SEC’s Gensler Doesn’t See Cryptocurrencies Lasting Long
WASHINGTON—Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said Tuesday he doesn’t see much long-term viability for cryptocurrencies, underscoring the importance…
Biden vacations, while the world is on fire
ANALYSIS/OPINION: Horsing around. Vacation at the beach. Bike riding with friends. Going to a football game and tossing the coin.…
Experts bemoan ‘science by press release’ in COVID-19 era
Drugmakers are hailing great results with COVID-19 boosters and shots for school-age children, enthusing a pandemic-weary public and markets but…
‘Legislative terrorists’: Far-left Democrats push Pelosi to strip Israel aid from funding bill
Far-left Democrats, including members of the “Squad,” successfully pressured House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday into stripping military aid to…
Zoom’s Nearly $15 Billion Deal for Five9 Probed by U.S. Government Over China Ties
A Justice Department-led panel is investigating Zoom Video Communications Inc.’s deal to buy an American customer-service software company, citing potential…
Freddie Mac Finds Home Appraisals in Black, Latino Areas More Likely to Fall Short
Homes in Black and Latino neighborhoods appraise for less than their agreed-upon purchase price more often than in white areas,…
Conoco Kicks Off Oil Industry’s Carbon Shell Game
Royal Dutch Shell ’s grain of sand is turning out to be another oil producer’s pearl. On Monday, Shell announced…
Apple iPhone Features Would Detect Depression, Cognitive Decline
Apple Inc. is working on technology to help diagnose depression and cognitive decline, aiming for tools that could expand the…
Uber Says First Adjusted Profit Possible This Quarter
Uber Technologies Inc. said it could reach a measure of profitability in the current quarter, months earlier than previously expected,…
Scintillating attack helps Russia to gold in Online Olympiad
While some traditional over-the-board tournaments are now coming back to life, the COVID-19 scare is still proving too much for…
iPhone 13 Review: From Mini to Pro Max
The time comes in every iPhone reviewer’s life: You launch the selfie camera, look deep into your own eyes and…
U.S. Sanctions Crypto Exchange Accused of Catering to Ransomware Criminals
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration blacklisted a Russian-owned cryptocurrency exchange for allegedly helping launder ransomware payments, an unprecedented action meant to deter…
Universal Music IPO Gets a Standing Ovation
Universal Music Group ’s market debut has been a smash hit. Investors’ clamor for all things musical is understandable, but…
China’s Regulatory Storm Risks Triggering Wider Economic Damage
HONG KONG—China’s high-profile crackdowns on property developers, technology firms and other private enterprises are starting to weigh on business activity…
Buying Life Insurance? The Industry Is Being Transformed. What You Need to Know.
A growing number of U.S. life insurers—small, midsize and some of the industry’s biggest household names—have sold or announced they…