Americans Aren’t Making Babies - August 3, 2020 Issue

August 3, 2020 Issue

The Strange Tale of Nelson Mandela’s Gold-Cast Hands

The Strange Tale of Nelson Mandela’s Gold-Cast Hands

By Danielle Bochove

Bloomberg Opinion

Bloomberg Opinion

China and Japan Should Stop Promoting Coal

By The Editors

Bloomberg Best Of The Year 2019

Remarks

Remarks

China’s Xi Sets His Sights on Taiwan After Subduing Hong Kong

By Iain Marlow and Cindy Wang

China’s Xi Sets His Sights on Taiwan After Subduing Hong Kong

Business

Business

Big Dance Numbers Are Out in Bollywood as Virus Forces Change

By Bhuma Shrivastava and Nikhil Milind Patwardhan

Big Dance Numbers Are Out in Bollywood as Virus Forces Change

Canceled College Sports Games Put Millions on the Line for ESPN

By Christopher Palmeri

Canceled College Sports Games Put Millions on the Line for ESPN

Technology

Technology

China’s EV Makers Target Drivers Who Can’t Afford a Tesla

By Bloomberg News

China’s EV Makers Target Drivers Who Can’t Afford a Tesla

The $30,000 Sedan Covered With Solar Panels That Charges on the Go

By Oliver Sachgau

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An EV Charging Station CEO Plans to Electrify the Roads

By Kyle Stock

An EV Charging Station CEO Plans to Electrify the Roads

Finance

Finance

Hedge Fund Fees in Free Fall Is the New Reality for a Humbled Industry

By Nishant Kumar, Demetrios Pogkas, Hema Parmar and Christian Baumgaertel

Hedge Fund Fees in Free Fall Is the New Reality for a Humbled Industry

When Tesla Hits the S&P 500, It’ll Spark the Wildest Passive Trade Ever

By Sarah Ponczek

When Tesla Hits the S&P 500, It’ll Spark the Wildest Passive Trade Ever

Value Investors Believe Their Long Winter May Soon End

By Joanna Ossinger

Value Investors Believe Their Long Winter May Soon End

The Venture Capitalists Making a Bet on Aging Consumers

By Michael Tobin

The Venture Capitalists Making a Bet on Aging Consumers

Economics

Economics

Americans Aren’t Making Babies, and That’s Bad for the Economy

By Peter Coy

Americans Aren’t Making Babies, and That’s Bad for the Economy

Companies Flee Argentina, and Coronavirus Is Just One Reason

By Patrick Gillespie

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Politics

Politics

Trump Sees Showdown Over Statues as Path to Political Gain

By Kriston Capps

Trump Sees Showdown Over Statues as Path to Political Gain

Thousands of Law Grads Will Take the Bar Exam in Person Despite Covid

By Sam Skolnik

Thousands of Law Grads Will Take the Bar Exam in Person Despite Covid

Features

Features

The Strange Tale of Nelson Mandela’s Gold-Cast Hands

By Danielle Bochove

The Strange Tale of Nelson Mandela’s Gold-Cast Hands

The Hunt for the Next Blockbuster Manga

By Joshua Hunt

The Hunt for the Next Blockbuster Manga

Luckin Scandal Is Bad Timing for U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies

By Selina Wang and Matthew Campbell

Luckin Scandal Is Bad Timing for U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies

Pursuits

Pursuits

Eight Shocking Secrets I Learned While Working on Private Jets

By Brandon Presser

Eight Shocking Secrets I Learned While Working on Private Jets

The Latest in Spinny Furniture Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

By Monica Khemsurov

The Latest in Spinny Furniture Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Golf’s Slow Pace Challenged by an Electric Bike That Caddies, Too

By Michael Croley

Golf’s Slow Pace Challenged by an Electric Bike That Caddies, Too

This Whiskey Decanter Works Like a Carafe, With Less Jangling

By Matthew Kronsberg

This Whiskey Decanter Works Like a Carafe, With Less Jangling

Working From Home

Working From Home

If Home-Schooling Your Children Overwhelms You, Narrow Your Focus

By Arianne Cohen

If Home-Schooling Your Children Overwhelms You, Narrow Your Focus

You Can Blame ‘Load Theory’ for Turning Your Brain to Mush

By Peter Martin

You Can Blame ‘Load Theory’ for Turning Your Brain to Mush

What You Should Do About Work If You Come Down With Coronavirus

By Arianne Cohen

What You Should Do About Work If You Come Down With Coronavirus

Strategies for Showing Your Boss That You’re Keeping Busy

By Arianne Cohen

Strategies for Showing Your Boss That You’re Keeping Busy

Last Thing

Last Thing

Smaller Deals Are Smarter Deals in Today’s Energy Business

By Brooke Sutherland

Smaller Deals Are Smarter Deals in Today’s Energy Business