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Could trade in solar panels be fairer? Yes. It might also cost US jobs.A manufacturer of US-made solar panels says the US should put up big tariffs to combat Chinese subsidies. But the case also highlights a tension between short-term jobs and longer-term innovation.
For builders, Trump's wall beckons but is fraught with political riskPresident Trump's plan to seal the border poses difficulties for companies that might bid for the job. Divestment or blacklisting legislation has been proposed in seven states.聽
First LookShould US companies get a tax break if they bring offshore money back?Lobbyists say yes. And they want the tax rate to be 10 percent, not 35 percent.聽
First LookWhy there is a bounty of used carsNot everyone is happy about the surplus of used cars in the US market. Just look to Detroit.聽
First LookWhere's the beef? Mexico looks to send its meat to the Middle EastThe threat of a trade war has Mexico looking to make its meat halal.聽
First LookBank exit: 9,000 bank jobs to leave UK over the next two years because of BrexitThe moves represent about 2 percent of finance jobs in London, though there could be tax consequences for Britain if that number includes wealthy taxpayers in the financial sector.
Why good investors should invest in bad companiesIn Uganda, a cocoa exporter learns how embracing social and environmental concerns can enhance his bottom line, turning a 'bad' business into a force for good.
Worker anxiety at 4.4 percent unemployment? It's about hidden volatility.Even families well into the middle class are dealing more and more with unpredictable income streams, thanks to fundamental changes in the economy. That instability can make it difficult to save and get ahead.聽
Should US exit the Paris climate deal? Some fossil-fuel firms say no.As a candidate, Donald Trump pledged to 'cancel' the US role in a global agreement to reduce carbon emissions. But an聽influential group 鈥� business 鈥� isn't climbing on board.
Southwest聽Airlines聽says 'no' to overbooking flights: Will more airlines follow?聽Following the United Airlines incident earlier this month, Southwest announced that it will stop the practice outright. A few聽other carriers have increased the maximum amount of incentives to passengers bumped from oversold flights.
Could privatizing airport services help resolve infrastructure woes?The Airport Privatization Pilot Program has attracted little interest from cities.聽But there are some signs that St. Louis鈥� bid could foreshadow a wider movement toward public-private partnerships.
First LookAmid sexual harassment scandal, Fox News now faces racial discrimination lawsuitFox聽News anchor聽Kelly Wright聽on Wednesday joined a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by 13 people against the company, which came as Fox tried to control the damage caused by the recent sexual harassment scandal that led to the firing of its star host Bill O'Reilly.聽
Need a ride in farm country or in a distant exurb? How one company wants to helpLiberty Mobility Now is bringing an Uber-like ride-hailing service to far flung Americans. The company aims to fill a gap in transit needs for small urban and rural communities.聽
Can corporate feminism help all working women?The push for women-friendly workplaces and policies has focused largely on individual personalities, like Ivanka Trump and Sheryl Sandberg, as well as those at the top of the corporate ladder. But that is changing.
First LookAmerican tries to learn from United's mistakes after video of employee-passenger confrontation goes viralAmerican Airlines said it has grounded the flight attendant who got into a verbal confrontation with a passenger on Friday. The move, experts said, signifies a trend of airlines to deescalate tense situations during air travel after United's incident.聽
Building resilient rural livelihoods is key to helping YemenYemen is facing the risk of large-scale famine.聽To lessen the damage, immediate support 鈥� mainly in agriculture and fishing 鈥� must be an integral part of the humanitarian response, says a UN expert.
When climate change was part of the farm billClimate change wasn't always the political hot potato it is today.聽
First LookGM closes up shop in Venezuela after government seizes its factoryGeneral Motors said on Thursday聽that it has withdrawn its operations in the South American country after local authorities illegally seized its factory, a move that experts say could have deeper implications on the relationship between the two countries.聽
How long should you keep your tax records?Your tax work isn't done once you file your return.聽
First LookFox News cuts ties with Bill O'ReillyThe conservative news network has decided to part ways with the star cable news host over sexual harassment allegations.