Procter & Gamble Co. (PG)'s move this week to hire back A.G. Lafley as its chief executive officer recalls the successful returns of former leaders from Steve Jobs to Starbucks Corp.

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.

Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA) sued trade groups and retailers that rejected a $7.25 billion settlement in a price-fixing suit and asked a court to rule that the card companies' fee practices weren't illegal.

Yahoo! has jumped into the bidding for Web video destination Hulu, The Post has learned. Sources close to the process say the bid from Yahoo!

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

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.

News Corp .'s board approved the company's separation into two publicly traded entities, moving a step closer to splitting its entertainment businesses from the publishing division.

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.

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.

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.