The iPhone maker’s value tripled since 2018 as its sales continued to soar and it spent hundreds of billions of dollars on its own stock.
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Profit Fell in the Third Quarter
The conglomerate’s results reflected the turmoil in financial markets and the broader slowdown in U.S. economic growth.
How $2 Trillion in Tax Increases in Biden’s Bill Target Companies and the Rich
The proposal to fund the president’s sprawling spending plan mostly turns up the dial on more conventional tax policies, while trying to curb maneuvers that allow tax avoidance.
How Biden’s $2 Trillion in Tax Increases Target Companies and the Rich
The proposal to fund the president’s sprawling spending plan mostly turns up the dial on more conventional tax policies, while trying to curb maneuvers that allow tax avoidance.
Democrats Eye Taxing Stock Buybacks and Partnerships
Senate Democrats say a 2 percent tax on the money companies use to buy back stocks and tightened rules around taxing partnerships would raise $270 billion for their $3.5 trillion social policy bill.
Global Shortages During Coronavirus Reveal Failings of Just in Time Manufacturing
Global shortages of many goods reflect the disruption of the pandemic combined with decades of companies limiting their inventories.
Apple Is Worth $2 Trillion, Punctuating Big Tech’s Grip
Apple is the first U.S. company to reach $2 trillion in value, capping a staggering ascent that began in the pandemic.
Too Big to Fail: The Entire Private Sector
Large parts of financial markets are now being managed by the government. Even if they don’t like it, investors must acknowledge it.
Should There Be Deals During a Pandemic?
Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez escalated a Washington pushback against M.&A., introducing a bill to block many corporate acquisitions.
A Big, Once-Reliable Source of Investor Cash Is Drying Up
The losses aren’t coming just from the drop in stock prices. The effect of the dividend cuts sweeping through the market will hurt, too.
Some Companies Seeking Bailouts Had Piles of Cash, Then Spent It
They poured the money into stock buybacks and dividends. Now, those hurting from the pandemic want government aid.
Fed Gives Banks a Break to Keep Markets Calm, Asking for Little in Return
The Federal Reserve is giving banks room to maneuver with regulatory tweaks. But it isn’t barring them from paying dividends, fueling concerns that it is ignoring the lessons of the last crisis.