The company’s first-quarter earnings were released before its annual investor meeting in Omaha.

The exclusive period for Paramount’s potential merger with Skydance expired without a deal, highlighting the long-debated question of whether exclusivity is a waste of time.

The automaker led by Elon Musk is no longer planning to take the lead in expanding the number of places to fuel electric vehicles. It’s not clear how quickly other companies will fill the gap.

Thieves are using skimmers to drain millions in food stamps and other public benefits from the neediest Americans.

Companies like Lego and Mattel have divisions that seek out design concepts directly from collectors and other highly dedicated fan bases.

American investors are gobbling up the storied teams of the English Premier League — and changing the stadium experience in ways that soccer fans resent.