Karen Petrou, co-founder of Federal Financial Analytics, says that every president talks about helping the middle class, “but we have had trickle-down policy since at least 1980.” “If the Biden administration can make the United States a more prosperous economy in a truly shared way, that would be quite an achievement,” Petrou said. Plus, looking at what lies ahead in the U.S. economy for businesses owned by people of color. Today we focus on pledges from corporations on social engagement and what action (or inaction) companies have taken as a result.

From the BBC World Service: The South Korean electronics maker saw more demand for smartphones, TVs and home appliances. But what could global chip shortages mean for its business? Plus, Turkey prepares for its first national COVID lockdown. And, are mining companies in Chile doing enough to help Indigenous communities living around the country’s lithium mines?

What’s to show economically for 100 days of work? Plus, better-than-expected quarterly results for bigger companies, and what they say about where the economy is and where it’s headed. And, the early details on the second part of President Biden’s infrastructure plan, which is focused on support for families and children.

As President Biden marks his first 100 days in office, we look at how this presidential milestone became a thing. Plus, blockbuster quarterly results continue for Big Tech companies, but they’re trying to figure out what life looks like as the pandemic recedes. And, why didn’t big banks see the risks of Archegos Capital Management?

From the BBC World Service: Australia’s competition watchdog is taking on the tech giants to try and give consumers more choice over the range of smartphone apps available. Plus, the Samsung heirs face one of the largest inheritance tax bills ever. And, could feminist cities boost women’s economic prospects and help people feel safer?

Employers hiring these days say they can’t find enough workers. At the same time, consumer confidence data shows people are not feeling as positively about job openings. So what’s going on? It has to do with the number of people willing and able to work for minimum wage. Plus, a long-awaited Apple privacy update hits iPhones. And, Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s fight to put antitrust policy front and center for Americans.

Where do you start if you want to fix society’s ills? With antitrust law, the rules of corporate competition, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., argues in her new book. And, a new survey finds that most consumers worry about pollution and waste from fast-food containers. From a sustainability and consumer loyalty perspective, there’s an opportunity here.

From the BBC World Service: Better-than-expected profits for Europe’s largest bank HSBC and energy giant BP show signs of economic recovery. Plus, sports carmaker Lotus unveils its last gas-powered model as it prepares for an electric future. And, the Scottish investment firm that’s removing most of the vowels from its brand name.

Durable goods orders for March were up, and a new survey from the National Association for Business Economics found that 32% of respondents say their businesses are spending more on equipment, technology and other capital expenditures. Plus, more market reaction to plans for higher taxes on the wealthy. And, France has passed a law to protect the sounds and smells of the countryside as part of its heritage.