Christian Science Monitor: Business

The $119 billion drop has stirred up questions about the future of the social media giant as it grapples with big existential questions ranging from users' privacy to fake news.

To revive New York's dying garment industry, a new plan proposes preserving at least 300,000 square feet of the garment district for manufacturing. That's millions fewer than factories occupied as recently as the 1960s when many of the clothes sold in the United States were made in Manhattan.

The one-year halt of new licenses for Uber and other ride-hail services is the first attempt by a US city to regulate the rapidly changing industry. The proposal's backers say the explosion of such services harms its own drivers and taxi drivers, while opponents say restrictions limit reliable transportation options.

Investor expectations have swung positive amid a slow-rolling boom. When those run too high, they can signal a coming correction. But it doesn’t take much to sway investor perceptions – and behavior.

The internet retailer's new market value signals its increasing control over huge swathes of the US economy. Following Apple's push past the $1 trillion cap last month, Amazon's foray into health care and brick-and-mortar retail is a harbinger of more change to come.

Conservative complaints of biased social media giants have reached a crescendo. Are Twitter and Facebook faltering on the task of balancing free speech with transparent standards of responsible discourse?

The financial crisis resulted in a deep recession. We wondered: Has it also prompted economists to change their views on how crises happen?

As customers increasingly use their smartphones for their banking needs, branches are offering everything from art exhibits to free wifi to keep up the foot traffic. While branches are costly to maintain financial institutions feel they are vital for customer service.

Nike received kudos and criticism on Monday after releasing an advertisement that referred to former NFL player Colin Kaepernick's controversial police brutality protests. From Patagonia to Starbucks, retailers are increasingly making public statements on social issues.

Climate change, which many skeptics argue is more bark than bite, is starting to demonstrate an impact on economies – and perceptions.