P&G brings back former CEO: If the current chief executive officer isn't working out, why not bring back the former guy? That's the strategy Procter & Gamble Co.

Orders for U.S. durable goods increased more than forecast in April, indicating the world's largest economy will get a lift in the second half of the year as business investment strengthens.

By Herbert Lash. NEW YORK | Fri May 24, 2013 4:35pm EDT. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets slipped on Friday over worries the U.S.

WASHINGTON�The number of U.S. workers seeking new unemployment benefits fell last week by more than expected, another sign of slow improvement in the labor market.

As tougher Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules are set to be imposed by USDA, the immediate reaction from the industry is decidedly uncool.

Don Thompson, McDonald's chief executive, has vigorously defended the company against allegations that it targets children and minority communities with unhealthy food that causes obesity.

Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California are all expected to participate in the state-run market for individual health coverage.

Paul Tudor Jones, the hedge fund billionaire, told an audience of University of Virginia students, alumni and others that it is difficult for mothers to be successful traders because connecting with a child is a focus �killer.

By Ronald Grover and Greg Roumeliotis. LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK | Fri May 24, 2013 4:19pm EDT. LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc has submitted a formal proposal to buy Hulu, joining a growing list of bidders for the video service owned ...

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is in Burma on the first visit by a Japanese head of government since 1977. A business delegation is accompaningy Mr Abe, who is keen to strengthen economic ties with Burma.