Mercedes Gets Worlds First Approval for Truly Self-Driving Car

The German car maker beats Tesla to the punch with a car that will allow drivers to let go of the wheel in some situations. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Where Are the Workers? Millions Are Sick with ‘Long Covid.’

The number of Covid survivors suffering long-term effects is hard to pin down, but our math suggests that roughly two million have left the U.S. workforce. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Elizabeth Holmes' Long-Shot Defense May Be All She's Got, Experts Say

The former Theranos CEO is using a long-shot defense that may be her best hope against allegations that she knowingly misled investors. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Elon Musk’s Feud with Biden Administration Escalates

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Sunday, calling President Biden a United Auto Workers "puppet." The issue: electric-vehicle tax credits for buyers. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

A Letter Handwritten by Steve Jobs at Age 18 Heads to Auction

Written to his childhood friend Tim Brown, it’s expected to sell for more than $200,000 at Bonhams Los Angeles in November | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Why Merck’s Celebrated Covid Pill Could Be Riskier Than People Think

Researchers say the drug could integrate itself into patients' DNA, theoretically leading to cancer. Merck says its tests show that isn't an issue. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Musk Says US Electricity Production Needs to Double to Transition to EV Vehicles

At a recent tech conference, Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that a lot more electricity is needed to power the electric-vehicle revolution. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

An Electrifying Future for Hypercars?

The top-end market is very hot, and increasingly likely to involve batteries | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

US Judge Rejects Bid for Patent by AI 'Inventor'

A US judge has ruled that artificial intelligence can't get a patent for its creations, ruling that such a privilege is reserved for people. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Samsung Announces $206B Investment Spree

Korea's largest company says it will notably grow by mergers and acquisitions, both in its key chip industry and other growth sectors. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

CES 2022 to Require Attendees to Be Vaccinated Against Covid

The giant tech trade show is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas for four days starting Jan. 5. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Audi’s Sky Sphere Concept Is Two Electric Cars in One

At Pebble Beach, the public will see a drive-it-yourself roadster transform into an autonomous GT  | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Climate Economics Nobel May Do More Harm Than Good (2020)

There are many reasons humanity has failed to rein in climate change despite decades of dire warnings. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Why There Are Plenty of Jobs and Still Unemployment

The explanation is elusive. What is clear is that, if the situation persists, the central bank won’t change its stimulus campaign. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Why Robinhood Stock Fell 8% in Its Trading Debut–and What It Means

The upstart trading app now has a market value of $29 billion, well shy of the $35 billion it was seeking in its IPO. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

The Robinhood's IPO Is Coming Soon. Steer Clear

Growth has been explosive, but its numbers don’t justify a high stock valuation. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Options trading patterns may help timing the S&P

Day trading of options by retail investors may be lifting the S&P 500 in the morning and depressing the index in the afternoon. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Dogecoin Co-Founder Calls Cryptocurrency a Scam to Help the Rich Get Richer

Jackson Palmer, who co-founded Dogecoin, alleged that “the cryptocurrency industry is controlled by a powerful cartel of wealthy figures.” | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Tech Giants Have Ramped Up Stock Buybacks. Apple Is the Champ

The iPhone maker has reduced its share count by almost 4% year-over-year. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Software as a Disservice? Security Shortcuts Are Exposing Computers to Hackers

Cybersecurity experts call on companies that specialize in software as a service, or SaaS, to stop encouraging customers to disable certain features that could catch attempted breaches | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Didi and Chinese Tech Stocks Fall After Regulator Cracks Down

Didi Global stock fell after Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration ordered app stores to remove the ride-hailing giant’s services from its platforms. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

China Orders Didi’s Ride-Hailing App Removed from App Stores

Move comes two days after Chinese regulators blocked firm from adding new users over cybersecurity concerns | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Mexico Top Court Decriminalizes Recreational Marijuana Use

Mexico's Supreme Court on Monday decriminalized recreational marijuana use for adults, declaring its prohibition under the health law to be unconstitutional, after a legalization bill stalled in Congress. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Rare Earth Metals at the Heart of China's Rivalry with US, Europe

What if China were to cut off the United States and Europe from access to rare minerals that are essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines and drones? | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

AMC Stock Continues to Rocket Higher as the Meme Trade Heats Up

The rally came after the company said it sold $230.5 million in stock to Mudrick Capital Management. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Moderna Warns New Waves of Covid-19 Are Coming

Scientists and executives laid out their plans to combat new strains of the virus, saying new waves of the pandemic are on their way. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Can Crypto Escape the Dollar’s Gravity?

