Year: 2019
What Democrats want to do in the first 100 hours of the new Congress
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 3, 2019
Last time she was speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi implemented a 100-hour plan. What’s on the agenda this time around?
Big Pharma is betting big on cancer drugs
Jan 3, 2019
Bristol-Myers Squibb announced Thursday that it’s going to acquire another drugmaker, Celgene. The deal is worth about $74 billion. The combined company will have nine products with sales of more than a billion dollars a year, including some blockbuster cancer drugs. The merger is a sign that Big Pharma is betting big on cancer medications. […]
For the NFL and NBA, more points mean more money
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 3, 2019
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend amid a scoring boom in football — and basketball as well.
A growing number of travel businesses ask people to ditch their cellphones
by
Renata Sago
Jan 3, 2019
It's about being present in the moment.
Apple shares drop after news of waning iPhone sales
Jan 3, 2019
Cook also attributes challenges in China to the projected downturn in revenue.
As new Congress meets, job one is opening the government
by
Ben Bradford
Jan 3, 2019
We’re seeing a transition of power in Washington on Thursday. Democrats, led by new Speaker Nancy Pelosi, take over the House, while Republicans continue to hold the Senate. As the government shutdown continues, Congress’ first challenge will be flipping the lights back on in major portions of the federal government. What else is on the […]
Shutdown delays release of key economic data
Jan 3, 2019
The construction industry is hindered by the lack of spending numbers.
For public good, not for profit.
Why renting is up and homeownership is down in "affordable" Cleveland
by
Adrian Ma
Jan 3, 2019
The rise of renting in Cleveland offers a glimpse into the region's economy.
Is more tech regulation coming in 2019?
by
Molly Wood
Jan 3, 2019
After a turbulent year, big tech is bound to face more scrutiny.
A money coach for the wealthy
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 2, 2019
For Iris Brilliant, the first step is to ask clients to not get richer.