U.S. to Target Crypto Use in Ransomware Attack Payments
The Biden administration is preparing an array of actions, including sanctions, to make it harder for hackers to use digital…
Another Trade War, Another Stalemate?
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Invesco, Lucid, Diamondback: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today
Futures tied to the S&P 500 were down 0.1% early Friday, pointing to a subdued end to a choppy week…
Hong Kong Considers Allowing SPAC Listings
Hong Kong is considering whether to allow listings of blank-check companies, potentially opening the doors to a wave of Chinese-focused…
A French Book-Publishing Takeover Worthy of Netflix
The long-running saga at French book publisher Lagardère may at last be drawing to a close. A takeover by media…
How Facebook Hobbled Mark Zuckerberg’s Bid to Get America Vaccinated
In mid-March, Mark Zuckerberg used his Facebook page to announce a goal that was both ambitious and personal. He wanted…
iPhone Reality Doesn’t Fully Ground Satellite Dreams
In the satellite world, what goes up doesn’t usually come back down. The same can’t be said for satellite stocks.…
China’s Space Station Is Coming Together Bit by Bit
China aims to have its first space station up and running by next year. Construction of the orbiting habitat—dubbed Tiangong,…
Companies Grapple With Questions About Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
Companies preparing to implement the Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate face logistical challenges and unanswered questions about how to comply,…
Tallying Emissions Becomes a New Challenge for Companies
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Lockdowns in Asia Deepen Commodity Supply-Chain Pain
The recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia has throttled ports and locked down plantations and processors, sparking extended…
Chinese Astronauts Complete Country’s Longest Stay in Space
HONG KONG—A trio of Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Friday after three months in space, setting a record…
Stock Futures Point to Tepid Rise for Week
U.S. stock futures edged up ahead of fresh data on consumer sentiment, pointing to a subdued end to a choppy…
China Wants Gig Workers to Have More Power—Just Not Too Much
HONG KONG—China’s communist state has made a show in recent months of supporting the lowest-level workers in the country’s bare-knuckle…
Ex-Boeing Pilot Expected to Face Prosecution in 737 MAX Probe
Federal prosecutors plan to criminally charge a former Boeing Co. pilot they suspect of misleading aviation regulators about safety issues…