Finance

Billionaires poured millions of dollars into presidential super PACs in August

  Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump (L), and Vice President Kamala Harris. Reuters The nation's wealthy opened their wallets in August with a focus on election season, donating millions to the super PACs backing Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and Democrats and Republicans...

Business

Boeing’s defense unit chief Colbert is departing, CEO says

  Former CEO for Boeing's defense, space and security subdivision Ted Colbert speaks during a press conference in Dubai on Nov. 16, 2019. Karim Sahib | AFP | Getty Images The head of Boeing's defense unit Ted Colbert is leaving the company effective immediately, said CEO Kelly Ortberg, marking his...

Earnings

FedEx quarterly profit disappoints as demand for speedy delivery wanes

  Miami Beach, Florida, FedEx Express delivery van parked, driver unloading box dolly. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images FedEx reported a steep quarterly profit drop and lowered its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday after its customers continued to trade down from speedy, pricey delivery to cheaper,...