BUSINESS

NYC Holiday Markets Offer Profit and Peril for Small-Business Owners

The festive fairs have become vital to the success of many artists and retailers. But the booths are expensive, and the payoffs aren’t guaranteed.The festive fairs have become vital to the success of many artists and retailers. But the booths are expensive, and the payoffs aren’t guaranteed. New York City, Street Vendors (Non-Food), Shopping and Retail, […]

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Robert Mnuchin, Stock Trader Turned Art Dealer, Dies at 92

A major player in the block-trading boom, he left Wall Street for the art world, winning a Jeff Koons sculpture at auction for $91 million in 2019.A major player in the block-trading boom, he left Wall Street for the art world, winning a Jeff Koons sculpture at auction for $91 million in 2019. Mnuchin, Robert, Deaths

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From A.I. to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025

President Trump’s trade policy, inflation and climbing stock prices shaped business and the economy this year.President Trump’s trade policy, inflation and climbing stock prices shaped business and the economy this year. International Trade and World Market, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, United States Economy, Customs (Tariff), Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates),

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How to Stop Supporting Your Adult Kids When You’re Retired

In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money. Parenting, Content Type: Service, Retirement, Personal Finances, Age, Chronological, Pensions and Retirement Plans, Capital Gains

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Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla Pay Deal Is Restored by Delaware Supreme Court

A lower-court judge had invalidated the package, saying shareholders had not been properly informed about the plan. Friday’s ruling means the pay deal, worth about $139 billion now, can proceed.A lower-court judge had invalidated the package, saying shareholders had not been properly informed about the plan. Friday’s ruling means the pay deal, worth about $139

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N.B.A. Tweaks Its Rules to Thwart Sports Betting Cheats

The basketball league will require teams to submit injury reports closer to tipoff, an attempt to close one source of inside information.The basketball league will require teams to submit injury reports closer to tipoff, an attempt to close one source of inside information. Basketball, National Basketball Assn, Gambling, Cheating, Athletics and Sports, Regulation and Deregulation of

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Trump Media Merger With Nuclear Fusion Firm Raises Ethics Questions

Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway.Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration

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Real or Fake? There’s a War Over Christmas … Trees.

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave them holiday hope.Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave them holiday hope. Christmas Trees, Christmas, Trees and Shrubs, Agriculture

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger

Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027. Railroads, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Freight (Cargo),

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F.D.A. Turmoil Keeps Spotlight on Its Commissioner

The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary.The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary. United States Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Appointments and Executive Changes, Government

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