The U.S. leading economic index fell 0.8% in October, the Conference Board said Friday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a 0.4% fall. This is the eighth Read more
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Mastercard earnings rise as company calls out strong spending ‘across the board’
Mastercard Inc. became the latest payment-technology company to highlight strong spending as it topped expectations with its latest earnings numbers. “We’re seeing the consumer across the board show really good Read more
Opinion: Google was supposed to be Wall Street’s safe haven, but now it’s a dart board
It has been a rough year for companies that rely on online advertising for their revenue, but many on Wall Street believed that Alphabet Inc.’s stock was a safe haven Read more
BOJ Board Member Adachi Pledges to Continue Monetary Easing
By Megumi Fujikawa Bank of Japan policy board member Seiji Adachi said Wednesday that the bank should continue its easy policy and needs to be careful about monetary tightening amid Read more
Activist investor Macellum urges Kohl’s to replace chairman, other board members
An activist investor that has long targeted Kohl’s Corp. KSS, -2.26% is ratcheting up the pressure, calling on the department-store chain to make changes to its board or face another proxy fight. Read more
Disney names new board member in deal with activist investor Third Point
The Walt Disney Co. announced a new board member Friday afternoon as part of a settlement with activist investor Third Point LLC. Disney DIS, -3.20% disclosed that Carolyn Everson, who Read more
Tesla names Airbnb co-founder to board
Tesla Inc. named one of Airbnb Inc.’s co-founders to its board Wednesday, increasing the total number of directors back to eight. Joe Gebbia joins the board of Tesla TSLA, +1.72% Read more
EV startup Faraday says board subjected to death threats, misinformation campaign
Electric-car startup Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. said Thursday its company leaders are facing death threats and a misinformation campaign as they try to raise money for the production of its first vehicle. Read more
Labor board proposes joint-employer standard to replace Trump-era rules
When a McDonald’s worker has a beef with their boss, complaining to McDonald’s Corp. won’t help. When an employee at Google has a problem, they likely can’t seek out a Read more
Starting a Business? Reasons Why You May Need to Recruit an Advisory Board
Do you know everything? Do you know everyone? Do you have strengths and weaknesses? I assume that your answers to these three questions are “No, no, and well, yes,” given Read more