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26 August 2019 - 7:15PM
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Fortescue Annual Profit Surges, Final Dividend Doubles
Fortescue Metals Group said its annual profit more than tripled
and it would double its final dividend as the Australian miner
benefited from a surge in iron-ore prices.
Deutsche Bank and UBS Explored European Banking Alliance
Deutsche Bank and UBS had talks as recently as mid-June to form
an unusual alliance of investment-banking operations, according to
people familiar with the discussions.
Disney Stores Headed to 25 Target Locations
Target and Disney have joined forces to open dedicated Disney
Stores in about two dozen Target locations starting this fall, the
latest example of a large retailer offering a specialty shop within
its walls.
Hedge Funds Wager China's HNA Will Look After Foreign Investors
Hedge funds have made quick profits on debt tied to HNA Group,
even as the airlines-to-hotels conglomerate has scaled back
internationally and fallen behind on other obligations.
New Details Emerge Over Mallinckrodt's Role in Opioid Crisis
More details and questions about Mallinckrodt's role in the
opioid crisis are emerging, including whether it effectively
guarded against products leaving legal distribution channels.
Megvii Technology Plans Hong Kong Listing
China-based artificial intelligence company Megvii Technology
Ltd. is planning an initial public offering, which will be the
first such company to be listed on the Hong Kong bourse, if
successful.
The Atlantic, Propped Up by Laurene Powell Jobs, Charts New Course
The Atlantic magazine, which has beefed up its staff and
expanded its coverage in the past 18 months, faces a test when it
launches a new paywall strategy sometime after Labor Day.
Disney Enlists Superfans as It Prepares to Face Off Against Netflix
Disney's high-profile attempt to compete in streaming was center
stage at D23, where a slew of new shows and movies for Disney+ was
announced and fans were offered a three-year deal for the service
at a deep discount.
Nissan and Carlos Ghosn Spar Over Yacht
A 120-foot yacht has become the latest bone of contention
between Japanese auto maker Nissan Motor Co. and its former
chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
Bankrupt Philadelphia Refinery Gets Look From Another Potential Bidder
The damaged Philadelphia Energy Solutions fuel refinery is being
considered for possible purchase by a local company that wants to
make renewable diesel and jet and marine fuels at the site,
potentially saving jobs.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
August 26, 2019 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT)
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