Business
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Chaos, Injustice and Joy: This Year’s College Essays About Money
Some of the most basic questions about money are also central to figuring out what and who you want to be: What do I have, what do I want, how does that compare to others around me and how should I feel about it? In The New York Times’s 10th year of ...
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Is Luxury’s Favorite E-Tailer About to Go Bust?
For years, Farfetch was a tech darling that powered much of online luxury shopping. Now it is teetering on the brink of collapse.
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American Dream Deferred: Why Housing Prices May Pose a Problem for Biden
Buying a home is a less attainable goal for many young people, and rents are expensive. Could that dog Democrats in the 2024 election?
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This Season’s Hottest Shopping Trend: Falling Prices
As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.
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Difficult Choices for Some Long-Term Care Policyholders
After a settlement of a lawsuit, Genworth, the biggest holder of the policies, said customers could get reduced benefits or face significant increases in premiums.
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The Debate on Wall Street: Did the Fed Pivot Too Soon?
The S&P 500 is on the cusp of a new record high following the central bank’s dovish forecast on interest rates. But some market watchers are questioning the durability of the rally.
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In Search of Cash, Studios Send Old Shows Back to Netflix
When building their own streaming companies, many entertainment studios ended lucrative licensing deals with Netflix. But they missed the money too much.
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New Mexico Spaceport Leaves Economic Dreams Grounded
From his tiny gem store in southern New Mexico, Robert Hanseck spends his days untangling chakra beads and answering questions about the healing properties of amethyst crystals. After four decades behind the register, he has met thousands of wellness ...
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Shein Accused of ‘Mafia-Style’ Tactics by Rival Temu
The two ultrafast-fashion retailers, which both have roots in China, are fierce rivals, offering low-cost items to U.S. consumers.
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Mother Jones to Merge With the Center for Investigative Reporting
The combined newsroom will have more than 70 people.