Uber Suspends Driverless-Car Program After Pedestrian Is Killed

A self-driving car from Uber Technologies struck a woman who died in Tempe, Ariz., in what is believed to be the first known fatality of a pedestrian from a driverless vehicle.

 
Boeing Ends Objection to United Technologies, Rockwell Merger

Boeing Co. dropped its opposition to plans for its largest suppliers to merge, reflecting pressure on the aerospace industry to deliver its record backlog of jetliners.

 
Facebook, Other Tech Firms Scrutinized Over User Data

U.S. lawmakers are pushing for an aggressive inquiry into allegations that a firm tied to President Trump's presidential campaign gathered data from millions of Facebook profiles without authorization.

 
Whistleblowers Helped SEC Reach $415 Million Settlement With BofA

The SEC announced its biggest-ever whistleblower awards, with roughly $83 million combined going to three whistleblowers who helped the regulator reach a $415 million settlement with Bank of America.

 
Newell Strikes Deal With Icahn to Fend Off Other Activists

Newell Brands agreed to nominate four independent board directors chosen by Carl Icahn and consider selling more of its businesses as part of a truce with the activist investor, the consumer-goods company said.

 
At Nike, Female Staffers Circulated Survey About Workplace Behavior

The women were concerned about allegations circulating internally of inappropriate workplace behavior by some men and drew up the survey to gather information about these issues.

 
SoftBank Could List Arm Holdings Again

SoftBank Group, which acquired ARM Holdings in 2016 and took it private, could relist the U.K. chip designer within 12 years, a senior executive said.

 
Activist Investor Takes Major Stake in Barclays

Barclays came under further pressure to step up its turnaround plans after activist investor Sherborne Investors said it has taken a 5.2% stake in the bank.

 
VW Plans $340 Million Expansion at Tennessee Plant

Volkswagen will spend $340 million to manufacture a new sport-utility vehicle at a Tennessee assembly plant, according to a person familiar with the plan.

 
Steve Wynn's Attorney Reported Alleged Sexual Misconduct Victim to FBI

A lawyer for Steve Wynn said he recently reported a woman to the FBI after she threatened to go public about the casino mogul's alleged sexual misconduct against her, which had prompted a 2006 settlement, court records indicate.

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