Vodafone and Nestlé Created Panels to Avoid ‘Greenwashing’ Allegations
Companies have enlisted cross-functional groups to internally review environmental marketing claims amid rising scrutiny.
July 2028 DSL Seen Offering Limited Relative Value on Dutch Curve
According to Citi, the Dutch 0.75% July 2028 DSL offers limited relative value on the Dutch bond curve, but looking at the bond cross-market, the spread between the Dutch auction bond and Germany’s 0.25% August 2028 bond is at its cheapest level over a one-year horizon.
Barratt Developments Chair John Allan to Step Down Early Amid Allegations
Barratt Developments said Caroline Silver will take over as chair of the board earlier than originally planned to prevent allegations against John Allan from becoming disruptive to the company.
Adani Companies’ Shares Rise for Second Straight Day
Shares of companies in the Adani group rose sharply for a second day on Tuesday, amid buoyant investor sentiment, after a panel appointed by India’s Supreme Court found no evidence of price manipulation as alleged by a short seller earlier this year.
Don’t Be Haunted by Digital Ghosts: Delete Your Old Accounts
We face constant reminders that our personal data is scattered all over the internet. Here’s how to reduce your exposure.
‘Hotel Mumbai’ Review: Suspense Over Substance
This retelling of the 2008 attack on Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is an action thriller, and suffers for it.
Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars
Businesses face proposals on abortion, guns and climate change as groups with various viewpoints strive to get their agendas heard at this year’s annual meetings.
Retirement in Paradise Isn’t Without Financial Headaches
It is easy to make mistakes in taxes, banking and estate planning when retiring abroad, and they can be costly.
Atticus Finch, Perry Mason and Michael Clayton Have Nothing on the Legal Profession’s Favorite Attorney: Vinny
After 25 years, the 1992 comedy ‘My Cousin Vinny,’ with its smart-aleck hero played by Joe Pesci, is still a hit with lawyers; ‘a paean to the American system of justice’
Japan: Where Antismoking Laws Go to Die?
The Japanese government’s proposed limits on public smoking face stiff criticism from restaurants, bars and cafes, where smokers have long been freely lighting up.
Dollar Rises After Fed Remarks Signal Further Rate Rises
The dollar edged up as remarks from Fed officials Monday suggested not all policymakers think pausing interest-rate rises is possible in June, Commerzbank said, adding that investors are likely to hope for more insight from the Fed minutes.
Metals Continue Slide on China Demand Worries
Base metals and gold prices continued to fall as Western economic woes and slower-than-expected Chinese demand cut consumption.
Oil Rises on Prospects for Strong Gasoline Demand
Oil rose in the morning Asian session on prospects of strong demand for gasoline as the U.S. driving season kicks into higher gear.
Australian Consumer Confidence Improves, But Doldrums Persist
Consumer confidence increased by 1.4 points over the week, according to a survey by ANZ Bank and pollster Roy Morgan.
Qantas Expects Large Underlying Profit as Air Travel Recovers
Australia’s biggest airline, Qantas, expects a large underlying profit for the 2023 fiscal year and is increasing a share buyback as air travel continues to rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic.
What the Apple Watch Does Best: Make You Look Good
Apple isn’t just selling some wrist-worn computer, it’s selling good looks and coolness, too, writes Joanna Stern.
Opinion: Erdogan’s Tainted Triumph
His narrow victory is marred by invalid ballots and other abuses.
Sean Spicer Apologizes for Saying Assad’s Chemical-Weapons Atrocities Were Worse Than Hitler’s
The White House’s top spokesman issued a rare apology on Tuesday after saying that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad committed atrocities
United Promises Refunds After Man Dragged From Flight
United Airlines pledged to reimburse the 70 passengers on board a plane that a man was dragged off injured after refusing to give up his seat, part of continuing attempts to make amends for his rough treatment.
‘Die Zauberflöte’ Review: The Met Humanizes Mozart’s Fantasy
Simon McBurney’s production of “The Magic Flute” at the Metropolitan Opera is an unusually nuanced yet still playful rendition of the fairy tale.
Nikkei Falls 0.4% in Likely Technical Correction
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.4% to close at 30957.77 in a likely technical correction after the benchmark index ended at a 33-year high on Monday.
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Solvent Companies’ Appeal of Chapter 11 Penalties
The high court left untouched two appellate rulings ordering solvent companies to pay premiums and interest to creditors despite filing for chapter 11.
Opinion: Why Cancer Drugs Are Being Rationed
The government squeeze on generic profits is leading to shortages.
Corrections & Amplifications
Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of May 23, 2023
Opinion: The NAACP Expels Florida From the Union
The group’s ‘travel advisory’ distorts the state’s record to take a shot at Ron DeSantis.
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