News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
April 20 2018 - 3:15PM
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Wells Fargo to Pay $1 Billion to Settle Risk Management Claims
Wells Fargo agreed to pay $1 billion to settle federal claims of
misconduct in its auto and mortgage lending businesses. The fine is
the largest against a bank so far in the Trump administration.
GE Takes Hit From Old Mortgage Unit, Cites Other Progress
GE reported a quarterly loss on a $1.5 billion charge related to
a subprime mortgage business it once owned, but executives said
they were making progress on their efforts to turn around its
industrial businesses.
Takeda Sweetens Takeover Proposal for Shire
Japan's Takeda said it had made a sweetened proposal to buy
Shire after its three previous bids for the rival drugmaker that
has drawn broader interest across the sector were rejected.
U.S. Questions Cosco's Takeover of Cargo Terminal in Long Beach
A U.S. national-security review has raised concerns about
Chinese state-run conglomerate Cosco Shipping taking control of a
large container terminal in Long Beach, Calif., according to people
familiar with the matter.
SunTrust Employee May Have Stolen Information About 1.5 Million Clients
SunTrust Banks said that an employee may have stolen information
of about 1.5 million customers, the latest example of a potential
breach that underscores the vulnerability of consumers' private
data.
Ford to Seek Bids for Parts of Advertising Business, Dealing Blow to WPP
Ford Motor Co. has decided to open portions of its advertising
business to bids, dealing a blow to its incumbent agency, WPP
PLC.
Skechers Pinches Investors
Skechers USA shares plunged on a disappointing outlook for the
second quarter, but the stock has its charms.
Facebook Has a New Data Policy-Here's the Short Version
Facebook just updated and expanded its data policy in light of
the company's recent scandals.
Senior Porsche Executive Arrested in Connection With Volkswagen Scandal
German police have arrested a senior Porsche executive in the
wake of raids this week to gather evidence allegedly linking the
sports car maker to Volkswagen's emissions scandal.
Engine Maker in Southwest Accident to Issue New Inspection Guidance
The maker of the jet engine involved in a fatal accident on a
Southwest Airlines jet this week plans to issue new inspection
guidance for carriers on Friday, a General Electric spokesman said
in a statement.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 20, 2018 15:00 ET (19:00 GMT)
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