News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
August 05 2020 - 11:30PM
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Appeals Court Allows Dakota Access Pipeline to Continue Operating
A federal appeals court said the Dakota Access pipeline can
continue carrying oil for now, a win for pipeline operator Energy
Transfer and North Dakota oil producers.
Facebook, Twitter Take Down Trump Video
Facebook and Twitter removed a video posted by President Trump
in which he said children are "almost immune" from Covid-19, a
claim that the companies said ran afoul their rules against harmful
misinformation about coronavirus.
States Call on Facebook to Launch Hate-Speech Hotline
Attorneys general for 19 states and the District of Columbia are
calling on the social-media giant to take additional steps to
combat harassment and hate speech on its platforms.
Burgers, Lipstick and Face Masks Fare Well: Earnings at a Glance
There is some life in the restaurant and retail trade after all,
despite the pandemic.
Teladoc Health Sets $18.5 Billion Acquisition
The provider of virtual-care services has agreed to buy Livongo
Health, whose technology helps monitor and manage chronic
conditions in patients.
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Signal Prices
New details are emerging about how much drugmakers J&J and
Moderna are charging for coronavirus vaccines, with prices spanning
from several dollars a dose to more than $70 for a regimen.
Nick Khan Leaves Creative Artist Agency to Join World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment hired Nick Khan of Creative Artist
Agency as its new president and chief revenue officer.
Lawmakers Seek Records on Planned Kodak Loan
Democrat-led congressional committees are seeking records from
Eastman Kodak and the government office that announced a potential
$765 million loan to the onetime photo giant, the latest sign of
scrutiny on the company and its part in a plan to restore some
domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Barrick Gold Considers Switching Primary Stock Listing to NYSE
The Canadian mining company's CEO said shifting to New York from
Toronto would be a way to reach more investors, though there are
currently no plans to make the move.
Teva Pharmaceutical: Value at Last
As turmoil subsides at Teva Pharmaceutical, the shares are
starting to look enticing.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
August 05, 2020 23:15 ET (03:15 GMT)
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