News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
July 08 2020 - 9:30PM
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Facebook Takes Down a Network of Accounts Tied to Roger Stone
Facebook said it had removed a network of more than 100 pages
and accounts linked to Roger Stone, the longtime confidant of
President Trump, because it violated company rules against
coordinated inauthentic behavior.
Amazon Settles Allegations of U.S. Sanctions Violations
The e-commerce giant's screening system allegedly failed to flag
transactions with blacklisted customers.
IBM Acquiring Software-Bot Maker WDG Automation
WDG Automation's software, which features
artificial-intelligence capabilities, enables businesses to
automate workplace tasks. The company, based in São José do Rio
Preto, Brazil, has more than 600 prebuilt robotic process
automation functions.
Costco's Shares Rise as Sales Jump in June
Shares of Costco Wholesale rose in after-hours trading after the
company posted an increase in sales in June as consumers stockpiled
items during lockdown measures in response to the coronavirus
pandemic.
Wirecard Under Criminal Scrutiny in Probe of Alleged Bank Fraud
The Justice Department is examining whether scandal-plagued
German payment company Wirecard played a critical role in an
alleged $100 million bank-fraud conspiracy connected to an online
marijuana marketplace, according to people familiar with the
investigation.
Rio Tinto to Close 'Uneconomic' New Zealand Smelter
Rio Tinto is closing its sole aluminum smelter in New Zealand by
August next year, causing the loss of about 2,600 jobs, after a
review found it wasn't financially viable.
Bed Bath & Beyond to Close 200 Stores
The retailer posted a 49% drop in quarterly sales after the
coronavirus temporarily closed most of its stores.
Kitchen-Supply Chain Sur La Table Files for Bankruptcy
The retailer, which sells high-end cookware and offers
gourmet-cooking classes at its stores, filed for bankruptcy
protection with a buyout offer from investment firm Fortress.
Twitter Signals Interest in Developing Subscription Service
The social-media company has a team working on a subscription
service that could give it a new revenue source as it faces
pressure to boost earnings..
GM's Suit Against Rival Fiat Chrysler Quashed by Federal Judge
In a lawsuit, GM had accused its rival auto maker of bribing
union officials to gain an advantage on its labor costs.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 08, 2020 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)
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