

J. Edward Moreno
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Jury Begins Deliberations for a Verdict in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial
The trial for the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange has moved more speedily than anticipated.

Halloween Candy Is Getting Pricier
Dry weather has pushed up the cost of crucial candy ingredients, driving the prices of candy bars and packs of gum higher.

How Rupert Murdoch Built His Media Empire
Over seven decades, the Australian-born magnate compiled an array of news outlets, book publishers, and film and television properties into a global behemoth.

The Strike Could Mean a Rise in Car Prices for Consumers
If the U.A.W. strike lasts long enough, it could cut the supply of vehicles and push prices even higher.

What to Know About the Potential Autoworkers Strike
U.A.W. workers could strike as soon as Friday. The union and the carmakers remain far apart on wages.

Macy’s Names Next Bloomingdale’s C.E.O.
Olivier Bron is arriving from a Thai department store chain as Macy’s continues its leadership shuffle.

Smucker’s Buys Twinkie Owner Hostess Brands for $5.6 Billion
J.M. Smucker, the maker of jellies, Jif peanut butter and Uncrustables, agreed to take over Hostess Brands, adding Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs to...

Job Openings Dropped in July as Labor Market Cooled
Vacancies fell to 8.8 million, the lowest level since March 2021.

3M Says It Will Pay $6 Billion to Resolve Combat Earplug Lawsuits
The settlement would end years of litigation brought by military service members and veterans who claimed that the earplugs sold by 3M had led to...

What to Know About China’s Real Estate Crisis
China’s economy was long dependent on a booming real estate sector, which has recently fallen on harder times.