US Business
Home Insurers Are Charging More and Insuring Less
The industry is trying to rebound from years of losses owing to storms, fires and inflation.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Why the Drivers of Lower Inflation Matter
Competing effects of central banks, healing supply chains affect recession odds.
US Business
China-Founded Rivals Ramp Up War for American Shoppers
Online sellers Shein and Temu are fighting in U.S. courts, alleging dirty tricks as they duel for workers and suppliers back in China.
US Business
Why Trucking Company Yellow Verges on Collapse
One of the oldest and biggest U.S. trucking businesses has been wrecked by a string of mergers that left it saddled with debt and has been stalled by a standoff with the Teamsters union.
US Business
Here’s Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Catching Fire
Deadly incidents raise safety concerns about batteries used to power electric cars and cellphones.
US Business
Elon Musk’s Latest Mission: Rev Up the Electricity Industry
“My biggest concern is that there’s insufficient urgency,” the billionaire tells energy executives.
US Business
That Cool New Bookstore? It’s a Barnes & Noble.
Barnes & Noble used to be the book industry’s villain. Its new CEO wants to make it more like a scrappy indie outpost—596 of them, to be exact.
US Business
How the U.S. Economy Is Sticking the Soft Landing
Companies that are pulling back are also choosing to hold onto workers, avoiding the large-scale job cuts that led to recessions in earlier economic slowdowns.
US Business
Exxon and Chevron Signal They Are Still Shopping for Deals
Though earnings dipped last quarter, oil giants together added $14 billion in profits to their cash piles and are hunting for potential acquisitions.
Events
Lafayette Houses’ Second Chances Thrift Store to Host Back-to-School Bash on August 4 and 5
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House’s benefit thrift store, Second Chances, is hosting a Back-to-School Bash to help our community get ready for the 2023–2024 school year! Not only do Lafayette House clients get to shop […]