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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:48:11 GMT https://www.wsj.com/img/wsj_sm_logo.gif https://www.wsj.com/business WP-WSJ-0003950548 Tesla’s new Roadster, due for an Oct. 15 debut, has been almost a decade in the making—$50,000 deposits and all. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/they-paid-50-000-and-waited-nine-years-will-teslas-roadster-live-up-to-the-hype-fae975c0?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:43:00 GMT Christopher Otts Agence France-Presse/Getty Image WP-WSJ-0003953695 Plus: Meet the Disney lawyer leading FCC fight, and Mexico’s Sheinbaum is getting fed up with playing nice with the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/risk-compliance-journal/the-morning-risk-report-hackers-use-chinese-ai-tool-to-hit-south-korean-banks-exposing-new-risk-21056687?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:29:00 GMT Clara Hudson Jeon Heon-Kyun/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock WP-WSJ-0003955894 Find insight on Top Glove and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector. https://www.wsj.com/business/health-care-roundup-market-talk-79f724c7?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:24:00 GMT george frey/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003955065 Plus, hear the radio commands enforcing the U.S. blockade of Iran, and meet the young Americans who moved to Israel after Oct. 7. https://www.wsj.com/business/pressure-mounts-at-bessents-treasury-amid-staff-turnover-and-unmet-goals-877b5926?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:51:00 GMT Emma Tucker Brendan Smialowski/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003955238 David Ellison’s megadeal combining Paramount and Warner Bros. closed Tuesday, ushering in a new era for Hollywood. https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-warner-bros-deal-873905b0?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT Joe Flint allison dinner/epa/shutterstock/Shutterstock WP-WSJ-0003954487 As costs to patients explode, so do social-media posts suggesting people think twice about paying high bills. https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/these-influencers-are-on-a-mission-to-stop-people-from-paying-medical-bills-4843da3d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT Peter Loftus Uncredited WP-WSJ-0003956344 The move will see Wittington buy Boots’ retail operations in the U.K. and Ireland; the Boots Opticians chain, No7 Beauty Co., and its Thailand and franchised businesses. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/wittington-investments-in-8-9-billion-deal-to-buy-british-pharmacy-chain-boots-d2b91a85?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:34:00 GMT Robb M. Stewart Darren Staples/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003952586 Under the agreement, CD&R will hold a majority interest of about 51% in Option Care Health, while McKesson will hold about 49%. https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/cd-r-mckesson-to-acquire-at-home-infusion-therapy-provider-for-5-8-billion-1beddf40?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:10:00 GMT Connor Hart Getty Images/Tetra images WP-WSJ-0003950477 Private-capital funds have proliferated in recent years as investors seek to reduce reliance on public markets. https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/kkr-strikes-deal-to-buy-private-capital-fund-administrator-gen-ii-40b951a5?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:09:00 GMT Ben Dummett Lauren Thomas Brendan McDermid/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003951778 Informa plans to buy the live events company and separate its academic unit Taylor & Francis, allowing it to focus on its core business-to-business arm. https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/informa-to-separate-academic-business-buys-clarion-events-for-2-96-billion-6afc9508?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:56:00 GMT Michael Hennessey Leon Neal/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003950288 Ariel Investments, which has a 5.4% stake in Mattel, said Monday it believes the company’s shares remain significantly undervalued with its current structure as a public company. https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/barbie-maker-mattel-faces-growing-shareholder-pressure-to-consider-a-sale-53132c49?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:02:00 GMT Connor Hart Jeenah Moon/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003955920 The group—founded by billionaire Mike Ashley—bought 8.8% of the U.S. brand following a series of deals that are part of the British retailer’s expansion strategy. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/frasers-buys-stake-in-sportswear-brand-under-armour-9cac5322?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT Andrea Figueras Brandon Bell/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003953855 Sales in Constellation’s beer business, which includes Corona and Modelo, rose 5%, while its wine and spirits business saw a 17% increase in sales. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/constellation-brands-profit-rises-on-higher-beer-spirits-sales-872e0481?