Monday, February 29, 2016

A Look Back at a Decade of Oscar Telecasts by PRADNYA JOSHI and MICHAEL CIEPLY


By PRADNYA JOSHI and MICHAEL CIEPLY

The viewership for the Oscar telecast has generally fallen in recent years. The ratings have not come near the numbers in 1998, when “Titanic” won big.

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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‘Brexit’ Vote and Donald Trump’s Surge Reflect Discontent by ANDREW ROSS SORKIN


By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN

The outcome of Britain’s June 23 referendum is murky, but moves toward more extreme solutions may reflect a global sense of helplessness seen elsewhere.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Ethics Group Urges Inquiry of Mortgage Banking Lobbyist Who Led F.H.A. by GRETCHEN MORGENSON


By GRETCHEN MORGENSON

An ethics-in-government group called for the government to investigate possible violations of so-called revolving door laws by David Stevens, chief of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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‘Spotlight’ Oscar Warms Boston Globe, and Journalism by TIMOTHY PRATT


By TIMOTHY PRATT

The investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church won The Boston Globe a Pulitzer, and now more recognition with the Oscar for “Spotlight.”

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Gawker and Union Reach Agreement on Contract by RAVI SOMAIYA


By RAVI SOMAIYA

Gawker employees were the first in a series of digital media workers to seek a union contract.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Auto Safety Agency Resists Broader Recall of Takata Airbags by STACY COWLEY


By STACY COWLEY

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that such a recall would not improve public safety, and might exceed its authority.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Is Under S.E.C. Investigation by KATIE THOMAS


By KATIE THOMAS

The beleaguered drug maker, already under scrutiny for its steep price increases, earlier canceled its fourth-quarter earnings report.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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For Hotels, Bedbugs Are Bad Enough, and Social Media Adds to Irritation by MATT KRUPNICK


By MATT KRUPNICK

A survey found that a single recent review that mentions bedbugs lowers hotel room values by $38 for business travelers and $23 for leisure travelers.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Valeant Chief Returns to a Difficult To-Do List by ROBERT CYRAN


By ROBERT CYRAN

Even if the drug maker’s delayed 2015 earnings are published soon, J. Michael Pearson’s room for maneuvering is shrinking.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Catalog Interview With Gloria Steinem Has Lands’ End on Its Heels by KATIE ROGERS


By KATIE ROGERS

The company apologized for the interview with Ms. Steinem that prompted criticism from parents at Christian schools and anti-abortion activists

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Argentina’s Debt Settlement Ends 15-Year Battle by LIZ MOYER


By LIZ MOYER

Four hedge funds refused to accept a steep discount in two restructurings over the years. Here’s a look at some crucial moments of the fight.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Review: ‘Dark Territory’ Illuminates Cybersecurity’s Shadows by JONATHAN A. KNEE


By JONATHAN A. KNEE

Fred Kaplan tackles a subject that, as the current controversy over Apple’s standoff with the Justice Department confirms, attracts fierce partisans.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Sumner Redstone Competency Case Will Go Forward by EMILY STEEL


By EMILY STEEL

The decision is a major legal victory for Manuela Herzer, a former companion of Sumner Redstone, the former head of CBS and Viacom.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Pending Home Sales Dropped in January by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The National Association of Realtors said its tally of signed contracts was most likely down because of higher prices and a shortage of listings.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Ratings Drop for Oscar Telecast, Early Data Show by BROOKS BARNES


By BROOKS BARNES

ABC, which broadcasts the Oscars, cautioned that initial Nielsen data for live telecasts is often slightly inaccurate.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Argentina Reaches Deal With Hedge Funds Over Debt by ALEXANDRA STEVENSON


By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON

The funds declared legal war on Argentina 12 years ago, refusing to partake in the country’s restructurings after it defaulted on $100 billion of debt in 2001.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Make a Plan on How to Handle Risk, Then Stick to It


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Souq, Online Retailer in Middle East, Gets a $275 Million Boost by SARA HAMDAN


By SARA HAMDAN

The company, based in the United Arab Emirates, is a rare e-commerce success story in the region, which has been hit by logistical, political and economic hurdles.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Deepwater Horizon and Dewey & Leboeuf Cases Share Challenges by PETER J. HENNING


By PETER J. HENNING

Both cases highlight just how hard it is to convict those involved in complex corporate decisions where there is diffuse responsibility.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Wall St. Is Mixed in Early Trading by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

World finance officials ended a weekend meeting in Shanghai without any specific pledges for joint action to stimulate sagging global economic growth.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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British Regulators to Exempt Small Banks From Bonus Cap by CHAD BRAY


By CHAD BRAY

Large financial firms would still be required to comply with the cap, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Icahn Makes Bid for Federal-Mogul, an Auto-Parts Supplier by LESLIE PICKER


By LESLIE PICKER

Federal-Mogul said that it had received a proposal from Mr. Icahn’s firm to acquire the remaining 18 percent of the company that he did not already own,

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Monsanto Could Benefit From a Chemical Safety Bill by ERIC LIPTON


By ERIC LIPTON

A single paragraph in the sweeping legislation could shield the company from costly liability for making the now-banned chemicals known as PCBs.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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China Moves to Bolster Lending by Easing Banks’ Reserve Ratio by NEIL GOUGH


By NEIL GOUGH

The measure is the latest attempt to fight persistent capital outflows amid expectations that the currency, the renminbi, could weaken further.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

U.S. Soccer’s Rebranding Gets an Assist From Virtual Reality by ZACH SCHONBRUN


By ZACH SCHONBRUN

The United States Soccer Federation is using virtual reality to reveal the look of its new crest, its first major redesign in more than 20 years.

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Data-Sharing Privacy Deal, February Auto Sales and Hiring Numbers by THE NEW YORK TIMES


By THE NEW YORK TIMES

This week, American and European officials are expected to release details about a new data-sharing deal; automakers are expected to post significant gains; and the Labor Department will release hiring and unemployment data.

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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