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.

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.

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.

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.

News Corp has announced it will officially split its publishing and entertainment businesses on 28 June. Its board approved the separation into two firms, which will both be headed by the current chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch.

California's health insurance rates for a new state-run marketplace came in lower than expected this week, but one downside for many consumers will be far fewer doctors and hospitals to choose from.

The euro strengthened for a second day against the dollar after an industry report showed German business confidence unexpectedly increased in May, adding to optimism the region's biggest economy is improving.

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.