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:39:00 GMT Katherine Hamilton Justin Sullivan/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003952460 The french fry maker said profit and sales exceeded expectations in the latest quarter, citing strong demand and steps the company has taken to counter rising costs. https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/lamb-weston-lifts-fiscal-2027-outlook-6dcf3dcc?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:07:00 GMT Connor Hart Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/ZUMA Press WP-WSJ-0003951931 Sales of food, drinks and non-fuel products rose slightly on the month in the 21-member currency area. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/eurozone-retail-sales-edge-higher-despite-slump-in-fuel-sales-7dd2c5a2?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMT Ed Frankl ina fassbender/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003950047 The class action case filed by three consumers on behalf of a proposed class of Starbucks customers alleges that eight beverages whose names began with the words “sugar-free” in fact contained lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. https://www.wsj.com/business/starbucks-accused-of-mislabeling-sugar-free-protein-drinks-in-lawsuit-6c9daaba?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:02:00 GMT Elias Schisgall Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003955313 The South Korean consumer-electronics company has continued to expand aggressively into fast-growing businesses in the AI era, such as data-center cooling systems. https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/lg-electronics-preliminary-earnings-miss-street-views-231fd48d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:59:00 GMT Kwanwoo Jun Jung Yeon-Je/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003952293 Find insight on Southwest Airlines, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Daimler Truck and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport. https://www.wsj.com/business/auto-transport-roundup-market-talk-77d30c0b?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT Albert Gea/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003948537 The company said it would also launch a $4.5 billion buyback over the 2027-28 period. https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/air-liquide-targets-sales-margin-growth-under-2030-plan-ddc3ffc9?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:37:00 GMT Adam Whittaker Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003948429 The telecommunications group said it expects AI to generate gross savings outside the U.S. of around $1.24 billion by 2027. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/deutsche-telekom-bets-on-ai-to-cut-costs-boost-revenue-22a289b8?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:38:00 GMT Dominic Chopping Nacho Doce/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003943331 Volvo Car scrapped its full-year guidance after warning that challenges in its key Chinese and U.S. markets led to lower-than-expected third-quarter sales and a weaker outlook. https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/volvo-car-pulls-guidance-as-chinese-auto-market-worsen-e72ca14f?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT Dominic Chopping yves herman/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003954706 Plus, Volvo’s CEO explains how the Chinese-owned automaker plans to revive its fortunes. https://www.wsj.com/logistics-report/u-s-trade-deficit-widens-as-data-center-build-out-boosts-imports-f5dbdefa?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:06:00 GMT Mark R. Long Source: Census Bureau WP-WSJ-0003955787 Car sales fell 8% as a hefty drop in China offset growth in Europe and the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/mercedes-benz-car-sales-fall-on-china-market-weakness-f2b90301?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMT Dominic Chopping Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003955580 The sports car maker said it would offer more higher-end vehicles and aim to increase the average selling price. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/porsche-aims-to-become-more-exclusive-as-it-plots-path-to-higher-profitability-6f5942cc?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:56:00 GMT Dominic Chopping Ralph Orlowski/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003954849 Long-promised vehicle will start around $130,000 in the U.S. as Jaguar aims to sell fewer cars at higher prices. https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/jaguar-ditches-the-pink-branding-in-unveil-of-its-big-sleek-type-01-ev-0a544152?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:33:00 GMT Katie Deighton Jaguar Land Rover WP-WSJ-0003943770 Volvo’s turnaround plan hinges on a vehicle lineup that leans into American buyers and its Chinese ownership, as Congress considers banning Chinese carmakers. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/this-auto-ceo-sees-a-future-with-more-chinese-parts-in-american-cars-f34efc01?