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ALISON BEARD: Welcome to HBR On Leadership, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts—hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. I’m HBR Executive Editor Alison Beard filling in for Hannah Bates. This month, we’re highlighting some of the best interview from the 2025 HBR Leadership Summit held in April. And we’re kicking off with Trip.com CEO Jane Sun. Trip.com has grown into one of the world’s largest online travel services with more than 400 million users. The Chinese company has seen tremendous revenue and workforce growth since Sun became chief executive…
Donald Trump said Wednesday that it was “very difficult” to do business with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the White House was suggesting that the two leaders could speak amid rising trade tensions this week.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent on Friday said trade talks were “a bit stuck” and that leaders from both countries probably need to weigh heavily.”I like President XI of China and I can always, always, always, but he’s very strict and very difficult to make a deal!!!”That post about the social media platform comes after a White House official told CNBC on Monday that Trump and…
Unlock Editor’s Digest Lock for FreeFT editor Roula Khalaf will select your favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.South Korea’s new left-wing president, Lee Jae-myeon, has committed to “building a new nation of hope” as he took office on Wednesday after placing importance on election victory.In Seoul’s first speech, Lee acknowledged that Asia’s fourth-largest economy faces “an intertwined web of crises across diplomacy, national security and democracy.”He vowed that what he said was an outdated model of economic development, accusing him of promoting inequality and stunting growth.South Korea’s economy is under pressure from US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy, intensifying…
I like to see extremes. If it was indeed true that capitalism caused selfishness, what is the probability that the world’s most free market nations are also the most egalitarian nations in the world? But that’s true. If it’s updated, does that birth rate ras have collapsed over the past 60 years? But it did. Today I found another example: Mississippi numbers are heading in the right direction as homeless people are Skylock across the nation. According to USAFacts, 3.3 out of 10,000 people evacuated homeless people in Mississippi last year. With 982 people experiencing homelessness in Mississippi in 2023,…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Shares rose 3% after information technology companies beat analysts’ top-line and bottom-line expectations. Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported second quarter adjusted earnings of $7.63 billion with revenue of 38 cents per share. Analysts voted by LSEG expected a 32-cent profit on revenues of $7.45 billion. Crowdstrike Holdings – Shares fell more than 6% after cybersecurity companies posted soft revenue guidance this quarter. The company generated revenues of between $1.14 billion and $1.15 billion, while analysts voted by LSEG sought $1.16 billion. Guidewire Software – Property and casualty insurance companies jumped over 8% after Guidewire Software surpassed analyst…
From coastlines to mountain ranges, Virginia’s diverse geography favors this state for everyone living there. Hike through the mountains of Appalachian or lie on the beach on the sandy coast of Sandbridge Beach. Virginia has a lot to see. There are many big reasons to live here, but is Virginia a good place to live? So, if you’re looking at homes for sale in Richmond, considering renting an apartment in Chesapeake, or want to weigh the reasons for moving to this state, there are 10 pros and cons of living in Virginia. Are you interested in moving to Virginia? Check…
You’ve just moved into your new place and everything feels perfect. Until you flip the switch and realize… there’s no overhead lighting. But how, exactly, do you light a room with no overhead lights? Whether you’re in an older home in Los Angeles, a historic rental in San Francisco, or a budget-friendly apartment in Portland, OR, the Redfin team won’t leave you in the dark. Let these tips from experts in the lighting and design industries brighten your day (or living room)—no electrician required. The three types of lighting The secret to a well-lit room without overhead fixtures lies in…
Thinking about buying a house in 2025? From dreaming about your future home and what neighborhood you want to call home to touring properties and finally moving in, there’s a lot of excitement about beginning the homebuying process. However, between mortgage rates, your credit score, inspections, and closing costs, there’s a lot to understand. In this Redfin article, we’re here to guide you through the process step-by-step. Whether you’re looking to buy a home in Seattle or a condo in Denver, here’s how to buy a house in 12 steps. 12 steps to buying a house1. Determine if you’re ready…
A sign at the Citibank branch in New York, USA on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. Michael Nuggle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesCitigroup on Tuesday ended its seven-year-old policy restricting how it will provide banking services to firearms makers, sellers and resellers.The bank began its policy in March 2018 after teenage shooters killed 17 people and injured more than a dozen in a mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that year.At the time, Citi told his clients “we need to adhere to these best practices.” “(1) will not sell firearms to people who have not passed…
Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up and receive the biggest story as soon as it’s published. The Trump administration has proposed cutting funds for tribes and universities by almost 90%. This is a move that is likely to close most or all institutions created to serve disadvantaged students by abuse of Indigenous communities. The proposal was included in a budget request from the Interior Ministry to Congress and was published Monday. The document only mentions two federally administered tribal universities. Haskell Indian Nations University and the Institute for Polytechnics in Southwest India — points out…