Hawaiian, Delta top on-time ratings for US airlines

Here are the government's rankings of the leading U.S. airlines and their on-time performance for November. The federal government counts a flight as on time if it arrives within 14 minutes of schedule. 1. Hawaiian Airlines, 91.5 percent 2. Delta Air Lines, 91.4 percent 3. Alaska Airlines, 88.0 percent 4. Frontier Airlines, 87.5 percent 5. Spirit Airlines, 86.4 percent 6. United Airlines,...

Oakland-based Pandora announces job cuts

Pandora's stock is climbing Friday after the online radio company provided a stronger fourth-quarter revenue outlook and announced plans to cut approximately 7 percent of its workforce. 

Amazon plans to hire 100,000 over the next 18 months

Amazon plans to hire 100,000 full time workers over the next 18 months, highlighting its ambitious expansion plans - and the sharp contrast the e-commerce powerhouse strikes against traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, many of which are cutting jobs and closing stores .

CVS now selling generic competitor to EpiPen at a 6th the price

CVS is now selling a rival, generic version of Mylan's EpiPen at about a sixth of its price, just months after the maker of the life-saving allergy treatment was eviscerated before Congress because of its soaring cost to consumers. The drugstore chain says it will charge $109.99 for a two-pack of the authorized generic version of Adrenaclick, a lesser-known treatment compared to EpiPen,...

Study: Millennials spend more on coffee than investing in retirement

Coffee. Some buy it occasionally, others every day. According to Acorn's Money Matters Report, out of near 2,000 millennials surveyed, 41 percent of them spent more money on coffee than investing in their retirement last year.

Texas Economy Improving

The Federal Reserve in Dallas says the Texas economy is poised to shift into second gear. Vice president and senior economist Pia Orrenius shares some really good news. She expects Texas will add about 242,000 jobs in 2017.

Fiat Chrysler announces $1B investment in US manufacturing

Fiat Chrysler will add three new Jeeps to its lineup including a pickup truck as it invests $1 billion in two U.S. factories, furthering its effort to increase production of hot-selling SUVs and pickup trucks and get out of producing small and midsize cars. The expansion will create 2,000 new jobs.

Shake Shack raises burger prices in order to increase worker wages

Shake Shack's hormone-free cheeseburgers, super thick creamy concretes and long lines, are about to get a bit more expensive as the country prepares for fast food worker wage hikes nationwide.

Girl Scouts launch two new S'mores cookies to celebrate 100 Years

Girl Scout cookie lovers rejoice!  In honor of celebrating an entire century of Girl Scout cookies, the company has added two new S'mores style cookies to the mix. 

Ford cancels Mexico plant; will build electric and autonomous cars in Michigan

Ford Motor Company says its making an important company announcement Tuesday morning, regarding the company's "expansion to an automotive and mobility company."

Taco Bell testing loaded fries in Irvine

Taco Bell is at last testing its loaded fries in the U.S., but only in one location at this time.

Texas ice cream maker Blue Bell wants health precautions eased

HOUSTON (AP) ��� The Houston Chronicle is reporting Texas-based ice cream maker Blue Bell wants federal regulators to ease precautions in place since a deadly listeria outbreak and allow the company to return to more normal procedures followed by its competitors.

52 percent of workers leaving vacation days on the table

More than half of working Americans failed to use at least some paid vacation time this year, according to a new study by Bankrate.com. 

Eggnog producers underestimated demand for holiday drink

Prepare yourselves for this one. There's an eggnog shortage. The U.S. is facing a major shortage of the holiday drink this year due to record sales.

Holiday splurging not an option for many workers scraping by

At the brightly lit mall, clothing stores highlight holiday sweaters and big signs tout the sales, while Duquan Allen keeps his expectations in check.

Mitsubishi recalls 50,000 SUVs

Mitsubishi is recalling more than 50,000 Outlander Sport SUVs because the rear hatch lift gate can suddenly fall on people.