Articles by Erin Slifka

We’re still at the mercy of the algorithms. That needs to change, and it’s up to social-media companies to change it, writes columnist Joanna Stern.

A surge in state investments has helped lift the Chinese economy from the effects of Covid-19 but likely has worsened one of its deepest weaknesses: low productivity.

The president-elect’s $1.9 trillion proposal would help low-income families while also advancing Democratic priorities.

A sizable chunk of President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan is aimed at lower-income people, which, in combination with ultralow interest rates, could drive down unemployment rapidly.

Consumers continued to hold back on retail spending during the December peak of the holiday season as the country confronted a surge in coronavirus infections.

The newly formed auto maker, called Stellantis, is set to start trading on Monday in Europe and on Tuesday in New York.

Oil majors bet offering more fresh food and services at gas-station stores can help offset declining oil income.

The last liftoff of the Starliner spacecraft was supposed to be a decisive win. Instead, it showed that Boeing’s engineering and management issues went beyond its 737 MAX planes. Can the company redeem itself with its next launch?

“Words alone are not enough.” Corporate moves to halt political funding and decry the forces behind the Jan. 6 riot have accelerated a broader movement in business to address social and political issues.

The Facebook-owned messaging service acknowledged confusion among its users over changes in the handling of data.