Honda's profit drops on air bag recall woes despite strong sales in Asia, perks of weak yen
Honda's profit for the fiscal fourth quarter dropped 43 percent as the costs of air bag recalls offset the positives of a weak yen and strong vehicle sales in Asia.
FDA files court order to bar Medtronic from producing problematic drug pumps
The Food and Drug Administration has filed a court order against medical device giant Medtronic over repeated problems with its implantable drug pumps that went uncorrected for years.
Recalls this week include vacuum cleaners, bicycles, computer battery packs, pajamas
Vacuum cleaners that pose an electric shock risk to users are among this week's recalled consumer products.
Mylan makes cash-and-stock offer for Perrigo official; Perrigo has said offer is too low
Generic drugmaker Mylan is making official its $32 billion-plus offer for over-the-counter medicines maker Perrigo despite opposition from a larger rival that wants to buy Mylan.
GM CEO Barra's compensation triples to $15.8M during her tumultuous first year in top job
General Motors CEO Mary Barra's compensation more than tripled in 2014 to $15.8 million in her tumultuous first year in the automaker's top job.
Ford recalls 390,000 cars; doors may not latch properly and could fly open on road
Ford is recalling about 390,000 cars because the doors may not latch properly and could open while the cars are in motion.
AbbVie raises earnings outlook after Humira delivers another better-than-expected quarter
Drugmaker AbbVie is raising its full-year earnings guidance after reporting better-than-expected first quarter adjusted results on continued growth of its blockbuster anti-inflammatory drug Humira.
Trader Joe's Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage recalled over fears product contains bits of plastic
Trader Joe's customers who bought the chain's Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage are urged to throw it out amid concerns plastic may have made its way into the packages.
2015 Subaru BRZ is sporty, affordable, fuel-conscious coupe with rear-wheel drive
Subaru's all-wheel drive passion aside, the automaker crafts a fun, rear-wheel drive, sport coupe.
Q&A: What is listeria? Hardy bacteria found in recalled Blue Bell ice cream
Blue Bell Creameries is pulling all of its products off the shelves after samples of its ice cream tested positive for a potentially deadly bacteria — listeria.
Pfizer says leukemia drug met 1 of 2 goals in late-stage trial
Pfizer said Tuesday that an experimental blood cancer drug met one of its two goals in a late-stage trial, as patients who were treated with the drug were more likely to have a complete remission.
Amgen tops estimates with 51 pct spike in 1Q profit on higher sales, cost cuts; ups forecast
Amgen Inc. boosted first-quarter profit by 51 percent, thanks to surging sales of its top prescription drugs and ongoing cost cuts designed to free up cash to mount an unprecedented spurt of new product launches.
Environmentalists contest EPA's decision to allow 9 more states to use new herbicide version
Environmentalists are contesting the federal government's decision to allow more widespread use of a new version of a popular weed killer to be used on genetically modified corn and soybeans.
Blue Bell Creameries issues recall of all products after samples test positive for listeria
Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries issued a voluntary recall Monday night for all of its products on the market after two samples of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeria, a potentially deadly bacteria.
Studies: Merck's Keytruda effective in 3 cancers, beats Bristol-Myers' Yervoy in melanoma
One of the hot new cancer immunotherapy drugs, Merck & Co.'s Keytruda, strongly benefited patients with melanoma, lung cancer and mesothelioma, according to three studies presented Sunday at the American Association for Cancer Research conference in Philadelphia.
BMW recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers to repair defect affecting front passenger air bag
BMW is recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers to fix a defect that may prevent the air bag on the front passenger side of the cars from deploying in a crash.
Recalls this week include blowers, mowers, bike hooks, mattresses, toys, utility vehicles
A line of bike hooks that can unexpectedly detach from their mounting are among this week's recalled consumer products.
GlaxoSmithKline recalls 1.7 million flu vaccines because they can lose potency over time
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling a popular four-in-one flu vaccine distributed throughout the U.S. because its effectiveness can decline over time.
FDA approves generic version of Teva's Copaxone, the most-used MS drug in the world
Two drugmakers are preparing to sell a lower-cost version of Copaxone, the world's most-widely used drug for multiple sclerosis.
Volkswagen recalls Chrysler-made minivans for second time to fix ignition switch problems
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 21,000 minivans for a second time to fix faulty ignition switches that can cause the vans to stall.