October 17, 2022 Issue

The 140-year-old oil company is making more money than ever. Yet the pandemic exposed deep cultural problems—and talent is fleeing.

Over a century, theft, murder, and business dealings stripped the Osages of oil and land wealth. They’re clawing it back, tract by tract.

When many countries raise interest rates at once, there’s a risk that tightening will go too far.

The Fed had to inflict a lot of pain in the ’80s to convince markets it was serious.

Amazon, Wayfair, and other big e-commerce companies bet the pandemic would permanently change shopping behavior. They were wrong.

The race is on to persuade cash-conscious holiday shoppers to spend earlier than ever.

The company has been damaged by the drama over the deal, and things look bumpy if it goes through.

The world’s richest man has discovered there are some rules that do apply to him.

The traditional strategy of mixing long and short equity bets hasn’t provided the bear market buffer that clients hoped for.

David Solomon once predicted the firm would be a leader in retail banking, like it is on Wall Street. The expansion proved expensive.

Targeted measures are becoming a bigger part of US foreign policy.

High prices pose a political risk at home, but allies abroad are desperate for aid.

Extremist Mapuche groups in the south of the country are increasing the intensity of their attacks.

The city is speeding the shutdown of traditional streetlights while citizens scramble to stay warm.

As EV sales grow, Shell is reimagining the filling station as a place with coffee, snacks, and space to hang out while recharging the car 

Dozens of Swedish startups are working on clean-energy mobility, creating what some call “Sustainability Valley.”

New “Sea and Ski” trips bring the mountainsides around Prince William Sound within reach of hardcore adventure skiers.

We tested the first skis created by the racing legend and now co-founder of Peak Ski Co.

The Italian Alps have been sleepy for the past two years, but the area is roaring back with a vengeance.

Where to stay in Hokkaido, the Alps, the Rockies, and the Selkirks.

Smith’s Aleck 006 pair of headphones is fine for music but better for staying in touch.

Speeding transactions, smoothing supply chains, and cutting costs are the most cited uses.