News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
June 22 2017 - 11:31PM
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Uber Ex-CEO Travis Kalanick Knew of Stolen Google Files
Former Uber Technologies Chief Executive Travis Kalanick knew an
engineer had allegedly stolen Google files before hiring the
engineer last year, according to Uber's attorneys.
Mylan Elects Full Board Despite Oppostion
Mylan's board nominees were elected in full at the
pharmaceutical company's annual meeting Thursday despite pressure
from a group of institutional investors unhappy over high executive
pay.
Facebook Has New Vision Beyond 'Connecting,' and It Thinks Groups Are Key
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg took a step toward
defining a new vision for the social-media company as it grapples
with how to handle its growing power in the world.
Tesla Explores Possibility of Manufacturing Cars in China
Tesla said it is exploring with government officials in Shanghai
the possibility of opening a manufacturing facility to build
electric vehicles for the Chinese market.
American Airlines CEO 'Not Happy' About Qatar Plan to Buy 10% Stake
Qatar Airways said it intends to buy a significant stake in
American Airlines Group-a brash approach by the state-owned carrier
that American Chief Executive Doug Parker called "puzzling and
strange."
Lyft's Goal: Gain From Uber's Stumbles Without Gloating
As Uber has grappled with the leadership turmoil that led to its
chief executive's resignation this week, its much-smaller rival has
built market share and expanded aggressively, even as its founders
counsel humility.
Sears Canada Enters Bankruptcy Protection
Sears Canada has entered bankruptcy protection in Canada, and
will close 59 locations and cut nearly 3,000 positions, the company
said.
Warren Buffett Rescues Canada's Home Capital
Warren Buffett's rescue of struggling Canadian mortgage lender
Home Capital Group is his latest move to secure generous returns in
exchange for backing businesses that other investors are
fleeing.
Cable Operator Altice USA Climbs in Market Debut
Shares of Altice USA traded higher in their market debut
Thursday, a day after the cable operator raised more money in its
IPO than any other U.S.-listed telecom since 2000.
CEO's Resignation Is the Least of Uber's Problems in Asia
Chased out of China by a local rival, Uber turned its regional
focus to India and Southeast Asia-but it faces more of the same
there, as well as union and regulatory battles, now without its
visionary founder.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
June 22, 2017 23:16 ET (03:16 GMT)
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