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H&R Block Inc. says its fiscal first-quarter loss narrowed 2 percent as it reduced staffing and other expenses.

Shares in Houston-based Mariner Energy slipped today following news that one of its production platforms exploded in the Gulf of Mexico.

Burger King Holdings Inc., the nation's perennially No. 2 hamburger chain, said Thursday that it is selling itself to little-known private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion.

Target says sales of back-to-school and food items helped revenue in stores open at least a year rise 1.8 percent in August.

Samsung Electronics Co. is unveiling a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant to rival Apple Inc.'s popular iPad.