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMT Stephen Wilmot Henry Taylor for WSJ SB10250048116742454433604593495712591036122 In the Paramount-Warner fight, movie celebrities were often sources of bad advice. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/hollywood-ignore-hollywood-bf53f902?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:38:00 GMT Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. Mark Edward Harris/ZUMA Press SB11759894851607193881204593487872670586016 Rolling back emissions regulations for shipping would harm public health. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/preserve-californias-maritime-climate-rules-b4132f8b?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press SB11364550115646573941104593471653167727258 The Michigan Governor plays Secretary of State to unionize a Mercedes plant in Alabama. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/gretchen-whitmer-mercedes-benz-uaw-cem-ozdemir-germany-6a5a1284?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT The Editorial Board Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMA Press SB11759894851607193881204593487741989982354 A leadership election reveals the leftward shift at the United Auto Workers under president Shawn Fain. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-united-academic-workers-of-america-57d7b80b?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:11:00 GMT The Editorial Board Jose Juarez/AP SB12013642833728004629904593485970966371256 AI is wreaking havoc in universities, but higher ed’s woes long predate ChatGPT. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-end-of-college-as-we-know-it-e222ab3d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:52:00 GMT Andy Kessler Getty Images SB10441870227016004005204593399312077886822 The Supreme Court hears a case in which the Colorado locality seeks to make energy more expensive. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/boulder-county-wants-to-smash-abundance-a80e5e33?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:48:00 GMT Cory L. Andrews rick wilking/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003955692 A Houthi missile targeted an area north of Riyadh and a developing storm has also curtailed some U.S. Gulf oil output. Shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz also remain elevated. https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/oil-prices-rise-as-houthi-attacks-u-s-gulf-storm-raise-supply-risks-9a0aacf8?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:29:00 GMT Farhan Rafid Brian Snyder/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003955507 The energy major expects its refining margin to hit a record high in the third quarter, driven by volatility stemming from war in the Middle East and a global supply squeeze. https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/shells-refining-margin-surges-to-record-high-after-middle-east-conflict-upends-fuel-markets-39e45d67?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Adam Whittaker Toby Melville/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003951982 The attacks follow a new counteroffensive by Saudi-backed forces seeking to push the rebels back from the Red Sea coast. https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthi-rebels-strike-two-airports-in-saudi-arabia-072f4dd3?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:32:00 GMT Jon Gambrell Mohammed Huwais/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003952268 Find insight on crude futures, Amplitude Energy, SK Innovation and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-6799c94c?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:07:00 GMT Eli Hartman/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003953232 The deal is the largest-ever “uprate” project, one that squeezes more power out of existing reactors, between a nuclear-power provider and a tech company. https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/google-and-constellation-energy-strike-a-sweeping-nuclear-power-deal-4287b372?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:32:00 GMT Jennifer Hiller Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003953372 Authorities and industry insiders are now questioning whether the airline’s fast growth contributed to last week’s near catastrophe. https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/flydubai-attacker-was-part-of-pilot-hiring-spree-at-fast-growing-airline-27291c41?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT Benjamin Katz Feliz Solomon Jon Gambrell Ammar Awad/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003946500 The ax required by regulators is intended for emergencies but puts a weapon in reach for attackers. https://www.wsj.com/world/flydubai-co-pilot-used-crash-ax-in-attack-says-u-a-e-88554e9a?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:34:00 GMT Benjamin Katz Feliz Solomon Jon Gambrell NO CREDIT WP-WSJ-0003944836 The jet lost key tail sections after an extreme plunge, but its structure largely held up and enabled pilots to safely land. https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/how-a-boeing-737-max-survived-a-nosedive-traveling-at-the-speed-of-sound-e8cae3b4?