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Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Stock of Michael Kors owner Capri dives 45% after judge blocks merger with Tapestry
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Tapestry Inc.’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, agreeing with regulators that the deal would hurt competition in the handbag industry.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Politicians hate it, but the Nippon-US Steel deal is good for America
U.S. Steel put itself up for sale last year not because it wanted to be owned by a Japanese company but because its management needed an infusion of capital and expertise to thrive in a difficult ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge
The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Michael Kors owner Capri’s shares crater after $8.5bn merger blocked
Decision is a win for antitrust regulators who argued deal with Kate Spade owner Tapestry would strangle competitionBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Super Micro still can’t say when it will file annual report, and its stock drops
Server maker doesn’t expect its accounting issues to impact its ability to serve customersBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Oil prices drop over 6% after Israeli airstrikes spare Iran’s oil facilities
Oil futures fell sharply Monday, with U.S. and global benchmark crude posting the largest one-day percentage decline in over two years after widely anticipated Israeli airstrikes against Iran did ...Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Block reports revenue miss but a slight beat on earnings
Shares of Square parent Block tumbled in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported disappointing revenue for the third quarter.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Judge blocks Virginia from dropping alleged noncitizens from voter rolls
A federal judge on Friday granted a Department of Justice request to block Virginia from systematically removing alleged noncitizens from the voter rolls this close to an election.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Supreme Court declines to block Biden's climate rule for power plants — for now
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Biden administration rule setting climate standards for power plants — but hinted it could take up the case at a later time. The high court ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Has America lost its shame?
The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the eraBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run
World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donationBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Krispy Kreme’s stock drops on earnings miss
Doughnut maker warns its full-year 2024 profit is expected to fall short of analyst estimates but its effort to sell its products at McDonald’s is off to a successful start.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Block offers a glimpse of what to expect next year, but its stock slides
The parent company of Square and the Cash App expects to keep expanding operating margins into 2025.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales
Stellantis reported a 20% drop in its shipments driven by major slumps in both Europe and North AmericaBusiness - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’
Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act
The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports
President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability
UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales
Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses
Lucid’s stock took a deep dive in early Thursday trading, after the EV maker called for larger-than-expected operational losses and quarterly revenue that would be slightly ahead of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Lucid CEO defends $1.75 billion capital raise following stock drop
Peter Rawlinson said the raise was a timely, strategic business decision to ensure the EV maker has enough capital for its ongoing operations and growth plans.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Caterpillar’s stock falls as weak equipment sales lead to a rare profit miss
Caterpillar’s stock fell after a rare profit miss, while revenue was below expectations for a fourth straight quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Expedia stock jumps on report of acquisition interest by Uber
Shares of Expedia Group Inc. jumped more than 7% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the Financial Times reported Uber Technologies Inc. was considering a bid to buy the online travel company.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Seadrill stock jumps on report of talks with Transocean
Shares of Seadrill rallied early Thursday after a report the offshore drilling company is in talks to merge with Transocean.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks
Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edgeWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Organ donations drop after reports of man mistakenly declared dead
Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people revoking organ donor registrations after reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran
The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
New Rule Blocks U.S. Investors From Helping China Develop Advanced Military Tech
A rare point of bipartisan agreement backs a Treasury Department regulation to curb and track American investments in AI and technology that could boost a major U.S. rival.Business - Inc. - October 29