Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Stocks spiraled downward on Friday after President Trump tweeted the US would retaliate against China’s latest round tariffs. Markets began the day lower after China announced it planned to impose tariffs on $75 billion worth of US products before the open. Those losses were pared prior to Trump’s […]
Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones is suddenly making a run for Eli Manning’s job just months after being mocked as a poor draft pick
Al Bello/Getty Images New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones has been playing well and impressing the NFL world during the preseason. Many mocked the Giants for taking Jones sixth overall in the draft — what many considered a reach. Giants owner John Mara said in an "ideal world," Eli Manning would start the entire […]
4 ways Hasbro, Mattel, and other toy companies were whacked by Toys R Us’ bankruptcy
AP/Julio Cortez The bankruptcy of Toys R Us and closure of hundreds of its stores dealt a heavy blow to the nation’s biggest toymakers. Losing one of their biggest customers weighed on sales and profits, shrunk their distribution, and lumped them with unpaid debt. Watch Hasbro, Mattel, Spin Master, and Jakks Pacific trade live. The […]
The creators of one of the world’s most popular video games settled a class action lawsuit accusing the company of gender discrimination
Glassdoor Riot Games, the company behind "League of Legends," settled a class action lawsuit accusing the company of gender discrimination. Last year, Riot acknowledged that its work culture had fostered sexual harassment and misogyny. The company suspended Chief Operating Officer Scott Gelb and began an overhaul of its internal policies. Riot Games still faces an […]
Seeking nominations for executives who are leading the rise of free, ad-supported streaming services in 2019
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Business Insider is launching a list of top executives who are leading the rise of free, ad-supported streaming video. We want to hear from you. Please submit your ideas through this form by September 3. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories and lists. So far in 2019, Viacom bought the free TV […]
Can Roger Federer Break a Sweat?
On the eve of the U.S. Open, the tennis world’s GOAT coolly charms both fans and corporate sponsors at a Uniqlo meet and greet. Source: NYT > Business – Guy Trebay