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FedEx and UPS are escalating their war on bulky items by levying a $24 fee on packages weighing more than 50 pounds.

Banking giant Wells Fargo, known for its stagecoach logo, has struggled with modern technology, hampering important businesses and making it harder to satisfy regulators' demands.

Hog farmers missed 'the opportunity of a lifetime' last year during the trade war with China.

British Gas customers with prepayment meters have been left fuming after claiming they were not told about the supplier switching from Paypoint to Payzone terminals.

The growth of online lending has been a boon to hair salons, bakeries and other small businesses that don't qualify for bank credit. Yet this tech-enabled source of credit can mire some in debt they... can't repay, raising concern about inadequate regulation.

The discounts and freebies many tech startups have used to lure customers have fallen out of favor as investors lose patience with failure to turn a profit.

Dennis Muilenburg repeatedly assured directors the 737 MAX would fly again soon. Eventually the board grew alarmed that the job wasn't getting done. "His greatest weakness was his optimism."

The gifts are unwrapped, the gingerbread cookies eaten, the 'nog swilled. What follows is the inevitable post-Christmas letdown. No more surprises. Precious little excitement. If that scenario has... ever bummed you out, imagine what it must be like for Santa. He preps all year for this single day, and his whole identity is tied up...

Drugmakers, facing increased resistance to high prices of many new drug therapies, are trying out new reimbursement models that depend on collecting more and better patient data.

A North Carolina group is trying to take regulators' cue to work together. A successful effort could encourage others to follow its lead.

Two African-American executives at McDonald's sued the company alleging racial discrimination and civil rights abuses, including actions overseen by current leaders.

Dracula, the gothic masterpiece from Bram Stoker, is the century-old gift that keeps on giving--not only to fans and content producers, but also to marketers looking for a juicy project to sink their... teeth into. Ad mavens in the U.K. have captured the essence of vampiric DNA and blended it with modern outdoor ad tech...

While his focus is on organic growth in Texas and California, Curt Farmer says he would consider a deal in those states if the right one comes along.

Whether it's retirement or a down payment, New Year's is one of the best times to make a financial plan, behavioral economists say. Here are some of their tips and strategies.

Juul Labs told staff this week it may exit the South Korean market and has postponed its planned launch in New Zealand, as the troubled e-cigarette company scales back its expansion outside the U.S.

Sometimes, workplace conflict seems insurmountable. Here’s how to get to a place of agreement. Polarization and conflict seem to be everywhere these days, and the workplace is no exception. When you... spend a great deal of time with colleagues and managers, chances are that some conflicts are going to arise. Whether it’s disagreement on the best course of action to solve a thorny project issue, or a bigger-picture conflict over the direction of the company, finding common ground can be a challenge. Read Full Story

Louis Menand on the past and future of a long-embattled policy.

Companies are racing to offer emerging-skills training for employees. But with thousands of education options to choose from, it's not easy to discern worthwhile programs from those that are a waste... of money.

Regulators worry insurers are underplaying the dangers of a product tied to the performance of the U.S. stock market

Investors are heading into this year still eager for municipal bonds after a 2019 buying binge supercharged returns.

Sundar Pichai's sudden hankering for a piece of the online food-ordering business has Wall Street predicting major indigestion for the industry.

Over the last decade, Alphabet's stock has developed a distinctive pattern of doing well in odd years and poorly in even years.

Wall Street's top watchdog wants mom-and-pop investors to grab a slice of the next Facebook before it goes public -- but critics fret that they'll fall prey to the next WeWork. Jay Clayton, chairman... of the Securities and Exchange Commission, unveiled a proposal last week to water down requirements for becoming an "accredited investor" who...

New CEO Tim Wennes is counting on soon-to-launch digital offerings to boost consumer loans and deposits and playing up Santander's international reach in a bid to win over middle-market and corporate... clients.