McColl walks away from BofA
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The controversial and colorful banking executive retires after many years of building his North Carolina dream into a global reality.
Humana freezes its Medicare HMO
The insurer will not accept new bay area enrollees for its Gold Plus program, citing low government reimbursement for services.
Busch plans to rein in new spending at theme parks
ORLANDO -- After a huge, five-year build-up in Central Florida, Anheuser-Busch Cos.' theme park unit plans to rein in spending on headline attractions and new park ventures for the next few years.
Outback unit gets sizzling plug on PBS
Carrabba's founders moonlight on a cooking show. Outback also plans to open 100 sites this year.
Business digest
FCC APPROVES TELECOM DEAL: Deutsche Telekom AG won approval from U.S. regulators for its takeover of mobile phone company VoiceStream Wireless.
People's Gas bills head down
People's Gas customers are getting a welcome break in their bills thanks to lower wholesale natural gas prices.
Verizon, marketer settle charges
But who will pay most of the $3.1-million "slamming" settlement with the Florida attorney general is at issue.
Tiremaker is talking about settlements
WASHINGTON -- Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. disclosed Wednesday it is holding settlement talks with attorneys for hundreds of victims of accidents involving Firestone tires.
