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April 24 2017 - 9:15AM
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Halliburton Helped by Drilling Boost in U.S.
Stepped-up drilling for oil in the U.S. may have global
producers on edge about oversupply, but the increased activity in
the domestic energy sector is a boon for oil-field services firm
Halliburton Co.
Samsung to Issue Galaxy S8 Software Updates After Complaints
South Korean company said it would roll out two patches for its
new smartphone after customers complained of red-tinted screens and
poor Wi-Fi connections.
Becton Dickinson to Buy C.R. Bard for $24 Billion
Becton, Dickinson and Co. said on Sunday that it would acquire
C. R. Bard Inc. for $24 billion in the latest merger of
medical-supplies manufacturers.
PPG Again Raises Bid for Akzo Nobel
PPG Industries again raised its offer price for Dutch paint and
chemicals maker Akzo Nobel, extending the monthslong takeover
battle.
Amazon Forms Team to Focus on Driverless Technology
Amazon.com has created a team focused on driverless-vehicle
technology to help navigate the retail giant's role in the shake-up
of transportation.
Jimmy Choo Up for Sale as JAB Holding Steps Back From Luxury
JAB Holding plans to put shoemakers Jimmy Choo and Bally
International on the block.
German Arms Makers Go on the Offensive Aided by Military Spending Boost
German military spending is rising more than at any time since
the Cold War. Most of the orders for new equipment and upgrades of
existing kit are going to the country's biggest arms
manufacturers.
QuintilesIMS in Deal to Use Salesforce.com's Cloud Technology
Quintiles IMS Holdings Inc. aims to provide its clinical-trial
and prescription-drug data through the cloud-based technology
developed by Salesforce.com.
Australia Approves Hong Kong Conglomerate's $3 Billion Energy Deal
Hong Kong conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, best known for
its jewelry stores, has won Australian government approval for its
takeover of gas-and-electricity provider Alinta Energy.
Wells Fargo Directors Face Uncertain Prospects
Uncertainty hangs over the re-election prospects of several
Wells Fargo directors at Tuesday's annual shareholder meeting,
according to people familiar with the matter.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 24, 2017 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)
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