Bloomberg Ocado Group Plc is counting on three new automated warehouses in the UK to improve its ability to meet demand for online grocery shopping that’s thriving during the pandemic. The company’s retail revenue jumped by 35% in 2020, as the UK delivery arm that’s jointly owned with Marks & Spencer Group Plc gained popularity among Covid-wary customers favoring e-commerce …

Bloomberg Basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s death as his chartered helicopter crashed in a Southern California fog bank last year highlighted some familiar — and preventable — safety concerns. They include questionable decisions about whether to take the flight and to proceed in deteriorating weather; possible pressure to fly with a celebrity passenger; and a pilot who hadn’t practiced flying in …

Bloomberg US stocks were mixed after a six-day rally as investors debated whether commitments by the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration to let the economy run hot will spark destabilising inflation. The S&P 500 Index edged lower, taking a break from a rally fueled by signs the Biden administration intends to pass a sizable aid bill while the central …