News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
October 15 2019 - 09:30PM
Dow Jones News
United Raises Outlook on Robust Demand
United Airlines profit outstripped expectations as the company
raised its earnings estimates for the year amid a surge in
bookings.
Berkshire Asks to Expand BofA Stake
Berkshire Hathaway requested permission earlier this month from
the Fed to increase its stake in Bank of America above 10%.
América Móvil Reports 31% Drop in Net Profit on Forex Losses
Mexican telecommunications company América Móvil reported a 31%
decline in net profit as foreign-exchange losses in the period
offset gains in sales and operating profits.
MGM Resorts to Sell Bellagio, Circus Circus Properties in Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International said it is selling two casinos on the
Las Vegas Strip, including its landmark Bellagio property, in
separate real-estate deals.
Drug Distributors Are in Talks to Pay $18 Billion to Settle Opioid Litigation
Three major drug distributors are in talks to pay $18 billion to
settle sweeping litigation brought by state and local governments
blaming them for fueling the opioid crisis.
Brookfield Embarks on High-Price Makeover of Fifth Avenue Tower
Toronto-based Brookfield, which bought control of the office
tower at 666 Fifth Ave. from the Kushner family in 2018, is
planning one of the costliest overhauls for a building that New
York has seen.
JPMorgan Flexes Muscle as Goldman Stumbles
The results show that the largest U.S. banks have yet to feel
the sting of recent interest-rate cuts and turbulence in the stock
and money markets.
Nevada Regulator Seeks to Ban Steve Wynn From State's Casino Industry
Steve Wynn should be banned from Nevada's casino industry
because of his alleged sexual misconduct against former employees,
according to a state regulator's filing on Monday.
Taco Bell Recalls Some Seasoned Beef
Taco Bell said it voluntarily recalled about 2.3 million pounds
of seasoned beef from its restaurants and distribution sites Friday
after a customer reportedly found a metal shaving in an order of
food.
WeWork Bonds Fall to New Low
WeWork bonds plumbed new lows, highlighting questions about the
shared-office starup's future as it explores options for raising
cash after shelving an IPO.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 15, 2019 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)
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