Markets rise as sanctions spare Russian economy

LONDON — Relief that U.S. and European sanctions imposed in the wake of the Crimea referendum failed to touch on Russia's vital economic interests helped stock markets around the world, especially in Moscow, power ahead on Monday. In the wake of the...

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Microsoft releases OneNote for Macs, makes it free

LOS ANGELES — Microsoft Corp. on Monday released a version of its OneNote note-taking software for Macs and added new features and a free tier for all of the software's users in moves clearly targeted at up-and-coming productivity software rival Evernote....

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Online food service Just Eat to float in London

LONDON — Just Eat, an online food ordering service, has announced plans to float its shares on the London Stock Exchange. The company, which lets customers order takeout food from local restaurants, plans to raise 100 million pounds ($166 million) in...

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Obama: Sanctions show costs to Russia on Crimea

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says new U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian officials make it clear "that there are consequences for their actions" in Crimea and he's warning that the U.S. stands ready to impose further sanctions if necessary. The...

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Mass. to dump health website contractor

BOSTON — Massachusetts plans on cutting ties with the contractor for its hobbled health care insurance website. The recommendation was made Monday by Sarah Iselin, who was hired by Gov. Deval Patrick to oversee a fix for the website problems that have...

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Obama announces sanctions on Russian officials

WASHINGTON — In the most comprehensive sanctions against Russia since the end of the Cold War, President Barack Obama on Monday froze the U.S. assets of seven Russian officials, including top advisers to President Vladimir Putin, for their support of...

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Jack Daniel's opposes changing Tenn. whiskey law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — If it isn't fermented in Tennessee from mash of at least 51 percent corn, aged in new charred oak barrels, filtered through maple charcoal and bottled at a minimum of 80 proof, it isn't Tennessee whiskey. So says a year-old law that...

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Unemployment rates drop in 43 US states in January

WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates fell in 43 U.S. states in January as more Americans began looking for work and most quickly found jobs. The Labor Department said Monday that the unemployment rate rose in just one state — Iowa — where the rate increased...

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Sally Beauty releases details on data breach

NEW YORK — Sally Beauty says that a security breach discovered on March 5 affected fewer than 25,000 credit and debit card accounts. The seller of beauty supplies is pursuing its investigation with a forensics firm. It is also working with the U.S....

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US stocks surge as worries over Crimea vote fade

NEW YORK — Stocks were sharply higher in midday trading Monday, recovering from a three-week low, as investors brushed aside the ongoing political turmoil in Ukraine. A surge in output at U.S. factories last month also helped push the market higher....

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