US Business

From Eli Whitney’s cotton gin to Ted Benna’s 401(k), these pioneers came up with ideas and innovations that still resonate today.

The musical sequel made its debut with an estimated $150 million in the U.S. and Canada in a boost to movie theaters.

Consumers seeking value are spending big at retailers such as Walmart, Gap and TJ Maxx.

“I’m the least retired person in the world,” the Amazon founder says.

Atlanta-based Shapiro Capital Management is the second shareholder in the U.S. company to voice opposition to the deal set to create a paint giant.

The French waste-management company said the deal would allow it to expand in the U.S. hazardous waste sector and deliver synergies of $120 million.

The failure of one Western company to build a China-free rare-earths supply shows how Beijing has come to dominate the supply.

Turkey, stuffing and cranberry prices are all lower, but skip the yams. Sweet potato prices have skyrocketed.

The $655 million deal would end a controversial sale process and create a powerhouse in British right-wing media.

Liz Matthews is considered the GOAT of new product ideas, testing hundreds to develop viral hits like Doritos Locos Tacos and Baja Blast.