October 8, 2020

IBM to spin off $19B business to focus on cloud computing

ARMONK, N.Y. — IBM says it is breaking off a $19 billion chunk of its business to focus on cloud computing. The 109-year-old tech company […]
October 8, 2020

M&A roars back from pandemic slowdown

Companies that retreated from corporate deal-making after the virus pandemic struck are now roaring back because of pent-up demand and a clearer view of how […]
October 8, 2020

U.S. family health insurance premiums surpass $21,000

The average premium for family coverage in employer health plans is up about 4% this year to more than $21,000 — and employers are picking […]
October 8, 2020

'The Right Stuff' looks back and up with first US astronauts

NEW YORK — When Hollywood does biopics on musicians, we’re used to lots of saucy tales of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Not so […]
October 8, 2020

Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the year of the new coronavirus, when new gardeners came out in droves to try growing their own vegetables, tomatoes were […]
October 8, 2020

$56M gas explosions settlement with Massachusetts approved

BOSTON — A $56 million settlement that requires the natural gas utility found responsible for a series of explosions and fires in Massachusetts in 2018 […]
October 8, 2020

'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson hailed for mental health work

“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson has enjoyed wealth, celebrity, a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination. But behind the scenes, she’s battled anxiety […]
October 8, 2020

To dodge sanctions Venezuela turns to Asia asphalt giant

MIAMI — Back in January, a yearlong campaign of U.S. sanctions was taking its toll at Venezuela’s state-run oil company. Many of PDVSA’s overseas bank […]
October 8, 2020

Morgan Stanley buying Eaton Vance in deal valued at $7B

NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley is buying the investment management firm Eaton Vance in a deal valued at about $7 billion. Eaton Vance, based in […]
October 8, 2020

Black Friday next week? Best Buy, Target announce deals

As an unprecedented holiday shopping season is set to begin, Best Buy said Thursday it will offer dozens of “Black Friday” deals on Tuesday and […]