Starbucks Says Turnaround ‘Ahead of Schedule’ as Sales Rebound
The coffee chain’s stock jumped after a better-than-expected earnings report.
Five Questions for Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair
Succession drama, legal intrigue and political independence: These are top issues that DealBook would ask of the Federal Reserve chairman.
Clay, an A.I. Sales Start-Up, Lets Employees Cash Out. Again.
The company is part of a newer generation of software upstarts holding multiple tender offers where workers can sell stock before going public.
What to Watch as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a series of reductions in the latter half of 2025. The big question is how long the pause will last.
Safety Board Blames F.A.A. For Multiple Failures in D.C. Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board found the probable causes of the midair collision last year included poorly designed flight routes and ignored warnings about risks.
Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk
The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.
Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
Bari Weiss Urges CBS News to Think Like a ‘Start-Up’
“We are not producing a product enough people want,” Ms. Weiss told employees at her first all-staff meeting at the network.
UPS Will Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs in 2026
The delivery company said it was planning the cuts this year because it expected to deliver fewer packages for Amazon, a large but unprofitable customer.
Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers
The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.
OpenAI’s Altman and More C.E.O.s Weigh In on Minnesota
The tech C.E.O. is the latest business leader to speak out about the immigration crackdown and the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens.
Fed, Signaling Little Urgency, Prepares to Pause on Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs.
She’s the Face of Trump’s Aviation Safety Board, and She’s a Democrat
Jennifer Homendy, the outspoken chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, is reclaiming the spotlight at a meeting on Tuesday about the Washington, D.C., crash that killed 67.
Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.
Transportation Safety Board Set to Declare Cause of Midair Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
G.M. Shares Rise as Investors Are Encouraged by 2026 Prospects
The automaker said that it would buy back stock worth up to $6 billion and that it expected profit to rise this year after it pulled back from electric vehicle production.
‘The Outsiders’ Musical Recoups on Broadway
“The Outsiders” is the first new musical to open since 2022 to become profitable.
As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain
Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.
In Trump’s Shadow, India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.”
Trump Administration Takes Another Stake in Rare Earth Sector
The administration announced a $1.6 billion deal with USA Rare Earth. The firm also does business with Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of President Trump’s commerce secretary.