:32 Katrina Adams’ journey from the tennis court to the C-suite By Christopher Booker Katrina Adams, the youngest and first black person to become CEO, Chairperson and President of the United States Tennis Association, is a force both on the tennis court and in the boardroom. In her new book, “Own the Arena,” she… Continue watching
Nov 12 Mexican president presents bill to ban outsourcing of jobs By Associated Press The proposal outlined Thursday says personnel, staffing or temp companies can help private firms recruit, select or train workers, but cannot be listed as their employer. Continue reading
Sep 23 Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about finding qualified Black applicants By Associated Press Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. Continue reading
Aug 10 McDonald’s sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships By Associated Press Ousted CEO Stephen Easterbrook, according to a lawsuit, approved a special grant of restricted stock, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to one of those employees. Continue reading