Bloomberg American Airlines Group Inc agreed to buy 20 Overture jets from Boom Supersonic, gambling that a market will emerge for a new generation of sleek aircraft that can cut transatlantic travel times by half. The world’s largest airline also has an option to purchase another 40 of the gull-winged jets that Boom plans to roll out by mid-decade, ...

  Bloomberg Walmart Inc surged the most in almost two years as a less-dire profit forecast signalled that the retail giant is finding its footing after slashing its outlook three weeks ago. Results improved more than expected in July thanks to robust back-to-school sales, lower fuel prices and more buying by wealthier customers seeking bargains, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said. ...

  Bloomberg Ryanair Holdings Plc is adding 500 flights to its autumn schedule from its base at London Stansted airport as the discount carrier looks to win more customers after Heathrow extended a cap on capacity. The extra flights will give Ryanair an additional 100,000 seats during the mid-term school holidays to destinations including Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece, the ...