Friday, August 31, 2018

Got Milk? Or Was That Really a Plant Beverage?


By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Business Day
A remark by the F.D.A.’s chief about almonds and lactation has set off a seemingly existential debate about what milk is. Read More

It’s Tempting to Take Social Security at 62. You Should Wait.


By PETER FINCH from NYT Business Day
Most Americans start the retirement payments as soon as they are eligible, and many need to. If you can afford a delay, that will pay off. Read More

In-N-Out’s Political Donation Attracts Boycott Calls, but Will It Matter?


By AMIE TSANG from NYT Business Day
A $25,000 donation to the Republicans prompted calls for a boycott, but even liberal Californians may find it hard to give up on the cult burger chain. And the company says it helps both parties. Read More

The Village Voice, a New York Icon, Closes


By TYLER PAGER and JACLYN PEISER from NYT Business Day
The media mogul Peter Barbey, who envisioned a prosperous future for the paper when he bought it in 2015, has shut it down a year after ending its print edition. Read More

Nafta Talks Between U.S. and Canada Turn Tense as Deadline Looms


By ALAN RAPPEPORT and ANA SWANSON from NYT Business Day
Trade negotiations headed down to the wire on Friday morning, as both countries struggled to make concessions on their priorities. Read More

Lego Wants to Completely Remake Its Toy Bricks (Without Anyone Noticing)


By STANLEY REED from NYT Business Day
The Danish toymaker has relied on oil-based plastics for over 50 years. It wants to give them up by 2030. Finding alternatives is a vast project. Read More

Trump Approach on Nafta Relieves Automakers’ Worst Fears


By NEAL E. BOUDETTE from NYT Business Day
Car and parts makers should be able to adapt to changes negotiated with Mexico without undue expense or disruption, analysts say. Read More

Coca-Cola Bets on Coffee With $5.1 Billion Deal for Costa


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day
Buying the British coffee chain, which has over 3,400 stores worldwide, is meant to give Coke a way to branch out from sugary sodas. Read More

Thursday, August 30, 2018

From Rooftops to Algae Pools: Orlando’s Vision for Carbon-Free Energy


By IVAN PENN from NYT Business Day
On its own and in league with other cities, Orlando is working to curb climate change, starting with the electricity it generates. Read More

You Don’t Drive a Minivan? You Should. Here’s Why.


By TOM VOELK from NYT Business Day
Ready for a satisfying relationship with your car? Skip high-maintenance coupes and sport utility vehicles that demand you open your wallet all the time. Read More

Campbell Soup Prepares a Return to Its (Canned) Roots


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day
The company said it planned to sell off its fresh food and overseas businesses, and left open the option of selling the entirety of the company as well. Read More

Ronan Farrow’s Ex-Producer Says NBC Impeded Weinstein Reporting


By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business Day
Rich McHugh said an order to pull the plug on an investigation of Harvey Weinstein had come from “the very highest levels of NBC.” Read More

Trump Seeks to Block Pay Raises for Federal Workers


By NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business Day
The president, who has moved to curb government unions, said the pay increase wasn’t affordable. But Congress can still pass legislation granting the raises. Read More

Specter of Car Tariffs Forces Allies to Give Ground in Talks


By JACK EWING, ANA SWANSON and MOTOKO RICH from NYT Business Day
But using threats of auto levies to win concessions in trade talks is a risky strategy that could hurt American carmakers more than foreign rivals. Read More

Emerging Markets Turbulence Spreads to Argentina


By LANDON THOMAS Jr. and PRASHANT S. RAO from NYT Business Day
Argentina’s central bank raised interest rates, trying to halt a plunge in the value of the peso. The turmoil led to a sell-off in other emerging-market currencies. Read More

New York City Is Briefly Labeled ‘Jewtropolis’ on Snapchat and Other Apps


By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT Business Day
The maps, created using third-party data, had been “subject to vandalism,” Snapchat’s parent company said. It’s not clear how many apps were affected. Read More

