Brazil’s Petrobras Scandal: Prosecutors Target Former President Lula, Ask Supreme Court For Authorization
The country's attorney general is seeking permission to investigate former President Lula over the Petrobras scandal, Brazil’s top court says.
Why Google Picked The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan To Advance Its Self-Driving Technology
The next-generation family vehicle is a good choice to help the Silicon Valley giant develop technology for self-driving cars, observers say.
Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) Q1 Earnings Preview: Look For CEO Elon Musk To Discuss Progress On Model X Deliveries, Model 3 Update
When the automaker releases its earnings report, CEO Elon Musk will likely address problems with the vehicle’s “falcon wing” doors.
‘Uber-Lyft Ordinance’: Ride-Booking Companies Have Spent $8.1M To Ban Fingerprinting Drivers In Texas State Capital
After being bombarded by $8 million in spending from the ride-sharing companies, voters will decide Saturday on an ordinance that could see the companies leave Austin.
April 2016 New Auto Sales Forecast: Double-Digit Growth Expected For Nissan, Honda As GM, Volkswagen Drop
Following a weak start to the year, Americans returned to their strong pace of buying heading into the spring.
Dole Food Co. Says US Justice Department Has Contacted It Over Listeria Outbreak Linked To Packaged Salads
The producer of packaged salads says the U.S. Justice Department has contacted it in connection with a deadly listeria outbreak.
Here’s How Much Less Yahoo Inc. CEO Marissa Mayer Made In 2015 As Company’s Share Price Plunged
Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer’s total compensation dipped 15 percent last year, while the company’s share price dropped 35 percent.
Laremy Tunsil Caught Smoking Weed? Ole Miss Tackle’s Twitter Shows Him Wearing Gas Mask Bong During 2016 NFL Draft
Laremy Tunsil of Ole Miss, projected as a possible No. 1 draft choice, fell to No. 13 Thursday — costing him millions.
Ford Motor Boss Says Company Working On Long-Range Battery-Powered Vehicle To Stay Competitive
As Ford’s rival GM is poised to release its Chevrolet Bolt later this year, Ford CEO Mark Fields says he wants to keep in the race to produce affordable long-range electric vehicles.
Baltimore Police Shooting Of Dedric Colvin, 14, Could Lead Maryland To Ban ‘Imitation Guns’
A police shooting in Baltimore of a teen carrying a BB gun has inspired a Maryland state senator to reintroduce a bill that was withdrawn last month.
Baltimore Police Shooting: Boy Carried Replica Gun That Would Have Been Banned Under Plan Opposed By NRA
The Baltimore 13-year-old was carrying a Daisy BB gun that would have been banned under a state proposal defeated by the National Rifle Association.
Ford Motor Issues Its Second-Largest Recall Of 2016, Covering Older F-150, Expedition, Mustang And Lincoln Navigator Vehicles
The largest recall covers some 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks and 2012 Expedition SUVs, Mustang muscle cars and Lincoln Navigators.
Ford Motor Co. (F) Q1 2016 Earnings: Look For Automaker To Address Cooling China Market, North America Profit, Ongoing Rebound In Europe
The U.S. automaker has turned around its European operation, and demand for its trucks is offsetting weakness in South America.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Shares Tumble, Wiping Almost $50B Off Value Following Weak First Quarter
The world’s most valuable company was worth $574 billion before its dismal earnings report. Now it's worth $539 billion.
‘Panama Papers’ Database Will Soon Go Public, Allowing Online Search Of More Than 200,000 Offshore Entities
Good news for those wanting access to data on offshore accounts of wealthy companies and individuals: It’s in the works for May 9.
Yen Weakening Against US Dollar Ahead Of Bank Of Japan’s Policy Meeting This Week
Japan has been trying to drive its currency down in order to make its exports cheaper and strengthen corporate profits earned abroad.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Reports First-Ever Quarterly Loss As Same-Store Sales Plunge In Wake Of Food Safety Crisis
Following months of food-safety issues, the restaurant chain saw its stock price drop Tuesday after posting its first quarterly loss since going public.
Former McDonald’s Boss Says Company Franchisees Can’t Afford $15 Minimum Wage, But What About That 12% Royalty Fee?
Most of the chain's restaurants are independently owned, Ed Rensi said, but he wouldn't address how McDonald’s charges store owners.
Alleged Sex Abuse Victim Sues Dennis Hastert Over Unpaid Hush Money
Alleged sexual-abuse hush money could be construed as an out-of-court settlement, and the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives may have to pay up.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Q1 Results: Analysts Expect First Quarterly Loss On Record In Wake Of Food Safety Crisis
The Denver-based Tex-Mex fast casual chain could see its first loss on record in the wake of its recent food-safety crisis.
More Than 500 Pounds Of Dangerous Commercial-Grade Fireworks Stolen From US Freight Train
Authorities are combing at least four U.S. states as they seek a pilfered cache of commercial-grade fireworks.
Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG) Lose Nearly $60 Billion In Market Value Friday As Tech Sector Pummeled On Weak Earnings
Shares in the sector’s major companies plunged Friday, with Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet losing nearly $60 billion in combined market value.
New York City Voting Irregularities: Elections Official Suspended Without Pay After 8% Of Brooklyn Democrats Were Purged From Rolls
Names of more than 100,000 registered Democrats were removed from the rolls in Brooklyn prior to Tuesday's New York presidential primary, officials said.
Prince Songs, Albums Top iTunes Sales Following Death Of Eclectic Pop Star
Sales of the Minnesota-born artist's recordings skyrocketed Thursday after news of his death spread worldwide.
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) Earnings: Same-Store Sales Growth Shrinks In Most Regions, China Growth Fueled By Newer Stores
The world’s largest coffee chain said it missed revenue and store sales growth estimates for the first three months of the year.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Q2 2016 Earnings Preview: What To Look For In Seattle Coffee Roaster’s Latest Report
The world’s largest coffee chain will report its latest financial data after markets close Thursday.
Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) Announces May 4 As Earnings Release Date; Here’s The Forecast
Investors may find out May 4, when the maker of electric cars reports Q1 earnings — and when CEO Elon Musk may map out plans for raising additional capital.
Strike Out For Curt Schilling: ‘A Man Is A Man’ Comment On Transgender Bathroom Policy Gets ESPN Baseball Analyst Fired
The sports network fired the former big leaguer Wednesday after he veered into the controversy over North Carolina's transgender bathroom law.
Bill Campbell Memorial To Delay Apple Inc. Q2 Earnings As Silicon Valley Mourns A Mentor
The tech giant says it wanted to avoid a conflict with next week's memorial service for Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell, who died Monday.
New York City ‘Voting Irregularities’: State Attorney General Opens Investigation Into ‘Alleged Improprieties’
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Wednesday that his office received more than 1,000 complaints about Tuesday’s presidential primaries.