Latest in Companies Cough
Sort by
279 items
-
Nuclear-Power Companies Hit by U.S. Regulator's Rejection of Amazon-Talen Deal
Talen said it believed FERC had erred and was evaluating its options. The company can still restructure its expanded deal with Amazon, according to Oppenheimer analysts.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
OpenAI Speaks to California Attorney General About Becoming For-Profit Company
A new report says CEO Sam Altman’s efforts to shed its nonprofit AI research lab status are moving forward.Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago -
How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly
A tussle between big food manufacturers, grocery chains, and distributors for narrow profit margins squeezes the small producers caught in the middle.Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago -
Simu Liu criticizes Canadian boba tea company over concerns of cultural appropriation
Actor Simu Liu blasted a pair of Quebec entrepreneurs last week who went on Canada’s version of “Shark Tank” to pitch a drink they say has “transformed” boba tea.Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
U.S. companies reassert their dominance of Fortune Global 500 ranks vs. rival China
A dramatic turnaround since 2022 represents both China’s struggles and robust performance from U.S. companies.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Longboard Pharmaceuticals’ stock soars amid Lundbeck’s $2.6 billion deal to acquire the company
H. Lundbeck plans to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals in a $2.6 billion deal, the companies announced Monday.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Junk-rated companies face record refinancing needs above $2 trillion through 2029, Moody’s says
Barring an economic slowdown, market conditions are still favorable, with interest rates expected to continue to come down and investors expected to be receptive to credit marketsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Ranking worst quarterback contracts in NFL today: Deshaun Watson sits atop list, but Browns bust has company
These are the seven-worst quarterback contracts in football right nowSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Boeing’s Woes Mount, as Debt, Minimal Income, and a Hardening Strike Risk Bankrupting Company
Boeing announces layoffs and aircraft delays to cut costs, even as it continues racking up billions in losses from a month-long strike becoming more bitter each day.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
IRS ruling on 401(k) company matches could open doors to pay off debt
A new Internal Revenue Service ruling on 401(k) company matches could change the way employees apply the contributions made by their employers. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk
Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores
Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
UK water companies face struggle to raise equity without bill hikes, Moody’s warns
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agencyWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
ASML share plunge wipes over $50 billion off Dutch chip giant's value
ASML published its third-quarter earnings Tuesday, a day earlier than expected.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Here's an earnings homework checklist so you can be ready when your companies report
You never want to be playing catch-up in real time while trying to make important buy, sell, or hold decisions.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
This Latina Founder Raised $35 Million to Reach Hispanic Audiences. Today, Her Company Is Among the Fastest-Growing in the Country
Canela Media landed on the Inc. 5000 list earlier this year thanks to the grit and vision of CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said TuesdayEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Alibaba, Baidu Invest in Chinese Smart-Driving Tech Company's Near $700 Million IPO
Alibaba and search-engine giant Baidu are investing in a nearly $700 million equity offering by Horizon Robotics.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
Phunware stock climbs 18% after mobile-advertising company touts generative AI
Shares of Phunware Inc. rose 17.6% on Wednesday after the mobile-advertising software company gave a business update and announced the development of a new generative-AI platform.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran
“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Drug companies that violate law would fund medical research under new Democratic legislation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) have introduced legislation that would require pharmaceutical companies that have entered settlement agreements over violating ...Politics - The Hill - October 18