Under two new subscription programs, United is offering customers the chance to prepay for a year's worth of checked baggage fees or for seats with extra legroom. More
Lululemon says it will ramp-up supplies of black luon yoga pants this month after changes in material to solve problem that made them see through. More
Many Wal-Mart workers have to rely on public assistance like food stamps and Medicaid because of the low wages they are paid. It's a cost that's borne by taxpayers. More
Shares of Australian surfwear company Billabong plummeted Tuesday, losing more than half their value as the company announced an end to takeover talks and warned of lower profits. More
After a tornado or other natural disaster, it's pivotal for entrepreneurs to properly manage employees, customers and vendors. Here's how these business owners did it. More
As Wall Street firms publicly support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality and same-sex marriage, some say it's slowly becoming easier to be out of the closet on Wall Street - but there's still a long way to go. More
Wayne and Susan Brandenburg met at Wal-Mart, where she was a cashier. Seven years later, they got married in the store's layaway department a few feet from where they met. More
After SAC Capital said it would stop cooperating with the government, major investors in the hedge fund have decided to withdraw funds ahead of its redemption deadline. More
ICANN's largest-ever expansion of the Internet's naming system is almost here: Hundreds of new domains are slated to roll out this year, starting as early as this summer. More
Planetary Resources launched a Kickstarter campaign for "the first publicly accessible space telescope," and backers will be able to use it in a variety of ways. More
The latest update to Google's mail service brings powerful auto-sorting features so users only have to look at messages that they actually care about. More
For the 14th year in a row, shareholders at oil giant ExxonMobil overwhelmingly shot down a proposal that would specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. More
Who should get the tips you leave in that plexiglass box at Starbucks is the question at the center of a dispute in the New York Court of Appeals. More
Apple recently beefed up its authentication system in an effort to thwart hackers, but a new report shows the security measure is lacking in a huge area. More
Yahoo is one of several companies rumored to be considering a buyout of Hulu. But the media firms that own the online video site may not like the asking prices. More
The multi-billion dollar acquisition of Smithfield Foods by Shuanghui International makes sense given China's rising pork consumption and growing market, analysts say. More
Moms are the sole or primary breadwinner in four out of 10 households with children. But 51% of Americans believe children are better off when a mom stays home with the kids and doesn't hold a job, according a Pew Research Center study. More
Wal-Mart will pay $82 million for violating the Clean Water Act and other environmental regulations, after dumping pesticides and other hazardous materials down the drain. More
Arthur Budovsky, who ran global online cash transfer business Liberty Reserve out of Costa Rica, was arrested in Spain and charged with laundering $6 billion. More
The luxury jeweler reported strong results around the globe. Exchange rates ate into Tiffany's Japanese sales but demand there surged. Thanks, Abenomics? Play
There are plenty of loopholes in the corporate tax code that savvy companies can take advantage of to lower their tax bills. CNNMoney asked four tax experts for their top picks of the worst ones. More
Netflix is betting a lot on original series, and "Arrested Development" is one of the brightest stars in its lineup. But Wall Street wasn't impressed. More
Fast food and retail store workers have joined in a wave of protests nationwide since November, asking for higher wages and more hours. How did it affect them? These four workers share their stories. More
Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals is buying eye care specialist Bausch & Lomb from private equity firm Warburg Pincus in a deal worth $8.7 billion. More
The maps app is loved by its 50 million users ... so much that Apple, Facebook and Google have all reportedly shown interest in buying the company. More
Paul Tudor Jones, who manages a $13 billion hedge fund, told an audience at the University of Virginia that women with children can't be "great" traders. More
McDonald's will give Charles Ramsey, the Big Mac-loving man who helped rescue three women in Cleveland, free food for a year. Fourteen local restaurants will give him burgers for life. More
These employers are boosting retention by sending workers across the globe, where they help communities in remote parts of Nepal, Africa, and Brazil. More
J.P. Morgan Chase's Jamie Dimon made $18.7 million last year, putting him fourth on the list of highest-paid chiefs in banking. Which CEOs made even more? More
New Jersey investigators raided 29 bars and restaurants under suspicion of fooling customers by filling bottles from premium brands with well liquor. More
JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon held onto his role of chairman but with three board members only narrowly reelected, there may be new faces on the bank's risk committee More
Shares of Sony spiked to their highest level in two years Wednesday on reports that the company is considering a spin off of its movie and music division. More
Influential auto analyst John Murphy sees some stability for the world's automakers in the next few years. But don't look for any significant shifts in market share. More
