USA – Page 9972 – Prologue Journal

U.S., Allies Aim to Reduce Economic Ties With China

Wall Street Journal The countries seek to lessen dependence on China but maintain global trade, investment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allies-weigh-how-to-reduce-economic-ties-with-china-8f5321ab

Climate Rules Expose Surprising Splits Among Businesses

Wall Street Journal The SEC’s disclosure proposals have fans among beneficiaries, but opponents see higher costs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/climate-rules-expose-surprising-splits-among-businesses-9785633f

Life Insurance Is Profitable Again, but Too Late for Many Insurers

Wall Street Journal Many companies gave up selling policies years ago when low interest rates hit their profits and stock prices. https://www.wsj.com/articles/life-insurance-is-profitable-again-but-too-late-for-many-insurers-7abb7be1

‘Damsel in Distressed’ Author Explains Why Returns Are Hard to Find

Wall Street Journal Writer and former distressed-debt investor Dominique Mielle answers questions about how the industry has changed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/damsel-in-distressed-author-explains-why-returns-are-hard-to-find-f2e73d1e

‘Angry Birds’ Maker to Be Bought by Sega

Wall Street Journal Sega Sammy agreed to pay almost $800 million for Rovio, a deal that would end the independence of one of the pioneers of the mobile-gaming industry. https://www.wsj.com/articles/angry-birds-maker-to-be-bought-by-sega-cd5157b6

Why Joe Biden Has Slow-Walked His Way to a 2024 Run

New York Times Closed-door meetings about when to roll out the president’s campaign are intensifying. Still, with no serious primary challenge and Republicans infighting, he feels little pressure. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/is-joe-biden-running-2024.html

G.O.P. to Attack Bragg on Crime at a Hearing in New York

New York Times Republicans argue Alvin Bragg, the district attorney, has allowed a crime crisis to flourish in New York. But data shows that, after a pandemic spike, crime is down slightly in the city. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/house-republicans-hearing-bragg-manhattan.html

Biden admin receives backlash from nearly two dozen groups for move cracking down on gas stoves

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: A coalition of 18 energy and consumer advocacy organizations are filing comments with the Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday, arguing the agency’s rules cracking down on gas stoves would harm Americans. Led by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), the groups argued the regulations on stovetops, which the DOE introduced in early…

Fiscal crisis nears as McCarthy takes debt ceiling plan to Wall Street

Washington Post Kevin McCarthy is set to pitch on Monday a fiscal plan with the debt ceiling crisis looming. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/17/debt-ceiling-crisis-kevin-mccarthy/

Aliaxis Mulls Bid For Finland’s Uponor

Wall Street Journal Pipe and fittings manufacturer Aliaxis said it was considering making a €1.8 billion cash offer for Uponor, having failed to negotiate a deal last year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/belgiums-aliaxis-considers-making-2-billion-bid-for-finlands-uponor-96f148d7