WASHINGTON — U.S. companies increased their restocking in January from December, an encouraging signal that they expect consumers will spend more this year and help the economy grow faster. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that business stockpiles grew 1 percent ...

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WASHINGTON — U.S. companies barely increased their stockpiles in June from May, and sales plunged by the largest amount in more than three years. Business inventories edged up a slight 0.1 percent in June after a 0.3 percent gain in ...

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Jessica Epperly has joined Abel Communications as senior publicist. Epperly will focus on media relations ...

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Steve Canaras has been promoted to partner in Ernst & Young's Assurance practice. ...

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The Daily Record is sponsoring a new event to recognize Maryland CEOs who have excelled professionally and in serving their communities. The inaugural event, Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs, will honor 30 men and women who were nominated by their colleagues ...

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Mohannad “Mo” Jishi has been appointed M&T Bank’s manager of commercial banking for the Greater Baltimore region. In his new role, Jishi oversees a team of relationship managers that provide a full range of financial products and services to mid-sized ...

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The number of public companies in Maryland with at least one woman board member and executive officer increased by nine in 2011 from 2010, according to a report by Network 2000 Inc. The 2012 Census of Women Board Directors in ...

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NAIOP Maryland honored 16 companies and seven individuals Thursday night before a crowd of more than 300 real estate and development types during its Awards of Excellence program at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. Honors were given out in 34 categories ...

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WASHINGTON — Tobacco companies will be required to report levels of dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes, chew and other products, under the latest rules designed to tighten restrictions on the tobacco industry. The preliminary rule from the Food and Drug ...

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WASHINGTON — A growing number of chief executives at large U.S. companies say they are more optimistic about the economy and plan to step up hiring. The brighter view from the boardroom comes after the best three months of job ...

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