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February 21 2018 - 9:30AM
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Dish Network Highlights Sling TV Subscribers as Pay-TV Declines
Dish Network disclosed how many Sling TV subscribers it has for
the first time as the company looks to assure investors it can grow
in new businesses while customers continue to drop their
traditional television packages.
When Ford Warned People to Stop Driving Some of Its Trucks, a Regulator Lost Sleep
Ford's decision to instruct tens of thousands of truck owners to
stop driving vehicles with potentially lethal air bags raises fresh
concerns for regulators already grappling with the largest
automotive safety recall in U.S. history.
JPMorgan Chase to Build New Midtown NYC Headquarters
JPMorgan Chase plans to build a new 2.5 million square-foot
headquarters at 270 Park Ave. in New York City, the first major
project under a city rezoning plan designed to rejuvenate the
building stock in one of its biggest job centers.
Folgers Wakes Up With a New Premium Cup of Coffee
Folgers is taking its biggest risk in decades with a new brand
aimed at reviving the 167-year-old coffee giant, the latest food
maker to try to win over younger consumers.
Lotte Group Chairman Resigns From Its Japanese Holding Company
Shin Dong-bin's resignation could reignite an ugly family
dispute with his older brother over control of South Korea's
fifth-largest conglomerate. Lotte operates businesses ranging from
chemicals to snacks, supermarkets, entertainment and hotels.
Airbnb's Push Into 'Experiences' Has Been a Slog
Airbnb Inc's Experiences service, where travelers book outings
with local experts, has been off to a sluggish start as the company
hunts for new revenue sources beyond home rentals.
In a Fresh Sign of Strength, Glencore Quadruples Earnings
Glencore on Wednesday said it quadrupled its earnings in 2017,
increased its dividend payout to investors and was on the lookout
for deals-fresh signs of strength in the global mining
industry.
Lawsuit Alleges MetLife Mistake Helped a Woman Keep Settlement Money From Her Daughter
A lawsuit related to medical malpractice is the latest example
of an unexpected problem popping up at MetLife from decades-old
business.
AT&T Denied Access to Government Discussions on Time Warner Deal
A federal judge ruled AT&T isn't entitled to details of the
Trump administration's internal discussions on the company's
proposed merger with Time Warner.
3M, State of Minnesota Settle For $850 Million
3M Co. will pay $850 million to settle Minnesota's lawsuit,
claiming the manufacturer contaminated water in the state for at
least five decades.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 21, 2018 09:15 ET (14:15 GMT)
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