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Cheap Oil Lifts All Airlines, but Spirit Gets to Fly Highest

The big drop in fuel prices this fall won't help every airline equally. Here's why

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Personal Technology

Microsoft's Band Strives to Watch You More Closely
The fitness accessory and its companion app, Health, take a more-is-more approach to user data
Transportation

Orbital's Soviet Rocket Engines Had Already Been Slated for Retirement
Even before a rocket launch explosion, Orbital Science had decided to replace its 1960s-era Russian engines
Energy

Four Reasons Europe Is Stuck Buying Gas From Putin
Although Europe would like to end its reliance on Russian gas, alternative sources are either too expensive or not abundant enough
Media & Marketing

Game 7: A One-Night Boost for Baseball's Chronic Ratings Slump
Viewership for recent World Series Game 7 match-ups has slightly more than doubled those for Game 1
Investing

A Slumping SodaStream Stops Fighting Big Soda, Embraces Water
Does SodaStream's turn toward branding itself as a sparkling water vendor—and its dismal financial performance—suggest that it's seeking a…
Media & Marketing

Marvel Studios Muscles Up for Multiyear Superhero Arms Race With DC
Marvel isn't keeping quiet about its movie plans now that DC has publicized its long slate of superhero vehicles
Courts

That Giant Rat Balloon Is Protected by the Constitution
A federal judge in New York refuses to exterminate an asbestos union's inflatable rat, saying "Scabby the Rat" is covered by the First Amendment
Science & Research

Launch Failure Doesn't Shake NASA's Faith in Orbital's Antares Rocket
Orbital Sciences says it will figure out what happened with its Antares rocket on Oct. 28 and will keep flying its ISS missions for NASA
Food & Drink

Papa John's Believes You Have Always Wanted Fritos on Your Pizza
Papa John’s calls its new Fritos pizza “a no-brainer”
Banks

Ex-IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn's Foray Into Money Management Ends
Dominique Strauss-Kahn acquired a 20 percent stake in a Luxembourg finance firm last year, but quit his chairmanship on Oct. 20. His ex-partner…
Food & Drink

Mexican Mineral Water Is Coming to America
Sales of Peñafiel in Latin America are strong, and Dr Pepper Snapple thinks there’s a market for it in the U.S.
Apple

It's Official: T-Mobile Won the iPhone 6 Launch
In October, more than two customers joined T-Mobile from a competitor for every customer that left it
Policy

Obamacare’s Small Business Health Exchanges Get a Test Run
Small business health insurance exchanges, called SHOPs, get a head start on the second year of Obamacare

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Transportation

Orbital's Soviet Rocket Engines Had Already Been Slated for Retirement
Even before a rocket launch explosion, Orbital Science had decided to replace its 1960s-era Russian engines
Investing

A Slumping SodaStream Stops Fighting Big Soda, Embraces Water
Does SodaStream's turn toward branding itself as a sparkling water vendor—and its dismal financial performance—suggest that it's seeking a…
Media & Marketing

Marvel Studios Muscles Up for Multiyear Superhero Arms Race With DC
Marvel isn't keeping quiet about its movie plans now that DC has publicized its long slate of superhero vehicles
Travel

Royal Caribbean to Cruisers: Stop Expecting Last-Minute Discounts
As the cruise industry moves in 2015 to clear out its Caribbean supply glut, Royal Caribbean says it will hold prices and stop offering last-minute…
Food & Drink

Papa John's Believes You Have Always Wanted Fritos on Your Pizza
Papa John’s calls its new Fritos pizza “a no-brainer”
Energy

Cheap Oil Lifts All Airlines, but Spirit Gets to Fly Highest
The big drop in fuel prices this fall won't help every airline equally. Here's why
Food & Drink

Dunkin' Donuts' Cronut Will Be Available in 'Limited Quantities' at 7,900 Stores
The doughnut chain will launch its “croissant donuts” for a limited time nationwide
Media & Marketing

Fireball Whisky: Selling a Brand, Shot by Shot
How a secretive company hired an unknown actor to get people to drink a repackaged schnapps
Food & Drink

Mexican Mineral Water Is Coming to America
Sales of Peñafiel in Latin America are strong, and Dr Pepper Snapple thinks there’s a market for it in the U.S.
Fashion

Beyoncé Teams With Topshop in a Deal Only She Could Pull Off
The singer and Topshop are launching a joint venture, a rare model in the celebrity fashion business
U.S. economy

Are Americans Saving Too Much and Spending Too Little?
Income inequality may lead to less spending, which could hurt economic growth. But redistributing wealth isn't the answer
Management

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek Leads the Cheapest, Happiest Company in the World
Costco's chief furnishes his boardroom with faux-wood tables, has no PR staff, and doesn't offer customers shopping bags—but he does pay employees…
Travel

Mitsubishi Spreads Its Wings
The Asian company wants to break the West's lock on aircraft manufacturing. It's not alone
Fashion

Bear Market: How the Griz Coat Became a Millennial Phenomenon
This year's must-have Silicon Valley office accessory: a $199 bear costume
Airlines

Why Boeing Keeps Losing Money on Each 787 Dreamliner
One of Boeing's dreariest performers continues to be its highest-tech, most fuel-efficient airplane

