Stories Tagged as
Business
The business of second chances
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 8, 2019
When a business files for bankruptcy in today's economy, what happens?
Coal boss threatened to shut mines following safety complaints
by
Scott Tong
Apr 8, 2019
A secretly recorded speech by Murray Energy boss is at center of a legal dispute.
Gallo seeks to uncork lower-end wine market
Apr 4, 2019
E. & J. Gallo is buying roughly 30 inexpensive wine brands from Constellation Brands.
Are airlines making more money from credit cards than from flying?
by
Renata Sago
Apr 3, 2019
Delta Air Lines and American Express just renewed their credit-card partnership through 2019. By 2023, Delta expects to more than double its AmEx-generated revenue, to $7 billion annually. Delta is not alone — other major carriers are also racking up cash from credit-card deals. Are airlines now more in the credit-card business than in the business […]
MBAs can boost pay. But they can't eliminate the pay gap, a study found.
by
Justin Ho
Apr 2, 2019
Women and people of color still earn less than white men, even with the degree.
For public good, not for profit.
Walgreens has a tough quarter
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 2, 2019
Pharmacy chain Walgreens reported a 3.8 percent drop in sales for the quarter. The company cited a weak cough, cold and flu season — and declining profits from generic and branded prescription drugs. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
New Boeing 737 Maxes are stacking up in Washington state
Apr 1, 2019
Airlines aren't taking delivery of the grounded planes, but no orders have been formally canceled yet.
Saudi oil company profits impress
by
Scott Tong
Apr 1, 2019
What’s the most profitable company on earth? We’ll give you three guesses. Nope, not Apple. Google? Try again. Exxon Mobil – wrong. It’s the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. Known as Saudi Aramco, it’s the runaway leader, according to new numbers put out by the company. These number are the first since … well, […]