US Business

Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest point on record, reflecting that elevated inflation weighs on Americans’ moods and adding to indicators of a slowdown in the world’s largest economy.

Consumers’ replies show a fondness for round numbers and partisanship, and can sway the Fed’s interest-rate decisions.

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services reversed its position on the deal after Frontier sweetened its offer Friday.

The wireless companies are boosting monthly fees and increasing the cost of mostly older cellphone plans.

Frontier puts up extra $2 per share to fend off competing bid from JetBlue; Spirit shareholders set to vote on Frontier deal June 30.

Interest rates are rising, supply is thin and bidding wars remain widespread. “It’s just so ridiculous and disheartening.”

Businesses with health plans covering abortion now are weighing whether and how to pay for employees to travel to a state where the procedure is legal.

Vaping company sought relief from FDA ban and has consulted with restructuring lawyers on possible bankruptcy filing.

The Big Four accounting firm has made changes to its earlier plan to split the company, including agreeing to offer payout to partners who retire this year or next.

The talks have picked up pace and the two companies are scheduled to meet this week.