Business Update

What to know about the report. Source link

Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators. Source link

The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries. Source link

The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service. Source link

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy. Source link

The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday. Source link

Nicolai Tangen wanted to raise the profile of Norway’s $2.1 trillion oil fund and change corporate behavior, but he may have helped embroil it in a geopolitical tangle. Source link

The move, a bid to make homes more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage firms. Buying risky mortgage bonds helped push them to near-bankruptcy in 2008. Source link

The request by a group of Congress members cites reporting by The Times and echoes a similar request by Democratic senators in September. Source link

General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand. Source link