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How SpaceX Became Embedded in America’s War Machine

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How SpaceX Became Embedded in America’s War Machine
Pledges to quickly deploy technology and ties cultivated with the Pentagon have helped land new contracts totaling billions of dollars.

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In a World Where Change Has Become the Norm, Which Companies Are Built to Last?

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In a World Where Change Has Become the Norm, Which Companies Are Built to Last?
The goal of our Best Companies for the Future list is to find companies that meet this unprecedented historical moment.

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How the WSJ’s Best Companies for the Future Ranking Was Created

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How the WSJ’s Best Companies for the Future Ranking Was Created
What we are measuring, why we are measuring it, and where we might be off base.

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Nvidia Takes the Top Spot in the 2026 List of Best Companies for the Future

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nvidia Takes the Top Spot in the 2026 List of Best Companies for the Future
This new ranking also showcases tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Cisco, propelled by high scores for innovation, financial strength and AI readiness

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Bring Your Own Power, Ireland Tells Tech Titans Hungry for Data Centers

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bring Your Own Power, Ireland Tells Tech Titans Hungry for Data Centers
The tiny nation is a test case for countries seeking AI investment without risking outages or higher bills for citizens.

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Commerzbank Asks German Regulator to Review UniCredit Offer Support Levels

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Commerzbank Asks German Regulator to Review UniCredit Offer Support Levels
The move escalates a tussle between Commerzbank and its largest shareholder, with less than two weeks left for UniCredit’s offer to buy the stake in the German bank it doesn’t already own.

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Bodycote Shares Fall After Apollo Pulls Back on Making Firm $2 Billion Takeover Offer

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bodycote Shares Fall After Apollo Pulls Back on Making Firm $2 Billion Takeover Offer
The stock was down more than 9% after Apollo Global Management ended discussions on a takeover bid.

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AkzoNobel Shares Plunge After Sherwin-Williams, Nippon Paint Drop $14.5 Billion Bid

June 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AkzoNobel Shares Plunge After Sherwin-Williams, Nippon Paint Drop $14.5 Billion Bid
AkzoNobel shares were down 19% after Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams ended their pursuit of the company.

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The U.S. Needs Mechanics and Electricians. Big Business Is Spending to Create Some.

June 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The U.S. Needs Mechanics and Electricians. Big Business Is Spending to Create Some.
Bloomberg Philanthropies is launching a $90 million program that includes a partnership with Ford, which needs more mechanics at its dealerships.

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Two Texas Billionaires, a U.S. Senator and the Battle for ‘America’s Resort’

June 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Two Texas Billionaires, a U.S. Senator and the Battle for ‘America’s Resort’
Jim Justice is credited with saving the Greenbrier, but now faces calls for new ownership as some claim he drained its revenue to pay other bills.

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