News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
September 25 2018 - 3:15PM
Dow Jones News
Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Funneling Secrets to Rival Intel
Qualcomm accused Apple of funneling proprietary information to
rival chip maker Intel, broadening a long-running legal battle.
Uber Wins Court Appeal Over Drivers' Working Classification
Uber Technologies scored a legal victory over drivers after a
federal appeals court dismantled the class-action status of a
lawsuit that had sought to reclassify independent contractors as
employees.
Aurora Cannabis Gets High on Its Own Stash
The reason for the marijuana company's stock surge Tuesday is
less than solid.
Banco Santander Names UBS Investment Bank Head as Next CEO
Banco Santander SA named UBS Group AG's Andrea Orcel as its new
CEO, propelling one of Europe's highest-profile investment bankers
to the helm of a global banking giant.
Snap Communications Head to Leave, Continuing String of Departures
Mary Ritti, one of Snap's earliest hires, announced she is
leaving from top communications job, after announced exits of
company's strategy head and CFO
Arby's Parent to Buy Sonic for $2.3 Billion
Inspire Brands is buying Sonic for $2.3 billion, including debt,
as the company created by the merger of Arby's and Buffalo Wild
Wings seeks to build a portfolio of restaurant chains spanning the
spectrum of fast food to casual dining.
Verizon Launches Early-Retirement Program
Verizon has offered early-retirement packages to thousands of
staff, as part of a broader cost-cutting effort.
Michael Kors to Buy Versace in $2.1 Billion Deal
Michael Kors Holdings reached a deal to buy Italian fashion
house Gianni Versace as the U.S. conglomerate expands its global
fashion luxury group.
Post Moonves, CBS Should Put More Women on TV
The dearth of female-powered content at CBS threatens to hurt
its business.
Instagram Co-Founders to Step Down From Facebook
The two co-founders of Facebook's popular Instagram app are
stepping down, a move marking continued tumult at the
social-networking giant.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 25, 2018 15:00 ET (19:00 GMT)
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