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Apple Faces Prolonged $15 Billion Tax Battle as EU Appeals

September 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple Faces Prolonged $15 Billion Tax Battle as EU Appeals
The tech giant’s legal battle over a $15.2 billion tax bill will continue, potentially for years, after the European Union appealed a court ruling that sided with Apple.

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Palantir Expected to Be Valued at Nearly $22 Billion in IPO

September 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Palantir Expected to Be Valued at Nearly $22 Billion in IPO
Palantir Technologies is expected to fetch a lofty valuation in its transition to a public company despite an unusually aggressive governance structure, in the latest sign of investors’ voracious appetite for new shares.

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Costco’s Sales Get Another Boost From Pandemic Buying

September 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Costco’s Sales Get Another Boost From Pandemic Buying
After stockpiling early in the pandemic, Americans continue to turn to Costco Wholesale to buy bulk quantities of groceries and cleaning supplies.

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Unemployment Claims Hold at High Level

September 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unemployment Claims Hold at High Level
The number of applications for unemployment benefits has held at just under 900,000 a week this month, suggesting the labor-market recovery is stalling as layoffs restrain hiring gains six months into the pandemic.

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California’s Ban on New Gas Cars Further Upends Auto Industry

September 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on California’s Ban on New Gas Cars Further Upends Auto Industry
California’s decision to ban sales of new conventional vehicles starting in 2035 shows how regulators’ aggressive emission targets are forcibly reshaping an industry that is struggling to keep its customers on board.

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Blue Cross Group Settles Antitrust Case for $2.7 Billion

September 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Blue Cross Group Settles Antitrust Case for $2.7 Billion
The agreement that the insurance group has negotiated would also require it curb practices that allegedly limited competition among its 36 member companies, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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TikTok Owner Puts Deal With Oracle, Walmart in Beijing’s Hands

September 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TikTok Owner Puts Deal With Oracle, Walmart in Beijing’s Hands
ByteDance is seeking approval from Beijing for the White House-endorsed plan under new export restrictions, as Chinese state media continue criticism.

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California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035

September 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order that aims to end the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035.

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WeWork Sells Majority Stake in China Business, Cutting Costs

September 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeWork Sells Majority Stake in China Business, Cutting Costs
The real-estate operator is selling control of its business in China, the latest sign it is abandoning its former rapid-growth approach and looking to reduce risk.

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Nikola’s Talks With Energy Firms Stalled Following Short-Seller Report

September 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nikola’s Talks With Energy Firms Stalled Following Short-Seller Report
The electric-truck maker’s pursuit of a deal with BP and other energy companies on hydrogen-refueling stations has paused, the first outward indication that allegations against Nikola are affecting its business plan.

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