MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
Economy
Regional, Small Banks Struggle a Year After SVB
Regional banks in the United States are facing challenges due to their size and changing industry landscape, while some leaders aim to turn troubled banks into full-service institutions.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
EV
Old Battery Woe Plagues New EVs
Some new electric car models, including Hyundai, Rivian, and Cadillac, are experiencing unexpected 12-volt battery failures, prompting regulatory probes.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
Economy
Inflation Edges Up, Hits 3.2%
US inflation slightly exceeded expectations in February, rising 3.2% from a year earlier, but this is unlikely to change the expectation of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
Green-energy
Greening Concrete Is a Booming Business
Investors and entrepreneurs, including Gates and Bezos, are funding startups to develop greener alternatives to concrete production.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
Healthcare
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Available Through Amazon
Amazon Pharmacy partners with Eli Lilly's LillyDirect to deliver weight-loss drug Zepbound and other medications directly to customers.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
EV
U.S. Jump-Starts Electric-Vehicle Push With Lithium-Mining Loan
The Biden administration is providing a $2.26 billion loan to the country's largest lithium-mining project, aiding the domestic electric vehicle industry's growth.