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The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue

Energy shocks have always been a threat to the broader economy, but energy is now deeply embedded in complex, electricity-dependent business systems.

By Victor NianMay 10, 2026
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Trump thinks he’s flying to Beijing with leverage. China spent 6 years making sure he doesn’t have any
By Steve H. HankeMay 10, 2026
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Johnson & Johnson CEO: America’s innovation advantage starts with health 
By Joaquin DuatoMay 9, 2026
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Naomi Osaka: the things I didn’t do to succeed
By Naomi OsakaMay 8, 2026
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Tim Cook and Reed Hastings just showed every CEO how to leave gracefully
By Paul HardartMay 9, 2026
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How playing golf alone can make you better at your job
By Gary BelskyMay 8, 2026
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EconomyForget the Rust Belt or the Sun Belt. The ‘Wired Belt’ may be the next frontier of American political power
By Jake AngeloMay 11, 2026
Markets sell off as U.S.-Iran ceasefire plans go nowhere, leaving Trump with military options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
EnergyMarkets sell off as U.S.-Iran ceasefire plans go nowhere, leaving Trump with military options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By Jason MaMay 10, 2026
Mexican cartel armed with explosives launched from drones attacks rural communities, forcing 800-1,000 families to flee
North AmericaMexican cartel armed with explosives launched from drones attacks rural communities, forcing 800-1,000 families to flee
By Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
Mah Sing sees natural ‘spillovers’ from Malaysia’s strong growth, as the conglomerate bets on premium residences and data centers
Real EstateMah Sing sees natural ‘spillovers’ from Malaysia’s strong growth, as the conglomerate bets on premium residences and data centers
By Angelica AngMay 10, 2026
Trump quickly blasts Iran’s response to U.S. ceasefire proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’ after warning Tehran ‘will be laughing no longer’
PoliticsTrump quickly blasts Iran’s response to U.S. ceasefire proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’ after warning Tehran ‘will be laughing no longer’
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
Market guru Yardeni sees S&P 500 hitting 8,250 this year, highest among top Wall Street forecasters, as earnings bolster ‘Roaring 2020s’
InvestingMarket guru Yardeni sees S&P 500 hitting 8,250 this year, highest among top Wall Street forecasters, as earnings bolster ‘Roaring 2020s’
By Jason MaMay 10, 2026
Netanyahu says war with Iran isn’t over, need to secure uranium
PoliticsNetanyahu says war with Iran isn’t over, need to secure uranium
By Yash Roy and BloombergMay 10, 2026
Evacuations begin for hantavirus-hit cruise ship, with American passengers to be quarantined in Nebraska. ‘This is not another COVID’
HealthEvacuations begin for hantavirus-hit cruise ship, with American passengers to be quarantined in Nebraska. ‘This is not another COVID’
By Iain Sullivan, Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
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CommentaryWhy energy storage is moving beyond the capex debate
By Amanda SimonianMay 7, 2026
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CommentaryAuto-enrollment in Medicare Advantage isn’t a nudge. It’s a trap
By Brian KeyserMay 7, 2026
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CommentaryYour trusted advocate or your rebellious Frankenstein: how you deploy agentic AI determines which one you get
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Yevheniia Podurets and Jasmine GarryMay 7, 2026
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CommentaryI litigated the JetBlue-Spirit merger. A few thoughts on the future of antitrust in the airline industry
By James "Jimmy" MooreMay 7, 2026
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CommentaryMagnum owns Ben & Jerry’s. Now it’s destroying what made the brand worth buying
By David Bronner, Michael Bronner and Ryan GellertMay 7, 2026
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CommentaryAI, robotics, climate tech: How VCaaS helps corporations enter deep tech safely
By Anis UzzamanMay 6, 2026
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    CommentaryWhy your data infrastructure — not your AI model — will determine whether Agentic AI scales
    By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Catherine Dai and Zander JeinthanuttkanontApril 30, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. leads in 14 of 18 industries shaping the future economy — but the lead isn’t guaranteed
By Kevin Russell, Chris Bradley and Kweilin EllingrudMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryEQ training is failing leaders in the AI era. Here’s the brain science concept that can replace it
By David RockMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryTeachers union chief: Melania Trump’s robot reveals what this administration really thinks of children
By Randi WeingartenMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryFormer Comptroller: the cost of living has risen 106% since 2001. Government inflation data doesn’t show it
By Gene LudwigMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryThe hidden bottleneck holding back American manufacturing isn’t machines — it’s knowledge
By Theo SavilleMay 6, 2026
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    CommentaryGensler Co-Chair: Hot-desking was supposed to save money. It may be costing you your culture
    By Diane HoskinsApril 30, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica 250 Chair: Americans are giving less. July 4th can be a day to change that
By Rosie RiosMay 5, 2026
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CommentaryMorningstar CEO: I agree with the SEC on ending quarterly reporting—with conditions
By Kunal KapoorMay 5, 2026
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CommentaryClean energy’s winning argument is the one it refuses to make
By David CraneMay 5, 2026
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CommentaryI watched my father run his business through the Lebanese Civil War. Here’s what it taught me about leading through disruption.
By Alain BejjaniMay 5, 2026
Hong Kong is the hub for China’s AI IPOs. It can be so much more than that
CommentaryHong Kong is the hub for China’s AI IPOs. It can be so much more than that
By Brian Wong and Tony ChanMay 3, 2026
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CommentaryAI models are choking on junk data
By Jason Corso and David CowanMay 3, 2026
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CommentaryI spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market’s nepo problem
By Blake O'ShaughnessyMay 3, 2026
Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
CommentaryCan the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
By Natalie Sum Yue ChungMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryThe American household just took an 81% margin cut. Wall Street hasn’t priced it in
By Katica RoyMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryAnthropic’s most powerful AI model just exposed a crisis in corporate governance. Here’s the framework every CEO needs.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Dan Kent and Holden LeeMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryStop donating to Harvard and the Ivy League. There’s a better option that MacKenzie Scott already figured out
By Ed Smith-LewisMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryWe need a new way of thinking about drinking: Time to replace the ‘standard drink’ with advice people can actually use
By Justin KissingerMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryAsia is being hammered by the Iran conflict’s economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to
By Wendy Cutler and Jane MellsopMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryFormer Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Why I’m joining Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin in betting big on ambitious business leaders
By Francis SuarezMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryTesla’s former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise—here’s what most workers need to know
By Valerie Capers WorkmanMay 1, 2026
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By Tamas KadarMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica at 250: immigration and the making of an innovative nation
By Nasser KazeminyMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans live
By Derek KilmerMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica shot its arsenal empty in 2 wars. Now it needs Beijing’s permission to reload
By Steve H. Hanke and Jeffrey WengApril 30, 2026
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