Henry Arnhold, Patriarch of a Storied Banking Family, Dies at 96


By EMILY FLITTER from NYT Business Day
After his family fled Nazi Germany, he helped re-establish its business, dating to 1864, in New York. He also had a hand in rebuilding his native Dresden. Read More

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Trump Attacks CNN After Source Raises Doubts About Report on Russia Meeting


By MATT STEVENS from NYT Business Day
The president says the network was “caught in a major lie” and refused to admit the mistake. CNN stands by its story. Read More

Canada and U.S. Express Optimism as Pressure Builds to Reach Nafta Accord


By ANA SWANSON, ALAN RAPPEPORT and JENNIFER STEINHAUER from NYT Business Day
The two countries inched closer toward resolving their differences as both faced pressure to avoid a trade deal that left out Canada. Read More

A Construction Boom to Lure Visitors to Morocco’s ‘Red City’


By AILI McCONNON from NYT Business Day
As more wealthy tourists flock to Morocco, Marrakesh is reinventing itself with luxury hotels and resorts to attract its share. Read More

The Long, Monstrous Reign of the Red Delicious Apple Is Ending


By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business Day
After more than 50 years as America’s most-grown apple, the fruit is expected to be unseated this year as consumers seek crisper, sweeter alternatives. Read More

Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Newsprint Are Overturned


By CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT Business Day
The decision by the International Trade Commission is a win for small- and medium-sized newspapers, which have struggled to absorb the cost of higher newsprint. Read More

Rotten Tomatoes Adds 200 Critics as It Tries to Be More Inclusive


By BROOKS BARNES from NYT Business Day
Responding to criticism that it has favored white male reviewers, the review-aggregation service is trying to make its Tomatometer more diverse. Read More

Aston Martin, James Bond’s Carmaker of Choice, Files for an I.P.O.


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day
The luxury manufacturer said it hoped to capitalize on growing numbers of wealthy people worldwide, particularly in Asia. Read More

Ermenegildo Zegna to Buy Thom Browne in a Bid for Younger Customers


By ELIZABETH PATON and VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Business Day
The Italian men’s luxury group is looking for growth beyond traditional suiting. The deal for Thom Browne offers it a chance to capitalize on trends in fashion. Read More

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

California Lawmakers Set Goal for Carbon-Free Energy by 2045


By IVAN PENN from NYT Business Day
The legislation comes on top of an earlier move requiring the state to generate 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Read More

Barnes & Noble, in Fight With Former C.E.O., Says He Was Fired for Sexual Harassment


By TIFFANY HSU and ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Business Day
Until Tuesday, Barnes & Noble had only said that Demos Parneros was fired violating policies, but a lawsuit filed by Mr. Parneros revealed more details. Read More

In Elon Musk’s World, Brakes Are for Cars, Not C.E.O.s


By DAVID GELLES from NYT Business Day
From his management style to his personal life, the Tesla chief seems comfortable with chaos, often of his own creation. Is that best for his company? Read More

Trump Accuses Google of Burying Conservative News in Search Results


By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Business Day
The president hinted that he would take action against the search giant in his latest attack on a technology company. Read More

Canada and U.S. Meet as Trump Moves Ahead With Mexico Trade Deal


By ALAN RAPPEPORT and ANA SWANSON from NYT Business Day
Top U.S. trade officials continued to insist they could revise the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and leave Canada out of the pact. Read More

As Sears Withers, Its Former Stores Fuel a New Fortune


By MICHAEL CORKERY from NYT Business Day
An audacious feat of financial engineering is starting to pay off for a small group of wealthy investors who bet on redeveloping the retailer’s real estate. Read More

The Trump Tax Cuts Were Supposed to Depress Housing Prices. They Haven’t.


By JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business Day
So far, economists see only faint effects of the new tax law in housing prices. The predicted carnage hasn’t materialized. Read More

Monday, August 27, 2018

Elon Musk and Tesla Resolved One Issue. Now for the Rest.


