The Week in Business: With Ukraine Invasion, Volatile Markets
The U.S. and the European Union have imposed a range of financial penalties on Russia. Companies are again setting dates...
Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Have Some Big Holes
The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are coming into focus.
Facial Recognition at Airports: What You Need to Know
Customs officials aim to save time and increase security by ramping up the use of facial recognition. But what about...
U.S. and Europe Will Bar Some Russian Banks From SWIFT
The move, along with new restrictions on Russia’s central bank, represented a significant escalation in the effort to impose severe...
Berkshire Hathaway Rebounds From the Pandemic
In announcing the company’s $90 billion profit in 2021, Warren Buffett noted the role that Berkshire plays in the American...
Russia and China Cemented Economic Ties Before Ukraine Invasion
Facing a wary United States and worried about depending on imports by sea, China is buying more energy and food...
Chris Licht, ‘Colbert’ Producer, Is Set to Run CNN
He will take over CNN as the network gets a new corporate owner. He replaces Jeff Zucker, the network president...
Russia Intensifies Censorship Campaign, Pressuring Tech Giants
Google, Apple and others were warned that they must comply with a new law, which would make them more vulnerable...
Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma
On paper, the Russian president appears to own very little. Yet estimates put his hidden wealth well over $100 billion.
New Amazon Headquarters Sparks Feud Among Indigenous South Africans
The development, still under construction, sits on sacred land in Cape Town. But some Indigenous leaders have allied with the...
