In the News: Hulu, NFL, GE and more

Apple hints at what it might do with some of its cash: buy Hulu.

Applebee’s implements new Facebook strategy.

Cheesecake Factory boosts menu prices to combat higher costs.

GE quarterly profits rise as finance arm continues to recover from recession.

Google grabs 20 million users with Google+.

NFL players reportedly have reservations about the new collective-bargaining agreement that kept them from approving it on Thursday after the league’s owners had OK’ed the tentative deal.

Reebok kicks off new marketing campaign.

Renault and Nissan make moves in Russia.

Trojan promotional truck promises – what else? – “Good Vibrations.”

Verizon sees big boost from iPhone.

Walgreens decides to expand EV-charging station presence at stores and goes along with First Lady and agrees to develop more “food oasis” stores.

Walmart finally agrees to share sales data with research outfits.

Wrigley may sell its signature building in Chicago.