NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - West Virginia added four financial firms on Monday to a list of institutions that may be barred from some state business because the state's treasurer deems they are boycotting the fossil fuel industry. It was the latest move in a bubbling dispute between Republican officials and Wall Street firms over use of environmental, social...

(Changes headline) By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - Americans relying on government benefits to buy food and other essentials are slashing spending, prompting food makers like Kraft-Heinz ( KHC ) and Conagra Brands ( CAG ) to overhaul their products and strategies following years of price hikes. Many of the biggest makers of packaged foods and drinks...

April 8 (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Monday it has delayed the start of two new routes, citing a pause on some certifications by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for the carrier following a series of safety incidents. The impacted routes are between Tokyo and Cebu, the Philippines, and Newark and Faro, Portugal, the carrier said. ...

A potential merger between media companies Skydance and Paramount Global ( PARAA ) has dominated headlines and could see further consolidation in the media sector. One shareholder of Paramount Global ( PARAA ) is calling out the merger efforts, which could provide cash to Shari Redstone and leave Paramount shareholders with a diluted value. What Happened: Skydance entered into an...