January 25, 2021 Issue

The Year Ahead

The Year Ahead

More Vaccinations, More Stimulus, More Sanity: A Guide to 2021
By Peter Coy
More Vaccinations, More Stimulus, More Sanity: A Guide to 2021

The Year Ahead/Economics & Politics

The Year Ahead/Economics & Politics

Biden Agenda Includes More Electric Cars, Work Visas
By Laurence Arnold
Joe Biden Delivers Remarks After Winning U.S. Presidency
The ‘Scarlet T’ May Taint Only the Unluckiest of Trump Officials
By Jeff Green, Anders Melin and Jennifer Jacobs
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President Biden Offers Workers Reason to Hope for a Better Deal
By Matthew Boesler, Josh Eidelson, Benjamin Penn, Olivia Rockeman, Catarina Saraiva and Paige Smith
President Biden Offers Workers Reason to Hope for a Better Deal
Eight of the Most Important People to Watch in 2021
By Bloomberg News
Eight of the Most Important People to Watch in 2021
Big Government Muscles Back Into Europe’s Covid-Hit Economy
By William Horobin and Birgit Jennen
Big Government Muscles Back Into Europe’s Covid-Hit Economy
The Race for Mars Takes China-U.S. Tensions Into Outer Space
By Bruce Einhorn
The Race for Mars Takes China-U.S. Tensions Into Outer Space
Pessimism and Distrust Could Sway Elections Around the World
By Andre Tartar, Caroline Alexander, Raymond Colitt, Jeong-Ho Lee, Iain Rogers, Andrew Rosati and Yuko Takeo
Pessimism and Distrust Could Sway Elections Around the World
Saudi Prince Hits a New Year Reset by Making Allies Not Enemies
By Sylvia Westall, Javier Blas and Fiona MacDonald
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Saudi Arabia
China Is Counting on Consumers to Bolster the Recovery
By Tom Hancock
China Is Counting on Consumers to Bolster the Recovery
The EU Carbon Market Perks Up After Years in the Doldrums
By Ewa Krukowska
The EU Carbon Market Perks Up After Years in the Doldrums
Letitia James Talks Investigating Trump, Suing Big Tech and NRA
By Erik Larson
Letitia James Talks Investigating Trump, Suing Big Tech and NRA

The Year Ahead/Consumer

The Year Ahead/Consumer

If They Nail Vaccinations, Drugstores Will Be the Heroes of 2021
By Robert Langreth and Angelica LaVito
If They Nail Vaccinations, Drugstores Will Be the Heroes of 2021
The Growth of Streaming Hits Actors and Producers in the Wallet
By Lucas Shaw and Kelly Gilblom
The Growth of Streaming Hits Actors and Producers in the Wallet
Peloton Moves Into Breakaway Mode to Secure Its Sudden Dominance
By Anders Melin and Jack Pitcher
Peloton Moves Into Breakaway Mode to Secure Its Sudden Dominance
With Democrats in Control, Investors Are High on Cannabis
By Tiffany Kary
With Democrats in Control, Investors Are High on Cannabis
European Airlines Brace for Turbulence as Summer Hopes Fade
By Christopher Jasper, Siddharth Philip and Richard Weiss
European Airlines Brace for Turbulence as Summer Hopes Fade
Kohl’s CEO on Sephora, Stimulus, and Employee Vaccinations
By Jordyn Holman
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The Year Ahead/Batteries

The Year Ahead/Batteries

Asian Battery Makers Seize Expansion Opportunity in Europe, U.S.
By David Stringer and Akshat Rathi
Asian Battery Makers Seize Expansion Opportunity in Europe, U.S.
U.S. Is Losing the Battery Race Despite Having the Right Stuff
By David R Baker and Brian Eckhouse
U.S. Is Losing the Battery Race Despite Having the Right Stuff
A Megabattery Boom Is Coming to Rescue Overloaded Power Grids
By Brian Eckhouse and David Stringer
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Old EV Batteries Look Like a Gold Mine for Dogged Entrepreneurs
By Kyle Stock
Old EV Batteries Look Like a Gold Mine for Dogged Entrepreneurs
Batteries Hidden Across New York Give the City a Backup Boost
By Dimitra Kessenides
Batteries Hidden Across New York Give the City a Backup Boost
Investors See Battery and Chipmakers as Safer Than Tesla and Nio
By Katrina Nicholas
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Battery Startups Work on New Ways to Power EVs, With Less Hassle
By Bloomberg News
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Northvolt Wants Europe to Be the Global Leader in Battery Making
By Niclas Rolander
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The Year Ahead/Technology

