Canadian billionaire, wife were murdered, Toronto police say
The deaths of Barry Sherman and his wife Honey in Toronto, Canada, six weeks ago have been classified as a double homicide.
More than $17.5M awarded to Jacob Technology for services
Jacobs Technology has been awarded a contract for engineering services in support of launch testing for the U.S. Navy and the British government.
Walmart to take on Amazon in eBook, audiobook business
Walmart will soon offer eBooks and audiobooks alongside an online grocery delivery service in Japan, the company announced.
Boeing loses bid for trade relief against Bombardier
The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday foiled Boeing's attempts to get trade relief against Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier.
FedEx credits tax plan for $3.2B in wage increase, investments
FedEx Corporation announced Friday it's putting $3.2 billion toward employee wage increases and other investments, a move the delivery company said was made by possible by last year's tax overhaul.
Starbucks holiday sales low, shares down 5 percent Friday
Starbucks disclosed information on its lagging holiday sales this week, coinciding with the coffee chain trading down nearly 5 percent Friday.
IMF: Venezuela inflation will increase 13,000% this year
Venezuela's inflation will soar 13,000 percent this year, though other Latin American countries have much better economic prospects, the International Monetary Fund said in a revised forecast Thursday.
Grumpy Cat awarded $710,001 in copyright lawsuit
The company that represents the internet famous Grumpy Cat has won a copyright lawsuit against coffee company Grenade.
Trudeau announces new ‘progressive’ TPP deal without U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced that Canada and 10 other nations concluded talks to form a new trade deal styled after the now-defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
High gas prices could be the new normal
Abnormal trends for U.S. retail gasoline prices so far could point to higher prices for the year, but there may be short-term relief in store, analysts said.
Bacardi acquires Patrón tequila for $5B
Bacardi International announced Monday that it will acquire Patrón tequila for $5.1 billion. The deal gives Bacardi Limited a 100 percent ownership of Patrón Spirits International AG and its Patrón brand, "the world's top-selling ultra-premium tequila," Bacardi said in a statement.
Trump imposes 30 percent tariff on solar panels, washing machines
The Trump administration on Monday imposed a 30 percent tariff on solar panels and washing machines, drawing mixed reactions from manufacturers of those products.
Netflix adds record 8 million subscribers in fourth quarter
Netflix added a record number of subscribers at the end of 2017, the company announced in its quarterly report Monday.
Montana governor signs executive order to restore net neutrality in state
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday issued an executive order to protect net neutrality in his state.