Economy Nov 29 Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO Dorsey has faced criticism from investors about his management, particularly his decision to concurrently serve as CEO of another company he founded, the payment firm Square.
Economy Nov 09 American manufacturer General Electric to divide into 3 public companies It is the culmination of an arduous, years-long reshaping of a symbol of American manufacturing might that could signal the end of conglomerates as a whole.
Economy Sep 27 Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback The announcement follows a investigative series by The Wall Street Journal which reported that Facebook was aware that the use of Instagram by some teenage girls led to mental health issues and anxiety.
Economy Aug 03 Blizzard Entertainment chief is out amid legal storm of discrimination, sexual harassment claims The president of Activision's Blizzard Entertainment is stepping down weeks after the maker of video games like "World of Warcraft" and "Call of Duty," was hit with a discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit.
World Jun 07 Jeff Bezos plans to go to space in July aboard Blue Origin flight In an Instagram post early Monday, Bezos said he, his brother, and the winner of an ongoing auction, will be aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft when it launches on July 20.
Economy Dec 01 Nasdaq seeks mandatory board diversity for listed companies Nasdaq is seeking U.S. authority to require more diversity in the board rooms of Nasdaq-listed companies.
Economy Feb 20 Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade for $13 billion The deal is the latest chapter in Morgan Stanley's transformation from the scrappy, deal-doing, stock-trading investment bank to a more well-rounded financial firm.
Nation Feb 13 McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection McClatchy Co.'s 30 newsrooms, including The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer in Raleigh, and The Star-Telegram in Fort Worth, will continue to operate as usual as the publisher reorganizes under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Health Feb 04 Royal Caribbean cancels cruises to avoid spread of novel coronavirus CEO Richard Fain said Royal Caribbean will likely have to cancel more sailings in the future and that the outbreak will likely impact future bookings in China.
Nation Nov 12 Largest U.S. milk processor files for bankruptcy An increasing variety of beverages, including teas and sodas, has hurt milk consumption. So have protein bars and other on-the-go breakfasts, which take the place of a morning bowl of cereal.