News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
January 28 2020 - 3:30AM
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Airbus Reaches International Deal Over Corruption Probe
Airbus has reached a preliminary agreement with fraud agencies
in the U.S., U.K. and France over a long-standing investigation
into bribery and corruption.
Philips Mulls Options for Domestic-Appliances Unit
Philips said it will launch a review of options for its
domestic-appliances business, as it posted a 17% fall in
fourth-quarter net profit.
SAP Lifts Guidance as Earnings Rise
SAP raised its guidance for 2020 after the software giant posted
an above-forecast operating profit of EUR2.84 billion.
U.S. Drugmakers Ship Antiviral Therapies to China
AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson are among the companies that
have started shipping drugs approved to treat HIV, answering
Chinese authorities' calls to test potential treatments for the
Wuhan coronavirus.
For First Time, J&J CEO Testifies in a Talcum-Powder Court Case
Chief Executive Alex Gorsky testified in court for the first
time in litigation over the safety of Johnson & Johnson's
signature baby powder, saying the company has taken steps to ensure
it is safe to use.
Shkreli, Associate Tried to Block Generic Versions of Drug, Suit Claims
Jailed drug company founder Martin Shkreli and an associate
violated competition laws by working to block rivals from
introducing generic forms of an antiparasite drug, the Federal
Trade Commission and the New York attorney general alleged.
Fairway Market, Hoping to Close Sale, Can Draw on Bankruptcy Loan
A bankruptcy judge gave Fairway Market permission to draw on
part of a bankruptcy loan the New York City grocer needs to keep
its stores running while it tries to clinch a deal to sell
them.
Whirlpool Profits from Higher Prices
Whirlpool said profit increased in the latest quarter after it
raised prices on some appliances, and raw-material cost increases
cooled.
Village Inn, Bakers Square Restaurant Chains File for Bankruptcy
The operator of the Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurant
chains has filed for bankruptcy as it faces pressure from casual
dining brands and larger competitors.
Arconic Considers Job Cuts Due to Boeing 737 MAX Production Halt
Boeing supplier Arconic said it expected to lose $400 million in
sales and could cut jobs this year as a result of the plane maker's
halted production of the 737 MAX.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 28, 2020 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT)
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