A proposed one-word change to California's powerful state antitrust law has produced an avalanche of opposition, from Silicon Valley and other capitals of California commerce, as business groups ...

Competition is no longer marginal -- it's structural. The real risk is a perpetually low margin. Pricing power will define 2026. For years, MercadoLibre maintained a clear leadership advantage across ...

When investors evaluate MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), the focus usually falls on growth rates. To this end, revenue is still expanding at an impressive clip. Fintech adoption continues rising.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in China on Wednesday, beginning his inaugural visit to his country's largest trade partner and a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles ...

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The traditional approach of communities competing for economic growth is outdated and counterproductive. Businesses now choose locations based on regional ecosystems, including workforce, ...

Self-interest describes actions that are intended to result in personal gain. It comes with both pros and cons.

Mr. Furman, a contributing Opinion writer, was the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2013 to 2017. He consulted for OpenAI in 2025. In an era of anxiety about unchecked ...

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