business
European Indexes Start 2026 Strongly
European indexes start the new year up across the board helped by gains at BE Semiconductor Industries, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Airbus and Fresnillo. Source link
BYD’s Sales Growth Slowed in 2025, But Still Set to Top Tesla
Chinese auto company BYD’s sales growth slowed significantly in 2025 amid intensified competition at home, but it was still set to top Tesla as the world’s biggest electric vehicle company. Source link
Threat of California Billionaire Tax Draws Criticism From Ultrawealthy
Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman is among the billionaires who have taken issue with the proposal’s idea of taxing the wealthy’s assets. Source link
How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers
Buzzy upstarts and supermarket knockoffs have eaten into the market share of the leading brand. Years of cost cutting, underinvestment and corporate chaos preceded a planned company split. Source link
Opinion | How AIDS Helps Cure Cancer
Scientists learned to treat deadly diseases by using viruses to deliver cutting-edge genetic therapies. Source link
The Year the Newsletter Business Reached a Fever Pitch
Writers, investors and pop stars alike are building new media businesses to connect directly with readers and fans. Source link
Trump Rolls Back Tariffs on Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets
It is the latest move by the president to walk back levies in the face of consumer frustration over the cost of living. Source link
Hasbro’s Secret Weapon for Training Its Next Leaders: A Board Game
Up-and-coming managers role play as CEOs in an in-house strategy game that tests their mettle for decision making Source link
How Meta’s Reels Became a $50 Billion Business
Once a TikTok wannabe, Instagram’s video feature is now a hit with users and advertisers. Can it make the leap to television? Source link
The $358 Billion Question for the New CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
As Warren Buffett passes the torch to Greg Abel, a mountain of cash is top of mind. Source link