World Economic

P. Robert Moya is retiring from Apollo Group Inc. as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, according to an 8-K statement with the U.S. […]

Every company is looking over its shoulder these days.
The number of firms with a "wide moat" that presents an almost insurmountable obstacle […]

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill plans to open its Twin Cities location in early June.
The highly anticipated restaurant — named for country […]

"Made in China" now has a fast-growing sibling: "Bought by China."
Beijing is using its accumulation of billions of American dollars to step up […]

Family Dollar Stores Inc. sales rose 4.9 percent to $2.09 billion during its second quarter ended Feb. 27.
The Matthews-based discount retailer reported revenue of $1.99 […]

European finance ministers meet today under pressure from investors to spell out the concrete measures they will take to rescue Greece if the nation […]

In the season of returns and exchanges, there’s one holiday gift that Steve Brannigan will be holding on to: his new job.
What began […]

Brazilian store owners expect the best holiday sales in eight years as government tax cuts and a revival in consumer finance bolster demand.
Sales […]

Chile’s cost of living fell the most since 1934 in the year through November as prices for electricity and clothing tumbled.
Consumer prices plunged […]

For millions of credit card customers, here’s the good news: As of Feb. 22, a new law will bar banks from a host of […]