Insiders say once-buzzy Quartz is on track to lose money again this year as it faces a subscription shortfall

Lucia Moses | A new membership program is less than halfway toward its 2019 goal, according to insiders, who added the company is on track to lose money this year.

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Google defended its ad business against accusations of antitrust concerns — but its competitors say the tech giant doesn't play fairly

Lauren Johnson | Google published a 500-word blog post defending its advertising business after Reuters published a piece outlining possible monopoly concerns.

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A Verizon executive is joining Goldman Sachs as chief technology officer as the Wall Street bank reshuffles its ranks

Dakin Campbell | Lahtiranta joins Goldman amid broader executive changes in the firm's technology division.

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A Syracuse University student who is a YouTube star teaches an 'unofficial pop-up class' on becoming a successful influencer. Here's the slide deck she uses.

Amanda Perelli | The college YouTube star Margot Lee shares her slide presentation on how someone can start a successful career on YouTube.

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The CEO of an ethics watchdog analyzed why Walmart made its big move on guns, concluding that it's about more than just idealism. Now 145 more companies are following.

Sherin Shibu | Companies decide to take a stance at the danger of alienating some customers because of three factors: principles, stakeholders, and leadership.

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Buzzy healthcare startup SmileDirectClub just went public at an $8.9 billion valuation. Here are the execs and investors who stand to benefit the most.

Lydia Ramsey,Emma Court | Here's how much investors, including SmileDirectClub CEO David Katzman and its cofounders, stand to make as the company goes public.

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The CEO of cannabis-data startup Headset took half a year to meet with dozens of investors before raising a $12 million round. Here's why he says it's so important to find the perfect backers.

Jeremy Berke | While founders are often hungry for funds, Headset CEO Cy Scott said the right investor-founder relationship could make or break a startup.

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Harvard, Stanford, Kellogg, and Wharton business schools all prize the personal essay — here's how alums say to ace it

Sherin Shibu | We talked to alums at Harvard, Stanford, Kellogg, and Wharton business schools to find what makes the best personal essays shine.

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Analysts say Oracle CEO Mark Hurd's medical leave is a 'huge blow' at a crucial moment: 'Oracle needs fewer distractions, and this is a major one'

Benjamin Pimentel | Oracle CEO Mark Hurd’s sudden leave of absence is a potential setback for the tech giant, analysts say.

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