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The World Feels Weird Now. Here’s How to Invest

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Inside the Credit Card Battle to Win America’s Richest Shoppers — Nico H. Brausch for Bloomberg Businessweek

Inside the Credit Card Battle to Win America’s Richest Shoppers

The fierce fight between Amex and Chase is playing out over higher fees, extravagant events and every perk imaginable.

The Banker Behind the Trumps’ Quick Wall Street Wins — Isabel Seliger for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Banker Behind the Trumps’ Quick Wall Street Wins

Dominari Holdings’ Kyle Wool has helped Donald Jr. and Eric make more than half a billion dollars boosting stocks.

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Inside the Empire That Sports Parents Built

Moms and dads with coolers, cleats and credit cards are powering a $40 billion US youth-sports industry and its unofficial home base, Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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If This Is an AI Bubble, Where Are the Shorts?

A Q&A with the author of The Bear Cave. Plus: A gut check on how to invest right now.

Big Banks’ Earnings Don’t Reflect a Fear of Bugs

The Health-Care Debate That’s Driving the Shutdown (Again)

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How Generations of Selective Breeding Created Miserable Chickens

Genetic selection has made “probably the biggest animal welfare problem we have in all animal husbandry.”

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Why the Queen of Toddler TV Became an Activist for Gaza

MrBeast on His Quest to Turn YouTube Fame Into an Entertainment Empire

MrBeast on His Quest to Turn YouTube Fame Into an Entertainment Empire

How an Enron Parody Turned Into a Financial Mess of Its Own

How an Enron Parody Turned Into a Financial Mess of Its Own

Paramount’s New Boss Faces a Media Industry Under Assault

Paramount’s New Boss Faces a Media Industry Under Assault

Will Elon Get Paid $1 Trillion?

Tesla's Master Plan, Part 4

Are Elon and Mark Friends Again?

A Shipwreck Killed 41 Crew and 5,900 Cattle. The Brutal Business Behind It Goes On — Claire Martin for Bloomberg Businessweek

A Shipwreck Killed 41 Crew and 5,900 Cattle. The Brutal Business Behind It Goes On

The sinking of the Gulf Livestock 1 was an existential moment for farm animal exporters. Some of those lessons are being forgotten.

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Buldak’s Spicy Ramen Is Riding TikTok Fame to the Top — Ryan Haskins; Photos: Buldak (3); Getty Images (2)

Buldak’s Spicy Ramen Is Riding TikTok Fame to the Top

The South Korean company’s ridiculously spicy instant noodles have been around for more than a decade, but the growth just keeps on coming, thanks to their repeated online fame.

How South Korean Salmon Sperm Facials Became America’s Latest Beauty Obsession

Monchhichi Makes a Comeback Amid Labubu Craze

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The Entertainers and Executives Shaping the Arts and Culture

Get to know the musicians, podcasters and artists who are shaping the future of the industry.

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Getting to know the most interesting people in business

How Din Tai Fung Became America’s Top-Earning Restaurant Chain — Jessica Pons for Bloomberg Businessweek

How Din Tai Fung Became America’s Top-Earning Restaurant Chain

The dumpling restaurant was started in Taiwan half a century ago. Now there are 17 always-packed locations in the US, including one in Disneyland.

The German Owner of Politico Wants Another US Media Outlet

The Ironman CEO Wants to Turn the Race Organizer Into a Lifestyle Brand

Buying Power

Amanda Mull on consumer culture

The Social Media Trend Machine Is Spitting Out Weirder and Weirder Results — Bobby Doherty for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Social Media Trend Machine Is Spitting Out Weirder and Weirder Results

Trends always have an element of randomness, but our algorithmic feeds have made them unintelligible.

Extra Salt

Deena Shanker on the food business

Why America’s Fridges Are Overflowing With Sauce — Rui Pu for Bloomberg Businessweek; Photos: Shutterstock (6)

Why America’s Fridges Are Overflowing With Sauce

The pandemic is over, but households are still stocked up on fancy ketchups and chili crisp like the world could end tomorrow.

The Boom in ‘Better for You’ Kid Snacks Is Worse for Parents

Taco Bell’s Not-So-Secret Sauce: An Endless Stream of New Stuff

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A crash course on the best business schools

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Harvard Business School Is Most Coveted Among MBAs Globally

Its enduring brand power makes it the one school grads would choose if costs and admission weren’t factors.

Top US Business Schools Are Shutting Down DEI Initiatives

Global Business School Leaders Face Increased Tension and Anticipation

Field Day

Ira Boudway and Randall Williams on the business of sports

Leagues Are Struggling to Deal With a Certain Type of Sports Bet — Alex Gamsu Jenkins for Bloomberg Businessweek

Leagues Are Struggling to Deal With a Certain Type of Sports Bet

“Player prop” wagers are raising concerns about integrity.

Ones to Watch

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The Entertainers and Executives Shaping the Arts and Culture

Get to know the musicians, podcasters and artists who are shaping the future of the industry.

Buying Power

Amanda Mull on consumer culture

The Social Media Trend Machine Is Spitting Out Weirder and Weirder Results — Bobby Doherty for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Social Media Trend Machine Is Spitting Out Weirder and Weirder Results

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Field Day

Ira Boudway and Randall Williams on the business of sports

Leagues Are Struggling to Deal With a Certain Type of Sports Bet — Alex Gamsu Jenkins for Bloomberg Businessweek

Leagues Are Struggling to Deal With a Certain Type of Sports Bet

“Player prop” wagers are raising concerns about integrity.

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