News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
01 October 2022 - 09:30AM
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Disney Appoints Carolyn Everson, a Veteran Media Executive, to Board
The appointment comes one month after activist investor Daniel
Loeb demanded that Disney "refresh" its board.
Rue21 Hires Ducera Partners After Earnings Drop
The seller of low-cost apparel is in talks to raise financing,
possibly restructure, people familiar with the matter say.
Lawmakers Step Up Efforts to Advance Bill Taking on Visa, Mastercard
Two senators are pushing to include proposed credit-card routing
rules in a defense-spending bill.
United Airlines to Suspend Operations at JFK at End of October
Carrier says it was unable to secure a permanent position at
JFK, and remained too small to compete at New York airport.
Activision Blizzard Compliance Chief Steps Down
Frances Townsend, who joined the Call of Duty publisher last
year, played a central role in the videogame company's response to
sexual-harassment allegations.
Overseas Baby-Formula Makers Given Path to Keep Selling in U.S.
Overseas makers of baby formula must send a letter to the FDA by
Dec. 5 stating their intent to continue formula sales and that they
will complete all regulatory requirements.
Carnival Stock Sinks as Discounting Dings Earnings
The cruise giant's third-quarter results missed expectations
amid higher costs and more discounts.
Société Générale Names Slawomir Krupa as New CEO
The French lender named its investment-banking head as its next
chief executive, replacing Frédéric Oudéa.
Elon Musk Set to Unveil Tesla's Humanoid Robot Optimus
The prototype, which the CEO aims to show off at a company's AI
event Friday, is part of his effort to shape public perception of
the company as more than just a car maker.
FTC Accuses Pesticide Makers of Inflating Prices for Farmers
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit accusing two
agricultural chemical suppliers of artificially inflating prices
for farmers.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 30, 2022 19:15 ET (23:15 GMT)
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