For the first time in three decades, an iconic American candy maker is introducing a new brand—and it’s a soft, sweet, rich blast from the past.
Why We Want—But Can’t Have—Personal Finance in Schools
We’ve reached consensus: financial education is good for individuals and the economy. Trouble is we are now paralyzed by choice.
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Foroohar: The Two Top Jobs in Global Finance Will Soon Be Filled by Women
Here’s why that matters
Why Hewlett-Packard Suddenly Doesn’t Look So Bad
Investors cheered an upbeat forecast from H.P. CEO Meg Whitman, who faces a tough turnaround at the tech pioneer
U.S. Shutdown Disrupts NSA Transparency Case, Review Groups
Google, Facebook and Yahoo are waging a legal battle over NSA transparency, but DOJ lawyers can’t work on the case during the shutdown
Men’s Warehouse Rejects Takeover Bid
Calls offer from Jos. A. Bank ‘opportunistic’
Killer Holiday Shopping Tips From the King of Bargains
Before blowing money unnecessarily in the shopping-crazed days ahead, consider the deal-finding wisdom of Mark Ellwood, author of the new book Bargain Fever: How to Shop in a Discounted World.
Buying a Car Online Is About to Get Way Easier
Though online shopping has become ubiquitous in recent years, buying a new car remains a distinctly retro experience. However, a new initiative by General Motors may eventually make a visit to the local car dealership obsolete.
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151 Passengers + 0 Working Toilets = 1 More Grounding for Boeing’s Dreamliner
The toilets on a Japan Airlines flight en route to Tokyo ceased to flush mid-flight, forcing the plane to return to Moscow
Why So Many Gamblers Are Betting on the NFL’s Worst Team This Weekend
The Jacksonville Jaguars are almost universally considered the NFL’s worst team. This weekend, they’re playing the Denver Broncos, widely deemed the league’s best. So why are the Jags a hot bet?
Inside Starbucks’ Risky Bet on Selling Food
Starbucks is betting that consumers and investors alike will have an appetite for its products beyond coffee. With the recent acquisitions of Teavana, Evolution Fresh and La Boulange Café and Bakery, the Seattle-based coffee …
Market Watchers Are Cheering the Yellen Nomination (Mostly)
Today at 3 PM, President Obama officially announced his decision to nominate Janet Yellen to be the 15th Federal Reserve Chair. If she is confirmed, she will be the first woman in the role. Wall Street is growing increasingly …