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Construction Industry Grapples With Its Top Killer: Drug Overdose

Construction workers are more likely to die of overdose than workers in any other occupation, forcing the industry to rethink its approach to safety.

What Business Leaders Are Saying About the Red Sea Attacks

The Houthi attacks on commercial ships are driving up freight costs and adding delays to journeys, with some companies affected more than others.

Meta’s Stock Surges After Jump in Profits

The trillion-dollar social media giant’s market value soared after it reported a robust profits driven by digital advertising.

Walmart to Add 150 U.S. Stores in Five-Year Expansion Drive

The retail giant, which last opened a domestic location in 2021, said most of the stores would be newly built.

UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs as Wages Rise and Package Volumes Fall

After what the company called a “difficult and disappointing” 2023, UPS said the cuts would save $1 billion this year.

JetBlue Says It May Back Out of Deal to Acquire Spirit Airlines

JetBlue now says that it could back out of the acquisition just a week after the company said it intended to appeal a judge’s decision…

Microsoft Cuts 1,900 Jobs in Its Video Game Division

The reductions come three months after the tech giant completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Exxon Sues to Prevent Climate Proposal From Shareholder Vote

The complaint, filed in a U.S. District Court in Texas, said a proposal by activist investors calling for the oil giant to cut emissions faster…

Stocks Are in a Bull Market. What Does That Mean?

It doesn’t mean stocks will continue to rise indefinitely, but it does reflect a generally optimistic outlook on Wall Street.

Spirit Airlines Is on Shaky Footing After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal

Some investors and analysts said the airline might have to seek bankruptcy protection if it couldn’t find another buyer.