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The corporate ‘storyteller’ is marketing’s newest messiah—and just as hollow as every buzzword before it

From “paradigm shift” to “purpose-driven,” corporate America always chases a new great abstraction. Don’t hold your breath about the new in-house oracle.

By Bruce StocklerApril 5, 2026

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The billion-dollar bet that turned insurance into entertainment

By Stuart N. BrotmanApril 5, 2026

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I’m a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn’t the idea of these companies failing—quite the opposite

By Lexi NovitskeApril 5, 2026

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself

By Sumeet VaidyaApril 3, 2026

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The AI gold rush is real — but great companies don’t need to mine it

By Matt WitheilerApril 4, 2026

AI adoption isn’t the hard part, it’s building employee agency

By Teuila Hanson and Mohak ShroffApril 3, 2026

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Oil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline

Energy Oil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline

By Jason MaApril 5, 2026

A CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice

Politics A CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice

By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026

Russia’s key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks

Energy Russia’s key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks

By BloombergApril 5, 2026

‘Super Mario’ fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film

Arts & Entertainment ‘Super Mario’ fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film

By Lindsey Bahr and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026

Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says

Economy Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says

By Jason MaApril 5, 2026

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping

Economy Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping

By Gerry Doyle, Peter Martin, Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 5, 2026

Italy sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap

Europe Italy sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap

By Danny Lee, Mihir Mishra, Sonia Sirletti and BloombergApril 5, 2026

The U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert

Politics The U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert

By Jason MaApril 5, 2026

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The short-lived memestock revival shows how retail investors and markets still misunderstand each other

Commentary The short-lived memestock revival shows how retail investors and markets still misunderstand each other

By Meagan Andrews and Hallie SpearMay 27, 2024

Commentary Employees have a once-in-a-generation chance to reimagine work—and they’re using it to demand an ‘emotional salary’
By Hannah YardleyMay 13, 2024

I’ve worked with thousands of emerging Gen Z leaders. There’s a fundamental reset in what this generation wants career-wise

Commentary I’ve worked with thousands of emerging Gen Z leaders. There’s a fundamental reset in what this generation wants career-wise

By Ian SandlerMay 24, 2024

‘As quick as 5 minutes in California or as grueling as 11 hours in Texas’: Research reveals new post-Dobbs map of abortion access driving times

Commentary ‘As quick as 5 minutes in California or as grueling as 11 hours in Texas’: Research reveals new post-Dobbs map of abortion access driving times

By Sara EstepMay 24, 2024

Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins

Commentary I’m a whistleblower and have been called a snitch, rat, and traitor. What about hero?

By Sherron WatkinsMay 24, 2024

‘A glaring blind spot’ in housing affordability: Mortgage underwriting and home appraisals should account for energy costs. Here’s why

Commentary ‘A glaring blind spot’ in housing affordability: Mortgage underwriting and home appraisals should account for energy costs. Here’s why

By Ian HughesMay 24, 2024

Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs make sense—but only for a while

Commentary Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs make sense—but only for a while

By Chris Bataille, Noah Kaufman, Gautam Jain and Sagatom SahaMay 23, 2024

Commentary Birthing mothers’ near-death experience rates are 100 times higher than maternal mortality—and we don’t even know exactly why
By Holly Maloney and Maneesh JainMay 10, 2024

Andy Dunn, American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bonobos Inc

Leadership Ask Andy: How do I choose the right cofounder for my startup?

By Andy DunnMay 23, 2024

Big Tech employees missed out on $5.1 billion in 401(k) gains over the last decade because of fossil fuels, new research finds

Commentary Big Tech employees missed out on $5.1 billion in 401(k) gains over the last decade because of fossil fuels, new research finds

By Andrew BeharMay 22, 2024

Bipartisan support of cryptocurrency is resurging in Congress. Here’s why

Commentary Bipartisan support of cryptocurrency is resurging in Congress. Here’s why

By Chris PerkinsMay 22, 2024

America’s productivity growth is recovering to pre-Great Financial Crisis rates. Europe has more work to do

Commentary America’s productivity growth is recovering to pre-Great Financial Crisis rates. Europe has more work to do

By Chris Bradley, Olivia White and Jan MischkeMay 22, 2024

I cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece

Commentary I cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece

By Jessica KimMay 21, 2024

Commentary Should you give job applicants an assignment during the interview process? Be thoughtful about the ask
By Eoin DriverMay 10, 2024

Portrait of Serena Williams wearing a necklace that says "Mama" while watching a match.

