Bloomberg Businessweek
THE ENVY OF SINGAPORE
INVESTORS POURED A BILLION DOLLARS INTO NG YU ZHI’S NICKEL-TRADING COMPANY. HE’S NOW ACCUSED OF TAKING THE MONEY AND SKIPPING THE NICKEL
10+ min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The Peril of Fighting Covid
As more Americans accept that the virus is here to stay, Democrats risk a drubbing
5 min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The 1,000th Unicorn Joins the Herd
There are more $1 billion startups than ever
7 min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Where to Buy a Vintage Watch
Your guide to finding the best options in a booming market— and getting the best deal
8 min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The Case for Covid Zero
China’s alternative is a massive surge in infections that could bring global supply chains to a halt
5 min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
NO SHENANIGANS
JONATHAN BRAUN, A DRUG SMUGGLER AND LOAN SHARK, WAS GRANTED CLEMENCY JUST BEFORE DONALD TRUMP LEFT OFFICE. NOW HE’S FREE AND BACK IN BUSINESS
10+ min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Get ready for the Super Bowl of gambling. There's a football game, too
A decade ago, one knowledgeable authority had deep reservations about the idea of the National Football League ever embracing legalized gambling. It would create a corrosive atmosphere in which every penalty or dropped pass—the normal ebbs and flows of games—“inevitably will fuel speculation, distrust, and accusations of point-shaving or game-fixing.” The moralist was none other than NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, declaring the league’s opposition to expanding sports bookmaking outside of Nevada.
10+ min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Airbus to Qatar: Sorry. Not Sorry
"In a sign of its growing leverage over customers, the plane maker is canceling the contentious carrier’s orders"
6 min |
February 14, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
$100 Oil Is About to Get Messy
With crude near its highest price in a decade, businesses are rushing to pass along costs
8 min |
February 14, 2022
PEN WORLD
To Pick Up a Pen
I was so desperate that I almost was willing to give up all of my artisan-designed Montegrappas and Viscontis in return for a lowly Bic ballpoint ($8.79 per dozen).
2 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
SHIFTING LOYALTIES
The pandemic is reshaping CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. Shoppers have more choices than ever- and what they want are brands that share their values
6 min |
February 11, 2022
Newsweek
Less Than Meets the Eye
Fat raises fail to keep the typical American worker afloat as consumer prices soar
4 min |
February 11, 2022
Newsweek
Is Germany Still a Reliable U.S. Ally?
As Russia threatens Ukraine, Trump continues to casts a shadow over relations between Berlin and Washington
8 min |
February 11, 2022
Newsweek
The Archives
Rewind
1 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Appelboom Lands in Beantown
Two storied shop histories—Boston’s Bromfield Pen Shop and the Netherlands’ Appelboom—unite in a new U.S. shop location.
6 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
In Focus
THE NEWS IN PICTURES
1 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Stylosuite: Serious Nibbage
From flexible to italic, nibmaster Les Sheely's expressive points help users find their own writing style.
5 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
Immune Boosting Foods
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," Hippocrates said. Since ancient times, humans around the world have looked to nature for both fuel and healing. Modern research shows many of the foods and herbs that people originally used as medicine, from South African hibiscus to Indian turmeric to Panamanian dark chocolate, still have immune-boosting health benefits today. Try integrating some of these tried-and-true remedies into your lifestyle, and eat to beat those winter flus.
3 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Turning Points: McKenzie Penworks
Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie's DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike. Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie's DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike.
6 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
Hilary Duff
PARTING SHOT
2 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
The Imagination and the Grandeur
After 15 years at the helm of Waldmann Pen, Stefan Schnirch is steering his legacy pen brand toward a secure future.
8 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
Florida's Latino Kingmakers
In a faceoff between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis for the GOP nod in 2024, the state's Hispanic voters could be decisive
6 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Luxury Brands and Colorverse: Making a Difference
At the 2021 Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow, South Korea's Colorverse and its U.S. distributor Luxury Brands of America premiered a new D.C. show ink with a special message and purpose.
1 min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
Trends in 2022
The Tuscany collection of writing instruments from Germany's Waldmann Pen is a timeless design inspired by the graceful shape of Tuscan cypresses.
10+ min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
Going Back to Cali:The Los Angeles International Pen Show returns
February 2021 was a lonely time for Los Angeleno pen collectors as the Los Angeles International Pen Show was forced to cancel due to the pandemic.
1 min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
Artisanal Expansions from Hardy Penwrights and Kanilea Pen Co.
In this issue, we feature the colorful, sparkling resins of the extremely popular DiamondCast series from McKenzie Penworks.
2 min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
A Brief History of Fisher Space Pen
The ballpoint used by astronauts is also a fashion icon meant for everyday use. This is the story of how it came to be.
6 min |
December 2021
Bloomberg Businessweek
The Assault on Apple Daily
A newspaper’s demise shows how far China will go to bring Hong Kong into line
10+ min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
THE RISE OF THE UGLY SHOE EMPIRE
Bloated dad sneakers, furry sandals, and open-toed boots. How Deckers Outdoor is making billions selling uglycore footwear
8 min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The New Royalty of Junk Debt
They borrowed billions in an historic era of low rates. Now they’re getting credit upgrades
7 min |