Oil plunges 20% as another virus-fueled trading week begins
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch dies at 84
Jack Welch led General Electric Co. through two decades of unparalleled growth and transformation, with a brash style that single-handedly remade the conglomerate and changed the landscape of American corporations. He died Sunday at age 84.
Jack Welch led General Electric Co. through two decades of unparalleled growth and transformation, with a brash style that single-handedly remade the conglomerate and changed the landscape of American corporations. He died Sunday at age 84.
Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Markets down, Facebook cancels show: Virus hits businesses
Wall Street's opening follows global stock markets that also fell Thursday amid coronavirus concerns.
Wall Street's opening follows global stock markets that also fell Thursday amid coronavirus concerns.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Disney has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger in surprise announcement
The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately.
The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately.
Online petition asks American Airlines, United, Delta to seat families together
Thousands of people have signed an online petition asking for top airlines to seat families together on planes at no additional charge.
Thousands of people have signed an online petition asking for top airlines to seat families together on planes at no additional charge.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Dow drops more than 1,000 points as COVID-19 outbreak threatens economy
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
Wells Fargo agrees to $3B settlement in fake accounts case
Wells Fargo has agreed to a $3 billion settlement to resolve its fake account scandal, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
Wells Fargo has agreed to a $3 billion settlement to resolve its fake account scandal, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
Cursing dog collar will let you know what your pup is really thinking when it barks
A new dog collar spits out a curse word every time your dog barks.
A new dog collar spits out a curse word every time your dog barks.
Victoria's Secret is being sold
The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.
The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.
Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
Meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron may sell itself; NJ facility to stay open
The struggling meal-kit company Blue Apron is considering selling itself, merging with another company, or selling parts of its business.
The struggling meal-kit company Blue Apron is considering selling itself, merging with another company, or selling parts of its business.
Rent your diploma to Natural Light for $100
Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.
Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.
Employer offers program to train the skilled workforce it needs
With millions of jobs open, in the country, many will go unfilled because there are not enough people with the skills to do them. In an attempt to filled the 'skilled labor shortage', one employer is offering a program to train the skilled workforce it needs.
With millions of jobs open, in the country, many will go unfilled because there are not enough people with the skills to do them. In an attempt to filled the 'skilled labor shortage', one employer is offering a program to train the skilled workforce it needs.