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20 December 2023 - 5:15AM
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Comcast Says Data of 36 Million Accounts Was Compromised in Breach
Hackers took advantage of vulnerability in Citrix
cloud-computing software and accessed names and social-security
details, among others.
Court Rejects Claims Linking Tylenol to Autism, ADHD
A judge ruled that plaintiffs in hundreds of lawsuits don't have
admissible evidence to support claims that acetaminophen raises
risks for fetal development.
Volkswagen Job Cuts to Help Save Flagship Brand $4.37 Billion Next Year
Volkswagen has reached a deal with workers on job cuts that will
help the flagship brand contribute up to $4.37 billion to the group
next year.
A Free-World Champion to Rival China: Nippon Chief's Ambitions for U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel President Eiji Hashimoto says the acquisition would
boost economic security, but U.S. politicians and workers
object.
Red Sea Attacks Worry Shipping Companies, Even as U.S. Sends Warships
Regional politics and well-armed Houthi adversaries in Yemen are
among the challenges facing the U.S.-led naval force.
Affirm's stock rockets after Walmart expands buy-now-pay-later option to include self-checkout purchases
Shares of Affirm Holdings Inc. soared toward the highest prices
seen in nearly two years after the provider of buy-now-pay-later
payment options said it has expanded its services with discount
retail giant Walmart Inc. to include self-checkout purchases.
Carlyle and Insight Partners Acquire Risk-Management Business Exiger
Buyout firm Carlyle Group and technology investor Insight
Partners have acquired risk-management software and services
provider Exiger at a valuation of around $1.2 billion, according to
two people familiar with the matter.
Google to Pay $700 Million in Play Store Settlement
The agreement with a coalition of states resolves antitrust
litigation related to the app store.
Apple Needs to Sell Its Vision
The halting of Apple Watch sales adds another growth challenge
as the tech company also misses out on the artificial-intelligence
rally.
FactSet Lowers Fiscal-Year Outlook and Plans Cost Cuts
FactSet says some cost cuts will be personnel-related.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 19, 2023 13:00 ET (18:00 GMT)
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