Fairlife Organic Valley rolls out ultrafiltered milk, betting on low sugar, high protein drinkChicago Tribune - By By Kristen Leigh PainterOrganic Valley, seeking to respond to demand for nutrient-dense beverages, on Monday unveiled the first organic, ultrafiltered milk available nationwide. Ultrafiltered milk boasts 50% more protein and
IMF IMF sees a weaker global economy but upgrades US forecastChicago Tribune - By By PAUL WISEMANThe International Monetary Fund is downgrading its outlook for the world economy because of simmering international trade tensions. But at the same time, the fund is boosting its forecast for U.S. economy
Hasbro Stocks rise after Coke, Hasbro others report solid earningsChicago Tribune - By By DAMIAN J. TROISEU.S. stocks moved higher in morning trading Tuesday on Wall Street as several major companies reported solid second quarter earnings. Corporate earnings are now in full swing after last week's relatively
Costa Coffee Coke shares hit all-time high as new drinks win customersChicago TribuneCoca-Cola shares hit a record high after the company upped its full-year revenue expectations and said it's winning customers with new drinks like low-sugar sodas and iced coffees. Shares of Coca-Cola
US home sales fall 1.7% with prices high and supply lowChicago Tribune - By By JOSH BOAKU.S. home sales tumbled 1.7% in June, with rising prices and a scarce supply locking out many Americans from ownership. The National Association of Realtors said Tuesday that homes were sold last month
Greta Thunberg Teen climate activist to French critics: Listen to scienceChicago TribuneSwedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has told lawmakers at France's lower house of parliament that they need to listen to scientists on the issue of climate change and act now to avert a catastrophe.
Lawsuits Suit seeking $1.2B says Ford falsified F-150 fuel economy testsChicago Tribune - By By Jamie L. LaReauDETROIT Drivers of the nation's top-selling vehicle, the 2018 or 2019 Ford F-150 pickup, could be spending an extra $2,000 in fuel because Ford Motor Co. falsified fuel economy tests. That's the accusation
BMW US Bank buys BMW's credit card business, will offer co-branded cardsChicago Tribune - By By Evan RamstadU.S. Bank is adding some luxury luster to its credit card lineup. The nation's fifth-largest bank said Monday it agreed with BMW Financial Services to issue credit cards that provide rewards for BMW products
U.S. Department of Justice Facing federal antitrust lawsuit, nation’s two largest printers call off $1.4 billion mergerChicago Tribune - By Robert ChannickUnder pressure from a federal antitrust lawsuit, rival printing giants Chicago-based LSC Communications and Quad/Graphics have agreed to terminate their proposed $1.4 billion merger. The announcement ends
Nancy Pelosi Lawmakers return to assess budget and debt agreementChicago Tribune - By By ANDREW TAYLORHouse lawmakers are returning to Washington to assess a budget and debt deal between Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump , but there's no evidence of any last-gasp drama that
Sonny Perdue Trump administration seeks rules change that would end food stamps for 3.1 million peopleChicago Tribune - By Carole FeldmanThe Trump administration on Tuesday proposed tightening automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program, a change that could affect about 3.1 million people. The Agriculture Department said
Energy Drink Coke pops to all-time high as bets on energy drink, coffee pay offChicago TribuneCoca-Cola shares hit a record high after the company upped its full-year revenue expectations and said it's winning customers with new drinks like low-sugar sodas and iced coffees. Shares of Coca-Cola
United States U.S. home sales fall 1.7%; drop blamed on high prices, limited supplyChicago Tribune - Josh BoakU.S. home sales tumbled 1.7% in June, with rising prices and a scarce supply locking out many Americans from ownership. The National Association of Realtors says homes were sold last month at a seasonally
Budgeting Millennial Money: Why you need a midyear budget check-inChicago Tribune - By By COURTNEY JESPERSEN of NerdWalletA typical July includes vacations, travel, shopping, weddings and beaches. Budgets? Not really. But the year's halfway point provides a great opportunity to take a close look at your financial health goals.
Boeing Leader of American Airlines pilots union demands ‘full disclosure’ from Boeing on 737 MaxChicago Tribune - By David KoenigThe new president of the American Airlines pilots union says his group will help assure the public that the Boeing 737 Max is safe when it is cleared to fly again. But Eric Ferguson also says Boeing needs
South San Francisco, CA Bay Area workers take second jobs to get byChicago Tribune - By By Karen D'souzaMarissa Federspiel has a full-time day job at a hardware store. The 31-year-old also has a night job as a paid caregiver for her elderly uncle, who lives with her. When she tries to get some sleep, she
Business Employers urged to find new ways to address workers' mental healthChicago Tribune - By By Brian RinkerIn the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. Her body froze, her heart raced, her chest tightened, and her mind
Dallas, TX Millennial magnet: Dallas outranks all in attracting young professionalsChicago Tribune - By Dom DiFurioDALLAS Dallas grew its millennial population more than any other city in the U.S., a new analysis of Census Bureau data shows. Personal finance website SmartAsset analyzed net migration rates and found
U.S. Treasury Global stocks rise on hopes for US-China trade talksChicago Tribune - By By JOE McDONALDGlobal stock markets rose Tuesday on optimism over the potential re-opening of U.S.-China trade talks and despite heightened Middle East tensions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested last
China Daimler welcomes investment by Chinese partner BAICChicago TribuneAutomaker Daimler says its Chinese partner BAIC Group has taken a 5% equity stake, a move Daimler said reinforces the cooperation between the two companies. Daimler, maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, said that
Nancy Pelosi Deal sealed on federal budget ensures no shutdown, defaultChicago Tribune - By By ANDREW TAYLORPresident Donald Trump and congressional leaders have announced a critical debt and budget agreement that's an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid political and economic
Minimum Wage Chicago aldermen may raise the minimum wage to $15. But with the city’s cost of living, is that even enough?Chicago Tribune - By Lolly BoweanShe just received a modest pay raise at her job, but even at $13 an hour, working nearly 40 hours a week, Julia Simone Downs doesn’t earn enough to cover her student loan payments, her cellphone bill the
Channel Tunnel Channel Tunnel operator: 'no-deal' Brexit now main scenarioChicago TribuneChannel Tunnel operator Getlink is warning that Britain's departure from the European Union without a deal is now "very likely" and is its main scenario as it forecasts earnings. The operator says its
Mitsubishi Colonial-era Korean laborers want Mitsubishi compensationChicago TribuneColonial-era Korean forced laborers launched a legal step Tuesday to get court approval for the sale of local assets of their former Japanese employer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which has refused to
Rental Housing Family finances: The talk before moving in togetherChicago Tribune - By Kaitlin Pitsker and Kiplinger's Personal FinanceMillennials are waiting longer than previous generations to get married, but that doesn't mean they're navigating their finances solo. About 30 percent of millennials are married, and about 15 percent
Huawei Trump meets with chipmakers on Huawei, other economic issuesChicago Tribune - By By KEVIN FREKING and MARCY GORDONPresident Donald Trump met with executives from several of the nation's leading chip and computer part makers Monday and discussed restrictions his administration has imposed on the sale of components
Greece After bailouts, Greece wants easier budget targetsChicago Tribune - By By DEREK GATOPOULOSGreece's new conservative government said it wants to ease tough budget restrictions set by bailout lenders two years ahead of schedule, as lawmakers on Monday formally confirmed the new administration.
