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Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/trump-wall-street-investors-homes.html
Published: January 7, 2026 22:04
The president said he wanted Congress to stop big investors from buying the houses, which has driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Announces It Will Cease Operations
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/media/pittsburgh-post-gazette-closing.html
Published: January 7, 2026 19:40
The family-owned company that operates the newspaper cited mounting losses and labor constraints. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3.
Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments
Published: January 7, 2026 19:33
Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.
Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/arts/music/bruce-crawford-dead.html
Published: January 7, 2026 19:22
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
Trump Deepens Scrutiny of Minnesota, a Potential Model for Other Blue States
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/us/politics/trump-minnesota-fraud.html
Published: January 7, 2026 19:10
The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats.
How The Times Is Drawing on Over a Century of Reporting in Venezuela
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/insider/venezuela-new-york-times.html
Published: January 7, 2026 19:03
The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.
Alaska Airlines to Buy 110 Boeing Planes as It Seeks to Expand
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/alaska-airlines-boeing-planes.html
Published: January 7, 2026 15:22
Alaska’s order, its largest ever, follows its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and is part of its plan to expand, including overseas.
Why Trump’s Greenland Strategy Has the World on Edge
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/dealbook/buy-invade-trump-greenland.html
Published: January 7, 2026 14:22
The president is again focused on acquiring the mineral-rich island. But lack of clarity about his goals and tactics is weighing on political and business leaders.
U.S. to Control Venezuela Oil Sales ‘Indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/energy-environment/us-venezuela-oil-control.html
Published: January 7, 2026 14:20
Chris Wright said the Trump administration was in “active dialogue” with Venezuela’s government about the plan.
Warner Bros. Board Rebuffs Paramount’s Latest Buyout Offer
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/media/warner-bros-paramount-netflix.html
Published: January 7, 2026 12:10
The board said the blockbuster deal it reached with Netflix last month posed less risk.
China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/china-japan-rare-earths.html
Published: January 7, 2026 10:08
Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing.
Fed’s Independence Faces Critical Tests as Trump Seeks to Remake Institution
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/fed-independence-trump.html
Published: January 7, 2026 10:01
The central bank faces two major hurdles early on in 2026 that will determine the extent to which it operates free of political meddling.
China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/china-hainan-island-duty-free.html
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”
Hilton Drops Bookings for Minnesota Hotel Accused of Turning Away DHS Agents
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/travel/hilton-hampton-inn-dhs.html
Published: January 6, 2026 23:11
The hotel giant said it took “immediate action” against a Hampton Inn near Minneapolis after a video showed a worker declining Department of Homeland Security reservations.
Peter Zaffino, AIG’s Chief, Is Stepping Down in Latest Executive Reshuffling
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/peter-zaffino-aig-corporate-changes.html
Published: January 6, 2026 21:29
The announcement that Peter Zaffino would step down as chief executive in June and become executive chairman sent the insurer’s stock tumbling.
How Venezuela’s Oil Could Shake Up the World Supply
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/venezuela-oil-supply.html
Published: January 6, 2026 19:42
The country could, eventually, attract investment and re-emerge as a force in the oil markets, but many analysts are concerned about an oversupply.
Peter Zaffino, AIG’s Chief, Is Stepping Down in Latest Executive Reshuffling
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/peter-zuffino-aig-corporate-changes.html
Published: January 6, 2026 19:33
The announcement that Peter Zaffino would step down as chief executive in June and become executive chairman sent the insurer’s stock tumbling.
Will Welch to Leave GQ After 7 Years as Its Top Editor
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/media/will-welch-gq-editor-departure.html
Published: January 6, 2026 15:06
Mr. Welch worked to move the men’s magazine away from what he called “manly-man tropes.” His next role will be with Pharrell, the men’s designer of Louis Vuitton.
The Rush to Profit From Maduro’s Capture
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/dealbook/venezuela-trump-oil-chevron.html
Published: January 6, 2026 13:18
Trump administration officials are pushing American companies to quickly start investing in Venezuela. But energy giants have some major concerns.
New York Times Case Against Pentagon Will Move Quickly
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/media/new-york-times-pentagon-lawsuit.html
Published: January 6, 2026 12:29
The lawsuit, over the Defense Department’s new rules for journalists, is headed for oral arguments in March.
