News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
June 16 2019 - 11:30PM
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Goldman Sachs to Combine Private-Investing Arms
Goldman Sachs is pulling together four separate units that
invest in private companies, real estate and other hard-to-access
deals, creating a new unit.
ArisGlobal Sells Majority Stake to Europe's Nordic Capital
European buyout firm Nordic Capital has agreed to acquire a
majority stake of U.S.-based ArisGlobal, in a deal that values the
life-sciences software company at $700 million including debt.
AGL Energy Drops Takeover Bid for Vocus
Struggling telecommunications provider Vocus Group Ltd. has lost
another suitor after AGL Energy Ltd. said it had withdrawn a
nonbinding takeover offer and ceased due-diligence work on a
bid.
Trials Near for Boeing 737 MAX Fix
The FAA could start flight trials of Boeing's proposed 737 MAX
safety enhancement as early as this week as the plane maker's chief
executive vowed to restore public confidence in the jet.
Disney Overshadows Rival Studios as Reboots and Sequels Sputter
So far this summer, studios not named Walt Disney Co. are
failing to capture moviegoers' attention in a significant way.
Attempting to capitalize on the weekends in which Disney isn't
releasing one of its blockbusters, rivals have tried to stand out
with sequels and remakes of their own once-successful
franchises.
Alleged 1MDB Co-Conspirators Sentenced to Prison
Two prominent figures in a global Malaysian sovereign-wealth
fund scandal were convicted of financial crimes and sentenced to
prison in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement from the emirate's
criminal court and people familiar with the matter.
Lyrics Site Accuses Google of Lifting Its Content
Genius Media Group says Google is lifting and republishing on
its own platform the hip-hop and pop music lyrics found on
Genius.com, resulting in a drop in traffic for the site.
China Biotechs Lure Industry Talent in the U.S.
Chinese biotechs are hiring from big drug companies in the U.S.,
promising lucrative pay and an entrepreneurial environment in the
race to win the first U.S. approval of a nongeneric Chinese
drug.
Car Companies Train Focus on Distracted Driving
Combating distracted driving has long been a frustrating
challenge for car companies, regulators and law enforcement. New
technologies, including eye-tracking cameras and steering sensors,
aim to help solve that problem.
Target Stores Hit by Technical Snafus Over Weekend
Technical problems at Target stores this weekend frustrated
shoppers, who were unable to make purchases for two hours on
Saturday or use a credit card at some stores on Sunday.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
June 16, 2019 23:15 ET (03:15 GMT)
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