FedEx 2Q Profit Rises Despite Continued Demand Woes 
 

Revenue fell to $22.2 billion from $22.8 billion a year earlier, missing the $22.36 billion expected by analysts polled by FactSet.

 
Comcast Breach Compromises 36 Million Accounts 
 

Hackers took advantage of a vulnerability in Citrix cloud-computing software and accessed names and Social-Security details, among others.

 
Volkswagen Job Cuts to Help Save Flagship Brand $4.37 Billion Next Year 
 

Volkswagen has reached a deal with workers that will help its flagship brand save up to $4.37 billion next year by reducing the size of its workforce.

 
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.

 
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.

 
U.S. Leads Bid to Secure Red Sea, but Shipping Firms Remain on Edge 
 

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.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 19, 2023 17:15 ET (22:15 GMT)