Closing arguments delayed in Petro America case

Complications with jury instructions have pushed back the start of closing arguments in the trial of five people accused of bilking investors out of millions of dollars by illegally selling them stock in a Kansas City company prosecutors say was worthless.

Business Calendar

KANSAS CITY CAREER FAIR: Meet with employeers, 11 a.m., CoCo Key Water Resort, East 39th Street, Kansas City

High court rules for Monsanto in patent case

The Supreme Court said Monday that an Indiana farmer violated Monsanto Co.'s patents on soybean seeds resistant to its weed-killer by growing the beans without buying new seeds from the corporation.

Workplace apologies can do a world of good

If you’re human, you sometimes make mistakes. Apologize and move on. Your self-esteem may be temporarily lifted by refusing to do so. But so what? You’re not the one with the bruised toe; you’re the one who caused it.

US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing

Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring.

One shareholder group endorses Sprint buyout of Clearwire, another opposes it

In endorsing the deal, ISS is countering arguments by Clearwire investors such as Crest Financial, which say the company’s assets aren’t being undervalued. Overland Park-based Sprint, which already owns just over 50 percent of Clearwire, is trying to acquire the remaining stake for $2.2 billion. Meanwhile, SoftBank and Dish continue to press cases for Overland Park-based Sprint.

Winter wheat production forecast down

The winter wheat crop is expected to be far smaller this season compared to last, particularly for hard red varieties used in bread, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Friday.