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The Most Hated Way of Firing Someone Is Now Used More Than Ever. It’s the Age of the PIP.
Performance improvement plans are on the rise. Workers dread them. Managers do too.
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For EV Startups, Things Are Going From Bad to Worse
Makers and suppliers of electric cars are dealing with diminishing cash, uneven sales and the prospects of an unfriendly Trump administration.
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LVMH Billionaire Bernard Arnault, the ‘Shark’ and a Den of Spies Laid Bare in Paris Courtroom
Arnault sought to distance himself from what prosecutors allege was a yearslong intelligence-gathering operation that targeted his foes.
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The Case for and Against Creating a Military Cyber Force
Some experts are pushing for a separate branch of the armed forces, dedicated to thwarting hackers.
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European Defense Stocks Face Uncertainty From Trump’s Efficiency Plans
The planned creation of a Department of Government Efficiency co-run by Elon Musk is weighing on valuations of European defense companies that rely heavily on U.S. contracts, according to analysts.
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Buy Now Before Tariffs Hit, Retailers Are Telling Shoppers
Many businesses are urging customers to buy before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs potentially raise costs—and prices.
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The Many Ways WSJ Readers Use AI in Their Everyday Lives
They are increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence for work—but also for love and adventure.
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The Airline Industry’s Biggest Winners Are Betting You’ll Pay to Fly in Style
United and Delta dominate industry profits by promoting premium travel options like carved up cabins and luxe lounges
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This Cannabis Company Is Snapping Up America’s Craft Beer Brewers
Canada’s Tilray Brands built itself into one of biggest craft brewers in U.S.—“I’m either real smart or real dumb,” its CEO said.
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Anglo American Agrees Coal Assets Sale to Peabody
Anglo American signed a deal to sell its remaining steelmaking coal assets to U.S. miner Peabody Energy for up to $3.8 billion, the first major step in its large-scale business reshaping.