News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
25 June 2021 - 7:13AM
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FedEx delivers record earnings, but shares fall after hours
FedEx Corp., which has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic,
on Thursday reported that "exceptional" growth in U.S. and
international shipping propelled it to a record fourth quarter.
Nike 4Q Sales Nearly Double
Sales at Nike Inc. nearly doubled in the fourth quarter driven
by higher wholesale shipments compared with last year when physical
retail stores were closed to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Twilio, Asana to List on Long Term Stock Exchange in ESG Push
The exchange hopes to be a signal to investors of which
companies have sustainable practices.
Teamsters Union Votes to Help Organize Amazon Workers
The resolution follows a failed unionization attempt by Amazon
employees in Alabama.
Food Giant ADM Boosting Defense Against Hack Attempts, CEO Says
The company has formed a ransomware task force and is running
drills, its CEO says at The Wall Street Journal's Global Food
Forum.
Eli Lilly to Seek FDA Approval for Alzheimer's Drug
The drugmaker said donanemab, which is similar in ways to a
recently approved therapy from Biogen, has been designated for an
expedited review.
Google Delays Cookie Removal to Late 2023
The Alphabet unit said its Chrome internet browser will stop
supporting a user-tracking technology called third-party cookies by
late 2023, nearly two years later than its initial time frame of
early 2022.
Microsoft Still Needs Windows to Shine
Windows 11 marks first major update in six years, but the
storied operating system to continues to have an important role to
play at the cloud-centric tech company.
Deutsche Bank Overhauls Anti-Financial Crime Operations
Deutsche Bank is making changes to its anti-financial crimes and
compliance teams following years of regulatory scrutiny and
enforcement actions, according to a recent internal memo.
Kiewit Corp. Pulls Out of $2.1 Billion Newark AirTrain Bid
The construction firm is locked in a dispute with Newark
Airport's operator over a separate project involving a $105 million
cost overrun for a new bridge.
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June 24, 2021 17:00 ET (21:00 GMT)
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