US Business
Coal Makes a Comeback, Fueled by War in the Middle East
Countries are returning to the highly polluting but reliable source of power after the Iran war effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
AI Chip Mania Sows Seeds of Its Own Destruction
Investors already factor in cyclicality in the chip industry. The bad news is that they’ve frequently gotten their assessments wrong.
US Business
The World Is Awash in Bourbon. That’s a Problem for Big Booze.
Distillers that added capacity during the pandemic are facing a hangover as more Americans join the ranks of the sober-curious.
US Business
NextEra Energy Near Deal for Rival Utility Dominion
Agreement could come as soon as Monday, assuming talks don’t fall apart.
US Business
The Texas-Size Fight Over Rick Perry’s Nuclear Power Startup
Fermi raced to go public. After an 80% drop in the stock price, its founders are battling over what comes next.
US Business
The Winners and Losers of Oil’s New World Order
Energy expert Jason Bordoff explains the uneven consequences of the war in Iran and the longer term outlook for nations from the U.S. to Russia.
US Business
Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production
The remarks come as the German manufacturing sector seeks to recast itself as a major player in the West’s defense arsenal.
Events
The Schroeder Family Exploreum Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebration on June 4 and Mascot Name Reveal
(Joplin, MO) – The wait is finally over! The Schroeder Family Exploreum is thrilled to invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its highly anticipated North Wing on June 4 with a full […]
US Business
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bets on Microsoft’s AI Ambitions With New Stake
The investor says the tech company is underpriced, and he will disclose the stake in regulatory filings later Friday.
US Business
SpaceX to Go Public June 12
Plus, bond yields hit the highest level in more than a year, and tips for buying a good used EV.