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21 September 2017 - 3:30AM
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Toshiba Decides on Bain-Apple Group in Chip-Business Sale
Toshiba decided to sell its chip business to a Bain Capital-led
group that includes Apple and Dell Technologies for more than $18
billion, although opposition to the deal remains.
GE to Shut Down Corporate Jet Fleet
General Electric is grounding its corporate fleet of jets as new
CEO John Flannery continues to look for ways to slash costs at the
industrial giant.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Nearly 50,000 Minivans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a recall to fix defective seat
belts in about 50,000 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles.
Guggenheim CEO Mark Walter has 'Full Support' of Board: Memo
Guggenheim Partners' board has told employees that Chief
Executive Mark Walter has the full support of "each and every one
of its members."
Pfizer Alleges J&J Thwarted Competition to Remicade, in Legal Test of Biotech-Drug Copies
Pfizer filed suit against Johnson & Johnson alleging it has
thwarted competition to its arthritis drug Remicade by effectively
preventing health insurers, hospitals and clinics from offering
Pfizer's lower-priced copy.
Maersk to Sell Tankers Business for $1.17 Billion
A.P. Moeller-Maersk said it would sell it tankers unit to its
controlling shareholder for $1.17 billion, the latest move by the
Danish conglomerate to break up its sprawling operations.
Falling Yogurt Sales Drag Down General Mills' Earnings
General Mills said U.S. yogurt sales fell 22%, pushing it to its
ninth straight quarter of revenue declines.
Thyssenkrupp, Tata Seal Long-Awaited European Steel Deal
Germany's Thyssenkrupp and India's Tata Steel unveiled plans to
fuse their steelmaking businesses in Europe-a move the two have
discussed for years amid a glut of steel in the region that has
depressed prices.
Trading in HTC Suspended Amid Google Takeover Reports
Trading in shares of HTC was suspended in Taiwan pending a major
announcement, following reports in Taiwanese media that Google
parent Alphabet was planning a takeover of the ailing smartphone
maker.
Why Amazon Needs Some Cities More Than They Need Amazon
Mayors should think twice before writing a big check to bid for
Amazon.com's second headquarters, because the playing field between
cities and companies has changed, Greg Ip writes.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 20, 2017 13:15 ET (17:15 GMT)
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