Retail

Lego earnings hurt by Toys R Us closures

Lego said Tuesday its revenue dipped in the first half of 2018, with business in North America hurt by changes in the retail industry such as the bankruptcy of store chain Toys R Us.

Canadian province to sue drug companies over opioids

The Canadian province of British Columbia has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against dozens of pharmaceutical companies, alleging they falsely marketed opioids as less addictive than other pain drugs and helped trigger an overdose crisis that has killed thousands.

Yum China and Shoe Carnival jump; Chico's FAS slips

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday: PulteGroup Inc., down 11 cents to $28.33 The National Association of Realtors said fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July.