As the scariest day of the year approaches (no, not that one), Burger King is celebrating Halloween by taking a potshot at its struggling fast-food rivals. The burger chain will offer a free Whopper to customers who drive by one of the “the scariest places on earth” — five shuttered restaurants once operated by rivals…… MORE
Many large toy companies are trying to become more eco-friendly after decades of relying on environmentally destructive plastic in their products and packaging. The pandemic has created an unanticipated surge in demand for toys as parents have hunkered down with children at home, and holiday toy sales are expected to be huge this year. Finding…… MORE
Fox News said Monday that several people at the network recently tested positive for Covid-19, on the heels of a report that several top anchors and commentators are quarantining at home. With an eye toward the all-important Election Night coverage next week, the network said “we will be further reducing some of the workforce in…… MORE
American Airlines plans to convince passengers that the 737 Max is safe to fly. So it’s considering tours and giving potential customers the chance to ask questions of the airline’s pilots and mechanics. The plans, which have not yet been finalized, were disclosed to airline employees in a call with executives last week, according to…… MORE
US stocks tumbled at Monday’s opening bell, as coronavirus, Washington intransigence and earnings are weighing on the market. The election is only eight days away, there’s still no new stimulus package and the first look at how the economy fared in the third quarter will be reported on Thursday. Big Tech companies will report earnings…… MORE
Investors trying to decide how to place their bets heading into the last two months of the year face a daunting task. Between the imminent US election, an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases and a spate of quarterly results due this week from some of the world’s top companies, there’s no shortage of data to…… MORE
Families stuck at home have resorted to playing games again, and that’s benefiting Hasbro. The maker of Monopoly and Magic: The Gathering reported a 21% jump in gaming sales as the result of homebound people looking for ways to occupy their time. Branded “Star Wars” and “The Mandalorian” toys also “delivered strong revenue growth,” according…… MORE
Beijing said Monday that it will impose sanctions on American companies — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — that have been involved in selling weapons to Taiwan. Speaking at a press conference Monday, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian called on the United States to stop selling arms to the self-governed island…… MORE
Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, is in “preliminary discussions” to be acquired by private equity-backed Inspire Brands. The potential deal was first reported by the New York Times on Sunday. Inspire would purchase Dunkin’ Brands at $106.50 per share, the Times reported, citing two people with knowledge of the negotiations. That…… MORE
The New Hampshire Union Leader, a conservative-leaning newspaper, has endorsed Democratic candidate Joe Biden for president, despite its century-long history of backing Republicans. In backing Biden, the newspaper endorsed its first Democratic candidate in over 100 years. “Building this country up sits squarely within the skill set of Joseph Biden. We have found Mr. Biden…… MORE
