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China’s Global Network of Shipping Ports Is Too Big for Trump to UnravelBy Peter Martin, Ben Westcott, Viktoria Dendrinou, Marcelo Rochabrun, Demetrios Pogkas and Jin Wu

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The Big TakeRobinhood Is Banking on Babies and 401(k)s to Get Everyone TradingAfter making its name on millennials and meme stocks, the popular brokerage app is riding its Trump bump into the S&P 500 and beyond.

The World Feels Weird Now. Here’s How to InvestPolitical upheaval, the shock of tariffs, an AI bubble? Financial experts on navigating turbulent times.

Nico H. Brausch for Bloomberg Businessweek

Inside the Credit Card Battle to Win America’s Richest ShoppersThe fierce fight between Amex and Chase is playing out over higher fees, extravagant events and every perk imaginable.

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Spicy ChatGPT Is One Way to Make More MoneyOpenAI’s move resembles an earlier decision by Facebook. Plus: Robinhood bets on Gen Z.

If This Is an AI Bubble, Where Are the Shorts?Big Banks’ Earnings Don’t Reflect a Fear of Bugs

Isabel Seliger for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Big TakeThe Banker Behind the Trumps’ Quick Wall Street WinsDominari Holdings’ Kyle Wool has helped Donald Jr. and Eric make more than half a billion dollars boosting stocks.

Pursuits

The Era of Truly Comfortable Ski Boots Has Arrived

How Utah's Ski Resorts Are Winning the Battle Against Climate Change

Austria’s Montafon Valley Is Skiing’s Best Kept Secret

Carmakers Race Into Motor Sports. Does Anyone Care?

Longevity Science and Healthspan Hype Is Exhausting. Try a Lil Cheat Instead

Productivity Tips From the Boss

In this issue

• MrBeast's Quest for an Entertainment Empire
• Paramount’s New Boss Faces a Media Industry Under Assault
• AI's Impact on the Future of Media

In this issue

• Bessent on Tariffs, Deficits and Embracing Trump’s Economic Plan
• How Doodles Became a Cutthroat Billion-Dollar Dog Industry
• Confessions of a Laptop Farmer: How an American Helped North Korea’s Wild Remote Worker Scheme

In this issue

• Elon Musk's Empire is Under Threat from Elon Musk
• Starbuck's CEO Plans to Tame the Rush-Hour Free-for-All
• How Hims Became the King of Knockoff Weight-Loss Drugs

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• The Eternal Quest to Save Gap
• Companies Are Abandoning Climate Pledges
• The Next Reality TV President??

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In this issue

• MrBeast's Quest for an Entertainment Empire
• Paramount’s New Boss Faces a Media Industry Under Assault
• AI's Impact on the Future of Media

In this issue

• Bessent on Tariffs, Deficits and Embracing Trump’s Economic Plan
• How Doodles Became a Cutthroat Billion-Dollar Dog Industry
• Confessions of a Laptop Farmer: How an American Helped North Korea’s Wild Remote Worker Scheme

In this issue

• Elon Musk's Empire is Under Threat from Elon Musk
• Starbuck's CEO Plans to Tame the Rush-Hour Free-for-All
• How Hims Became the King of Knockoff Weight-Loss Drugs

In this issue

• The Eternal Quest to Save Gap
• Companies Are Abandoning Climate Pledges
• The Next Reality TV President??

See all issues

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The Screentime Issue

Why the Queen of Toddler TV Became an Activist for Gaza

MrBeast on His Quest to Turn YouTube Fame Into an Entertainment Empire

How an Enron Parody Turned Into a Financial Mess of Its Own

The Big TakeParamount’s New Boss Faces a Media Industry Under Assault

Elon, IncOver and OutListen: 40:06Elon, IncWill Elon Get Paid $1 Trillion?Listen: 32:11Elon, Inc.Tesla's Master Plan, Part 4Listen: 25:45Elon, Inc.Are Elon and Mark Friends Again?Listen: 14:31

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Inside the Empire That Sports Parents BuiltMoms and dads with coolers, cleats and credit cards are powering a $40 billion US youth-sports industry and its unofficial home base, Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Going Viral

The story behind the hit

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Buldak’s Spicy Ramen Is Riding TikTok Fame to the TopThe South Korean company’s ridiculously spicy instant noodles have been around for more than a decade, but the growth just keeps on coming, thanks to their repeated online fame.

How South Korean Salmon Sperm Facials Became America’s Latest Beauty ObsessionMonchhichi Makes a Comeback Amid Labubu Craze

Ones to Watch

Photo Illustrations: 731; Photos: Berner: David Urbanke. Esparza: Star Montana. Shulman: Barry Chin/Getty Images. Storer: Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images. Young: Justin Goff/Getty Images. Yu: Visual China Group/Getty Images. All others: courtesy subject

The Entertainers and Executives Shaping the Arts and CultureGet to know the musicians, podcasters and artists who are shaping the future of the industry.

A Walk With

Getting to know the most interesting people in business

Jessica Pons for Bloomberg Businessweek

How Din Tai Fung Became America’s Top-Earning Restaurant ChainThe dumpling restaurant was started in Taiwan half a century ago. Now there are 17 always-packed locations in the US, including one in Disneyland.

The German Owner of Politico Wants Another US Media OutletThe Ironman CEO Wants to Turn the Race Organizer Into a Lifestyle Brand

Buying Power

Amanda Mull on consumer culture

Bobby Doherty for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Social Media Trend Machine Is Spitting Out Weirder and Weirder ResultsTrends always have an element of randomness, but our algorithmic feeds have made them unintelligible.

Extra Salt

Deena Shanker on the food business

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Why America’s Fridges Are Overflowing With SauceThe pandemic is over, but households are still stocked up on fancy ketchups and chili crisp like the world could end tomorrow.

The Boom in ‘Better for You’ Kid Snacks Is Worse for ParentsTaco Bell’s Not-So-Secret Sauce: An Endless Stream of New Stuff

B-Schools

A crash course on the best business schools

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Harvard Business School Is Most Coveted Among MBAs GloballyIts enduring brand power makes it the one school grads would choose if costs and admission weren’t factors.

Top US Business Schools Are Shutting Down DEI InitiativesGlobal Business School Leaders Face Increased Tension and Anticipation

Field Day

Ira Boudway and Randall Williams on the business of sports

Alex Gamsu Jenkins for Bloomberg Businessweek

Leagues Are Struggling to Deal With a Certain Type of Sports Bet“Player prop” wagers are raising concerns about integrity.

Ones to Watch

Photo Illustrations: 731; Photos: Berner: David Urbanke. Esparza: Star Montana. Shulman: Barry Chin/Getty Images. Storer: Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images. Young: Justin Goff/Getty Images. Yu: Visual China Group/Getty Images. All others: courtesy subject

The Entertainers and Executives Shaping the Arts and CultureGet to know the musicians, podcasters and artists who are shaping the future of the industry.

Buying Power

Amanda Mull on consumer culture

Bobby Doherty for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Social Media Trend Machine Is Spitting Out Weirder and Weirder ResultsTrends always have an element of randomness, but our algorithmic feeds have made them unintelligible.

Field Day

Ira Boudway and Randall Williams on the business of sports

Alex Gamsu Jenkins for Bloomberg Businessweek

Leagues Are Struggling to Deal With a Certain Type of Sports Bet“Player prop” wagers are raising concerns about integrity.

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