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Its profits plunged two-thirds from last year's first quarter.

There's about to be a deeply partisan reaction to what America should do next.

It shows just how huge of a shock the coronavirus pandemic has dealt to the industry.

Carta arguably is an index for startups, which makes these layoffs a major indicator.

But it will be interesting to see how many actually choose to use it.

Putin’s stock market soars
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
Despite "tough" U.S. sanctions, Russia's economy is picking up steam, and its financial markets are delivering massive rewards to investors.
Why it matters: In an era in which the U.S. has made economic punishment its foreign policy weapon of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin and others continue to defy the U.S. and are finding the consequences to be quite bearable.
Driving the news: Far from crumbling under the weight of sanctions, Putin recently introduced a set of constitutional reforms that the New York Times suggests "could create new avenues for him to rule Russia for the rest of his life."

Manufacturing should bounce back in 2020
Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios
Last year was one to forget for the world's manufacturers, as industry metrics declined to some of the lowest levels in years.
The state of play: Investors and industry insiders see the sector mounting a comeback in 2020 as the trade war and tariffs are expected to recede, global demand is expected to increase and companies begin to reroute their supply chains.
Why it matters: The sector remains a leading indicator of economic health and was notably hobbled in 2019 by the U.S.-China trade war.
A bounce-back could help reverse the slowdown that has dragged global economic growth to its lowest since the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

The decision could change how corporate America does business.

It's Tigers vs. Tigers, strength vs. strength.

A whole year of chaos in one chart.

It was transformative, but it was also one of the most turbulent points in the history of the industry.

His term is ending at a precarious time for the continent.

The plan focuses on the disproportionate pollution burdens that the poor and communities of color often face.

It dropped after Trump's UN speech and a march toward impeachment.