US Business

Adam Smith’s invisible hand has been replaced by a muscular government arm, in which Washington uses tax credits, spending programs and other tools to nudge a market-driven economy.

U.S. consumer sentiment rose in early August, continuing its climb from a record low earlier this summer, the University of Michigan said.

The ultracompetitive U.S. market is prompting streaming services to seek new ways to find subscribers.

Americans are splurging on summer travel and entertainment, putting their money toward experiences outside of the homes where they spent the early years of the pandemic.

The lingerie retailer hopes to reverse decades of marketing that showcased provocative images of supermodels. Many shoppers aren’t aware of the changes.

The service will deliver items that fit in a car trunk to destinations up to 15 miles away.

Though many companies had already loosened policies, some say previous guidance made office policies harder to enforce.

The retailer cut hundreds of jobs in stores as its customers change their spending habits.

The fitness equipment maker is working to cut costs in a bid to reset the business after a pandemic-fueled boom in sales.

Streamers such as Disney, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery are less focused on adding users at any costs and looking more at growing profits.