Victoria and Michael Wolff Document Their Lifestyle in ‘Our Amagansett House’
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/style/michael-wolff-victoria-wolff-our-amagansett-house.html
Published: January 6, 2026 10:00
The author and Trump antagonist Michael Wolff has his wife, Victoria, to thank for his latest chapter: lifestyle influencer. Now she’s becoming one, too.
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Published: January 6, 2026 10:00
Companies like Kairos Energy are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/business/venezuela-china-maduro.html
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Chevron’s Risky Bet to Stay in Venezuela May Now Give It an Advantage
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/energy-environment/venezuela-chevron-trump-oil.html
Published: January 5, 2026 22:05
The second-largest U.S. oil company, which kept pumping oil in the country after others left, could find it relatively easy to expand its operations if the political conditions there improve.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Shut Down
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/media/corporation-for-public-broadcasting.html
Published: January 5, 2026 20:41
Executives debated whether to allow the corporation to lie dormant after federal funding ended last year, but decided against it.
Oil Stocks Rally as Investors Bet on Return to Venezuela
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/oil-stocks-venezuela.html
Published: January 5, 2026 19:18
The energy sector of the S&P 500 rose 2.9 percent on Monday, lifting the broader market.
Caribbean Travelers Are Stranded After U.S. Raid in Venezuela Cancels Flights
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/travel/venezuela-caribbean-stranded-travelers.html
Published: January 5, 2026 18:30
Mass flight cancellations during peak holiday travel season have forced travelers to miss school and work and to spend thousands on extended tropical vacations.
New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/new-car-sales.html
Published: January 5, 2026 17:57
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.
How Nicolás Maduro’s Capture Could Reshape the Global Order
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/dealbook/venezuela-trump-oil-global-order.html
Published: January 5, 2026 13:24
The U.S. seizure of Venezuela’s president has governments, executives and investors bracing for wide-reaching business and geopolitical fallout.
China’s Oil Deal With Venezuela Faces Turning Point
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/venezuela-oil-china-deal.html
Published: January 5, 2026 11:12
Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader.
Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/supreme-court-study-rich-poor.html
Published: January 5, 2026 10:01
A new study found that the court’s Republican appointees voted for the wealthier side in cases 70 percent of the time in 2022, up from 45 percent in 1953.
Trump’s Goals for Reviving Venezuela’s Oil Industry Will Not Come Easily or Cheaply
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/energy-environment/venezuela-oil-us-chevron.html
Published: January 5, 2026 10:01
It will take years and billions in investment to revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry, and energy producers will likely be cautious before stepping in.
Dimon’s $770 Million Windfall Shows How Banking Is Great Again
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/business/banking-deregulation-jamie-dimon.html
Published: January 5, 2026 10:01
The Trump administration is lifting regulations, and deal making is heating up. For Jamie Dimon, being JPMorgan Chase’s chief executive was more lucrative in 2025 than ever.
Travel Loyalty Programs Woo Fickle Customers With Members-Only Experiences
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/travel/travel-credit-cards-members-only.html
Published: January 5, 2026 10:00
Travel loyalty programs are competing for customers with members-only experiences like backstage tours, exclusive dinners and access to V.I.P. areas.
Behind the Scenes of Our Nicolás Maduro Front Page
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/insider/nicolas-maduro-front-page.html
Published: January 4, 2026 17:59
After President Trump’s surprise ouster of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, a team of New York Times editors set to work redoing the front page.
Colleen Keating, CEO of Planet Fitness, on Gen Z and Strength Training
Published: January 4, 2026 10:00
Colleen Keating, chief executive of Planet Fitness, wants them to do it in a “judgment-free zone.”
Kevin O’Leary on ‘Marty Supreme’ and Notes He Gave Josh Safdie
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/movies/marty-supreme-cast-kevin-oleary.html
Published: January 4, 2026 10:00
When it came to his film acting debut, the“Shark Tank” investor had some notes for the director Josh Safdie.
Airlines Are Canceling Flights After U.S. Closes Airspace Over the Caribbean
Published: January 3, 2026 20:40
The Federal Aviation Administration cited “safety-of-flight risks” in restricting the U.S.-controlled airspace as a result of the military operation in Venezuela.
