U.S. companies are flush with cash, and they’ve been more likely to return it to their shareholders through either dividends or stock repurchases.
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Through rate increases, Spectrum boosts cable TV revenues even while losing customers
Charter Spectrum shed 800,000 cable television subscribersbut has managed to increase revenues from remainingcustomers by 6 percent.
A bumpy ride to the end, stock market closes the week nearly in correction territory
Stocks dropped Fridayas concerns over corporate earnings, trade and the outlook for economic growth dampened their rebound from a day earlier.
Boston Market becomes Los Angeles Market during World Series — in LA
Local managers of the fast casual food chain suggested running banners supporting the local team during the World Series and management agreed.
10 mistakes you’re making when shopping for clothing
Everyone needs clothes. Why not improve how you shop for them?
Just Cool Cars: Rat rodding a ’41 Dodge truck
USA TODAY’s Chris Woodyard talks to Louis Marton of Canyon Country, Calif., about the 1941 truck he turned into a rat rod
Everything parents need to know about Fortnite
What is it, and more importantly, how much does it cost?
States that are addicted to the lottery have a lot in common
5 states — Massachusetts, West Virginia, Rhode Island, New York, and Delaware — spend the most on lottery ticket sales at more than $400 per year.
Why suspected explosive devices are tough for USPS, FedEx, UPS to detect
The shipment of multiple suspected explosive devices to Trump critics illustrates how difficult it can be for deliverers to detect dangerousitems.
Halloween can be the scariest day of the year for financial reasons
Halloween can be a pretty scary holiday for your bank account. Buzz60’s Natasha Abellard has the story.