Stop & Shop workers reach new deal after strike
Unionized supermarket workers in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island have ratified a new contract that came out of an 11-day strike at New England's biggest grocery chain.
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___ Many college grads feel their grip on middle class loosening WASHINGTON (AP) — A college degree has long been a ticket to the U.S. middle class.
Oreo maker Mondelez explores CBD-infused food products
The multinational company is in the early stages of assessing how CBD, or cannabinoid, could fit into its future plans.
Blue Apron's stock nears NYSE danger level
Shares of Blue Apron are nearing $1, close to levels that could eventually lead to its delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.
CVS beats all around and ups expectations for the year
CVS Health is reporting a 42% spike in profits during the first quarter and it's raising its outlook for the year.
State of small business more mixed than administration says
As Small Business Week approaches, the nation's smallest companies in the aggregate are by many accounts doing fairly well.
CVS Health CEO rebukes 'Medicare for All' push
The pharmacy chain on Wednesday said higher brand name drug costs drove a nearly 35 percent revenue increase in the first quarter of 2019.
What is driving the legalization of pot?
The big business of cannabis
Burger King takes on McDonald's Happy Meals with 'moody' boxes
The fast-food chain said it understands that "no one is happy all the time."
McDonald's turns to bacon and wins (surprise, surprise)
McDonald's turned to a sure thing in the first quarter, bacon, and it's paying off.
New startup's drones helping businesses track warehouse inventory
Using drones to track warehouse inventory
Burger King may sell plant-based burger across US this year
Burger King could soon be selling plant-based burgers nationwide.
Amazon labor critic rips free one-day shipping plan, citing workplace conditions
The company said it expects to spend $800 million this quarter to improve its delivery infrastructure in order to speed up shipments to customers.
US 1Q GDP mixed bag of good and some meh, but no imminent recession
Despite cooler predictions, headline 3.2 percent growth in the first quarter indicates that the year is off to a solid start.
Markets Right Now: Banks lead stock indexes slightly higher
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Marriott, in challenge to Airbnb, to expand into home-sharing industry
Airbnb is also expanding into the traditional hotel business.
US consumer spending posts biggest gain since 2009
The release of the February spending data was delayed by a five-week partial shutdown of the federal government that ended on Jan. 25.
Meet the brother-sister biotech skincare startup with a global presence
Hollywood actress Blake Lively is a fan, and so are celebrities like Sofia Vergara and reality star Kourtney Kardashian.
Rapper Lil Pump's merchandise store now accepts bitcoin as payment
Rapper Lil Pump is giving bitcoin a much-needed boost as the cryptocurrency took a nosedive this week.
Starbucks raises 2019 profit outlook after earnings beat
Starbucks Corp. is raising its profit outlook for 2019 after better-than-expected results in its most recent quarter.