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When Does Elon Musk Sleep? Billionaire Speaks of Limits to Fixing Twitter and His Back Pain

February 5, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on When Does Elon Musk Sleep? Billionaire Speaks of Limits to Fixing Twitter and His Back Pain
At the Tesla trial and in tweets, the executive gives a glimpse into his personal challenges.

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Oil Industry’s Windfall Fails to Excite Wall Street

February 5, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oil Industry’s Windfall Fails to Excite Wall Street
The biggest Western oil companies, Exxon, Chevron and Shell, have delivered record profits, but investors are still wary.

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Amid Gas-Stove Debate, Some Makers Bet on Induction

February 5, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amid Gas-Stove Debate, Some Makers Bet on Induction
Makers of GE, Viking and other stove brands have been expanding their lineups of induction ranges and cooktops.

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Twitter Hasn’t Paid Bill, M&A Advisory Firm Says

February 4, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Twitter Hasn’t Paid Bill, M&A Advisory Firm Says
Innisfree M&A sues Twitter for $1.9 million, saying it hasn’t been paid for services in the months leading up to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social-media platform.

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Tesla Nudges Up Model Y Prices

February 4, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Nudges Up Model Y Prices
Tesla has raised prices in the U.S. for its Model Y SUV.

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Southwest to Reduce Minimum Requirements for Aspiring Pilots

February 4, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Southwest to Reduce Minimum Requirements for Aspiring Pilots
Carriers, trying to meet strong travel demand, are looking to cast a wider net amid a shortage of aviators.

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Why Economists’ Jobs Forecasts Often Miss the Mark

February 4, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Economists’ Jobs Forecasts Often Miss the Mark
The U.S. added more than a half million jobs last month. Forecasters had expected less than 200,000.

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Dealers and Buyers Are Both Worried Cars Are Too Expensive

February 4, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dealers and Buyers Are Both Worried Cars Are Too Expensive
High prices and a lack of affordable models already were keeping some buyers away. Now, higher interest rates and falling used-car prices are alienating even more.

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Musk Found Not Liable in Trial Over Tweets Proposing to Take Tesla Private

February 3, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Musk Found Not Liable in Trial Over Tweets Proposing to Take Tesla Private
A jury rejected investor claims that Elon Musk violated federal securities law when he tweeted in 2018 about potentially taking Tesla private.

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Activision Blizzard Paying $35 Million to Resolve SEC Investigation

February 3, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Activision Blizzard Paying $35 Million to Resolve SEC Investigation
Activision Blizzard agreed to pay $35 million to settle regulatory claims tied to its process for deciding how its disclosures to investors should reflect employee complaints about workplace misconduct.

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