The Venezuelan Oil Industry Trump Is Planning to Revive
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/business/venezuela-oil-industry-trump.html
Published: January 3, 2026 19:28
Venezuela claims to have more than 300 billion barrels in the ground, but it is only producing about one million barrels a day.
8 Big Questions for 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/business/dealbook/2026-economy-business.html
Published: January 3, 2026 13:00
Here are the biggest unknowns the DealBook team will be watching as we cover business and the economy this year.
Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/business/economy/trump-tariffs-prices-impact.html
Published: January 3, 2026 10:00
Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.
Retirement 2026 by the Numbers
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/business/retirement-savings-2026.html
Published: January 3, 2026 10:00
As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make retirement unaffordable for many.
How Kazakhstan Aims to Tap More Oil Riches Below Its Grassy Plains
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/business/chevron-kazakhstan-oil.html
Published: January 3, 2026 05:00
After spending nearly $50 billion to expand the country’s Tengiz oil field, Chevron and its partners encounter more uncertainty.
‘Chinese Peptides’ Are the Latest Biohacking Trend in the Tech World
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/business/chinese-peptides-silicon-valley.html
Published: January 3, 2026 05:00
The gray-market drugs flooding Silicon Valley reveal a community that believes it can move faster than the F.D.A.
Saks C.E.O. Steps Down as Company Struggles to Pay Down Debt
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/saks-ceo-marc-metrick-steps-down.html
Published: January 2, 2026 21:34
Saks Global’s executive chairman, Richard Baker, is taking over the luxury retailer he created with the 2024 acquisition of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Bakery That Sold From A.T.M.s, Closes Suddenly
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/sprinkles-cupcakes-closed.html
Published: January 2, 2026 21:28
The boutique chain’s co-founder, Candace Nelson, said that the business had ceased operations at year’s end. It was sold to a private equity firm more than a decade ago.
Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/media/richard-pollak-dead.html
Published: January 2, 2026 18:01
He was a founder of More, which skewered the foibles of the press in the 1970s, and later wrote a critical biography of the psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim.
A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/climate/glyphosate-roundup-retracted-study.html
Published: January 2, 2026 16:17
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/tesla-electric-vehicles-fourth-quarter-sales.html
Published: January 2, 2026 14:58
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.
Big Changes Are Coming to Student Loans. Here’s What to Know if You’re Struggling.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/student-loan-debt-save-plan.html
Published: January 2, 2026 14:00
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/dealbook/wall-street-market-prediction.html
Published: January 2, 2026 12:22
Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.
Tech Giants Are Racing to Embed A.I. in Schools Around the Globe
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/technology/school-ai-chatgpt-estonia-iceland.html
Published: January 2, 2026 10:00
More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.
Welcome to the Office. Now Take Off Your Shoes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/business/welcome-to-the-office-now-take-off-your-shoes.html
Published: January 2, 2026 10:00
Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.
Repeat Moviegoers Help Hollywood Eke Out a Slightly Better 2025
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/business/cinema-hollywood-2025-ticket-sales.html
Published: January 1, 2026 10:02
Ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for the year, up 2 percent from 2024. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels.
Help! We Got Bedbug Bites in France, and the Luxury Hotel Won’t Admit It.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/travel/bedbugs-hotel-france.html
Published: January 1, 2026 10:01
A country resort near Paris refused to cover $800 worth of medical and cleaning bills for a couple who woke up covered in bites. They’d like their stay comped, too.
How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/business/japan-china-scallops.html
Published: January 1, 2026 05:00
Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan.
An Intense White House Response From a Single Viral Video
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/business/media/trump-conservatives-videos-viral-loop.html
Published: December 31, 2025 10:02
A video purporting to expose extensive fraud at child care centers in Minnesota shows the relationship between the Trump administration and self-described citizen journalists.
Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/business/stock-market-2025-artificial-intelligence-bubble.html
Published: December 31, 2025 10:02
The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.
The Biggest Questions We Have for 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 10:00
New York Times editors across the newsroom share their biggest questions as we leave 2025 behind and look ahead to 2026.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/travel/airport-border-phone-search.html
Published: December 31, 2025 10:00
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Inside China’s Six-Decade Campaign to Dominate Rare Earths
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/business/china-rare-earths-history.html
Published: December 31, 2025 05:00
From Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, generations of Communist Party bosses and military leaders invested in a strategic but heavily polluting industry.