News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
September 24 2018 - 3:30PM
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Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment, to Step Down
Mr. Greenblatt led a revival of NBC's prime-time lineup with
shows such as the drama "This Is Us" and the comedy "The Good
Place."
McDonald's Restaurant Chief Doug Goare to Retire
McDonald's said Doug Goare, its president of international lead
markets and chief restaurant officer, plans to retire at year
end.
Amarin Surges on Fish-Oil Drug Data
Amarin more than doubled in value after the company said its
drug derived from fish oil reduced the risk of heart attacks,
strokes and deaths in certain high-risk patients.
Sears CEO Pushes a Rescue Plan to Avoid Bankruptcy
CEO Edward Lampert wants creditors to restructure about $1.1
billion of debt due in 2019 and 2020.
Comcast Shares Slide After Regulators Accept Sky Bid
Shares of Comcast fell after the cable company won a bid over
the weekend to gain control of European pay-TV giant Sky.
Michael Kors Nears Deal to Buy Versace for Around $2.4 Billion
Michael Kors is close to a deal to buy Italian fashion house
Gianni Versace for around $2.35 billion, in a move that would put
one of the glitziest names in high fashion in the hands of a
budding U.S. conglomerate better known for affordable luxury.
Weight Watchers Changes Name as It Shifts Mission
Weight Watchers International is taking on a new name as it
refocuses its mission and product lineup. The New York-based
company said Monday it is now called WW.
Former Invitation Homes CEO Joins Deutsche Bank
John Bartling, former CEO of Invitation Homes, joined Deutsche
Bank as a senior U.S. banker, in a bid by the bank to boost its
relationships with corporate boards, private-equity firms and other
deal makers.
TPG in Exclusive Talks to Take Over Abraaj's $1 Billion Health-Care Fund
U.S. private-equity firm TPG is in exclusive talks to take over
Abraaj Group's $1 billion health-care fund.
Fluor Sues Westinghouse Over Scrapped Nuclear Plant
Lawsuit says Westinghouse estate owes more than $250 million in
damages, fees and legal costs
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 24, 2018 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)
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