You might be able to buy a Tesla in Bitcoin. But cryptocurrencies aren’t likely to replace the almighty dollar anytime soon. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Servers of Colonial Pipeline Hacker Darkside Forced Down: Security Firm

Servers for Darkside were taken down by unknown actors Friday, a week after the cyber extortionist forced the shutdown of a large US oil pipeline in a ransomware scam, a US cyber security firm said. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF Is Selling Off–and It May Get Worse

The exchange-traded fund produced stunning returns in 2020, but is now giving up those gains. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 2 years ago

Reiss and Caplan: Let Employers Mandate Vaccines

Requiring a Covid-19 vaccination is like requiring hard hats or handwashing. Employers have the right to create a safe workplace. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Dorit Reisse and Arthur Caplan: Let Employers Mandate Vaccines

The enterprise computing giant also reiterated its forecast that 2021 revenue will be up from 2020. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

EMA Official Links AstraZeneca Vaccine and Thrombosis

A top official in the European Medicines Agency said in an interview published Tuesday that there is a link between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and blood clots. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

36% of all Bitcoin mined in China happens in Xinjiang, and this is a problem

Some 20% of the world’s Bitcoin mining takes place in China’s Xinjiang region, where the U.S. government says a genocide is occurring. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Felix Zulauf’s Guide to ‘Crazy’ Policies, Investment Bargains, and Bitcoin Mania

Recent government actions threaten to erode global prosperity, warns the head of Zulauf Consulting. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Green Thumb Scores the First U.S. Pot IPO

Although the $100 million offering was self-underwritten and no big exchange yet lists the OTC shares, the U.S. offering signals a shift in the federal government's posture toward pot. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Janet Yellen to end strong dollar policy

The new Treasury secretary is departing from a long-held tradition that has given the United States significant leverage, writes former senior Treasury official Nathan Sheets. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Dubai Creates 'Space Court' for Out-of-This-World Disputes

Dubai announced Monday the creation of a \ | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Micron Earnings Beats Guidance on Strong Demand in DRAM Market – Barron's

The chip maker says that the market for DRAM chips, commonly used in PCs, servers and cars, “is past the bottom of the industry cycle.” | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Another GameStop? Here Are the Next 10 Most Shorted Small-Caps

Highly shorted stocks are being targeted by some investors trying to force people who have bet the prices will fall into covering. Watch Dillard’s and AMC Entertainment. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

GameStop Trading Could Be ‘Systemically Wrong,’ State Regulator Says

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts says trading in GameStop shares is “certainly on my radar.” | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Bought Call Options in Apple, Tesla, and Disney

Paul Pelosi, the businessman spouse of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, bought calls in Apple, Tesla, and Disney, and bought shares of investment firm AllianceBernstein in late December. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

German Police Take Down 'World's Largest Darknet Marketplace'

A German-led police sting has taken down the \ | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

This Was the Busiest Year for IPOs Since the Dot-Com Bubble

Initial public offerings aren’t taking much of a holiday breather, with some deals expected to launch the first week of January. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Technology beats humans at growing strawberries

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@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Cathie Wood Might Lose Control of Ark, the Company She Founded

The $30 billion asset manager offers seven top-notch exchange-traded funds that invest in innovative companies. One of ARK Investment’s early backers and minority shareholders wants a bigger piece of the cake. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

US Spied on Danish, European Defence Industries: Report

Seven years after the Edward Snowden scandal, new allegations that the US spied on close allies have emerged in Denmark, this time regarding the defence industry and a Danish fighter jet tender won by the US. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

IAC Raises $150M for Vimeo Unit, Plans Spinoff

IAC said it has raised $150 million in outside venture funding for its video tools company Vimeo as a prelude for a spinoff of the business. | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago

Sotheby's to offer Macallan 78 Years Old–oldest Age Statement Whisky–at auction

A six-bottle set will be auctioned to raise funds for City Harvest London | Continue reading


@barrons.com | 3 years ago