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:01:00 GMT Benjamin Katz Jason French Merrill Sherman . WP-WSJ-0003944959 The problem had raised safety concerns in the airline industry, panel of regulators reviewed. https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/faa-determines-737-max-software-glitch-doesnt-pose-safety-issue-2fed3394?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:29:00 GMT Andrew Tangel Mario Tama/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003941586 The billionaire has been railing against Delta CEO Ed Bastian because the airline went with Amazon’s in-flight internet service. https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/delta-is-the-only-big-four-airline-that-wont-use-starlinkand-elon-musk-is-furious-3438591e?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Alison Sider SHAWN THEW/EPA/Shutterstock; Anindito Mukherjee/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003953699 Also, the Disney lawyer fighting the FCC. https://www.wsj.com/cfo-journal/wall-street-bonus-bonanza-plus-u-s-trade-deficit-widens-28b32aac?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:55:00 GMT Walden Siew JEENAH MOON/REUTERS WP-WSJ-0003954069 https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-david-ellisons-latest-moves-say-about-how-hell-lead-now-36717268?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT Lila MacLellan Chris Pizzello/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003950120 Plus, Paramount names its leadership team following $81 billion Warner deal. https://www.wsj.com/cfo-journal/plaids-cfo-on-her-first-year-and-moving-past-onesie-twosie-ai-experiments-a561f2a8?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:39:00 GMT Kristin Broughton Masato Onoda WP-WSJ-0003950508 https://www.wsj.com/business/why-are-disrupters-so-hard-to-spot-9e85b0c4?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:49:00 GMT Lila MacLellan Jeffrey Cole WP-WSJ-0003947924 Also, 90s nostalgia is back, and that’s helping Levi Strauss https://www.wsj.com/cfo-journal/shopify-is-all-in-on-ai-and-likes-the-results-0ca87600?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:31:00 GMT Walden Siew Chris Wattie/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003952491 The deal gives Uber Eats access to ezCater’s network of more than 140,000 restaurants in the U.S., which generate over $2.5 billion in annual gross bookings. https://www.wsj.com/business/uber-to-acquire-business-catering-platform-ezcater-for-2-3-billion-9d501195?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:37:00 GMT Adriano Marchese David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003941802 The company opened its first walk-up-only location last year, and wants to replicate the concept elsewhere. https://www.wsj.com/cfo-journal/fast-growing-dutch-bros-coffee-known-for-drive-throughs-wants-to-cater-to-walkers-f354845c?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT Kristin Broughton Dutch Bros WP-WSJ-0003928186 Entain said it expects to achieve the lower end of its earnings guidance ranges for this year after a new ban on online betting in Brazil. https://www.wsj.com/articles/entain-maintains-earnings-guidance-despite-brazils-online-betting-ban-c1794be8?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:11:00 GMT Michael Hennessey Najat Kantouar daniel leal/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003921773 The bar at Lidl’s new store in Northern Ireland is more than a marketing stunt, even if it has seating that resembles shopping carts. https://www.wsj.com/world/a-supermarket-opened-a-pub-to-get-around-liquor-laws-now-it-needs-bouncers-4f0e9090?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT James Hookway Lidle/PA Wire/Zuma Press WP-WSJ-0003919454 The ride-hailing giant’s new business has provoked a fight with traditional wildlife guides. https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/uber-kenya-safari-630e8bd7?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:59:00 GMT Caroline Kimeu amir cohen/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003953823 Plus, how Mercedes-Benz targets both its most loyal customers and the next generation of drivers. https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/jaguar-trades-conceptual-pink-for-a-real-world-car-that-real-people-want-to-buy-210c3773?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:23:00 GMT Nat Ives Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003951456 Horacio Gutiérrez battled regulators at Microsoft and took on Apple at Spotify. Now he is leading Disney’s First Amendment clash with the Trump administration. https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disneys-top-lawyer-is-a-pragmatist-facing-his-biggest-fight-yet-bd3464d4?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:53:00 GMT Joe Flint Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003950763 Plus, influencer Danielle Bernstein attempts a career and brand reset after years of online backlash. https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/john-cena-pitches-wind-and-solar-power-in-new-consumer-ad-campaign-5c891aa4?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT Nat Ives Our Energy WP-WSJ-0003950856 The six-year deal ends the awards show’s decadeslong rotation among ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. https://www.wsj.com/business/media/emmy-awards-will-leave-broadcast-tv-for-amazons-prime-video-0c92fad5?