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Corporate America’s Growing Quest for Tariff Refunds
Thousands of companies are expected to follow FedEx’ in suing the government to recoup levy payments, after the Supreme Court overturned the tariffs.
Tariff Turmoil Returns to Global Markets
Businesses and U.S. trade partners are again grappling with the uncertainty of President Trump’s trade war, even as he imposes new levies.
Six Questions on the Future of Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s tariffs has jolted Washington and the business world. Here’s what to watch next.
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Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
Intel Strikes Deal With a Chip Start-Up Its C.E.O. Invested In
A technical partnership embraces SambaNova Systems, which Intel’s chief, Lip-Bu Tan, helps lead as an investor and chairman.
Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities
Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world’s largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform.
U.K., Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump’s New Tariffs
Many important U.S. trading partners are facing higher duties after President Trump, reacting to a Supreme Court setback, set the rate on a new set of global tariffs at 15 percent.
Inside the Big Tech Lobbying Machine Aiming to Halt Social Media Bans
Tech giants, including Meta and Alphabet, are spending lavishly on splashy billboard ads, courting on-the-fence politicians and bulking up their ranks of lobbyists.
Is Blue Owl Private Credit’s ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’?
Steep declines in the shares of private lenders, after a major fund changed how investors can withdraw money, have sparked worries about more trouble to come.
Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
Walmart Expects Growth Streak to Continue as New Chief Takes Over
Shoppers are turning to Walmart to stretch their dollars, but an uncertain economy and trade tensions will test the retailer’s new executive team.
Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda
Meta’s biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.
How Crypto’s Lobbying Muscle May Save the Clarity Act
A market rout may have decimated the crypto industry. But its machine in Washington may power proposed regulation past concerned Democrats.
Paramount’s New Chance to Win Over Warner Bros. Discovery
The takeover battle took a new turn on Tuesday as Warner Bros. Discovery reopened talks with its rebuffed suitor. But big questions still remain.
Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount
Warner Bros. Discovery had agreed to sell itself to Netflix, but its contract allows it to pursue offers that may lead to a superior deal.
Software? No Way. We’re an A.I. Company Now!
As their stocks tank, software makers are rebranding themselves as A.I. innovators. Sparkle emojis are everywhere, but some efforts have been more successful than others.
More Epstein Fallout for Goldman Sachs, DP World and Beyond
The Wall Street giant’s top lawyer, whose ties to Jeffrey Epstein had raised questions at the firm, has resigned. Other corporate leaders are also facing blowback.
The Giant Super PACs Fighting Over A.I. Safety
Anthropic is pouring millions of dollars into a political action committee that will most likely face off against OpenAI.
