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Former WWE Boss Vince McMahon Settles SEC Charges Over Payments to Women
The wrestling entrepreneur settled charges he failed to properly disclose payments to women alleging sexual misconduct.Jan. 10 - Business -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.Jan. 7 - Business -
Forklifts Hurt Thousands of Workers Each Year. Factories Are Seeking Alternatives.
Companies say the demand for autonomous versions is growing.Jan. 5 - Business -
Boeing Adds More Surprise Quality Checks in Its Factories
The jet manufacturer outlines more than a dozen steps it has taken in recent months to address concerns about production issues.Jan. 3 - Business -
Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews
The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s ...4d - Business -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss
The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.6d - Business -
Bain Capital in Talks to Buy Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
Bain Capital is in talks to acquire Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s pharmaceutical business in a potential multibillion-dollar deal, a person familiar with the matter said.Jan. 21 - Business -
Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations Linked to Retirement Funds
The SEC said a lack of notifications by Vanguard drove higher capital gains tax bills for many retail investors.Jan. 17 - Business -
SGS, Bureau Veritas in Talks for Potential Multibillion-Dollar Tie-Up
The Swiss and French companies are in talks about a combination that would create a giant in Europe’s inspection, certification, and testing services industry, with a combined market value of some ...Jan. 15 - Business -
U.S. to Ban Chinese, Russian Components in Connected Vehicles
The U.S. has finalized a ban on the use of Chinese and Russian hardware and software in internet-connected vehicles on U.S. roads.Jan. 14 - Business -
McDonald's Sued Over Latino Scholarships, One Week After Retreating on Diversity
Activist Edward Blum, who challenged affirmative action, has set his sights on college aid.Jan. 13 - Business -
U.K. Grocers' Stocks Fall on Cost Woes Despite Positive Christmas
Shares in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have fallen as higher salaries and increased national insurance contributions, together with inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates, set the tone for a ...Jan. 10 - Business -
ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table
ING is sticking to its plans to grow organically in the markets where it already operates, even as several European rivals turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand.Jan. 7 - Business -
Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests
Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.Jan. 5 - Business -
Kweichow Moutai Expects to Meet Revenue Growth Target Despite China Market Woes
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai expects to meet its revenue growth target for 2024 despite subdued consumer sentiment and slumping wholesale prices in its home market.Jan. 2 - Business -
Ericsson Shares Slump as Earnings Hit by Weakness Outside of Core Networks Business
The company’s shares fell to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index as higher operating costs and weakness in some of its business units dented earnings.4d - Business -
easyJet Shares Fall on Expectations of Weaker Second Quarter
The airline’s stock was down after it flagged weakening revenue trends in its fiscal second quarter, despite an improved first-quarter performance.6d - Business -
The Alcohol Industry Is Hooked on Its Heaviest Drinkers
While many drinkers cut back, some people who consume 15 or more drinks a week say they are unfazed by health risks.Jan. 21 - Business -
NHTSA Looking Into Reports of Engine Failures in Certain GM Vehicles
Complaints received by the agency allege a bearing failure that may result in either an engine seizure or a breaching of the engine block. GM said it is cooperating with the agency.Jan. 17 - Business -
Experian Posts Revenue Growth in Line With Guidance
The company reported total revenue growth of 8% at constant exchange rates for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and confirmed its guidance for the year.Jan. 15 - Business -
The FDA Wants to Put Warning Labels on the Front of Food Packages
A proposed Biden administration rule would require food manufacturers to flag salt, added-sugar and saturated-fat levels on front of packages.Jan. 14 - Business -
Clariant Gets Damages Claim from BASF
Clariant said it was served with a damages claim by BASF over alleged infringements of competition law on the ethylene purchasing market passed by the European Commission in July 2020.Jan. 14 - Business -
Luxury Sector Is Coming Off a Period of Strong Growth
The luxury sector faces a significant slowdown this year as its growth-driving engines have stalled, especially in China.Jan. 13 - Business -
Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market
Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.Jan. 10 - Business -
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.Jan. 7 - Business -
Biden's National-Security Aides Wanted to Keep Steel Deal Alive
The president went against top national-security aides when deciding to tank a Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel and instead align with domestic advisers, bolstering his pro-union legacy.Jan. 4 - Business -
Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns
After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.Jan. 2 - Business -
Verizon Results Boosted by Higher Prices, Gain in Wireless Customers
The New York telecommunications giant’s quarterly earnings beat Wall Street forecasts as higher prices helped to boost revenue.4d - Business -
Forest Fires Won't Throw Us off Track, Munich Re Says
The reinsurer said it can’t yet put a figure on the burden it faces from the California wildfires, though it has warned of a major loss.6d - Business -
Jeep Maker Stellantis Brings Back American Classics After CEO Exit
The automaker is moving to revive the Dodge and Chrysler labels after sales plummeted in 2024.Jan. 21 - Business -
EU, Mexico Secure New Trade Deal as Trump Presidency Looms
The European Union and Mexico took action before President-elect Donald Trump—who has threatened both regions with steep tariffs on exports—takes office.Jan. 17 - Business -
Pfizer Sells 700 Million Haleon Shares for $3 Billion
The sale decreases Pfizer’s shareholding in the consumer-healthcare business to 7.3% of its issued share capital, down from 15%.Jan. 15 - Business -
Sonos Says CEO Patrick Spence Is Stepping Down
Sonos Chief Executive Patrick Spence is stepping down, ending an eight-year stint as its leader as the company recovers from a botched app launch that hurt its brand.Jan. 13 - Business -
Ubisoft Shares Fall After Net Bookings Slump, Assassin's Creed Delay
The stock dropped after the videogame maker said it expected a decrease in third-quarter net bookings and pushed back the release of its blockbuster game for a second time.Jan. 10 - Business -
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.Jan. 7 - Business -
The Crime Series Drawing Young Men Into Bookstores
C.J. Box makes the rounds on fishing, hunting and rodeo podcasts and media to reach readers for the Joe Pickett books.Jan. 3 - Business -
If You Need to Escape a Wildfire in an EV, Here Is What to Know
Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits.4d - Business -
Adidas Shares Jump After Preliminary Results Beat Expectations
The sporting-goods company surpassed its own profit expectations amid fierce competition in the sector and as its biggest rival, Nike, continues to pursue a brand revamp strategy.6d - Business -
Orsted Shares Plunge on $1.7 Billion Impairment
Shares in the renewable-energy company sank to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index Tuesday after it announced the impairment amid higher costs at its U.S. Sunrise Wind project.Jan. 21 - Business -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Rheinmetall, EasyJet, Renault and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.Jan. 17 - Business