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT Joe Flint Chris Torres/EPA/Shutterstock WP-WSJ-0003950236 The Journal’s Ben Fritz explains what went wrong at Warner Bros., once the gold standard for Hollywood. https://www.wsj.com/business/media/why-hollywoods-most-iconic-studio-is-being-soldagain-575fd885?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:37:00 GMT Ben Fritz allison dinner/epa/shutterstock/Shutterstock WP-WSJ-0003950823 Plus, the U.S. will temporarily allow highway sales of dyed diesel, and Persian Gulf oil producers pay millions to move crude. https://www.wsj.com/logistics-report/freight-broker-c-h-robinson-to-buy-smaller-rival-rxo-33b9989d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:12:00 GMT Mark R. Long C. H. Robinson/Steve Ewert WP-WSJ-0003949060 C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to buy truck broker RXO for around $5.8 billion in cash and stock in a deal that would create a logistics company with an enterprise value topping $25 billion. https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/c-h-robinson-to-buy-rxo-for-about-5-billion-80a73ba1?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:44:00 GMT Colin Kellaher Paul Berger C. H. Robinson/Steve Ewert WP-WSJ-0003947528 Plus, small business are facing longer waits to get tariff refunds than the biggest importers. https://www.wsj.com/logistics-report/truckers-struggle-to-adapt-as-fuel-prices-surge-0c04c34f?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:13:00 GMT Mark R. Long Rachel Wolfe/WSJ WP-WSJ-0003944664 More tankers are getting through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats in a burgeoning system of risky shuttle runs that cost up to $40 million. https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/shippers-are-offering-sailors-up-to-25-000-a-trip-to-sneak-oil-out-of-the-gulf-712d5bd7?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Rebecca Feng Stringer/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003945186 Many small businesses paid tariffs through FedEx and other carriers. Now they’re encountering a long and tortuous process for getting the money back. https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/why-its-taking-nine-months-to-get-back-164-000-in-tariff-refunds-bc536695?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:31:00 GMT Esther Fung Heather Diehl/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003943688 Find insight on MediaTek, Naver, Rakuten Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. https://www.wsj.com/business/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-7bcf02cb?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:21:00 GMT Dado Ruvic/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003944486 The IPO is set to become one of the Philippine Stock Exchange’s largest ever listings. https://www.wsj.com/pro/private-equity/ant-backed-fintech-mynt-valued-at-around-7-billion-in-philippine-ipo-0224c31b?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:31:00 GMT Megan Cheah Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/ZUMA Press WP-WSJ-0003939288 Huawei and other Chinese competitors reported higher demand for foldables after announcement of the iPhone Duo. https://www.wsj.com/business/telecom/apples-biggest-battleground-for-foldable-phones-is-china-a15b9663?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:11:00 GMT Hannah Miao Tingshu Wang/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003935376 The U.K. bakery chain said the proposal to consolidate its in-house manufacturing activities was the result of a review aiming to ensure cost-efficient operations. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/greggs-plans-to-close-four-manufacturing-sites-with-740-jobs-at-risk-8a6f7224?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:53:00 GMT Adrià Calatayud Hiba Kola/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003932482 AT&T signed a $3 billion deal with Corning, which will supply the mobile carrier with the fiber and cable needed to expand its network and meet growing demand for data. https://www.wsj.com/business/telecom/at-t-corning-enter-3-billion-deal-for-fiber-920284ce?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT Connor Hart Gabby Jones/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003954614 Winning bets on hot AI startups are vaulting a little-known Dallas firm into a small group of firms raising gigantic funds. https://www.wsj.com/finance/venture-firm-behind-chip-startup-groq-targets-10-billion-megafund-030ce4a0?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Kate Clark Disruptive WP-WSJ-0003953277 The Nvidia-backed company is targeting an IPO in 2027. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-neocloud-lambda-is-raising-4-billion-in-final-round-before-planned-ipo-568182f9?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:28:00 GMT Robbie Whelan Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003722313 Among other questions: Which industries have the highest success rate? https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-quiz-36e25154?