Shareholder Urges Smithfield Breakup Over Buyout by IBTimes Jun 17th 2013 12:05PM A big shareholder pushes Smithfield Foods to split itself up and offer itself to other bidders, rather than proceed with a takeover by a Chinese firm.
Potato Growers Say Price-Fixing Charge is Half-Baked by The Associated Press Jun 15th 2013 5:00AM A battle between grocers and potato growers has been silently hitting the pocketbooks of consumers.
Subway Pitchman Jared Fogle Rolling Deep in the Dough by Business Insider Jun 11th 2013 12:09PM Jared Fogle lost more than 200 pounds eating Subway sandwiches 15 years ago. And the pitchman's decision to make his weight loss public has resulted in a private fortune.
11 Stocks Warren Buffett Owns That You Should Buy Now by 24/7 Wall St. Jun 10th 2013 5:00AM If you're looking to move money into the market, the folks at 24/7 Wall Street recommend these undervalued stocks in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
Oscar Mayer Wants You to 'Say It With Bacon' by Matt Brownell Jun 7th 2013 5:00AM Oscar Mayer wants you to give dad bacon for Father's Day -- and its "Say It With Bacon" marketing push is pretty hilarious.
'Free Doughnut Day': Padding Our Waistlines -- and Investors' Wallets by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 7th 2013 5:00AM It's free doughnut day at Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme, and both companies can afford the sugary largesse: Their earnings reports have been sweet too.
Sell-Off Has Investors Jittery; Pepsi Rumored Making a Deal by DailyFinance Staff Jun 6th 2013 8:47AM Investors are jittery after Wednesday's big selloff, while Pepsi is rumored to be looking at a big deal.
Brake Woes Prompt Toyota to Recall 233,000 Prius Models by The Associated Press Jun 5th 2013 8:56AM Toyota is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.
May Auto Sales Bolster U.S. Economy by AOL Autos Jun 3rd 2013 5:38PM Higher discounts at some automakers, rising pickup truck sales and increasing consumer confidence pushed up car sales in May, giving the overall economy a shot in the arm.
Plant the Seeds of Saving This Summer by Bruce Watson Jun 2nd 2013 6:00AM Want to save money, eat better and have fun in the sun this summer? Take a page from your grandmother's book and start a backyard garden!
Something Big is Eating Your Old Favorite Restaurant Chains by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 30th 2013 9:55AM It's not the best of times to be running a casual dining or fast food chain. Their sales are sputtering because another restaurant category is eating their lunch.
Waitstaff Raises Decades Overdue - but You Can Help by Selena Maranjian May 29th 2013 9:30AM Many tipped restaurant employees haven't seen a raise in 22 years, but there are ways you can help boost their wages.
Chinese Firm Bids $4.7 Billion for Virginia's Smithfield Foods by The Associated Press May 29th 2013 9:18AM Chinese meat processor Shuanghui International has agreed to buy Smithfield Foods for about $4.72 billion in a deal that will take the world's biggest pork producer private.
Are Beer Sales Tapped Out for 2013? by DailyFinance Staff May 24th 2013 12:20PM Brewers were hoping 2013 would be their year after several years of steady decline in beer consumption in the U.S. But so far it's not turning out that way.
Top 5 Most Valuable Global Brands by CNNMoney May 21st 2013 11:34AM Apple remains the top global brand with an estimated value of $185 billion. Which other companies have brands worth billions?
Along the Road to a Greener America, an Awful Lot of Roadkill by Reuters May 20th 2013 11:45AM The global financial crisis helped slam the brakes on clean-tech dreams from electric cars to solar panels, but the roots of green energy's mid-life crisis run far deeper.
Campbell's Profit Heats Up on Strong Soup Sales by The Associated Press May 20th 2013 9:58AM Campbell Soup reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations and raised its outlook for the year as sales in its struggling soup unit improved.
Why Taco Bell and Popeyes Want to Serve You Breakfast by Matt Brownell May 17th 2013 4:00PM Taco Bell and Popeyes are jumping into the breakfast game. Here's why fast food chains that always focused on lunch and dinner are desperate to serve you waffles and grits.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 17th 2013 1:20PM From a soda company's refashioned refrigerators to an apparel CEO's tactless comments, here's a rundown of this week's best moves and worst blunders in the business world.
Teen 'Buys' Coke Recipe on eBay for $15 Million by Eamon Murphy May 16th 2013 2:00PM One of the greatest trade secrets in corporate American history was allegedly sold on eBay for $15 million: the recipe for the Coca-Cola Co.'s signature soda.
15 Corporate Logos That Contain Subliminal Messages by Business Insider May 14th 2013 11:30AM Whether you're aware or not, brand logos speak to viewers on many levels. Take closer look at these well-known logos to discover their subtle and clever marketing tactics.
Help the Planet and Save Money: Have Your Supermarket Deliver by Rich Smith May 13th 2013 1:17PM When supermarkets deliver, it cuts the carbon emissions associated with food shopping by up to 90%, a new study shows. But it saves more than the Earth: It's profitable, too.
Fast Food Chains Vie for Thrifty Diners Amid Low Growth by DailyFinance Staff May 10th 2013 12:15PM McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's are fighting for cash-strapped customers. With growth sluggish and beef prices high, the dollar menu and chicken items are points of focus.
America's 7 Most Profitable Products by 24/7 Wall St. May 9th 2013 9:31AM Successful companies may become giants, with large catalogs of products, but they frequently rely heavily on just one brand for a major chunk of their sales and profits.
News Corp Beats the Street, Plans a Spin-Off by DailyFinance Staff May 9th 2013 9:25AM News Corp posted higher earnings, led by strong growth at its Fox television division. The company is spinning off its publishing unit, including The Wall Street Journal.
FDA Probe Prompts Wrigley to Halt Sales of Caffeine Gum by The Associated Press May 9th 2013 8:19AM An FDA investigation into the safety of caffeine-added foods has prompted Wrigley to take its new caffeinated gum off the market for the time being.
Toyota's Comeback Gains Momentum by AOL Autos May 8th 2013 1:28PM Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled in its latest quarter as cost cuts and better sales worked with a weakening yen to add momentum to the automaker's comeback.
Wendy's First-Quarter Profit Tumbles 83% by The Associated Press May 8th 2013 8:14AM Wendy's first-quarter net income falls 83 percent from a year ago, as the fast-food icon seeks to transform its image.
Wary Consumers Push FDA to Revamp Food-Additive Rules by Reuters May 8th 2013 5:00AM Amid growing public concern over the safety of additives in food and beverages the FDA is facing pressure to reexamine its rules -- and there are signs it may do so.
Is Your Pack-a-Day Habit a Vice, or an Opportunity? by Rich Smith May 6th 2013 12:30PM A new website called costofyourvices.com wants to help you tally up the price of your bad habits. We'll take it a step further and help you make some money from those vices.
What's With All the Hungry Thieves? Food Heists Become a Trend by Muneeza Iqbal Apr 26th 2013 5:00AM There seems to be a growing trend in strange heists these days. From Nutella to cheese, why are thieves suddenly robbing us of our simple pleasures?
