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Chris Paul's Playbook
Business lessons from the legendary point guard, prolific investor, and pal of Bob Iger
The Shoes You Choose
At a little Manhattan cobbler shop, the specialty is whatever you want
Taking the Gamble Out of Sports Gambling
Caesars, DraftKings, and others have been handing out untold millions in sign-up bonuses. Customers are playing them against one another for guaranteed profits
Who's Going to Regulate Crypto?
A major exchange is pushing to give more power to the U.S. commodities watchdog
What Happens When You Use Plastic For Weed
A pot purchase at a legal dispensary may show up as an ATM withdrawal (wink, wink)
Simone Ashley
PARTING SHOT
Russian Oligarchs Take Manhattan
The story of how a small coterie of fabulously wealthy Russians laundered billions in New York City's luxury condos—and how the Feds are now in pursuit
CHINA IS WATCHING
THE RUSSIAN INVASION IS RESHAPING BEIJING'S PLANS TO MAKE TAIWAN ITS OWN
Civil War 2.0: An Unmanageable Divorce
Splitting up red and blue America sounds good to some of us. But it would be an economic disaster
America's Most Trusted Companies 2022
Trust is something that seems to be in short supply in the world right now.
THE AUDACIOUS HUSTLE
What does it take to land the biggest clients? A'dentist to the stars' shares how she drilled her way in. (Warning: chutzpah required.)
WHERE THE BOOM IS REALLY BOOMING...
Why is business so great for home improvement, chicken, health-and-wellness, and pet brands? The answer tells you a lot about where franchising is going next.
WHO SUPPORTS YOU?
Not everyone understands the life of an entrepreneur, and that may include your friends and family. Here's how to build a network that cares.
YOU MIGHT BE A BETTER FIT THAN YOU THINK
Does a cat-focused franchise only want cat lovers? No! Sometimes, people have the wrong idea about what makes a great franchisee-as these three brands can attest to.
WHO REALLY NEEDS YOU?
When Justin Crowe came up with a new form for human ashes, he thought the concept would sell itself to consumers. But he hadn't figured out who his real customer was.
THE DUMBER, THE BETTER
Want to stand out in a crowded market? The founder of ridiculous (and ridiculously successful) canned-water brand Liquid Death has a suggestion: Embrace crazy ideas.
WHAT IS MEANINGFUL WORK? (AN INVESTIGATION)
Everyone says they want it. But nobody can agree on how to find it, provide it, or even define it. So we set out to try.
MAKE ROOM FOR THE UNEXPECTED
This year, our greatest opportunities may be the ones we were never looking for.
HOW TO DO SOMETHING NOBODY HAS EVER DONE
Ankur Jain wanted to create a rewards program that helps people buy a home. Nothing like it existed. To become the first, he'd have to first fail over and over again.
GO LOCAL WITH SOCIAL
National social media campaigns may drive awareness, but hyper-local campaigns actually drive business. Franchisees shouldn't overlook that.
The Great London Nickel Melt-Up
Eighteen minutes of chaos sent prices for a key commodity soaring—and nearly ruined many of its traders
Where Does It Hurt?
It’s difficult to get a read on the impact of sanctions on Russia’s economy
The Intellectual Father Of Baby Bonds
Governments across the U.S. are trying Darrick Hamilton’s big idea for closing the wealth gap
So You Want to Start a Nonracist Bank
A Wall Street lifer’s quixotic quest to build a truly inclusive finance company
Inside the Secretive Firm That Makes Markets
Citadel Securities, which handles about 40% of U.S. retail trades, just had a banner year. Not everyone is applauding
Min Jin Lee Wants You to Pay Attention
The National Book Award finalist and author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires wants to give a more nuanced portrait of Asian-American life, including the everyday racism communities face
For Sale: Trudeau's Pipeline Wanted: Indigenous Buyers
The sale of Trans Mountain could help make restitution for the country’s colonial past—and turn some of the oil industry’s staunchest opponents into partners
Quitting Russia Won't Be Easy
The rapid withdrawal means companies may not recoup the value of their abandoned operations
Fired for Being Fat
U.S. laws are lagging the science—and evolving attitudes—on weight. Two state-level fights could expand protections to tens of millions of people
Facebook's Top Politician
Nick Clegg has joined the innermost circle at Meta. What, if anything, does that change?