News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
July 24 2017 - 3:15PM
Dow Jones News
Samsung Releases Arthritis Drug in First Foray Into U.S. Pharmaceuticals
South Korea's Samsung conglomerate, best known for its
smartphones and televisions, will make available in the U.S. its
lower-price copy of Johnson & Johnson's blockbuster
rheumatoid-arthritis drug Remicade.
KKR to Buy WebMD in $2.8 Billion Deal
KKR has reached a deal to buy WebMD Health Corp. for $2.8
billion. The New York-based health-information provider had been
running an auction after publicly putting itself in play earlier
this year.
U.K. Opens Corruption Probe in Rio Tinto in Guinea
The U.K.'s Serious Fraud Office said Monday it opened an
investigation into suspected corrupt activities by mining giant Rio
Tinto in Guinea.
Time Looks to Sell Majority Stake in Essence
Time Inc. is looking to sell a majority stake in Essence, the
first big move by the publisher since it decided against selling
the entire company this spring.
Apple Supplier Foxconn Looks at Producing Display Panels in Wisconsin
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, which assembles Apple's
iPhones, is nearing a decision to invest in Wisconsin and could
hold an event in Washington, D.C., as soon as this week to discuss
U.S. investment plans.
Alphabet Earnings: What to Watch
Google parent Alphabet Inc. is scheduled to announce
second-quarter earnings after the market closes Monday. Here's what
you need to know.
Blue Apron Soars as Analysts Weigh In
Shares of Blue Apron Holdings are having their best day ever
after several of the banks that helped the company go public
sounded a bullish note.
HNA Details New Ownership Structure
One of China's most acquisitive conglomerates, privately owned
HNA Group, has unveiled a new ownership structure in a bid to
eliminate doubt over who ultimately controls the group.
Telecom Italia CEO Said to Be Leaving Amid Vivendi Tensions
Telecom Italia is set to announce the departure of Chief
Executive Flavio Cattaneo, after mounting tensions with shareholder
Vivendi, according to people familiar with the matter.
Arconic Distances Itself From Grenfell Fire
Arconic Inc. Interim Chief Executive David Hess on Monday
expressed sympathy for the victims of a deadly fire last month in
London's Grenfell Tower, but stressed the company had no control
over the use of its aluminum panels on the building's exterior.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 24, 2017 15:00 ET (19:00 GMT)
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