Cruise Ships Can Get Ready to Set Sail Again, C.D.C. Says
The C.D.C. has issued a conditional order toward certifying companies that can prove they can protect passengers and crews from the coronavirus. Actual travel by sea is still a distant wish.
Do Dunkin’ and Arby’s Go Together? Private Equity Group Bets $11 Billion They Do
Inspire Brands, backed by Roark Capital, is assembling a portfolio of quick-service restaurant chains it thinks will withstand the pandemic.
Two Museums Tried to Sell Art. Only One Caught Grief About it.
The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum both planned on selling works last Wednesday at auction, but Baltimore paused the sale after much criticism.
Cruise Ships Can Sail Again, With Strict Rules. Here’s What to Know.
Cruise companies must follow stringent health and safety protocols to be allowed to resume passenger excursions.
TikTok Gets Another Reprieve From Order That Would Ban It in U.S.
A month after a preliminary injunction in a separate lawsuit, a federal judge blocked Commerce Department restrictions from taking effect on Nov. 12.
Europe Risks a New Economic Downturn as Lockdowns Return
Record quarterly growth inspires little joy as the threat of a double-dip recession looms.
Advertisers Flock to Election Night, When Live TV Is the Main Event Again
In a media environment dominated by streaming and battered by the pandemic, companies see a rare opportunity to catch a huge audience all at once.
Stocks Suffer Worst Weekly Decline Since March
The latest sell-off has come as a second wave of cases forced more lockdowns in Europe, threatening the economic recovery and spooking investors around the world.
Peter Secchia, Confidant of Ford and Bush, Dies at 83
He was a Republican fund-raiser from Michigan who became a White House regular and an ambassador to Italy. He died of Covid-19.
Boarded-Up Windows and Increased Security: Retailers Brace for the Election
Stores are making plans for how to deal with potential civil unrest stemming from Tuesday’s election.
Without More Enforcement, Tax Evasion Will Spread Like a Virus
The I.R.S. is on few people’s most-loved lists, yet the agency needs more money to enforce the tax code, an economist says.
How a Century of Real-Estate Tax Breaks Enriched Donald Trump
The real estate industry has long enjoyed uniquely favorable tax treatment — thanks in part to Mr. Trump’s actions before and after he became president.
Whitewater Unions, and a Toobin-Like Bathroom Mistake
Plus: A museum worker who’s too petrified to visit other museums.
How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California’s Top Lawyer Offers Clues
As attorney general for six years, Kamala Harris took a moderate, realpolitik approach to going after big business, aides say.
Warren and Other Democrats Push 'Fundamental' Reform of Capitalism
A move by senators suggests a new priority: moving corporate America away from a focus on shareholders.
Tiffany Deal Is a Signature Move by the Sun Tzu of Luxury
Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and the richest man in Europe, is no stranger to public battles.
Reasons to Sign Up for a Health Savings Account
The money grows tax free, and can act as a sort of 401(k) for future health needs if invested. But just 6 percent of account holders do invest the savings.
Stressed About the Election? Don’t Take It Out on Your Investments
It may be tempting, one economist says, to think that if your side wins, the economy will be all right. But no matter who wins, it may not be as good or as bad as you think.
Why Blue Places Have Been Hit Harder Economically Than Red Ones
The different mix of jobs is a big driver, but there are other factors, too.