Commentary Health care workforce challenges must be addressed to support Black mothers

By Blake Simpson and Karen CoxMay 21, 2024

Corporate boards have never been more prepared to face down the anti-ESG backlash, new research finds

Commentary Corporate boards have never been more prepared to face down the anti-ESG backlash, new research finds

By Tensie WhelanMay 21, 2024

Gen Zers walk into the workplace with one foot out the door—slandering them won’t solve the future-of-work conundrum

Commentary Gen Zers walk into the workplace with one foot out the door—slandering them won’t solve the future-of-work conundrum

By Holger ReisingerMay 21, 2024

AI regulation isn’t happening fast enough—and for Gen Zers like me our future is on the line

Commentary AI regulation isn’t happening fast enough—and for Gen Zers like me our future is on the line

By Sunny GandhiMay 20, 2024

We know very little about neurodivergent women—and they may be entirely overlooked at work

Commentary We know very little about neurodivergent women—and they may be entirely overlooked at work

By Karyn TwaroniteMay 20, 2024

aerial view of homes in a housing development

Commentary Utilities are doubling their 5-year electricity demand projections—but high interest rates and California’s NEM 3.0 have U.S. solar in a holding pattern

By Chris HopperMay 20, 2024

The clock is ticking for Democrats on crypto

Commentary The clock is ticking for Democrats on crypto

By Sheila Warren and Justin SlaughterMay 18, 2024

Portrait of Janet Markoff.

Commentary I’m nearing 65 and am better than ever at my job. With more boomers opting not to retire, I’m not alone

By Janet MarkoffMay 18, 2024

Corporate America is mobilizing to support democracy in 2024 and beyond. Here’s how

Commentary Corporate America is mobilizing to support democracy in 2024 and beyond. Here’s how

By Ryan Gellert and Greg BehrmanMay 17, 2024

Big Tech is pouring billions into British AI investments—but the U.K. risks becoming a sidekick to U.S. tech giants

Commentary Big Tech is pouring billions into British AI investments—but the U.K. risks becoming a sidekick to U.S. tech giants

By Noel HurleyMay 17, 2024

American families are struggling with debt. When it gets forgiven, the tax code treats it like extra income

Commentary American families are struggling with debt. When it gets forgiven, the tax code treats it like extra income

By Denise Dunckel MorseMay 16, 2024

The myth that money supply controls inflation is being revived. Here’s how it failed its most ardent believer—Margaret Thatcher

Commentary The myth that money supply controls inflation is being revived. Here’s how it failed its most ardent believer—Margaret Thatcher

By Tim LankesterMay 16, 2024

I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations

Commentary I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations

By Kennedy OdedeMay 15, 2024

A seminar between a team sitting together on colorful chairs in a modern office space.

Commentary Gen AI looks easy. That’s what makes it so hard

By Rodney ZemmelMay 15, 2024

Ex-Lululemon CEO: Gen Zers want sustainably made and compostable products. Firms taking heed today will be market leaders tomorrow

Commentary Ex-Lululemon CEO: Gen Zers want sustainably made and compostable products. Firms taking heed today will be market leaders tomorrow

By Bob MeersMay 15, 2024

Trade and investment data in the last two years dispel the deglobalization and decoupling myths as U.S.-China competition ignites ‘reglobalization’

Commentary Trade and investment data in the last two years dispel the deglobalization and decoupling myths as U.S.-China competition ignites ‘reglobalization’

By Kenneth Dewoskin and Alan MacCharlesMay 15, 2024

Daniel Lubetzky: Here’s the real reason moderates are losing ground

Commentary Daniel Lubetzky: Here’s the real reason moderates are losing ground

By Daniel LubetzkyMay 14, 2024

24/7 trading is already in full swing. Now Wall Street is considering ditching the opening and closing bells altogether

Commentary 24/7 trading is already in full swing. Now Wall Street is considering ditching the opening and closing bells altogether

By Richard TorrenzanoMay 14, 2024

Apple says privacy is a ‘core value.’ Tim Cook shouldn’t compromise it to bridge the gap on AI

Commentary Apple says privacy is a ‘core value.’ Tim Cook shouldn’t compromise it to bridge the gap on AI

By Katie PaulMay 13, 2024

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