U.S. Manufacturers to Benefit as GE Appliances Shifts Production
The company, now owned by a Chinese conglomerate, is investing $150 million in 19 American suppliers across 10 states.
Superman Comic Sets Auction Record, Selling for $9.12 Million
A family’s forgotten copy of Superman No. 1, from 1939, was sold by Heritage Auctions.
Job Gains Disguise Weakness Beyond Service Industries
The unemployment rate rose in September as more people looked for jobs, according to data delayed by the government shutdown.
September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision
Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down.
Walmart Sales Rise as Shoppers Look For Savings
The retailer increased its guidance for the year, anticipating more price-conscious shoppers would flock to its stores.
Did Nvidia Do Enough to Chill A.I. Bubble Fears?
The chipmaker at the center of the artificial intelligence boom reported blowout results. But that hasn’t resolved some key questions behind the tech rally.
Delayed Jobs Data to Give Snapshot of a Labor Market Under Stress
Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
Nvidia Earnings Fuel Rally in Global Technology Stocks
The chipmaker’s profit surge and strong revenue forecast helped to ease fears that spending on A.I. infrastructure might be outpacing demand.
Delayed Jobs Data to Give Snapshot of a Labor Market Under Stress
Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
Help! My Rental Car Died Within a Mile, and Avis Charged Me $1,367.
A visitor to Italy had to abandon an S.U.V. after it conked out just minutes from the rental agency. Then he got another surprise: a hefty repair bill.
Family Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy
Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them.
Holiday Hiring Slows, Frustrating Job Seekers
Retailers are adding fewer of the seasonal roles that many Americans rely on to make ends meet.
Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
California Has a Legal Clause for Housing That Could Put NIMBYs in a Corner
For years, the state has been nudging its cities to build housing to address a severe shortage. Maybe what they needed was a shove.
As Sanctions on Russian Oil Loom, India Prepares to End Its Buying Spree
India has been snapping up discounted Russian crude for three years, but U.S. sanctions that take effect on Friday are expected to end the lucrative trade.
Saudi Arabia, Once Shunned, Has Corporate Titans Swooning for Deals
Some of the most prominent U.S. executives gathered at the Kennedy Center for an event promoting deal-making with the oil-rich kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash
After nearly a decade of expensive, hit-and-miss investments, Mohammed bin Salman is overseeing a behind-the-scenes restructuring of the kingdom’s all-important wealth fund.
Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal
Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his kingdom’s economy.
Mexico Is Now the United States’ Top Buyer
For first time in at least 30 years, the United States has exported more to Mexico than Canada, U.S. government data show, in a sign of how much North American trade has consolidated.