Single-payer health care would be ‘major undertaking,’ CBO says
Adopting universal health coverage “would significantly increase government spending and require substantial additional government resources,” the office said.
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Apple trade-ins, discounts spark iPhone revival, stock jump
Apple Inc. executives had a clear message for investors on Tuesday: Demand for iPhones has begun to recover from a bruising holiday period.
Ram truck sales to roll on as key supplier Cummins probes emissions
Indiana-based Cummins will check certification and compliance processes for engines in the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks after conversations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, the company said.
U.S., China set to resume trade talks with enforcement part ‘close to done’
The next round of China-U.S. trade talks will get under way in Beijing this week with significant issues still unresolved but with enforcement mechanisms nearly in place, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Dem 2020 candidates lag typical Americans in giving, tax returns show
With notable exceptions, most high-polling 2020 Democratic presidential candidates gave well below the U.S. average to charity in 2018, according to the deductions claimed on their tax returns.
Ford faces U.S. criminal investigation of emissions testing
Ford confessed in February to having taken a flawed approach to using road-load specifications to simulate how aerodynamic drag and tire friction can affect the fuel economy of its vehicles outside testing labs.
Amazon targets faster delivery in spending to invigorate growth
Amazon.com Inc. plans to spend $800 million in the current quarter to reduce delivery times for Prime customers to one day from two.
How airlines expect innovation to change the way you fly
Commercial flying may have lost its mythical appeal from the bygone jet age but aerospace companies are nevertheless busy trying to improve the passenger experience on board an aircraft. In the hyper-competitive world of aviation, more comfort in the cabin can be a major selling point for airlines, and cabin amenities (or the lack thereof) […]
Supreme Court backs businesses, curbs class arbitration
Wednesday’s 5-4 ruling is the latest in a line of Supreme Court decisions that have backed arbitration and helped companies avoid the prospect of costly class actions filed by workers and consumers.
Samsung delays launch of Galaxy Fold after screen failures
Samsung Electronics Co. will delay the launch of its first foldable smartphone from the planned April 26 debut after reports of screen failures among some review units, a setback for the world’s biggest handset maker.
Medicare chief Verma uses forecast as warning for expand-it-to-all plans
The Trump administration’s top Medicare official used an annual report on the program’s fiscal outlook to attack proposals by some Democrats to expand government health-care coverage to all Americans.
Pier 1 plans as many as 145 store closures in restructuring effort
The retailer said it would close stores where leases were expiring or where it was unable to get reduced rents. Pier 1 has two stores in Indianapolis and three in the suburbs.
Drugmakers reveal list prices online after pressure from Trump
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. was one of the first drug firms to begin sharing prices. Now, others are following suit.
Luxury titans lead expensive effort to restore Notre Dame
France’s luxury-goods tycoons are among the country’s wealthiest individuals and companies to pledge at least 600 million euros ($678 million) to help in the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral a day after the Paris landmark was ravaged by fire. Kicking off a wave of donations in response to a call from President Emmanuel Macron for a fund-raising […]
Bristol-Myers gets shareholder approval for $74B Celgene deal
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. on Friday won a shareholder vote to approve its takeover of Celgene Corp., paving the way to close the largest pharmaceutical merger in history and create a cancer-drug giant.
Managed-care stocks continue to tumble amid uncertainty in health care
Shares in Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. and other health insurance stocks were still falling Friday morning amid political turmoil over health care and drug prices.
UPDATE: U.S. airlines recovering from flight-data interruption
Major U.S. airlines experienced some delays Monday following a technical glitch at a third-party vendor. The issue has been resolved, but caused some disruption in travel plans.
U.S. consumer spending misses forecasts as inflation eases
The spending figures, which reflected weaker sales of new autos, signal first-quarter growth faces additional headwinds, though surveys show consumers remain generally upbeat.
Owner of fashion retailer with seven area stores considering sale
The parent of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant is exploring options for its lower-priced women’s clothing chain, Dressbarn, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fannie and Freddie return to Senate spotlight as Crapo seeks fix
A Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fix is on Washington’s agenda—again. Congress has kicked off its latest attempt to forge a path forward for the mortgage giants, something that’s proved extremely elusive in the 11 years that the companies have been under U.S. control. Starting March 26, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo began holding […]