Rise in layoffs points to slowing economic growth
With GM leading the way, U.S. companies have cut nearly half a million jobs this year -- a sharp increase over 2017
Billionaire who led Sears into bankruptcy offers to buy it
Investor Eddie Lampert is offering $4.6 billion to take over the retailer, saying it would save thousands of jobs
Infant ibuprofen recalled from Walmart, CVS, Family Dollar
Pharmaceutical firm says medicine for reducing kids' pain and fever may contain overly high concentrations of the drug
Google contractors: We didn't get security alerts during April shooting
In a letter to CEO Pichai, they say they're denied "information that is relevant to our jobs and to our lives"
Mylan recalls blood pressure drug over cancer concern
Prescription drugs sold nationwide may contain trace amounts of probable carcinogen also found in tobacco smoke
Consumers ditch companies that don't stand for more than products
It's becoming vital for businesses to take a position on hot-button issues that matter to their customers
Thousands of U.S. grocery stores recall potentially lethal dog food
FDA warns that multiple brands of dry dog food sold around the U.S. may contain dangerously high levels of vitamin D
Tumblr banning adult content starting Dec. 17
Online blogging site makes move not long after its app was deleted from Apple store for allowing disturbing material
Shell ties executive pay to cuts in carbon emissions
It's an about-face for its CEO, who had resisted setting hard goals but ultimately bowed to shareholder pressure
Walmart hiring robots to mop floors at stores
Retail giant plans to bring 360 autonomous machine "janitors" to some of its stores by the end of January
Ted Baker CEO on leave after "forced hugging" claims
British apparel maker says additional allegations follow employee demands that CEO stop embracing them
Oil's plunge propels gas prices toward lowest of the year
U.S. motorists are filling up for less, with a gallon of gas under two bucks in some locations in 21 states
As Beyond Meat readies IPO, going mainstream is on the menu
The company behind the Beyond Burger says it wants to appeal to carnivores as well as vegans and vegetarians
Dick's Sporting Goods mulls dropping hunting gear
After halting assault-rifle sales in February, the retailer wants greater focus on athletic gear and outerwear markets
Tiffany's stock loses sparkle as tourist sales slow
Just in time for the holiday season: Disappointing sales numbers from luxury jeweler, especially from China markets