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China’s Economy Will Expand About 5 percent, A Cautious Target

Last year China’s economy grew 3 percent, one of its worst performances. Now leaders are expecting a revival, but it will rely partly on public spending.  » mehr lesen

Tech Is Allowing Businesses to Overcharge You in Tips

Payment apps and touch screens have made it easy for merchants to ask us for preset gratuity amounts. We don’t need to succumb to the pressure.  » mehr lesen

‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings

After a gunman killed three students at Michigan State University in February, unlicensed “Spartan Strong” merchandise appeared for sale online. Experts said it’s part of a familiar pattern.  » mehr lesen

What to Expect at China’s National People’s Congress as Xi Tightens Grip

When its top legislature meets, Beijing will lay out a vision for reviving economic growth and strengthening the Communist Party’s grip after a chaotic reopening.  » mehr lesen

On Wall St., ‘Socially Responsible’ Is Common Sense. In Congress, It’s Political.

Lawmakers are trying to restrict these investment choices in workplace retirement plans, but big fund managers are trying to give shareholders a voice.  » mehr lesen

‘Dilbert’ Is Canceled but Cubicle Comedians Thrive, on TikTok

They weren’t fans of the comic strip, which was recently dropped from hundreds of newspapers, but their work builds on the office grind as comic premise.  » mehr lesen

Why Companies Are Pushing Premium Products With Higher Prices

Companies are trying to maintain fat profits as the economy changes, making “premiumization” their new favorite buzzword.  » mehr lesen

Your Boss’s Bathrobe Is Not Office Attire

Even at a start-up, even while waiting for a new office, you should not have to put up with working from the corporate HQ that is the boss’s kitchen.  » mehr lesen

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