The Morning Ledger
The SEC climate rule presents cost challenges; companies' pension funding increased in February; plus, CFO moves. #press
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'Everything Hit the Roof': A Moment of Horror Unfolds on a Boeing 787
An investigation into the “technical event” that caused the Latam plane to lurch downward could focus on software, experts say. #press
Alaska Airlines Returns Fleet to Service After Boeing Grounding
Alaska Air Group has returned its fleet to service and now expects to top previous first-quarter performance targets despite having to ground its Boeing planes over an in-flight incident from January. #press
3M Names William Brown Chief Executive
3M appointed William Brown, the former leader of aerospace and defense technology company L3Harris Technologies, as its next chief executive. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/3m-names-william-brown-chief-executive-c3f34cb7?utm_source=press.coop
First Boat Carrying Aid for Starving Gazans Departs Cyprus
The ship marks first test of a new maritime corridor seen as one way to counter the hunger crisis unfolding in the Palestinian enclave. #press
U.S. Small Business Optimism Weakens on Inflation Worries
The National Federation of Independent Business said its small-business optimism index declined to 89.4 from 89.9 in January, weaker than expectations of an increase to 90.2. #press
BOJ Likely to Move Slowly on Raising Rates, Sources Say
The Bank of Japan is likely to move slowly in raising interest rates above zero even if it decides to end its negative interest-rate policy, according to people familiar with the central bank’s thinking. #press
Varda Hopes New Research Draws More Drugmakers to SpaceFactories
Varda Space Industries says it has a way to create better medicines: use microgravity. #press
Reddit Needs to Be OK Being Reddit
The niche social network can be valuable to advertisers, but spending needs to come down. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/reddit-needs-to-be-ok-being-reddit-b90b4309?utm_source=press.coop
'The Girls on the Bus' Traveled a Long, Winding Road to Its Max Debut
The TV adaptation of a political memoir about covering Hillary Clinton encountered the twists of the fast-changing streaming industry. #press
The Hardest-to-Fill Job on Earth: NFL Quarterback
Free agents are signing, the draft is coming, and yet the most essential position in sports is never a sure thing. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nfl-quarterback-wilson-cousins-mac-jones-c610ef7d?utm_source=press.coop
Concrete Is One of the World's Worst Pollutants. Making It Green Is a Booming Business.
Concrete accounts for more than 7% of global carbon emissions, according to some estimates. #press
The Most Confusing, Chaotic College Admissions Season in Years
Changes in the federal financial-aid application, testing requirements and affirmative action have plunged applicants and schools into uncertainty. A college counselor called one part ”a hot mess.” #press
Rock Isn't Easy Listening, It's Hardly Even Music
The term should mean orchestral arrangements of popular songs. #press
Russian Tape of Secret German Meeting Reveals Berlin's Thinking on Sending Missiles to Ukraine
In leaked recording, German generals discuss how Kyiv could use sophisticated Taurus missiles to destroy Russia’s bridge to Crimea. #press
Europe Steps Up on Ukraine Aid
The European Union reaches a deal for $54 billion more in support for Kyiv. #press
BlackRock's New Bitcoin ETF Off to a Monster Start
BlackRock’s new bitcoin fund is on pace to be among the most actively traded exchange-traded funds ever on launch day. #press
Oil Climbs Amid Geopolitical Tensions That May Disrupt Supply
Oil climbed in the morning Asian session amid geopolitical tensions that may disrupt supply. #press
The U.S. and Israel Need to Take Iran On Directly
Make the ayatollahs pay for sowing chaos through their Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi proxies. #press
Congress's College Financial Aid Fiasco
The revised student aid form means middle-class parents will pay more. #press