Newsmart Word of the Week: Pre-commerce
Pre-commerce is a framework by which companies aim to develop market demand for a particular product and focus efforts on improving sales by reaching users at all steps they take before making the actual purchase.
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Elon Musk Reveals Vision for Colonizing Mars
On Tuesday, Elon Musk revealed his vision for sending humans to Mars to colonize the Red Planet. WSJ's Monika Auger reports. Photo: SpaceX
U.K. Likely to Require Further Stimulus, Says BOE’s Shafik
The Bank of England will likely have to provide further stimulus to the U.K. economy to limit an economic slowdown caused by voters’ decision to leave the European Union, Deputy Governor Minouche Shafik said.
Asian Shares Hit by Japan Bank Jitters, Oil Troubles
Weak oil prices and jitters about Japanese banks dragged on Tokyo shares, pulling down markets across the region.
GM’s Mary Barra Relays Some Advice
Mary T. Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors, shares a tip she received that helped keep her work-life balance in check.
Restorer Makes Old Pianos Sing Again
Ralph Gardner Jr. traces what happened to his grandmother’s piano after Steinway & Sons bought it back years ago. The company has a factory in Queens where it restores its old instruments.
Tech Firms Borrow Football Play to Increase Hiring of Women
The Rooney Rule worked in the NFL. Can it work in the tech industry?
Newsmart Word of the Week: Pre-commerce
Pre-commerce is a framework by which companies aim to develop market demand for a particular product and focus efforts on improving sales by reaching users at all steps they take before making the actual purchase.
The Bio-Responsive Garden: Plants Interact With Humans
Plants are mimicking people and responding to human interaction at a pop-up walk-through experience in London's busy Soho district. Mark Kelly reports. Image: AP
China’s Ultra-Rich Lead in Global Wealth Race
A slower economy and volatile stocks haven’t stopped China’s ultra-wealthy amassing $175 billion in new wealth.
Oil prices lower after Iran douses hopes for production deal
Iran callis the oil producers meeting on Wednesday “consultative”, reinforcing views that major producers will walk away from the negotiations without a pact
Coach Auriemma on Feedback: Stop Treating Women Like Women
Both male and female managers say it's hard to give tough feedback to women. Perhaps they should learn from legendary coach Geno Auriemma, who in 30 years of leading UConn's women's basketball team has won a record 11 national titles. He speaks to WSJ's Shelby Holliday about how good leaders can find success by dishing tough-love feedback.
Bitcoin-Inspired Technology Starts to Reshape Currency Markets
Bitcoin-inspired ledger technology is taking its first steps in foreign-exchange markets. On Tuesday, New York-based CLS Group said clients will be able to access a forthcoming currency-trading platform through a distributed ledger.
How Companies Are Different When More Women Are in Power
Higher numbers of C-suite women can reshape attitudes about careers and have an impact on women and men throughout the organization.
Yahoo Cyberattack: The Latest and Largest of Many
The 500 million users affected by Thursday’s Yahoo cyberattack are the most recent victims of the rising data breach issue across the world. Here’s a look back at the last few years’ biggest breaches. Photo: Getty Images
New Devices Let Doctors Make House Calls---Remotely
Diagnostic gadgets let patients do tests at home and send the information to a doctor.