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Nov 14, 2018

Macy's beats expectations, raises full-year forecast ahead of holidays
The success this quarter marks an upturn for Macy's, with a reported net income of $62 million, up from $30 million at the same time last year.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

The Cybersecurity 202: Amazon is now at the center of a debate over public safety versus privacy
Prosecutors are trying to force Amazon to turn over data on Echo device for a murder case.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Police think Alexa may have witnessed a New Hampshire double homicide. Now they want Amazon to turn her over.
A judge has ordered Amazon to turn over any recordings an Echo device may have made the day two women were killed.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Unloved U.K. Conglomerate WLTM Some U.S. Investors
Smith Group wants to find some shareholders who get excited by medical technology.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

How a ‘Customs Union' Helps Businesses With Brexit
Britain's difficult debate about how to break away from the European Union has found its way, again, to the question of how they'll trade after the split.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Tencent's WeChat Giant Is Still Quick on Its Feet
Revenue from its social advertising unit helped prop up sales, helping ease concern about a weaker games business.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

This researcher studied 400,000 knitters and discovered what turns a hobby into a business
An MIT Sloan Ph.D. candidate discovered the factors that transformed skilled hobbyists into entrepreneurs.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

What's Causing California's Annual Wildfires
For the second year in a row, wildfires in California have killed dozens of people, forced thousands from their homes and caused billions of dollars in property damage. And once again, investigators are eying power lines owned by the state's largest utilities as a possible cause. The biggest utility, PG&E Corp., lost about a third of its market value in the days after the blazes broke out this year. Wildfires have become such a threat to utilities that they have begun switching off lines whe

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Europe's Railway Giants Take a Fast Train to Nowhere
It's hard to see why Siemens and Alstom need to merge their rail businesses. They're doing well and China isn't that much of a threat.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Cooling down of housing market could be good news for buyers
The cycle has moved from seller-advantage to at least mildly buyer-advantage in many parts of the country.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Before buying a condo unit, know how the ownership is divvied up
REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Units can be the same size but have different values based on whether they face a wall or have a good view.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

You've seen it in Lil Wayne and Rick Ross music videos. Now an 11-bedroom waterfront Miami mansion lists for $12.9 million.
TOWN SQUARE | While the house itself has lavish features, the unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami were what drew so many musicians and videographers to the location.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Does the Trump tax cut give 83 percent of the benefits to the top 1 percent?
Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and Maria Bartiromo sparred over whether his talking point was accurate.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

The Oil-Price Collapse Is Being Driven by Cars
In emerging markets, spending less at the pump hasn't gotten more consumers on the road.

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Gentrification
Here come the hipsters, there goes the neighborhood. Sound familiar? What was once a no-go zone is now the dominion of shabby-chic boutiques, locally sourced gastro pubs and tank-like strollers, all in service of the rich transplants posing as bohemians in gussied-up row houses. The upgrade raised the value of real estate and sent rents climbing, pushing out lower-income residents and artists. Gentrification — the migration of affluent professionals into poorer city cores — has long been blamed

Washington Post Business
Nov 14, 2018

Why Quantum Computers Will Be Super Awesome, Someday
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman was the first to suggest that the mind-bending properties of quantum mechanics could be harnessed to make a new kind of computer. Almost 40 years later and after a decade of significant progress, it's still easier to describe quantum computing's potential importance — potential, because it barely exists — than to describe how it works. Understanding quantum mechanics, whose principles underpin quantum computing, involves a lot of mental mountain clim

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Amazon's fast expansion invites growing political scrutiny
The tech giant has opened outposts across America, so it has access to more lawmakers it can try to influence amid concerns about its growth.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

It's official: Amazon splits prize between Crystal City and New York
The company's expansion will be a boon, and perhaps a strain, for two metropolitan areas.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

EPA to weigh tougher pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks
"This is a positive step and may be the first thing this EPA has done that will actually reduce air pollution," said one environmental advocate.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

