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Wolfspeed, a Maker of EV Chips, Gets $750 Million in Grants for North Carolina Plant
The government money, and matching funds from a group of financial firms, will be used for its new silicon carbide wafer plant in the Research Triangle area.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Mother says AI chatbot led her son to kill himself in lawsuit against its maker
Megan Garcia said Sewell, 14, used Character.ai obsessively before his death and alleges negligence and wrongful death. The mother of a teenager who killed himself after becoming obsessed with an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft
As Chinese smartphone company Oppo gears up for a flagship phone launch overseas, it says it has weekly AI talks with Google and Microsoft senior management.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer
Harley-Davidson’s stock was down Thursday, after the iconic motorbike maker topped estimates for the third quarter despite steep declines in profit and revenue, but lowered its full-year guidance ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Vans maker VF Corp. rallies 23% on results, and CEO says he feels good about Q3
Shares of VF Corp. rocketed higher after hours on Monday after the parent company of Vans and the North Face reported second-quarter results that beat expectations, as it looks to tighten up ...Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune
In its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming servicesEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Super Micro Computer's shares plunge 33% after server maker's accounting firm quits
Shares of Super Micro Computer have plunged more than 33% after the server maker disclosed that Ernst & Young had resigned as its public accounting firmTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Dodge maker Stellantis posts 27% drop in revenues, flags progress in slashing U.S. inventories
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a 27% decline in third-quarter revenues, but said it was making headway in addressing operational issues like U.S. inventories.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say
Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham's board.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Novo Nordisk shares jump 8% after Wegovy sales beat expectations
Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power
President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.Health - The New York Times - November 6 -
Difference-makers for second half of 2024 NFL season: Ravens' Zay Flowers set to ignite playoff push
These eight players will have a huge impact on the playoff racesSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
House panel questions chip manufacturing equipment makers over any ties to China
The top lawmakers on the House China select committee pressed various semiconductor equipment makers on their business sales with China amid growing concerns about the nation’s competitive ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump Tariff Plans Push Sunscreen Maker Edgewell to Lock in Chinese Chemicals Supply
The maker of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic, as well as rival Neturogena manufacturer Kenvue, relies on heavily engineered chemicals that are hard to buy elsewhere.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence
No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
VW's $5.8 billion investment in Rivian isn't guaranteed. Here are the milestones the EV maker needs to hit
VW's capital to Rivian isn't guaranteed, and neither is the success of the joint venture. Major automotive tie-ups don't always result in long-term successes.Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago -
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Smith fights Trump bid to toss Jan. 6 case, charges faced by rioters
Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday contested an effort by former President Trump to toss his Jan. 6 prosecution citing the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Jan. 6 rioter facing one of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Special counsel urges judge to reject Trump's bid to toss Jan. 6 obstruction charges
Special counsel Jack Smith is urging the judge in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case to reject an effort by Trump's attorneys to throw out the case's obstruction-related charges.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Clemency bid rejected for Texas man set to be first executed in U.S. for 'shaken baby' death
A Texas board rejected recommending clemency for a condemned man who would be the first in the nation to be executed for a case of “shaken baby syndrome.”Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
NFL uniform deal: Bidding begins among Nike, others for league's next apparel, jersey contract, per report
Nike has owned apparel rights since 2012Sports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
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Hovde faces high-stakes moment in bid to unseat Democrat in Wisconsin Senate race
Republican Eric Hovde is facing a critical moment in Friday's first Wisconsin Senate debate amid signs he's closing in on Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in one of the country's most competitive races ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
