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September 23 2020 - 9:30PM
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Procter & Gamble Calls for Change to Annual TV Ad-Buying Process
Procter & Gamble's top marketing executive is asking for a
later upfront marketplace, as well as more flexibility when buying
ads closer to the time that they air.
WeWork Sells Majority Stake in China Business, Cutting Costs
The real-estate operator is selling control of its business in
China, the latest sign it is abandoning its former rapid-growth
approach and looking to reduce risk.
TikTok Asks Judge to Halt Trump's Download Ban
The video-sharing platform asked a federal judge to stop the
U.S. from imposing a ban on the app over national-security
concerns, with TikTok lawyers citing constitutional provisions for
free speech and due process.
Hertz Backs New $400 Million ABS Deal to Restock Vehicle Fleet
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is backing a new effort to raise $400
million that would allow it to keep its rental car fleet stocked
with new vehicles for a return to business once the coronavirus
pandemic eases.
Wells Fargo CEO Apologizes for Comment on Recruiting Black Employees
Wells Fargo Chief Executive Charlie Scharf apologized in a
letter to employees for his remarks related to recruiting Black
talent.
Disney Bumps 'Black Widow' to 2021 in Schedule Reshuffle
Disney said it would change the release dates for 10 upcoming
films, postponing the Marvel spinoff 'Black Widow' until May and
delaying Steven Spielberg's remake of 'West Side Story' by one year
to December 2021.
Westpac Agrees to Pay $920M Fine for Austrac Breaches
Westpac Banking has agreed to pay a $920 million fine to settle
a civil case related to the biggest breach of the Australia's
money-laundering and terrorism financing laws in history.
Chinese State Media Signal Beijing's Disdain for TikTok Deal
Chinese denouncements of a plan to turn TikTok into a U.S.-based
company increased doubts about China's approval of a deal that
would see the app join with Oracle and Walmart.
Nikola's Talks With Energy Firms Stalled Following Short-Seller Report
The electric-truck maker's pursuit of a deal with BP and other
energy companies on hydrogen-refueling stations has paused, the
first outward indication that allegations against Nikola are
affecting its business plan.
Volkswagen Takes Aim at Tesla With Electric SUV
Volkswagen took the wraps off its ID.4 all-electric
sport-utility vehicle in a bid by the world's largest car maker to
challenge Tesla and re-energize a problem-ridden electric-vehicle
strategy.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 23, 2020 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)
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