What's News: Business & Finance -- WSJ
November 15 2016 - 3:02AM
Dow Jones News
The surge in long-term rates has investors speculating once
again about a turn in the long decline for bond yields, with much
at stake for firms and consumers.
The Dow edged up 21.03 points to a record 18868.69 as gains in
bank shares offset tech-sector declines.
Samsung agreed to buy U.S. automotive-technology maker Harman
for $8 billion, the South Korean firm's latest attempt to branch
out.
SEC Chairman White plans to leave in January, opening the door
to a new Republican-appointed leader who could ease regulation.
Facebook and Google announced steps to curb fake-news websites
from generating revenue through their ad-selling services.
Siemens is buying Mentor Graphics for about $4 billion, as the
German firm pushes to digitize factories.
Regency Centers agreed to acquire fellow real-estate investment
trust Equity One for about $5 billion.
China's economy appears on track to grow at least 6.5% this year
with signs of slowing in 2017, data show.
UniCredit aims to raise $14.1 billion, part of a plan by the
Italian bank to shore up its finances.
Nasdaq named Adena Friedman to be its next CEO, while Robert
Greifeld will become chairman.
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed that it had taken stakes in
American Airlines, Delta and United.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 15, 2016 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)
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