The Year Ahead/Technology

When Life Returns to Normal, Not All Tech Companies Will Thrive
By Drake Bennett
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With Democrats Running Antitrust, Amazon and Apple Aren’t Safe
By David McLaughlin
With Democrats Running Antitrust, Amazon and Apple Aren’t Safe
Silicon Valley’s Exodus Is Real, But the VC Money Is Staying Put
By Dorothy Gambrell
Silicon Valley’s Exodus Is Real, But the VC Money Is Staying Put
China’s Startups Hope Tech Crackdown Creates New Opportunities
By Coco Liu and Zheping Huang
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Waymo’s Self-Driving Future Looks Real Now That the Hype Is Fading
By Ira Boudway
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Once an Also-Ran Carrier, T-Mobile Begins 2021 With a Lead in 5G
By Scott Moritz
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The Leader of the Alphabet Workers Union Looks Beyond Wages
By Josh Eidelson
The Leader of the Alphabet Workers Union Looks Beyond Wages

The Year Ahead/Finance

The Year Ahead/Finance

No One Knows If the Market Is Too High—But Your Emotions Probably Are
By Suzanne Woolley
No One Knows If the Market Is Too High—But Your Emotions Probably Are
It Looks Like Wall Street Is Running Bitcoin, at Least for Now
By Vildana Hajric
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To Understand Bitcoin, Just Think of It as a Faith-Based Asset
By Joe Weisenthal
To Understand Bitcoin, Just Think of It as a Faith-Based Asset
In a Market Full of Optimists, These Are the Most Expensive Stocks
By Mark Glassman
In a Market Full of Optimists, These Are the Most Expensive Stocks
ETFs Aren’t Just for Indexes Now That Active Sees the Light
By Claire Ballentine
ETFs Aren’t Just for Indexes Now That Active Sees the Light
China Tightens Grip on Homegrown Fintech Firms After Ant Debacle
By Bloomberg News
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Bridgewater’s CEO on Inequality, Uncertainty, and Polarization
By Erik Schatzker
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The Year Ahead/Luxury

The Year Ahead/Luxury

Psychedelic Therapy Schools Are Popping Up Like Mushrooms
By Michelle Lhooq
Psychedelic Therapy Schools Are Popping Up Like Mushrooms
Personal Shopping Goes Mainstream, and Luxury Retailers Rejoice
By Kim Bhasin
Personal Shopping Goes Mainstream, and Luxury Retailers Rejoice
The 2021 Betting Odds on Bitcoin, Bieber, Andrew Yang, and More
By Mark Glassman
The 2021 Betting Odds on Bitcoin, Bieber, Andrew Yang, and More
Smart Home Gadgets Are Not the Future
By James Tarmy
Smart Home Gadgets Are Not the Future
A Members-Only Model Is Helping Restaurants, Luxury Travel Survive
By Jen Murphy and Kate Krader
A Members-Only Model Is Helping Restaurants, Luxury Travel Survive
The Future of Live Events Could Look Like Friends
By Lucas Shaw
The Future of Live Events Could Look Like Friends

The Year Ahead/Companies

The Year Ahead/Companies

Who’s in the Hot Seat for 2021? Not Just the Trump Organization
By Bloomberg Businessweek
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50 Companies to Watch in 2021
By Bloomberg News
50 Companies to Watch in 2021
Five ETFs to Watch in 2021
By Athanasios Psarofagis, James Seyffart, Eric Balchunas and Morgan Barna
Five ETFs to Watch in 2021
What Bloomberg Businessweek Got Right (and Wrong) About 2020
By Bret Begun
What Bloomberg Businessweek Got Right (and Wrong) About 2020
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