Brian O'Keefe
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The U.S. and Russia are the world’s top arms dealers. See who’s getting the weapons
From Saudi Arabia to Singapore, here are the countries buying the most U.S. and Russian weapons. → Read More
Here are the cities around the world where the cost of buying an apartment has soared the highest
Average global house-price growth saw its biggest gain since 2014. → Read More
The biggest companies in every country on the Global 500
The oldest company in the group dates back to 1816 and the youngest was founded in 2002. Together, the 31 corporations employ some 8.4 million people. → Read More
2021 Fortune 500: How COVID-19 and a 'Great Reimagining' reshaped the rankings this year
During the pandemic, new technologies broke through like never before, in ways that will ripple through the business world—and our annual rankings. → Read More
Chart: The biggest corporate fines of the past 20 years
A visual analysis of regulatory penalties in the U.S. puts the financial sector in an unflattering light. → Read More
The wealthy are getting wealthier
Global billionaires increased their wealth by some $3.9 trillion from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of 2020, even as millions fell into poverty. → Read More
$15 minimum wage in charts: History of U.S. federal minimum wage, state_by-state comparison, other countries and by industry
These charts show how the current federal minimum wage in the U.S. level stacks up historically; how the U.S. compares to other countries around the world; what the state minimums are across the U.S.; and which sectors have the highest portion of workers earning minimum wage. → Read More
Tracking the economic impact of COVID lockdowns in the Americas, Europe, and Asia
One economist is using Google Trends data and machine learning to provide weekly snapshots of GDP in various countries. → Read More
What comes next: How leaders can cope with America's 'new normal'
In a time where anxiety and optimism are neck and neck, here's what's ahead for business, the economy, and the fight against COVID-19. → Read More
U.S. real estate in 4 charts: Where buying a home is more affordable than renting right now
Homebuyers have an advantage in much of the country. But renting wins out in many of the biggest cities. → Read More
State budgets on the brink: 2 maps of America's looming deficits
State and local government budget shortfalls could reach a combined $450 billion over the next three years even as the economy recovers. → Read More
Finance has usurped tech among the most-represented industries on the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list
What this year's rankings tell us about the economy in three charts. → Read More
Dis-United States of electricity: Mapping America’s energy supplies
The future of power is solar, but there's still a long way to go before it's the norm. In 2019, utility-scale solar produced only 1.8% of U.S. electricity. → Read More
How President Trump measures up on jobs in 6 charts
Here's what the data shows about how the pandemic has affected his economic résumé. → Read More
How the NBA kept the bubble from bursting
To save its season, the NBA took on giant costs and a massive logistical challenge. It also partnered with its players on social justice advocacy. The result was a case study in leadership. → Read More
How institutional investors are driving a new gold rush
Cash-strapped consumers are buying less jewelry. But gold-backed funds are buying in bulk. → Read More
A blueprint for redesigning the office in the pandemic era
The days of crowded collaboration spaces are long gone. What else is changing? Here’s a preview. → Read More
These 18 big companies made more than $250,000 in profit per employee last year
One U.S. financial giant earned nearly $2 million for every worker. → Read More
What U.S. police spending looks like in 3 charts
As debate grows about defunding police departments, here is a breakdown of the cities and states that spend the most on law enforcement. → Read More
The top 15 U.S. cities in the Fortune 500 by revenue
New York, Dallas, and Chicago top the list of American metropolises with the most cumulative revenue from Fortune 500 companies. → Read More