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First LookPepsiCo finds life after soda with 'guilt-free' productsThe company鈥檚 fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates with a total of $19.5 billion in sales 鈥� a 5-percent increase in the period. But 45 percent of the net revenue came from its low-calorie beverages and low-salt snacks.
Meet the man who sold the world on credit cardsMatty Simmons, one of the pioneers of the credit card, helped聽pave the way for the industry as we know it today.
Don't get carried away by surging stock market, analysts warn. Here are 3 risks.Despite the exuberance that鈥檚 accompanying the stock market rally, investors聽shouldn鈥檛 be complacent about the current risks in the market.
How should government spend carbon tax revenues?A high-powered group of Republicans and business executives proposed replacing regulations for reducing greenhouse gases with a carbon tax.聽The two most interesting things about this initiative are who proposed it and what they鈥檇 do with the money.
New federal legislation could help speed development of self-driving carsSen. Jim Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, and Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat from Michigan, announced Monday that they would consider bills that would streamline laws related to testing self-driving cars on US roadways.聽
Quiz: Is your relationship ready for a joint bank account?Whether you鈥檙e in a new relationship or newly married, you might want to think twice about combining love and money. Before joining your finances, take this banking compatibility quiz.
SpaceX reignites historic launch pad that sent NASA astronauts to moonA once-thriving hub of rocket launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is ready for its second life.
First LookSears, Kmart join other retailers in dropping Trump brandsSears聽and its wholly owned subsidiary,聽Kmart, said that their stores are聽discontinuing online sales of 31 Trump Home items.
For tax purposes, is it better to be single or married?Marriage gives most couples a tax cut but it can also boost a couple鈥檚 tax bill, sometimes by a lot.
How the credit card was bornAbout 72 percent of Americans have a credit card, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. But where did the idea of the plastic money card come from?
Why fossil-fuel giants underestimate electric cars, renewable energyMass adoption of electric cars and renewable energy could significantly decrease global consumption of fossil fuels.聽But does the traditional energy industry view these new developments as a threat?
How to tell if a job offer is right for youClosely evaluating an offer can make all the difference between taking a job you run to and realizing you made a huge mistake, which could force you to restart the job-search process.
Why European dairy farmers are protestingProducers and farming organizations聽see the sale of cheap powdered milk from European Union stocks as 'food dumping' that is dangerous to markets at home and abroad.
German gold returns home: How populism is influencing monetary policyWith populism on the rise across Europe, and concerns about the euro mounting, Germany's central bank has repatriated $13 billion in gold bars from New York.
Ford bets $1B on Argo AI: Why Silicon Valley and Detroit are teaming upThe automaker will invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence startup Argo AI,聽part of its quest for fully autonomous cars.
5 tips for investing in your 30sHaven't started investing for your retirement yet? Getting started now gives you plenty of reasonable paths to build a healthy $1 million by retirement.聽
Organic food is more popular than ever, so why is Whole Foods struggling?Whole Foods reports declining sales for the sixth quarter in a row, even as organic food sales have doubled in the past decade.
7 hacks to cut the cost of your vacationFrom booking flights and accommodations separately to renting an apartment and cooking meals there instead of eating out, these tips can help you cut your vacation costs in half.
Refinancing student loans? How to become a credit-worthy borrower.If you have finished an undergraduate or graduate program and are looking to refinance one or multiple loans, there are ways you can become a great prospect for a great loan.
Restaurants around nation join sanctuary movement to protect workers, customersThe Sanctuary Restaurants Movement aims to聽offer safe and tolerant spaces to restaurant workers, employers, and consumers that face hate and harassment.
