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Alphabet Settles Shareholder Suits Over Sexual Harassment Claims
Google’s parent company was hit with a wave of lawsuits after The New York Times reported that an accused executive had received a $90 million exit package.
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China Is on a Building Binge, and the Global Economy Could Benefit
Iron ore, nickel, copper and other metal prices are rising as China restarts construction, and the global economy could benefit.
Covid Cases in the Office: Who Should Be Told?
As workers return to the workplace, some will inevitably test positive. There’s a debate about who should be notified.
Jack Dorsey’s Square Invests $100 Million in Racial Equality
Square plans to put $100 million into programs to bolster Black communities, joining the likes of Netflix and others.
Why the U.S. Risks Repeating 2009’s Economic Stimulus Mistakes
In the wake of the last recession, government spending dried up, dragging out the recovery. Policymakers warn against letting that happen again.
Bill Murray Faces Legal Threat From Doobie Brothers
A lawyer for the band demands that the actor pay for using the song “Listen to the Music” in an ad for his William Murray golf wear.
Amazon Unveils Drone That Films Inside Your Home. What Could Go Wrong?
On social media, people had some concerns about the Ring Always Home Cam. To put it mildly.
Britain Introduces a Scaled-Back Wage Support Plan
As the country faces a second wave of coronavirus infections, the government doesn’t want to support jobs propped up solely by fiscal stimulus.
Kevin Mayer in Talks to Join RedBird Capital
Mr. Mayer, for years a top dealmaker at Disney, is in advanced talks with RedBird Capital, which has holdings in sports, entertainment and financial services.
To Fight Apple and Google, Smaller App Rivals Organize a Coalition
Spotify, Match Group, Epic Games and others have created a nonprofit alliance that they hope will amplify a protest against the power of the giants.
Whole Foods Founder: ‘The Whole World Is Getting Fat’
John Mackey, who espouses a high-minded version of capitalism, sold his upscale grocery chain to Amazon.
TikTok Files for Injunction to Stop Ban of App
While President Trump has blessed a deal for TikTok, the video app filed to stop a ban of its service that is set to go into effect on Sunday.
Is Tencent the Next TikTok for Trump?
Tencent, one of China’s most powerful tech companies, is coming into the administration’s sights.
Justice Dept. Case Against Google Is Said to Focus on Search Dominance
The decision to narrow the case to search could set off separate lawsuits from states over Google’s power in other business segments.
When it involves TikTok.
Microsoft Acquires Video Game Company ZeniMax in $7.5 Billion Deal
The company’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media puts it in a strong position against Sony just weeks before the release of their next generation of gaming consoles.
TikTok Deal with Oracle and Walmart Trips Over U.S.-China Feud
Companies involved in a deal to resolve TikTok’s future publicly clashed over the arrangement, while President Trump threatened to block any deal that left the service in Chinese hands.
How Ginsburg’s Successor Could Remake Business
Leading candidates to fill her seat on the Supreme Court are likely to rule in favor of conservative causes that could affect Corporate America.
Nikola Chairman Trevor Milton Resigns Amid Fraud Claims
Trevor Milton, founder and executive chairman of Nikola, resigned after an investment fund accused him of making false assertions about his company’s technology.
‘There’s No There There’: What the TikTok Deal Achieved
The agreement for the social media app falls short of President Trump’s promises.
