Chicago Tribune |
Trump considers value-added, carbon taxes as part of tax code overhaul
Chicago Tribune President Donald Trump's administration is exploring the creation of two controversial new taxes – a value-added tax and a carbon tax – as part of a broad overhaul of the tax code, according to an administration official and one other person briefed on … The Problem with a Trump Carbon TaxIn These Times The Trump Administration May Already Be Losing Its Mind Over TaxesSlate Magazine (blog) Ryan's Border Tax on the Ropes as Trump Ponders Overhaul PlanBloomberg Bloomberg BNA –CNBC –U.S. News & World Report –New York Post all 72 news articles » |
CNBC |
Payless ShoeSource files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
CNBC Payless ShoeSource is the latest retailer to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, adding its name to a growing list of chains that have struggled to compete against online and off-price retailers. As part of the filing, Payless will close nearly … Payless seeks bankruptcy court protection, 400 stores to closeUSA TODAY Payless Will Close 400 Stores as It Files for Bankruptcy ProtectionFortune Payless ShoeSource closes some stores, files for bankruptcyWPXI Pittsburgh Fox Business –Forbes –Houston Chronicle –WLS-TV all 83 news articles » |
New York Times |
Richmond Fed President Resigns, Admitting He Violated Confidentiality
New York Times Jeffrey M. Lacker at the Economic Outlook Forum in 2012. Credit Steve Ruark for The New York Times. WASHINGTON — Jeffrey M. Lacker, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in Virginia, resigned abruptly on Tuesday, saying that he had … Richmond Fed President Lacker says he was involved with Medley leak, announces immediate resignationCNBC Fed Leak Probe Dooms Lacker But Leaves Key Question: Who Leaked?Bloomberg Richmond Fed President Lacker resigns, admitting role in leak to analystLos Angeles Times Reuters –Tribune-Review –CNNMoney –Business Insider all 98 news articles » |
Planned permanence and material reincarnation both have virtues in pushing the linear economy closer to this desired new model.
Bloomberg |
To Unravel Tesla, GM and Einhorn, Look To Oil
Bloomberg Those trying to make sense of what's happening to auto stocks — and that includes hedge-fund manager David Einhorn — might want to take a look at an industry intimately connected with the business of driving: oil. As fellow Gadfly Chris Bryant wrote … Cramer explains why valuation is not the end-all for individual stocksCNBC Valuation Is in the Eye of the Buyer: Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap (Tuesday 4/4/17)TheStreet.com Tesla Lost in Utah Court, but Its Winning the Bigger BattleDaily Beast Business Insider –NPR –The Verge –Fortune all 237 news articles » |
At a time when public skepticism towards corporations is high, sustainability serves as a critical proof point for smart leadership, good governance and the authenticity of brands and business purpose.
Renewable wind energy is responsible for over 22,000 jobs, $60 million in land lease payments and more than 12 percent of electricity in Texas.
Just think of them as batteries you drive, ones that could help balance supply and provide energy during peak demand periods.
Why is the cosmetics giant is encouraging women to become climate leaders?
The $50 million bond will pay for transit improvements, energy-efficient street lighting and other climate-friendly upgrades.