The co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the…
Recessions and depressions
Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Two years ago, food cart worker Fathima Shiyama had to wait in…
Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?
WASHINGTON — American consumers and home buyers, business people and political leaders have been waiting for…
China hands PwC a 6-month ban and fine over audit of the collapsed developer Evergrande
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese authorities have banned the accounting firm PwC for six months and fined…
Red Lobster says it will soon exit bankruptcy protection after judge approves seafood chain’s sale
NEW YORK — After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about “endless shrimp” woes,…
Patients will suffer with bankrupt health care firm’s closure of Massachusetts hospitals, staff say
AYER, Mass. — When Christina Hernon was 5, her throat swelled shut from an infection and…
US settles with billionaire Carl Icahn for using company to secure personal loans
Billionaire Carl Icahn and his company were charged by U.S. regulators with failing to disclose personal…
Massachusetts governor says deals have been reached to keep some threatened hospitals open
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that deals have been reached in principle to…
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Spirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will…
American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve
American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in…