An Iranian Director’s Rule: ‘Always Focus on Ordinary People’
Asghar Farhadi, who has won two Oscars, says stories about the rich and famous “are not part of my emotional...
The S.E.C. Wants to Increase the Public’s View Into Big Short-Selling Activity
The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing new disclosure requirements for large short sellers. Officials say it could help them...
Disney Takes Visitors to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, opening at Walt Disney World, is part luxury hotel, part theme park ride, part role-playing game....
U.S. announces sweeping restrictions on technological exports to Russia.
The moves are aimed at cutting off Russia from critical technology needed to power its military and economy.
Why didn’t the U.S. cut off Russia from SWIFT? It’s complicated.
Removing access to the financial messaging service would be the most severe penalty but could have unwanted consequences, including compromising...
Stocks and Energy Markets Whipsaw After Russian Attack on Ukraine
Stocks in Europe were sharply lower, but the S&P 500 rebounded after an early decline. Energy markets swung wildly, and...
Say Hello Again to the Office, Fingers Crossed
Antsy executives have a message for their employees: Plans to return to in-person work are real this time.
Oil and Gas Prices Soar and Worries Rise About Future Supplies
Brent crude oil briefly rose above $100 a barrel, its highest point since 2014, and European gas futures jumped after...
Federal Reserve Isn’t Likely to Change Course After Ukraine Invasion
Central bankers are poised to raise interest rates in March. The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses a risk to economic...
Multinationals halt operations in Ukraine and move employees to safety.
The swiftness of Russia’s assault raised questions about how to confront the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
