On Wall Street, the remixing of assets through mergers and creative alliances helps companies expand by introducing new ideas.
Stocks were slightly higher in midday trading Friday, though struggled to hold onto significant gains.
Soon, Starbucks (SBUX), KFC (YUM), and Chili's will accept Apple Pay (AAPL).
For Wednesday October 7, TheStreet awaits quarterly earnings results from Acuity Brands (AYI), Constellation Brands (STZ) and Monsanto (MON).
TheStreet's Jim Cramer is keeping an eye on Constellation Brands (STZ) Wednesday as the company releases its latest quarterly results.
Scottish Distiller William Grant & Sons is celebrating the American spirit by introducing the brand new 14 year old Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve.
Amazon (AMZN) plans to test an Uber-like delivery service that would enlist drivers to deliver Prime packages within an hour.
U.S. stocks opened steady to slightly higher Wednesday as the Federal Reserve begins its most highly anticipated meeting in years.
U.S. stocks opened higher Tuesday. The Bank of Japan is staying put on interest rates but will continue to stimulate its economy as it worries about exports and output.
For Wednesday, August 26, TheStreet awaits quarterly results from Brown-Forman Co. (BF.B), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Chico's (CHS), and William-Sonoma (WSM).