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- CVS tobacco ban: Why it's sacrificing $2 billion in salesCVS tobacco ban: CVS, the second-largest drugstore chain in the US, says it will stop selling cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco by Oct. 1. Why is CVS willing to give up on $2 billion in annual tobacco revenue?
Morgan Stanley lawsuit settled for $1.25 billionMorgan Stanley lawsuit聽over mortgage securities with the Federal Housing Finance Agency was settled for $1.25 billion, the company said Tuesday. The Morgan Stanley lawsuit was part of a larger one in which聽the government sued 18 financial firms for selling mortgage securities that turned toxic when the housing market collapsed.- Super Bowl refund: Alabama jeweler refunds $70K after Super BowlThe shocking Super Bowl safety scored about $70,000 in refunds for Alabama聽jewelry customers. A shop owner promised a cash refund on jewelry purchases if either team scored a safety.聽
California egg law under attack by egg-exporting MissouriCalifornia egg law challenged: Many of Missouri's hens are raised in tight cages that won't meet California's new standards, says Missouri's attorney general, who claims egg farmers would have to spend $120 million to remodel their cages or forgo egg sales to California.
Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO. Five things on his agenda.Satya Nadella was named Microsoft's CEO Tuesday, only the third top executive in the company's history. Here are some things on Nadella's聽to-do list as he reshapes Microsoft into a 'mobile-first, cloud-first' company
The deficit paradoxGleckman explains the tough politics of having, and reducing, a deficit.
Target data breach went on longer than previously thoughtTarget Corp. said Tuesday that an additional聽25 cash registers infected by malicious software on were discovered on Dec. 18, when Target had said earlier that it had removed all the malware from its system three days earlier.
Disney layoffs coming for the company's gaming divisionDisney layoffs in the hundreds are expected this week from DIsney Interactive, the company's struggling gaming division. The Disney layoffs come after several disappoing earnings reports but one highly successful video game launch.
Best tablets: five great deals on previous-generation modelsBest tablets to buy right now are previous generation models, with this year's crop soon to hit the market. The best tablets to buy right now come from Kindle,聽
U.S. farm bill faces final vote TuesdayU.S. farm bill has cleared its final hurdle in the senate, and final passage is expected as early as Tuesday. The $1 trillion farm bill聽trims food stamps for the poor, expands federal crop insurance, consolidates agricultural conservation programs and ends direct payments to farmers.
U.S. vehicle recalls hit a nine-year high. Who had the most?U.S. vehicle recalls numbered 21.9 million cars and trucks in 2013, reaching a nine-year high. Chrysler initiated the most US vehicle recalls, with 36.
A 3D printed car? Start up brings car enthusiasts one step closerInterested in printing out a spare part? MarkForged has got you covered.
Boot deals for the well-heeledWinter still has a ways to go, but with retailers already gearing up for spring now is the perfect time to hop on sturdy shoe deals. Check out these boot deals for men and women.
Dow Jones falls more than 320 points as stocks slideStocks tumbled Monday, pushing the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 320 points. Reports of sluggish US growth and investor worries about the global economy pulled stocks down.聽
Super Bowl ads and Snapchat? Audi tries something newWhile many advertisers shelled out millions for a spot during Sunday's Super Bowl, Audi went with a more social marketing scheme: Snapchat. Was it successful?
Federal job cuts hit the South and WestThe federal workforce has decreased 3 percent from last year, many cuts coming from the South and West.
Valentine's gift ideas? Skip chocolate. Go for perfume.Valentine's gift ideas range from roses to jewelry. But to snag the best deal, avoid the obvious, look for stackable coupons, and consider beauty deals.- Best Super Bowl ads: Why so 'family friendly' this year?Best Super Bowl ads this year were emotional, patriotic, philanthropic, funny and emphasized diversity. But mostly gone from the 2014 Super Bowl ads 鈥� the worst as well as the best 鈥� was sexual innuendo.聽
Same day delivery? How to get your purchases nowSame day delivery may seem as far off as Amazon drones, but in some cities this is already a reality. Check out these same day delivery services.聽
Ever wanted a Formula One racer endorsed car? Now is your chance.A car from the personal collection of legendary Formula One racer聽Ayrton Senna is up for auction.
