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NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's says it is testing Monster drinks at about 20 restaurants in the U.S., the latest sign the chain is...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers, fueled by job growth, cheaper gas and higher home values, would drive the U.S. economy through a global slump.          That...

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. says it has 15 million users on its streaming-music service, including 6.5 million paying subscribers.          Speaking at WSJDLive,...

Amazon boosts holiday hiring, signaling a shift in retail jobs in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) – Humana says shareholders at a special meeting overwhelming approved the company's takeover by fellow insurer Aetna.          The Louisville, Kentucky-based company...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — IBM's latest earnings report shows a continued sales slump, as weak hardware sales and a strong dollar brought revenue down...

NEW YORK (AP) — Internet users increasingly rely on online customer reviews when making spending decisions, whether they're buying an iPhone case on Amazon...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The math is harsh: The federal penalty for having no health insurance is set to jump to $695, and the Obama...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators will require the registration of most drone aircraft to help track operators who flout safety rules and to encourage...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is enlisting corporate America to try to bolster its push for an international climate change agreement.          White House...