By NEAL E. BOUDETTE and PETER EAVIS from NYT Business Day
After deciding not to try to remove its shares from the market, the electric carmaker must focus on some stubborn challenges while facing new ones. Read More

What You Might Not Know About E-sports, a $620 Million Industry


By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business Day
A fatal shooting in Florida on Sunday thrust e-sports, a young and growing industry, into the national spotlight. Read More

Student Loan Watchdog Quits, Saying Trump Administration Is Harming Students


By STACY COWLEY from NYT Business Day
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s top student loan official accused its leadership of favoring “powerful financial companies” over consumers. Read More

3-D Printed Gun Plans Must Stay Off the Internet for Now, a Judge Rules


By TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business Day
A federal judge, in approving a preliminary injunction sought by states, cited the potential harm caused “if the existing restrictions are withdrawn.” Read More

In Liberal Wine Country, Turning Newspaper Readers Into Shareholders


By TIM ARANGO from NYT Business Day
A weekly newspaper publisher in Northern California is selling stock to its readers, who hope to save their paper and, some of them believe, democracy. Read More

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Brands Try to Convince New Generations Products Aren’t Just for Their Parents


By JANET MORRISSEY from NYT Business Day
Companies like Planters and SunnyD are reintroducing products to younger consumers. Some critics are skeptical, but others say it’s the only way for brands to stay relevant. Read More

Report on VW Progress After Emissions Scandal, and Consumer Spending Data


By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Business Day
Businesses have a last chance to give feedback on a proposal for additional tariffs on Chinese goods, and bankers in Germany discuss the threat to their business posed by technological change. Read More

The Nuclear Power Plant of the Future May Be Floating Near Russia


By ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT Business Day
Offshore reactors could be cheaper, safer and more flexible, proponents say, making them a useful weapon against climate change. Critics are incredulous. Read More

No Saudi Aramco I.P.O.? No Problem, Potentially, for Saudi Arabia’s Investment Dreams


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day
The country’s government is pursuing other huge transactions that could fill its coffers. Read More

Didi Suspends Carpooling Service in China After 2nd Passenger Is Killed


By SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business Day
The Chinese ride-hailing giant, which also fired two executives, has been criticized for not addressing the safety concerns of women who use its services. Read More

Saturday, August 25, 2018

S.&P. Closes at a Record, as Profits Defy Turmoil


By MATTHEW PHILLIPS from NYT Business Day
The index has fallen as much as 10 percent in a year of trade wars and collapsing currencies, but with big American companies making lots of money, the long bull market keeps going. Read More

Inside Elon Musk’s Reversal on Taking Tesla Private


By DAVID GELLES from NYT Business Day
The chief executive decided that rather than being a prayer answered, funding for a buyout would present a host of new troubles, people close to the events say. Read More

Walt Disney World Workers Reach Deal for $15 Minimum Wage by 2021


By CHRISTINA CARON from NYT Business Day
A group of six unions representing 38,000 Disney employees in Florida has reached an agreement with the company to raise the minimum starting wage. Read More

Judge Strikes Down Key Parts of Trump’s Orders Easing the Firing of Federal Workers


By NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business Day
The ruling, which the administration will almost certainly appeal, is a blow to Republican efforts to rein in public-sector labor unions. Read More

Money Really Does Lead to a More Satisfying Life


By JUSTIN WOLFERS from NYT Business Day
A study of thousands of lottery winners reveals that greater wealth improves life satisfaction, and that these effects are highly durable. Read More

‘Economy Is Strong,’ Fed Chairman Says, Urging a Policy of Risk Management


By NEIL IRWIN from NYT Business Day
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, says the central bank is moving carefully and is prepared to shift gears depending on economic data. Read More

Friday, August 24, 2018

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Remain a Public Company


By NEAL E. BOUDETTE from NYT Business Day
Tesla’s chief executive announced that the electric car company would remain public, despite tweeting earlier this month that he was considering taking it private. Read More

Caring for Aging Parents, With an Eye on the Broker Handling Their Savings


By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD from NYT Business Day
How one woman discovered excessive and unauthorized trading in a fund meant to support her mother and father in their later years. Read More