May 20, 2014 by Mark BrooksTarget Fires President of Its Canadian OperationsThe company also announced the promotions of three senior merchandising executives in its U.S. division as it tries to be more nimble in bringing in trendy products into stores more quickly.
May 19, 2014 by Mark BrooksTemporary Jobs on Rise in Today's Shifting Economy Part-time workers have accounted for more than 10% of U.S. job growth in the years since the recession officially ended in June 2009.
May 19, 2014 by Mark BrooksAuto Loan Delinquency Rate RisesNearly 32% of new auto loans issued in the fourth quarter were made to nonprime borrowers, up from 31.6% a year earlier.
May 19, 2014 by Mark BrooksFDA to Give Abbvie, Bristol-Myers Squibb Blood Cancer Drug Faster ReviewMultiple myeloma, which starts in bone marrow, is the second most common form of blood cancer.
May 19, 2014 by Mark BrooksTarget Results Hurt Execs' PayLast year, Target didn't give any of its top officers short-term bonuses tied to its performance.
May 19, 2014 by Mark BrooksWhat Can AT&T, DIRECTV Customers Expect?Customers of both companies will likely see more offers bundling DIRECTV's 285 TV-channel service with AT&T wireless and Internet services.
May 19, 2014 by Mark Brooks"Godzilla" Opens With Smashing $93.2 Million at Domestic Box Office May is prime real estate for studios looking to launch or advance franchises.
May 19, 2014 by Mark BrooksSpaceX Dragon Returns to Earth Carrying 3,500 Pounds From Space StationThe SpaceX Dragon is the only supply ship capable of returning items to Earth.
May 16, 2014 by Mark BrooksThe Challenge of Finding the Right CEOIn the first four months of the year, 11 CEOS were forced out or fired, says a survey, up by two year-over-year.
May 16, 2014 by Mark BrooksChina, Russia on Verge of Gas DealNegotiations that began more than a decade ago had stalled over price.
May 16, 2014 by Mark BrooksTrueCar Jumps in Its First Day on the NasdaqTrueCar is listed on the Nasdaq under the "TRUE" ticker symbol.
May 16, 2014 by Mark BrooksGovernment Fines GM Maximum $35 Million for Recall DelayGM agreed to provide NHTSA with full access to the results of GM's internal investigation into this recall.
May 16, 2014 by Mark Brooks'Halo' TV Series & 'Halo 5' Game to Launch in 2015The Xbox One could use a boost from Master Chief.
May 16, 2014 by Mark BrooksGM Recalls Thousands of Midsize Cars to Fix Brake ProblemThe latest recall affects 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu models.
May 16, 2014 by Mark BrooksDarden Announces Sale of Red Lobster for $2.1 BillionBoth Olive Garden and Red Lobster have been losing customers in recent years.
May 15, 2014 by Mark BrooksWill This Move Undercut Obamacare Financial Protections?A new cost-control strategy puts a hard dollar limit on what health plans pay for some expensive procedures, such as knee and hip replacements, and this could leave patients paying more.
May 15, 2014 by Mark BrooksFemale Entrepreneurs Pick Up the PaceFemale business owners tend to be more optimistic than their male counterparts, according to a survey released this week by Bank of America.
May 15, 2014 by Mark BrooksAirlines Expect 1.5% Increase in Summer FliersAirlines typically charge more for tickets around holidays and other peak travel times and industry watchers expect a slight increase this summer.
May 15, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Homebuilder Confidence SlipsBuilders' outlook for sales of single-family homes over the next six months rose one point to 57.
May 15, 2014 by Mark BrooksBoston Scientific to Spend $415 Million on Bayer DivisionBayer says the sale will allow its health care unit to focus on growing its radiology and diabetes care segments.