Follow WSJ - Business, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/feeds2150 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:38:55 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdS9_bmVhPkgsuzdsCmHakzH Throughout the pandemic, professional sports leagues like the NFL and NBA have generated rich data that has helped scientists better understand Covid-19. Now, with football season in full swing as the Delta variant spreads, WSJ’s Shelby Holliday looks at what we’ve learned so far.]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdS9_bmVhPkgsuzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQ4cn4l1xLO211cWWor9YPv In an interview with WSJ’s Bob Davis, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo discusses the importance of strengthening America’s technology and manufacturing sectors, during a “fraught” time in U.S.-China relations. Photo: Zach Wood]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQ4cn4l1xLO211cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdSrylAlL6IFy5s0ohxaO6Yr A new crop of entrepreneurs is betting big that trading cards are no longer just hobbyists’ collectibles, they're serious investment assets. In this episode of Niche Markets, WSJ speaks with entrepreneurs who have found success in the booming trading market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdSrylAlL6IFy5s0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTwVEo0NFhfNSejEQ2Mq9rY Warby Parker was one of the original direct-to-consumer brands, but now, the eyeglass-maker’s sales are split about evenly between its more than 140 brick-and-mortar locations and its online store. WSJ’s Charity Scott explains why this split is Warby Parker’s secret sauce. Photo: Adam Falk/The Wall Street Journal]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTwVEo0NFhfNSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTfB9Tyz2564JVjH6qdYdAk Universal’s first theme park in China opened this week after years of construction and delays. Tickets sold out, indicating the country's enthusiasm for franchises like Harry Potter and Kung Fu Panda, as NBCUniversal looks for growth in the Chinese market. Photo credit: Andy Wong/Associated Press]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:11:28 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTfB9Tyz2564JVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTbr8k8VmYD111cWWor9YPv All of the iPhone 13 models have a new Cinematic mode, aka “portrait mode for video.” WSJ’s Joanna Stern tried to use it to shoot an entire music video. She found it’s a potentially cool feature but it needs work. Video/Photo illustration: Kenny Wassus]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:19:04 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTbr8k8VmYD111cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQjpGSfv48-iSlmFkX7M1Jw Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to remain in office after a snap election. He addressed supporters as TV networks projected a narrow victory for his Liberal Party, which had hoped to secure a stronger majority. Photo: Eric Bolte/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:20:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQjpGSfv48-iSlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQKxKQNn2l5CiejEQ2Mq9rY If eVTOL aircraft companies are to achieve their commercial ambition of becoming flying taxis, then first they’ll need to ensure their aircrafts are quiet enough to work in cities without disturbing residents. WSJ’s George Downs looks into just how quiet these crafts need to be to take off. Photo composite: George Downs]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:17:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQKxKQNn2l5CiejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTzz4hjMPVX5-zdsCmHakzH North Korean state media released footage of missiles being fired from a train earlier this week, as the country resumed testing weapons and showcasing new capabilities. WSJ’s Dasl Yoon explains why Pyongyang is again seeking international attention. Photo: Associated Press]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:24:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTzz4hjMPVX5-zdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTzz4hjMPVX53n9ye8UNv30 Startups are promising to deliver groceries to your doorstep in minutes, stepping up competition in the industry. Their strategy: to operate out of “dark stores.” WSJ visits some of these hyperlocal warehouses to see how they operate and the challenges they face. Photo/Video: Michelle Inez Simon]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTzz4hjMPVX53n9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdRhkLstGBCy0ZVjH6qdYdAk Questions over the origins of the virus that sparked the Covid-19 pandemic have resurfaced a debate over a controversial type of research that can involve altering the genetic information of viruses. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains gain of function. Illustration: Sebastian Vega]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdRhkLstGBCy0ZVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdS-ln9m9oQ2cZs0ohxaO6Yr The number of semiconductors in a modern car, from the ignition to the braking system, can exceed a thousand. As the global chip shortage drags on, car makers from General Motors to Tesla find themselves forced to adjust production and rethink the entire supply chain. Illustration/Video: Sharon Shi]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdS-ln9m9oQ2cZs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQaPXCWitmGHJVjH6qdYdAk SpaceX launched four civilians into orbit Wednesday, as Elon Musk looks to cement the company’s position as a leading space enterprise. The Inspiration4 mission plans to place the crew in orbit for about three days and then return them to Earth. Photo: Thom Baur/Reuters]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:55:58 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQaPXCWitmGHJVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTSBWm85yvCSV1cWWor9YPv A Taliban flag covers the wall of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul’s Green Zone, which was once the heart of foreign operations in Afghanistan. WSJ’s Yaroslav Trofimov visits abandoned embassies now guarded by Taliban fighters hoping foreign diplomats will return. Photo: Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:42:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTSBWm85yvCSV1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQS3S5qjwZQHF1cWWor9YPv iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 get better battery life and new camera tricks. iPhone 13 Pros get brighter, faster displays. Apple Watch grows a larger screen with Series 7. And Apple revamps the iPad Mini. WSJ’s Joanna Stern highlights the fall lineup. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:50:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdQS3S5qjwZQHF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTC2iUXj5n5dSejEQ2Mq9rY Electric-truck maker Rivian plans to go public in the fall and is seeking a valuation in the tens of billions. But why are investors excited for this IPO and what makes their offering different from other EV startups? WSJ’s George Downs explains. Illustration: George Downs]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTC2iUXj5n5dSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTUBUwgbiyUNSejEQ2Mq9rY Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill includes specific references to bolstering the U.S.'s EV charging networks. That's led to a group of automakers dramatically boosting their 2030 EV sales predictions, even though the bill hasn't been signed yet. WSJ’s George Downs takes a look at what that could mean for your drive.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTUBUwgbiyUNSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTfhZ7Kh5vQsl1cWWor9YPv President Biden unveiled a six-pronged strategy to combat the Delta variant of Covid-19 that ramps up vaccine requirements for employers with 100 or more workers, those in the medical field and federal workers. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:08:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTfhZ7Kh5vQsl1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdRr3ObVrw5ig-T5HJgy6HUf North Korea showcased horses and marchers in hazmat suits at its first military parade since President Biden took office. Absent were major military hardware and a speech from leader Kim Jong Un as the regime deals with the fallout from the pandemic. Photo: AFP]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:58:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdRr3ObVrw5ig-T5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTpAQno430PxeT5HJgy6HUf Cars were crushed and buildings swayed as a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday night. At least one person died as there were power outages in parts of the resort city of Acapulco and Mexico City. Photo: Bernardino Hernandez/Associated Press]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:18:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/3-sVQYK9IdTpAQno430PxeT5HJgy6HUf