Mar 06 Watch 5:47 As Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada, businesses brace for repercussions By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins President Trump has temporarily suspended new tariffs on most goods coming into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada, two days after he set them into motion. The delay gives both countries a one-month reprieve. But the beginnings of what seems… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 6:55 How Barnes and Noble made a comeback by revitalizing its philosophy By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Last year, Barnes and Noble opened nearly 60 stores around the country and plans for 60 more to open in 2025. It’s the latest twist in a long-running saga for a company that’s been a bellwether for the book business. Continue watching
Oct 09 Business titan Ratan Tata, former leader of Indian conglomerate Tata Group, dies at age 86 By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Tata Group is a sprawling collection of nearly 100 companies, including the country’s largest automaker, the largest private steel company and a leading outsourcing firm. Continue reading
Oct 08 Gov. Newsom signs new law requiring big companies in California to disclose emissions By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Saturday — the most sweeping mandate of its kind in the nation. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 8:51 Conservatives fight back against environmental and socially conscious investments By Paul Solman The extreme weather events that hit the U.S. and other countries have cast a sharp spotlight on the role of climate change. In recent years, those concerns have been a key part of significant changes in the way investment firms… Continue watching
Jan 04 U.S. job openings remained high in sign of economic resilience By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. job openings slipped in November but remained at high suggesting businesses are still determined to add workers, a blow to the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool hiring and wage gains. Continue reading
Oct 15 2nd Apple store in U.S. unionizes after vote by workers in Oklahoma City By Associated Press Workers at an Apple store in Oklahoma City voted to unionize, marking the second unionized Apple store in the U.S. in a matter of months, according to the federal labor board. Continue reading
Jul 19 U.S. firms in Hong Kong face risks, says business association By Zen Soo, Associated Press U.S. businesses operating in Hong Kong should reassess their operations and decide if the risks of operating there are worth the reward, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 5:19 Analyzing the U.S. business advisory for Hong Kong and how it could affect global finances By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn 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… Continue watching
Jul 09 WATCH: Biden signs competition order targeting big business By Aamer Madhani, Marcy Gordon, Associated Press 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. Continue reading