The American habit of impulse buying
Blame the thrill of the splurge: One in five shoppers has shelled out more than $1,000 on a spur-of-the-moment purchase
The growing movement to track employee health
For companies, the link between financial performance and the health of workers is clear -- should investors demand details?
5 things that get snapped up in 'blizzard buying'
When major winter storms hit, Americans typically stock up on these items, but they can forget some essentials
Nestle loses trademark bid on KitKat shape
British court told the candy maker to give it a break in its request to protect the four-finger bar
No joke: Univision buys stake in The Onion
It may seem like an odd match, but the broadcaster says comedy is the best way to reach millennials
Why Walmart Express hit a dead end
The retail giant's high hopes for the small-format stores seemed well placed, until reality created another story line
The robot revolution will take 5 million jobs from humans
Office workers, beware: the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" could spell doom for your career
62 people have as much wealth as half the world
The richest have seen their wealth jump by 44 percent since 2010, while the bottom half has lost ground
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Since 1980, one luxury product has enjoyed higher returns, but there may be no accounting for taste
How many college grads are actually baristas?
You've heard plenty of anecdotes about grads stuck in low-paying service jobs, but here's what's really happening
The oddest - and most destructive - job interview behaviors
It takes employers only minutes to tell if a candidate is hirable, thanks to these faux pas
Is your state facing a retirement crisis?
Workers in some regions of the U.S. have much lower access to a retirement plan, making it hard for them to save
What's ailing Fitbit?
The fitness device maker has been suffering in 2016, with its stock slipping below its IPO price
Drugmakers ring in 2016 with hefty price hikes
Big pharma is busily raising prices on dozens of medications, branded and generic, with increases of 20 percent or more
Where are the young signups for Obamacare?
Those 18 to 34 years olds are key to making the health insurance plan work, but so far their numbers are falling short