Uber exec forced to resign after company finds sexual harassment claim in his past
Sign up for one of our email newsletters.Updated 12 hours ago NEW YORK — A top engineering executive at Uber, Amit Singhal, is...
US economy grew at weak 1.9 percent rate in 4th quarter
CaptionCloseWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at an anemic 1.9 percent rate in the fourth quarter, unchanged from an initial estimate, although consumers...
People on the move 03/01
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals (not companies), along with photos as a .jpg attachment, via email to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com....
USAA strikes licensing deal with California firm
CaptionCloseSan Antonio’s USAA has entered into an agreement to license the development rights to some of its patented security technology used in financial transactions.Terms...
Starbucks CEO says it's ready to enter Italy after 35 years
Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz's vision for the chain was largely inspired by the coffee bars he saw on his first trip to Milan...
Gas prices expected to rise through May, AAA says
Gas prices are expected to rise steadily through Memorial Day, according to AAA.During the last five years, the annual refinery maintenance season has seen prices...
Former executive alleges racial discrimination at Lowe’s
Lowe’s faces a racial discrimination lawsuit from a former African-American executive who says he was wrongfully terminated from the Mooresville-based company.The home improvement retailer...
Biz Brain: The perils of helping family with money
Q. My brother is always is money trouble and he asks me for help. He never pays me back....
Uber executive leaves after failing to disclose sex harassment allegation
A top engineering executive at Uber, Amit Singhal, is out five weeks after his hire was announced. According to a report in the tech...
Starbucks to set up first Roastery cafe in Italy | Toronto Star
Starbucks Corp., setting up shop in Italy for the first time, will open a Roastery location in Milan next year, turning to its upscale...
Global markets drift ahead of Trump speech to Congress
CaptionCloseHONG KONG (AP) — Global stock markets traded in fairly narrow ranges Tuesday as investors awaited a speech by President Donald Trump to both...
This is the speech Trump needs to give — but probably won’t
Here’s what President Trump would probably like to say Tuesday when he addresses a joint session of Congress for the first time as president:“Members...
Target shares plunge on weak sales outlook
Target Corp reported a steeper-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter same-store sales and said it expected sales to continue to fall this fiscal year, sending its...
Obamacare supporters urge Christie: ‘Be brave – stand up to Trump’
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie must speak out against the proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which would jeopardize...
Biz Brain: Can 529 plan pay for college prep expenses?
Q. Can I use my 529 plan to pay for stuff to get my kid ready for college, like...