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22 November 2017 - 1:15AM
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AT&T's CEO Readies for a Fresh Government Fight
The Justice Department's lawsuit challenging AT&T's bid for
Time Warner isn't the first time CEO Randall Stephenson's strategic
plans have been upended by the federal government around
Thanksgiving.
Higher Costs Extend Campbell's Sales Decline
Campbell Soup said higher costs and a dispute with a major
customer hurt results and extended a yearslong sales slide as the
company struggles to diversify beyond canned soup.
After Toshiba Share Sale, Activist Investors Gain Influence
Toshiba's plan to sell $5.3 billion of new shares to overseas
funds secures its future but will likely lead to demands for
further cost-cutting, unit sales and governance reforms from
activist investors.
Hong Kong Tribunal Rejects HSBC Appeal, Upholds Record Fine
A Hong Kong tribunal on Tuesday upheld the bulk of a fine
imposed on a unit of HSBC Holdings PLC that would be the largest
ever meted out by Hong Kong's securities regulator.
Eli Lilly Bets Big on Insulin-Delivery Devices
Eli Lilly, one of the biggest makers of insulin, has been
planning a risky new business venture: making the high-tech devices
that deliver insulin to diabetes patients.
Chinese Firm Linked to Missing Tycoon Drops Bid for Insurer
The dropped bid for Huaxia Life Insurance marks the first
publicly announced activity involving companies linked to missing
financier Xiao Jianhua.
Tencent Still Has a Bit to Learn From Facebook
Chinese tech giant Tencent has surpassed Facebook in market cap,
but it needs to earn money like the U.S. social-media behemoth.
Five Things to Know About the U.S. Case Against AT&T-Time Warner
The Justice Department's case against the merger is a rare
challenge of a 'vertical merger' and is being strongly opposed by
AT&T.
How Amazon Can Make or Break Holiday Retail
The maker of popular children's robots is using Amazon.com Inc.
to game the holiday retail season for its latest model.
HP Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
HP Inc. is scheduled to report fiscal fourth-quarter results on
Tuesday after the market closes. Here is what you need to know.
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November 21, 2017 09:00 ET (14:00 GMT)
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