JP Morgan hosts virtual health care conference amid omicron concerns
JPMorgan Chase JPM -0.87% & Co. is moving its big annual healthcare conference in San Francisco to a virtual setting, telling participants the spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 had made the in-person gathering too risky.
Peloton had no plans for viral ad prior to ‘And Just Like That…’ premiere, worked quickly to salvage brand
Peloton made lemons out of lemonade in a big hurry after it got some negative attention during the “Sex and the City” spinoff "And Just Like That…”
Kroger will end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated workers
Kroger Co. KR 0.24% is eliminating some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees, a move to encourage inoculations as the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate faces legal challenges.
Georgia company sells enough ‘Let’s Go Brandon’-themed wrapping paper to cover 8 NFL football fields
The conservative apparel and accessories company BringAmmo.com says it is receiving round-the-clock orders of its “Let’s Go Brandon” Christmas wrapping paper.
Pfizer spending $6.7B to buy Arena Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer is spending $6.7 billion to buy a drugmaker that is developing treatments for inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease but has no products on the market.
John Legend gets involved in the book-publishing business
John Legend's newest project brings him into the book business.
Owner of private-equity firm backed by Coors and other wealthy families is accused of misusing funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a private-equity firm backed by several ultrarich U.S. families after receiving complaints that its owner was using investor funds to cover personal expenses, documents show.
Eminem's former Michigan estate on the market for $3.23M
A sumptuous Rochester, Michigan estate that was formerly owned by Detroit rapper Eminem and the former CEO of Kmart is on the market again for more than $3 million.
Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake opens to low box-office numbers
Despite critical acclaim and two years worth of anticipation, Steven Spielberg's lavish “West Side Story” revival made little noise at the box office, debuting with $10.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday — a worrisome result for a movie industry struggling to recapture its finger-snapping rhythm.
Travis Scott, Anheuser-Busch end production of rapper's Cacti spiked seltzer
Travis Scott's Cacti hard seltzer brand is no longer available in stores.
Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
The FBI says thousands of people become a victim of holiday scams every year, and scammers are finding new ways to rob people of their money and personal information.
Over 300 Astroworld lawsuits to be consolidated and handled by one judge, board rules
Over 300 lawsuits that have been filed so far in Houston following a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld festival that left 10 people dead have been consolidated and will be handled by one judge as the cases proceed through the court system, a judicial board ruled.
BlackRock pulling $2 trillion of assets out of State Street
BlackRock Inc. BLK -0.10% is pulling some $2 trillion of assets out of State Street Corp.’s STT -2.29% safekeeping, a move that will reduce the investing firm’s reliance on a small number of parties and lower the fees it pays for back-office work.
Bill Gates opens up about his divorce, acknowledges year of 'great personal sadness'
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has opened up about his recent divorce from ex-wife Melinda in his latest blog post, calling 2021 a year of "great personal sadness" for him.
Canadian drugmaker says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective
A Canadian drugmaker said its plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showed strong protection against the virus and will soon seek authorization at home and elsewhere.
K-Pop band BTS to take a rare ‘extended period of rest’
The K-pop band will go on break starting later this month until at least March, its first “extended period of rest” since 2019, according to the band’s management company, Big Hit Music.
GOP Rep. Steel pressures Olympic corporate sponsors to shine light on CCP abuses
Steel sent the letter ahead of the China-hosted winter games, urging corporate sponsors of the Winter Olympics — from Coca-Cola to AirBnB — to use their advertising budgets and reach to expose the CCP’s actions.
De Blasio 'blindsided' businesses with surprise vaccine mandate, major organization says: 'Not helpful'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said his new vaccine mandate for all private businesses is necessary to "avert shutdowns."
Corporate America 'seems to be missing' opportunity to use Enes Kanter Freedom in ads: Puzder
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder argued that corporate America “seems to be missing” the opportunity to use NBA player Enes Kanter, who has been pushing back on China, in ads.
US officials won't attend Beijing Winter Olympics
The Biden administration won’t send U.S. officials to attend the coming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, staging a diplomatic boycott that drew immediate criticism from China.



