As recount politics heat up, two Florida election officials are the targets of online harassment
Several pro-Trump Facebook pages and one Twitter account on Monday posted the home address and phone number of the Broward County, Fla., election supervisor who has been the target of blistering criticism from the president and other Republicans amid highly politicized vote recounts.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Disney World banned a man who waved ‘Trump 2020' banner on Splash Mountain
Dion Cini said he was banned after waving two separate pro-Trump banners on rides at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Nov 13, 2018

Trump's big 2020 problem: The economy could be in recession
Forecasters are predicting a slowdown, and the president may look for someone to blame.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

How to be richer than a millionaire
The vast majority of millionaires simply work and invest their money to achieve a net worth that has two commas.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Northern Virginia property owners are delighted Amazon HQ2 is moving in. Renters, first-time buyers and low-income residents aren't.
In Seattle and San Francisco, tech campuses have largely benefited the wealthy, often displacing working-class black and Latino communities.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Sinclair and 5 other media companies have settled with DOJ over claims they worked together to set TV ad prices
The government said in a lawsuit that the companies had illegally shared ad sales data in violation of antitrust law.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Quitting Instagram: She's one of the millions disillusioned with social media. But she also helped create it.
Even in Silicon Valley, where it's common for start-up workers to become frustrated with management after an acquisition, the disillusionment of the early Instagram employees is striking.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Winners and losers from Amazon's HQ2 decision
Amazon is bringing roughly 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in investments to New York and Northern Virginia. But winning the grand prize also comes with some drawbacks.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Amazon's HQ2 split between New York and Virginia sparks backlash from locals, politicians
Retail giant draws criticism for settling on the most obvious cities after its year-long search

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Walmart's Flipkart Group CEO resigns amid ‘serious personal misconduct' investigation
Although the investigation "did not find evidence to corroborate" the allegations against Binny Bansal, it did shed light on the former chief executive's lapses in judgment, Walmart said.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

The Energy 202: Environmentalists ask House Democrats to investigate Exxon
There's a petition circulating.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Pilots unions accuse Boeing of withholding safety information
The labor groups said Boeing failed to make pilots aware of a key safety feature in 737 MAX 8 planes like the Lion Air jet that crashed last month in Indonesia.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

In at least three states, Republicans lost the popular vote but won the House
Gerrymandering might be an even bigger issue at the state legislative level than at the federal level, but it doesn't get talked about as much.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

Trump's big 2020 problem: The economy could be in a recession
Most economists predict the economy will be weaker — or even in a recession — by the time voters go to the polls for the next presidential election.

Washington Post Business
Nov 13, 2018

JPMorgan Chase commits to $18 an hour minimum wage in D.C.
The bank has said it will open its first six branches in the Greater Washington Area and hire 80 employees by year-end.

Washington Post Business
Nov 12, 2018

Google and Facebook ended forced arbitration for sexual harassment claims. Why more companies could follow.
One lawyer called it a 'minimal gesture' for a company to show it is committed to preventing sexual harassment

Washington Post Business
Nov 12, 2018

Washington won its piece of Amazon's HQ2. Now comes the hard part.
If we don't use this opportunity to invest in transportation infrastructure and more housing, then all we will get out of HQ2 is higher rents and housing prices and longer commutes.

Washington Post Business
Nov 12, 2018

1 million Americans live in RVs. Meet the ‘modern nomads.'
About a million Americans live full-time in RVs. Many say this modern nomadic lifestyle has improved their marriages and made them much happier.

Washington Post Business
Nov 09, 2018

Sessions's ouster suggests Trump's Fed fight is about to get uglier
President Trump's continuing attempts to stop the Justice Department from doing what he doesn't want it to has an economic lesson for us, as well: The Federal Reserve is next. The simple story here is...

Washington Post Business
Nov 09, 2018

Stock-watchers: Beware of whiplash
The dizzying up-and-down market of recent weeks might be on a steady rise. Or not.

