News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
January 22 2020 - 3:30PM
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Boeing CEO Says Simulator Training Drove New Forecast
Boeing chief David Calhoun said the driving factor behind its
new forecast for returning the 737 MAX to service was the decision
to recommend simulator training for pilots.
McDermott Unveils Bankruptcy Plan That Hands Control to Lenders
McDermott International outlined its intention to emerge from
bankruptcy in the coming months under new ownership with a plan
that pays bondholders a minimal recovery and wipes out existing
shareholders.
FAA Lowered Bar for Southwest Approvals, Whistleblower Alleges
U.S. air-safety regulators likely acted improperly in the way
they authorized Southwest Airlines to begin flights between
California and Hawaii, according to the government agency that
handles federal whistleblower complaints.
IBM's Turn Might Stick
Cloud and Red Hat deal return tech giant's growth prospects.
Tesla Tops Volkswagen to Become Second-Most-Valuable Auto Maker
Elon Musk has navigated Tesla into new and potentially lucrative
territory, taking the electric-car maker's market value above $100
billion and, in the process, overtaking Volkswagen as the world's
No. 2 most valuable auto maker.
Hallmark Says Crown Media Family Networks CEO Is Stepping Down
Hallmark said Bill Abbott, chief executive of Crown Media Family
Networks, is stepping down. His successor has yet to be named, the
company said.
Johnson & Johnson's Profit, Sales Rise
The health-products company reported net income of $4.01 billion
for the latest quarter, with sales falling just short of
expectations, including a 3.5% rise in its pharmaceuticals division
and a 0.5% decline in medical devices.
Express to Close 100 Stores by 2022
The fashion retailer's announcement sent its shares higher.
Boeing's Latest Setback Could Have a Silver Lining
Everything seems to be going wrong for Boeing. In the latest
batch of bad news, however, there may be some grounds for
optimism.
Germany's Luxury Car Makers Lose their Shine
After decades of churning out huge profits and setting the
standard for premium cars, Germany's top luxury auto makers are on
the retreat, hurt by increased competition, allegations of foul
play and tech-heavy upstarts.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 22, 2020 15:15 ET (20:15 GMT)
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