DOJ Opened Probe of Tesla After Musk's Going-Private Tweet

Tesla said it received a "voluntary request for documents" from the Justice Department, which came after CEO Elon Musk's tweet about taking the electric-car maker private.

 
Former SeaWorld CEO Settles Claim He Misled Investors

James Atchison will pay more than $1 million to settle SEC charges he wasn't upfront with investors about the impact documentary film "Blackfish" would have on the theme-park operator.

 
Oracle Buys Its Way to Stability

The software giant's booming buybacks help its stock price despite disappointing financial results.

 
Alibaba's Jack Ma Denies Beijing Forced Him Out

Billionaire Jack Ma said China's government didn't push him to step down as head of Alibaba, blaming rumors emanating from outside China for fueling such speculation.

 
WeWork Reaches Settlement on Noncompete Pacts

The shared-office company agreed to sharply curtail its practice of requiring most employees to sign broad noncompete agreements, as part of a settlement with the attorneys general of New York and Illinois.

 
Neiman Marcus Sales Rise but Losses Continue

Neiman Marcus reported stronger quarterly sales, as the luxury retailer benefits from robust spending by wealthy consumers.

 
Weinstein Prosecutors Look Into Filmmaker's Days at Miramax

Manhattan prosecutors in recent weeks have contacted people who worked with Harvey Weinstein at Miramax in an attempt to gather evidence of the embattled filmmaker's alleged prior bad acts, according to people familiar with the matter.

 
Mastercard, Visa Agree to Settle Merchant Antitrust Suit

Mastercard, Visa and other financial institutions have agreed to settle a long-running antitrust lawsuit with merchants over the fees they pay when they accept card payments for a proposed $6.2 billion.

 
Dollar Tree to Consolidate Support Centers

Dollar Tree said it is consolidating store support centers into the company's new headquarters in Chesapeake, Va.

 
General Mills' New Pet-Food Business Slows Down

The food maker is struggling to revive sales in the U.S. as growth in its new pet-food business slows. Sales rose 8.6% in the latest quarter, driven by international revenue.

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