Washington Post Business
Nov 08, 2018

RIP, Evelyn Y. Davis: An irrepressible shareholder activist for the ages
At an annual shareholder meeting in 1990s for a major airline, Nell Minow remembers encountering Evelyn Y. Davis, the flamboyant corporate gadfly who died last Sunday at age 89 after decades as a thea...

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2018

Record numbers of women are up for election. Here's how they might lead.
A book released this year showed female lawmakers tend to take more trips home, have more staffers based in their home district, sponsor more legislation tied to local issues and get on more committees tied to local priorities.

Washington Post Business
Nov 02, 2018

Why GE's penny dividend signals a sad turn for ‘widow and orphan' stocks
Many income providers that were dependable over decades for investors have disappeared

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2018

These Tesla investors want even bigger changes on its board
A new letter from pension funds investors suggests Tesla permanently split the chairman and CEO roles after an SEC settlement required Elon Musk to step aside as chairman for three years.

Washington Post Business
Jul 12, 2018

Cheese. Cosmetics. Cat Treats. Are those monthly subscription boxes actually saving you money?
The appeal of monthly subscription boxes is often convenience. Just make sure the service is truly saving you time and money.

Washington Post Business
Jul 09, 2018

Retire early or keep on working? How to prepare for either choice.
There's no one rule of thumb for everyone

Washington Post Business
Jul 05, 2018

What do your parents owe you when they die?
The way a will is handled can permanently change a family

Washington Post Business
Jul 05, 2018

How the lawsuits against student loan servicer Navient could affect you
California's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Navient and two of its subsidiaries, Pioneer and General Revenue Corp., alleging misconduct.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Goodbye DMZ? What an End to the Korean War Would Mean: QuickTake
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Trump-Kim Talks Must Overcome Long History of Failure: QuickTake
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Why Facebook to Snap Make Investors Feel Second-Class: QuickTake
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

With Treasuries Finally at 3%, Here's What Comes Next: QuickTake
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Winning a bidding war is not always just a money game
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Fly Charts: Facebook's Lack of Humanity and Gas Fever: Gadfly
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Draghi Needs to Put the Euro in its Place This Week: Gadfly
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Boutique condos in Northwest Washington offer coveted views and luxury living
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Can Deutsche Bank's New CEO Really Wield the Scalpel?: Gadfly
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Don't be surprised by the costs to sell a home
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Alleviating the pain of land survey headaches
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Biogen's Strange MS Quandary Requires Stronger Medicine: Gadfly
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Facebook's hand-picked watchdogs gave it high marks for privacy even as the tech giant lost control of users' data
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

This is how it feels to be a millionaire and still feel broke
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Trump turns Twitter power on OPEC, oil prices
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

The gigantic sum Facebook pays for Mark Zuckerberg's personal security
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Trump won't stop talking about trade deficits. Don't rule out a trade war until he does.
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Starbucks is turning to a type of workplace training that 'really took off after Ferguson'
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

The United States is way behind other countries on robot 'readiness,' report says
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Bernie Sanders to announce plan to guarantee every American a job
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Anatomy of a PR response: How Starbucks is handling its Philadelphia crisis
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Fortune just named the 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders.' Only one current U.S. elected official is on it
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Black men are at the bottom of the economic ladder. That's why I won't stop being a helicopter parent to my black son.
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

As my journey takes a new turn, Honda shows how carmakers are turning, too
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

‘Troubled kid' turned his life around, then changed how events are planned
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

AT&T and Verizon are under federal investigation for potential collusion
The Department of Justice is investigating potential efforts by AT&T and Verizon to hamstring a technology that could someday make it easier for consumers to seamlessly switch their wireless carriers, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

In the Senate, a top Republican and Democrat agree: Trump administration is fumbling steel tariffs
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Trump tweets, markets go nuts — and these guys win
More than 3,800 applications have been sent in for waivers from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The Trump Administration has processed less than 100.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Trump proposal could mean healthy people save on insurance while others get priced out
Expanded short-term insurance plans could split the insurance market

