This company tested a four-day work week, and the results may surprise you
Employee engagement rose, while stress levels declined.
Markets
Apple, Amazon near finish line in race to $1 trillion value
The iPhone maker is close to becoming the first company to reach $1 trillion in value.
White House
Trump workforce re-training order could create 500K new job opportunities
The initiative will target Americans of all ages, from college students to older workers.
Food and Beverage
Gatorade chief says new ‘customized’ sports drink is a game-changer
The brand’s general manager says the company plans to get more aggressive in sponsorships.
Sports
Eagles star Nick Foles tops NFL merchandise sales ahead of 2018 season
Foles bested established stars like New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Health Care
Here’s what the Trump administration has done so far to lower drug prices
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the Trump administration has taken several steps to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q2 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
MSFT earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2018.
PTC (PTC) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
PTC earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2018.
Tornadoes sweep through Iowa; major damage and some injuries
A tornado slammed into an agricultural machinery plant in Iowa as some people were working on Thursday and police said a number of people were taken to a local hospital.
Amazon Isn't Coming After Cisco, After All
"Phew." -- Cisco, probably
Slowly but Surely, Smart Speaker Adoption Continues to Rise
This product category is here to stay.
Apple, Amazon near finish line in race to $1 trillion value
The iPhone maker is close to becoming the first company to reach $1 trillion in value.
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Business Leaders
Elon Musk asked Sierra Club to make donations public amid GOP check spat
Musk drew scrutiny on Twitter for donating nearly $40,000 to a political committee with GOP ties.
Lockheed Martin CEO pledges over $100M in workforce training
Marillyn Hewson, CEO of the defense and aerospace company, attended an event at the White House.
Lockheed Martin CEO: We’re excited about Trump’s workforce pledge
Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson discusses how her company has joined President Trump’s initiative to help American workers.
ESPN to broadcast an eSports competition with a $1.4M prize
ESPN broadcast an eSports competition live for the first time.
Walmart, Microsoft take aim at Amazon with cloud tech
It is a five-year agreement between the two companies.
Amazon suffers glitch as Prime Day kicks off
Online shoppers reported issues using Amazon's website at the start of Prime Day.
Apple's betting big on this year's iPhone
The expected growth didn't materialize for the iPhone X, but Apple is more optimistic this year.
Retirement
Managing the trade tension's impact on your retirement
Barron's Associate Publisher Jack Otter on how to manage your retirement savings through the recent trade tensions.
Trade war concerns' potential impact on retirement savings
Barron's Associate Publisher Jack Otter on the potential risks to investors' portfolios.
Questions over how to invest cash ahead of retirement
Barron’s Assistant Managing Editor Beverly Goodman on how Americans are handling their retirement investments in this market environment.
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Stocks
Apple, Amazon near finish line in race to $1 trillion value
The iPhone maker is close to becoming the first company to reach $1 trillion in value.
Microsoft profit up, aided by cloud rivalry with Amazon
Microsoft Corp. on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $8.9 billion, boosted in part by its efforts to rival Amazon as a key cloud computing provider for retailers and other businesses.
Union Pacific's 2Q profit jumps as volume rises 4 percent
Union Pacific Corp. hauled in 29 percent more second-quarter profit as the railroad handled 4 percent more shipments, but the results might have been better if not for some operational challenges.