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

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 […]