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Robert J. Toth Rob Dobi for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003952083 EXCLUSIVE: Plaid is doubling down on its credit-scoring business with new AI models as the company aims to chart its next era of growth with a suite of products beyond its core business. https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/fintech-plaid-bets-on-credit-scores-to-fuel-next-phase-of-growth-6d4ce924?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:00 GMT Katherine Hamilton George Frey/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003947583 https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-boards-arent-told-6139f24d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:55:00 GMT Alan Murray Maurizio Martorana for The Wall Street Journal WP-WSJ-0003952316 Find insight on Sanofi, CSL, Shionogi and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/business/health-care-roundup-market-talk-cea218bb?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:09:00 GMT george frey/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003919526 Black-market manufacturers are selling substances that promise to tan skin, repair tissue and help with weight loss. https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/chinese-makers-of-fentanyl-ingredients-now-sell-bootleg-peptides-to-americans-c383160b?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:49:00 GMT Patricia Kowsmann Sara Ashley O’Brien Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJ WP-WSJ-0003949883 The claimants said that after the killings, the London Bullion Market Association should have withheld stamp of approval for a Tanzanian mine. https://www.wsj.com/business/families-of-dead-prospectors-sue-authority-that-certifies-gold-as-ethically-produced-893e162d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:27:00 GMT Nicholas Bariyo Yusuf Khan PlanetLabs WP-WSJ-0003952702 New York reports that the industry is now on pace for $90 billion in profits this year, leading to higher compensation. https://www.wsj.com/finance/wall-street-bonuses-are-expected-to-hit-another-high-this-year-d7dd453f?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMT Ben Glickman JEENAH MOON/REUTERS WP-WSJ-0003950480 Dutch haul comes despite European drugmakers and investors warning the region is losing ground. https://www.wsj.com/tech/biotech/forbion-raises-2-6-billion-in-boost-to-european-biotech-industry-5945d8c9?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT Xavier Martinez Philip Keith WP-WSJ-0003703735 The Israel-Gaza conflict remains a third rail in workplaces and beyond. At a Dallas therapy practice, it divided in-laws and escalated into firings and lawsuits. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/the-reply-all-email-after-oct-7-that-tore-a-business-apart-28c20a3a?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Annie Ng Lindsay Ellis Annie Ng WP-WSJ-0003954528 A month after its Millennium Prize solution, OpenAI released findings on more than 300 problems—and tried to win back the world of math. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-ai-math-problems-millennium-prize-23d14511?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:32:00 GMT Ben Cohen Emil Lendof/WSJ, Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003954487 As costs to patients explode, so do social-media posts suggesting people think twice about paying high bills. https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/these-influencers-are-on-a-mission-to-stop-people-from-paying-medical-bills-4843da3d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT Peter Loftus Uncredited WP-WSJ-0003953372 Authorities and industry insiders are now questioning whether the airline’s fast growth contributed to last week’s near catastrophe. https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/flydubai-attacker-was-part-of-pilot-hiring-spree-at-fast-growing-airline-27291c41?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT Benjamin Katz Feliz Solomon Jon Gambrell Ammar Awad/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003950126 BDT & MSD Partners, an investment and advisory firm, aims to capitalize on boomers who can splurge on retirement homes and lifestyle. https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-senior-housing-company-locks-in-a-1-billion-buyer-4c02579d?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Peter Grant Sunrise Senior Living CRED-8122 We identified the best small-business lenders by evaluating their accessibility, affordability, flexibility and reputation. https://www.wsj.com/buyside/personal-finance/business-loans/best-small-business-loans?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:56:00 GMT Miranda Marquit CRED-9534 Business debt consolidation can improve your cash flow and repackage your obligations to potentially save you money. https://www.wsj.com/buyside/personal-finance/business-loans/business-debt-consolidation-loans?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:46:00 GMT Miranda Marquit CRED-6650 Navigate the process of selecting a financial advisor by exploring advisor types, fee structures, credentials and essential questions. https://www.wsj.com/buyside/personal-finance/financial-advisors/how-to-choose-a-financial-advisor?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:05:00 GMT Miranda Marquit