Business
Mines, Logistics and Deep Uncertainty Threaten a Middle East Oil Rebound
More oil is getting out of the Persian Gulf, but the region’s producers are looking for signs that it is safe as they ramp up plans for alternative routes.
Egg Prices Are Way Down, but That’s Hurting Farmers
An oversupply of hens has lowered wholesale egg prices. But consumers may not reap the full benefits because of producer contracts and higher costs.
A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Amazon’s Movie Arm Abandons Film About OpenAI
The company, which invested $50 billion in the artificial intelligence start-up this year, will let the team behind the film, “Artificial,” try to sell the project to another studio.
DOJ probes JPMorgan, Citigroup transactions tied to Iran supreme leader’s business network
A Justice Department probe is reviewing transactions tied to a business network linked to Iran's supreme leader and its reported connections to Wall Street firms
Lauren Sánchez plays major role in deploying Bezos’ full $10 billion climate fund by end of decade: report
Lauren Sánchez Bezos has put her philanthropic goals front and center, aiming to smartly allocate her husband's $10 billion climate fund by 2030.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in over a month as Iran deal framework takes shape
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.47%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.52%.