Corporate consolidation and technology have upended many jobs in recent decades. But few arcs are more surprising than that of the Hollywood producer.
Category: Production
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Boeing Workers Vote to Strike After Rejecting Contract Deal
Thousands of workers who build commercial planes in the Seattle and Portland, Ore., areas voted down an accord recommended by union leaders.
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Gas Prices Are Falling, a Win in Fight Against Inflation
A gallon of regular gasoline in August was down nearly 12 percent from a year earlier, reflecting a fall in oil prices as well as a decline in demand.
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Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued
Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies.
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Boeing Faces a Steep Climb in Catching Up to Airbus
As Boeing works to address quality control issues, its new chief starts at a disadvantage in competing with the other big maker of passenger planes.
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Boeing Names Kelly Ortberg as Its Chief Executive
The company has been under pressure to improve quality and safety after a panel blew away from a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
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U.S. Economy Grew Faster Than Expected in Second Quarter, at 2.8% Rate
The report on gross domestic product offered new evidence of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.
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Ford Will Make Gasoline Trucks Not Electric Vehicles in Canada Plant
Ford will build large pickups at a Canadian factory that it had previously slated to produce electric vehicles, sales of which have slowed in recent months.
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Oil Companies are Thriving as the World Pushes for Clean Energy
High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.
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Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty
The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.
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Biden Offers $1.7 Billion to Help Factories Build Electric Vehicles
A Jeep plant that closed last year will be among those that will benefit from federal grants meant to help automotive manufacturers and protect jobs.
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G.M. to Retire the Chevy Malibu to Make More EVs
The gasoline-powered Malibu was the last affordable sedan sold by Chevrolet, the General Motors brand, in the United States.