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Washington-area appointments and promotions for April 23
A look at who is moving where in the region's job market.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Why are tens of thousands of Americans still driving around with explosive devices in their cars?
A decade after the largest safety recall in U.S. history began, an estimated 60,000 vehicles equipped with deadly Takata air bags remain on the road.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Lobbyist connected to Pruitt's condo rental helped broker meeting with him last year
The meeting and a new disclosure form suggest the lobbyist's business ties to EPA were more extensive than he previously has described.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

AT&T and Verizon are again being investigated for collusion. Here's what happened the first time.
It's the second time since 2016 that federal officials have questioned carriers about the matter.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

6 things to know about Labo, Nintendo's quirky cardboard video game accessory kit
Nintendo Labo is a bit difficult to explain, but this cardboard accessory kit for the Nintendo Switch is a whole lot of do-it-yourself fun.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Chase to open hundreds of offices in U.S. even as rivals abandon bank branches
Seventy branches are planned for the Washington region; bank estimates $4 billion in home and small-business lending by 2023.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Don't worry about a recession. Worry about the Federal Reserve.
Who could have known, except everyone.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

European regulators say they'll investigate whether Apple's Shazam buy could unfairly hurt Spotify
Apple's the subject of an "in-depth" investigation in Europe.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Amazon is reportedly building a home robot. An expert explains how close we are to 'The Jetsons.'
The answer: A lot closer than you may imagine.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

NRA supporters are blowing up Yeti coolers. Yeti says it's all a big mistake.
Yeti says the NRA inaccurately told members the company was distancing itself from the organization.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

How to live it up without going broke before you die
You can't let your frugality cheat you out of a fulfilling retirement.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

When a hurricane can be good for business
Companies are using drone technology to inspect and gather claims data on damage from hurricanes.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

What the 10-year Treasury yield means to you? Real money.
The uptick of the yield on the 10-year Treasury could ripple through mortgage rates, the stock market and corporate debt.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Huge federal contractor 'failed' to pay workers $100 million in wages, union says
Communications Workers of America accused General Dynamics Information Technology of underpaying about 10,000 workers who run help hotlines for public health insurance programs, including the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, according to four complaints filed Monday to the Labor Department.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Google parent Alphabet's profits bounce to an all-time high
Google is expected to command more than 37 percent of the U.S. digital ad market, according to eMarketer. The firm's closest competitor, Facebook, will claim roughly 20 percent of the market.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

The Finance 202: Wells Fargo shrinks lobbying team as it faces crisis in Washington
Bank officials say Wells Fargo is reorganizing its approach.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Seeking to combat package theft, Amazon begins delivery to vehicles
Last year the company announced Amazon Key, which lets the people delivering packages into the homes of participating customers.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2018

Facebook finally explains why it bans some content, in 27 pages
The social network is opening up about its decision-making over which posts it decides to take down — and why.

Washington Post Business
Feb 27, 2018

Disney's Dealmaking Prowess Shouldn't Be Underestimated: Gadfly
Five super secret clues reveal where Amazon will put HQ2. (Or maybe not.)

Washington Post Business
Feb 27, 2018

Bitcoin's Wildest Days Are Over as Regulators Circle: QuickTake
Five super secret clues reveal where Amazon will put HQ2. (Or maybe not.)

Washington Post Business
Feb 27, 2018

How a German Court Case Could Accelerate Diesel's End: QuickTake
Five super secret clues reveal where Amazon will put HQ2. (Or maybe not.)

Washington Post Business
Feb 27, 2018

How South Africa's Cleaning House After Zuma Eviction: QuickTake
Five super secret clues reveal where Amazon will put HQ2. (Or maybe not.)

Washington Post Business
Feb 27, 2018

Macy's Would Like to Remind You It's Not Quite Dead Yet: Gadfly
Five super secret clues reveal where Amazon will put HQ2. (Or maybe not.)

Washington Post Business
Feb 27, 2018

Warren Buffett Is an Even Better Investor Than You Think: Gadfly
Five super secret clues reveal where Amazon will put HQ2. (Or maybe not.)

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