Jun 13, 2014 by Mark BrooksPriceline Branches Out With $2.6 Billion OpenTable PurchaseBoth companies' boards unanimously approved the transaction, which is targeted to close in the third quarter.
Jun 13, 2014 by Mark BrooksLatest GM Recalls Include Camaros With Possible Ignition Switch ProblemSpokesman Alan Adler said the Camaro switches are completely different from those in the Chevy Cobalt and other small cars.
Jun 13, 2014 by Mark BrooksCheaper Gas, Food Push Down U.S. Producer Prices Wholesale gas prices dropped 0.9%, suggesting consumers may see some relief at the gas pump in coming months.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksFord Lowering Fuel Economy on 6 VehiclesFord will compensate 215,000 buyers with payments of between $125 and $1,050.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksAt E3, Not Everyone Diving Headfirst Into VRSony's rivals remain less optimistic about the technology, despite the strides that Oculus and the PlayStation maker have made with sharpness and latency in their headsets.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksLeading and Lagging Industries When It Comes to Pay RaisesThe best raises have gone to workers with specialized skills in a few booming industries -- energy, transportation, health care, technology.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksBoeing Signs 5 Japanese Companies to Make 777X PartsContract doesn't include making the wings.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksEU Court Upholds $1.4 Billion Fine for IntelEU officials assessed the fine in 2009 after determining that in 2002-07, Intel awarded rebates to computer makers if they bought exclusively or mostly Intel-made CPUs.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksTwitter COO Ali Rowghani Resigns Twitter says it will not name a replacement for Rowghani and did not give a reason for his departure.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksAuto Sales Help Boost U.S. Retail Sales 0.3% in May Sales were down at specialty clothing stores and electronics stores but posted a solid gain of 0.6% in the category that includes Internet shopping.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark BrooksConsol Energy and Noble Energy to Form Marcellus Shale Pipeline Venture Shares of both companies rose slightly in premarket trading after the announcement.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksOPEC Ministers Signal Output to Remain SteadyWhile the International Energy Agency, oil consultant to major consuming countries, sees demand rising for the rest of the year, many of the 12 OPEC members are at their production capacity limits.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksMore Flights Arriving on Time The airlines reported that for every 1,000 passengers in April, there were 2.92 bags that were lost, stolen, damaged or delayed, down slightly from the 3.07 rate in April 2013.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksFacebook, Twitter Rev Up for World Cup Fever Because it takes place over several weeks, marketers are gearing up for "a marathon, not a sprint," said Debra Aho Williamson, an analyst for research firm eMarketer.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark Brooks A Look at Insider Trading in Light of the Phil Mickelson SituationThe New York Times reported last week that Mickelson, Walters and Icahn have insisted they did nothing wrong.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksGoogle Buying Satellite Maker Skybox for $500 Million Google has parlayed its prosperity to finance about 250 million acquisitions during the past decade, using many of them to expand into new markets, including maps and mobile devices.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksU.S. Businesses Post More Job OpeningsAlmost all the gain occurred in the private sector, while government job openings rose slightly.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksGM CEO: No Additional Serious Safety Issues LurkingCEO Mary Barra said moves made by the company already are changing its culture, which the investigator blamed for helping to hide the ignition switch problem.
Jun 10, 2014 by Mark BrooksIn Optimistic Sign, U.S. Wholesale Stockpiles Rose 1.1%Because sales have roughly kept pace with the higher inventories, companies will likely need to continue restocking their shelves to meet rising consumer and business demand.
Jun 9, 2014 by Mark BrooksAutomakers Pledge Millions to Help Save Detroit's Art Treasures Of the $26 million, $10 million will come from Ford Motor Co., $6 million from Chrysler Group LLC, $5 million from General Motors Co. and $5 million from the General Motors Foundation.