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Facebook’s Diversity Efforts Failing African American and Hispanic Women

Facebook is inching toward increasing the diversity of its workforce but it still has a big problem:

Growing the Dollar in Black Businesses

Fifteen years ago Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton were just two Black businessmen living the American dream. Jordan operated an engineering and construction management company, F.E. Jordan Associates Inc., while Templeton was president and executive editor of eAccess …

Whirlpool loved Trump's tariffs. Now it's struggling

"Tariffs are the greatest!" President Donald Trump said on Twitter Tuesday morning. Whirlpool used to agree.

Hasbro adjusts to life without Toys 'R' Us and stock soars

Hasbro hopes the worst is over. Sales fell 7% in the last quarter and earnings were down more than 10% from a year ago.

USHCC Announces Comcast as 2018 National Convention Corporate Chair

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce Comcast as the Corporate Chair of its 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia this September.

The classic car industry could be hurt by tariffs, too

Higher tariffs on cars and parts could sideswipe the collector car industry. More than 20 million cars are classified as "collector cars" in the United States, according to Hagerty Insurance, a company that insures them. More than $1.5 billion worth …

Macy's Joins Team Rubicon In Efforts to Rebuild Houston

Macy’s has remained committed to strengthening the Houston, TX community following the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, July 27, Macy’s continues its partnership with Team Rubicon for Houston Rebuild, a long-term recovery program created to rebuild 100 homes affected …

Houston Restaurants Featured in New Food Network Series

Two Houston area restaurants are featured in a new Food Network series, "Comfort Food Tour," hosted by Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, launching Saturday. The first episode, airing at 8 p.m., will showcase The Rosehill Beer Garden in Cypress where …

Meet the Youngest Black Woman to Ever Own a McDonald’s Franchise

28-year old Jade Colin from New Orleans has made history as the youngest Black woman to ever become a McDonald's franchise owner.

Papa John's founder says it was a 'mistake' to resign

Papa John's founder John Schnatter said it was a "mistake" for him to resign. In letter to the pizza chain's board obtained by CNNMoney, Schnatter accused the board of not "doing any investigation" and said its decision to remove him …

Texas to pass Iraq and Iran as world's No. 3 oil powerhouse

Don't mess with Texas. It's a global oil superpower. The shale oil boom has brought a gold rush mentality to the Lone Star State, which is home to not one but two massive oilfields.

Amazon's Prime Day is off to a red hot start, despite glitches

Despite tech glitches, Amazon Prime Day has been a huge success so far.

Why Bank of America branches are disappearing

The future of banking is here -- and it's mobile. Bank of America announced on Monday that deposits made on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are outpacing those made at branches for the first time.

How companies change packaging without alienating customers

People cheered Starbucks' recent decision to ditch straws. But that's not always the reaction companies get when they introduce eco-friendly packaging.

'Walmart Go Back': India's mom-and-pop stores protest Flipkart deal

India's shopkeepers took to the streets on Monday to protest Walmart's $16 billion takeover of Indian e-commerce leader Flipkart. Around a million local traders were expected to protest Walmart's big move into India, according to the Confederation of All India …