Nintendo's profits decline following last year's pandemic boost
Japanese video game maker Nintendo's profit dropped 19% in the first half of its fiscal year from the previous year, when it received a big lift as people stuck at home by the coronavirus pandemic turned to its products.
Freight trains could help decongest the Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach, the Utah Inland Port Authority, and Union Pacific Railroad announced a new partnership aimed at rapidly evacuating cargo from terminals in Long Beach to Salt Lake City for further distribution throughout western states.
Cigarette sales increase for the first time in 20 years
Holy smokes! Cigarette sales in the U.S. increased in 2020 for the first time in 20 years, according to a new report from the Federal Trade Commission.
Construction demand drives Caterpillar sales
Construction demand drove third quarter sales higher at Caterpillar as did rising demand from miners and other heavy industry as the global economy emerges from the pandemic.
Spanx founder is gifting her employees dream vacations
Spanx founder Sara Blakely is tripping – in the best way!
Alphabet's Wing project unveils new drone delivery model in Texas
Alphabet Inc's Wing said on Wednesday that Walgreens will use its new drones to make deliveries from a store in Texas, in the first use of such vehicles in a major U.S. metro area.
Blackstone buying majority stake in Spanx
Blackstone Inc. is buying a majority stake in Spanx Inc., becoming the first outsider to put money into a company that revolutionized women’s shapewear.
Activision Blizzard fired 20 employees following harassment claims
Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI.O) said on Tuesday it had fired more than 20 employees following allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at the workplace, with 20 more individuals facing other forms of disciplinary action.
SPAC shareholders approve deal that will take WeWork public
Special purpose acquisition company BowX Acquisition Corp. said Tuesday its shareholders approved the previously announced business combination with shared-workspace company WeWork Inc.
From film sets to manufacturing plants, unions push companies as workers stay scarce
Some unions are pressing for gains in a tight U.S. labor market, pushing employers for higher wages and calling strikes as companies face already snarled supply chains.
Southwest pilots warn fatigue, frustration could fuel further outages
Southwest Airlines Co. pilots said the airline’s weekend meltdown reflected longer-running fatigue and frustration among its crew, leaving it vulnerable to further outages.
FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers
For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the vaping device from R.J. Reynolds can help smokers cut back on conventional cigarettes.
Russia claims it can increase supplies and ease Europe's gas costs
Russia has the potential to boost natural gas supplies to Europe, where surging gas prices have ramped up pressure on consumers, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Billionaire John Paulson's wife found out about divorce from media
John Paulson’s wife found out that her billionaire hubby had filed for divorce and run off with a woman half his age the same way all New Yorkers find out the juiciest news — by reading about it in Page Six, sources said.
Lordstown Motors confirms plan to sell Ohio plant to Foxconn
Lordstown Motors confirmed earlier reporting Thursday that it plans to sell its Ohio factory to Foxconn.
Tennessee makes 'perfect sense' for California exodus, brewery cofounder says
The number of businesses fleeing California is on the rise with some companies moving to Nashville, Tenn., citing lower taxes as a main reason.
Amazon settles with employees allegedly fired for criticizing working conditions
Amazon.com Inc and the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said on Wednesday the company had reached a settlement with two former employees who alleged they were fired last year after they criticized the working conditions at the e-commerce giant's warehouses.
Dale brothers seek to validate Oly's tale as they dig the Pete & Joe #5 portal
The Dale brothers continue their quest on 'American Gold: The Legend of Bear Gulch.'
GM CEO Mary Barra first woman to lead Business Roundtable
Business Roundtable has elected GM CEO Mary Barra as its incoming chair, making her the first woman to lead the association
Gores Guggenheim SPAC nears deal to combine with Polestar
Polestar is nearing a deal to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company that would value the Swedish electric vehicle maker at $21 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.