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Travel

Royal Caribbean to Cruisers: Stop Expecting Last-Minute Discounts
As the cruise industry moves in 2015 to clear out its Caribbean supply glut, Royal Caribbean says it will hold prices and stop offering last-minute…
U.S. economy

Are Americans Saving Too Much and Spending Too Little?
Income inequality may lead to less spending, which could hurt economic growth. But redistributing wealth isn't the answer
Transportation

Orbital's Soviet Rocket Engines Had Already Been Slated for Retirement
Even before a rocket launch explosion, Orbital Science had decided to replace its 1960s-era Russian engines
Food & Drink

Dunkin' Donuts' Cronut Will Be Available in 'Limited Quantities' at 7,900 Stores
The doughnut chain will launch its “croissant donuts” for a limited time nationwide
Fashion

Beyoncé Teams With Topshop in a Deal Only She Could Pull Off
The singer and Topshop are launching a joint venture, a rare model in the celebrity fashion business
Walmart's Used Video Game Business Won't Kill GameStop
Walmart began buying used video games in March. It is now selling pre-owned games in 1,700 stores.
Food & Drink

The Zinger Double Down King and More Incredible Things From KFC Around the World
The chicken chain has taken some creative liberties with its menu in Korea, as well as in other markets
Food & Drink

Papa John's Believes You Have Always Wanted Fritos on Your Pizza
Papa John’s calls its new Fritos pizza “a no-brainer”
Travel

Mitsubishi Spreads Its Wings
The Asian company wants to break the West's lock on aircraft manufacturing. It's not alone
Food & Drink

Mexican Mineral Water Is Coming to America
Sales of Peñafiel in Latin America are strong, and Dr Pepper Snapple thinks there’s a market for it in the U.S.
Food & Drink

Gluten-Free Girl Products Are Coming, Starting With Flour
Popular blogger Shauna Ahern, aka the Gluten-Free Girl, plans to start selling a new line of flours
Management

Pointless Management Practices to Nuke
If your employees weren’t wasting time on pointless management exercises, what could they do for your customers and shareholders?
Energy

Cheap Oil Lifts All Airlines, but Spirit Gets to Fly Highest
The big drop in fuel prices this fall won't help every airline equally. Here's why
Media & Marketing

Fireball Whisky: Selling a Brand, Shot by Shot
How a secretive company hired an unknown actor to get people to drink a repackaged schnapps
Laundry Detergent Makers Want More Suds
Water-saving washing machines are dragging down soap sales

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U.S. economy

Are Americans Saving Too Much and Spending Too Little?
Income inequality may lead to less spending, which could hurt economic growth. But redistributing wealth isn't the answer
Transportation

Orbital's Soviet Rocket Engines Had Already Been Slated for Retirement
Even before a rocket launch explosion, Orbital Science had decided to replace its 1960s-era Russian engines
Travel

Royal Caribbean to Cruisers: Stop Expecting Last-Minute Discounts
As the cruise industry moves in 2015 to clear out its Caribbean supply glut, Royal Caribbean says it will hold prices and stop offering last-minute…
Health Care

What We Still Need to Know About Obamacare
Maybe the reason Obamacare gets such a bad rap is that it has supplanted previous, more comprehensive coverage
Alpha Investors

The Humane Society Takes Its Steak 'n Shake Fight to the Shareholders
The CEO of the restaurant's holding company allegedly says animal welfare doesn't help his bottom line
Management

UNC Admits Fake Classes for Athletes Were Widespread: Four Blunt Points
The academic-fraud-for-athletes scandal at the University of North Carolina was worse than the public has previously been told
Food & Drink

Mexican Mineral Water Is Coming to America
Sales of Peñafiel in Latin America are strong, and Dr Pepper Snapple thinks there’s a market for it in the U.S.
Jobs

FedEx Ground Says Its Drivers Aren't Employees. The Courts Will Decide
The FedEx subsidiary says some workers aren't employees; courts aren't so sure
Risk

How Climate Change Is Fueling the Miami Real Estate Boom
Refusing to acknowledge rising sea levels may be Miami's best chance to protect against them
Investing

A Slumping SodaStream Stops Fighting Big Soda, Embraces Water
Does SodaStream's turn toward branding itself as a sparkling water vendor—and its dismal financial performance—suggest that it's seeking a…
Food & Drink

Gluten-Free Girl Products Are Coming, Starting With Flour
Popular blogger Shauna Ahern, aka the Gluten-Free Girl, plans to start selling a new line of flours
Walmart's Used Video Game Business Won't Kill GameStop
Walmart began buying used video games in March. It is now selling pre-owned games in 1,700 stores.
Food & Drink

Dunkin' Donuts' Cronut Will Be Available in 'Limited Quantities' at 7,900 Stores
The doughnut chain will launch its “croissant donuts” for a limited time nationwide
Food & Drink

Papa John's Believes You Have Always Wanted Fritos on Your Pizza
Papa John’s calls its new Fritos pizza “a no-brainer”
Marketing

What Norwegian's New All-Inclusive Fares Reveal About Cruise Pricing
The new all-inclusive pricing scheme reveals how important cruisers' on-board spending is to the cruise lines