Saks soared nearly 20% after hours following a New York Post reported that the luxury retailer had hired Goldman Sachs to explore a possible sale. More
Apple pays a lot in taxes to the U.S. government. But many tax experts and lawmakers say Apple's tax bill would be bigger if the company didn't take advantage of so many loopholes in the tax code. More
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Tennessee is 'offended' by the Congressional hearing on Apple's taxes, but Democratic Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan says the inquiry is necessary. Play
Apple CEO Tim Cook does not believe Apple's offshore cash practices and tax payments are unfair and says he wouldn't preside over them if they were. Play
Apple executives including CEO Tim Cook are due to appear before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, as lawmaker study how multinationals keep profits offshore for tax purposes. More
Anu Mandavilli is protesting outside of Gap's annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, after the company would not sign onto a legally-binding agreement that would improve worker safety in Bangladesh. More
Apple remains the top global brand with an estimated value of $185 billion, according to an annual report by WPP and Millward Brown. Which other companies have brands worth billions? More
Danone has struck two deals with the China Mengniu Dairy Company in a bid to take advantage of surging demand for internationally-branded milk and yoghurt. More
Google's newest product -- Hangouts -- isn't fundamentally different than other current cross-platform messaging apps, but it unifies many of Google's own products. More
From Sheryl Sandberg and the Nasdaq to the graffiti artist who took stock instead of cash, here's who's riding high and lying low one year after the Facebook IPO. More
One individual investor explains why he's relieved he didn't buy Facebook on the day of its IPO. Another did buy near the top but is still holding on for the long haul. More
Shares of discount retailer Kohl's were up on strong earnings despite weak sales. The company said it kept expenses down. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart dipped on its outlook. Play
Wal-Mart said it will list all factories it works with in Bangladesh and provide information on safety inspections to the public in the wake of tragic factory deaths in the country. More
Ten companies have signed a legally binding agreement to make changes to safety protocols in Bangladesh factories. Just one is based in the United States. More
Page, who didn't speak in public for several months last year, said his doctors speculate it's virus-based nerve damage from a terrible cold he suffered 14 years ago. More
Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy has put the spotlight on Myriad Genetics, the only company in the world that conducts genetic tests for breast cancer. More
European anti-trust officials have begun investigating several major oil companies including Shell and Norway's Statoil over suspected attempts to manipulate benchmark prices. More
Several major brands, like H&M, Zara, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, joined a plan that would overhaul the way health and safety is monitored in Bangladesh. More
McDonald's said it would "be in touch" with Charles Ramsey, who rescued three women while eating a Big Mac. But court documents raise questions over Ramsey's background. More
California Attorney General Kamala Harris says JPMorgan used a variety of unlawful tactics in thousands of lawsuits against consumers over credit-card debt. More
Green Mountain announced that it will keep producing Starbucks-branded single serve pods for the firm's popular Keurig brewing machines. Shares soared on the news. More
Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling will still serve many years in prison, according to his lawyer, but will be out much earlier than his 2028 release date. More
Shareholders are pushing JPMorgan's board to strip Jamie Dimon of his role as chairman. An influential shareholder advisory firm also wants three board members out. More
MBIA to get $1.6 billion in cash from Bank of America to settle dispute over who is responsible for losses on mortgage securities after housing bubble burst. More
Lawsuits from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman are the first legal actions from federal or state officials over banks' alleged non-compliance with the mortgage settlement. More
Private equity firms are buying the struggling BMC Software for $6.9 billion after a year-long campaign by activist shareholder Elliot Management. More
Shares of Tyson Foods are down after a dismal earnings report. The company can thank the Midwest drought, which cut into their chicken and beef sales. Play
Despite Berkshire Hathaway's large investments in big banks, Charlie Munger says the banks need more regulation and less risk on their trading books. Play
Bangladesh promises to improve labor oversight as retailers weigh cost of doing business in the country after devastating factory collapse kills hundreds of workers. More
Warren Buffett says the Fed's policies are driving higher asset prices and that fiscally, 'the downside of that stimulus would be greater than the immediate benefits.' Play
Staples says it's the first major U.S. retailer to sell a 3-D printer. The Cube, made by 3D Systems, is available on Staples.com now and will hit brick-and-mortar stores by June. More
Who needs to own a boring U.S. Treasury bond when you can buy an exciting tech stock and get a similar -- or in many cases, higher -- yield in the process?
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