Consumer products. P&G bringing back its former CEO. Procter & Gamble is replacing chief executive Bob McDonald with his predecessor, A.G.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A multibillion-dollar settlement over credit card swipe fees is facing growing opposition from some of the nation's largest retailers.

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.

Yahoo Inc., fresh off its $1.1-billion deal this week to acquire personal blogging site Tumblr, got in line Friday to pick up video streaming site Hulu.

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.

The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next month announces a major tranche of structural reforms, the so-called third arrow in his three-pronged plan to revive the economy.

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.

Bausch & Lomb Inc. is nearing a deal to sell itself to drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. for about $9 billion, according to people familiar with the matter�a surprise move that highlights a resurgence in private-equity deal making after years ...