Bloomberg Southwest Airlines Co. is considering an order for “more than a handful” of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max aircraft as the nation’s largest discount carrier benefits from lower tax rates and expanding travel demand. Discussions with Boeing are ongoing, Southwest Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said without specifying a number for a potential order. The CEO reaffirmed that the airline …

Bloomberg Taco Bell, increasingly focussed on global growth amid a saturated US market, is expanding Down Under. In November, the chain opened its first Australian restaurant in Brisbane, and it has exceeded management’s expectations, said Liz Williams, president of Taco Bell International. Sales are several million dollars higher than a typical unit, she said, declining to provide specifics. Now, Taco …

Bloomberg US stocks bounced back from Monday’s selloff as the rout in technology selloff eased and carmakers rallied on strong sales reports. Treasuries and gold retreated. The S&P 500 climbed from the lowest level since early February after closing below the 200-day moving average for the first time since the Brexit vote almost two years ago. General Motors jumped almost …