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June 18 2018 - 07:15PM
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Senate Rebukes Trump With Vote to Reinstate ZTE Sales Ban
ZTE lost a skirmish with U.S. lawmakers Monday when the Senate
passed legislation that would reinstate a ban on sales of U.S.
components to the Chinese telecommunications company.
Wells Fargo to Restructure Wealth Management Business
Wells Fargo is expected to announce a restructuring of its
wealth management business, as it grapples with probes tied to
client referrals and related matters.
JPMorgan to Pay $65 Million Fine for Dollar Benchmark Manipulation
JPMorgan Chase agreed to pay a $65 million fine to settle claims
that it tried to manipulate a global interest rate benchmark, the
latest fine levied by U.S. regulators to punish crisis-era
manipulation schemes by large banks.
Audi CEO Arrested in Emissions-Cheating Probe
The CEO of Volkswagen's luxury brand Audi was arrested in
connection with an investigation of his role in the German car
maker's diesel emissions-cheating scandal.
Los Angeles Times Names Pearlstine as New Editor After Sale to Billionaire
Publishing industry veteran Norman Pearlstine was named the
executive editor of the Los Angeles Times as its new billionaire
owner pledged to invest in the newspaper.
Supreme Court to Consider Apple Appeal in Lawsuit Over iPhone App Prices
The Supreme Court announced it will hear an Apple appeal
challenging the propriety of a lawsuit brought by consumers who
allege that the company illegally monopolized the sale of iPhone
apps.
Fujifilm Sues Xerox for More Than $1 Billion After Canceled Merger
Fujifilm Holdings is suing Xerox for breach of contract and
estimated damages of more than $1 billion after the printer and
copier company walked away from a planned merger.
Disney Tests Pricing Power at Theme Parks
After raising some ticket prices for its theme parks by more
than 20% over the past five years, Walt Disney will set a new
benchmark this week when it offers die-hard fans the chance to
attend a six-hour preview of a new attraction at Disneyland-for
$299.
Mergers Would Make AT&T, Comcast World's Most Indebted Companies
Recent mergers could transform AT&T and Comcast into the two
most indebted companies in the world, a standing that carries
uncharted risks for investors.
Rent-A-Center to Sell Itself to Vintage Capital
Rent-A-Center has agreed to sell itself to a Vintage Capital
affiliate, following multiple offers from the investment firm amid
investor pressure and poor financial results.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
June 18, 2018 19:00 ET (23:00 GMT)
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