US Business

Unemployment fell sharply in August and hiring gains moderated, as the U.S. economy continued to recover from the steep downturn triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

The pizza delivery giant is one of several companies thriving in a time of touchless transactions, robotics, online commerce and decentralized offices. Their successes may define the business world for a long time to come.

The Trump administration is weighing whether to place export restrictions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., China’s most advanced manufacturer of semiconductors.

The move by Amazon comes as the mystery seeds led U.S. officials to raise alarms about the ease with which sales can occur on e-commerce sites, creating potential threats to U.S. agriculture.

Epic Games filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against Apple, reiterating arguments made in a federal lawsuit accusing the tech giant of monopolistic behavior after pulling “Fortnite” from the App Store.

Homebound TV viewers are flocking back to watch the conclusions of the coronavirus-interrupted basketball and hockey seasons, giving both leagues a prime-time ratings boost despite playing in empty arenas.

The Japanese conglomerate led by billionaire Masayoshi Son placed billions in options bets on fast-rising tech stocks.

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs, facing budget cuts and regulatory scrutiny, has shelved the development of a puff-counting feature that some employees say had the potential to help users wean themselves off nicotine.

The CEO of America’s largest auto maker discusses GM’s strategy for electric vehicles and how Covid has changed the workplace.

Don’t look for blowout Labor Day weekend discounts. Tight inventory, cheap gas and easy credit have driven new-vehicle prices to records, even as many can’t afford to buy.