News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
February 17 2017 - 11:15AM
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Kraft Makes $143 Billion Merger Bid for Unilever
Kraft Heinz has made a $143 billion approach to take over U.K.
consumer-products giant Unilever, a move that would bring together
some of the best-known household brands in the world.
Fannie Mae to Send $5.5 Billion To Treasury
Fannie Mae said it would send a $5.5 billion dividend payment to
the U.S. Treasury in March as its quarterly profit rose thanks to
accounting benefits and rising interest rates.
GM-Peugeot Deal Talks See Europe Move to Protect Jobs
European politicians and union leaders moved to protect jobs,
after the announcement that General Motors was in advanced talks to
sell its Opel and Vauxhall units to Peugeot.
DineEquity CEO to Resign
IHOP and Applebee's operator DineEquity said Friday that Chief
Executive Julia Stewart will resign effective March 1.
Campbell Reports Lower than Expected Sales
Campbell Soup Co. reported lower than expected sales in the most
recent quarter as its fresh food business continued to weigh on
results.
Moody's Swings to Loss on DOJ Settlement Charge
Moody's Corp. swung to a loss in the final quarter of the year
as it booked a hefty charge related to its settlement with the
Justice Department.
J.M. Smucker Revenue, Profit Falls
J.M. Smucker Co. said revenue fell more than expected in its
third quarter as shifting consumer tastes continue to weigh on the
food maker's results.
General Mills Lowers Sales, Profit Forecast
General Mills cut its already-downbeat sales and earnings
forecast for its current year on weaker-than-expected sales U.S.
yogurt and soup.
Deere Gives Upbeat Outlook
Deere & Co. raised its sales growth forecast for this year
as the world's largest farm equipment manufacturer reported
stabilizing demand after years of tumbling sales.
Chinese Conglomerate Takes Stake in Deutsche Bank
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has taken a 3.04% stake in shares
of Deutsche Bank through a European asset manager, according to
securities filings.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 17, 2017 11:00 ET (16:00 GMT)
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