Microsoft Puts Up Strong Numbers 
 

The software giant posted record quarterly sales, underpinned by pandemic-fueled demand for videogaming and accelerated adoption of its cloud-computing services.

 
Starbucks's Sales Improve Despite Covid-19 Restrictions 
 

The coffee giant said Chief Operating Officer Roz Brewer is leaving the company.

 
Trucker TFI International Aims to Boost Margins at UPS Freight 
 

TFI International plans to spend $50 million to $75 million to upgrade the UPS Freight fleet and renegotiate prices for the carrier's shipping customers.

 
Verizon Internet Outage Disrupts Usage in Northeast 
 

A midday network slowdown marred service around New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

 
Volkswagen Asks Supreme Court to Block Local Emissions Regulations 
 

The German auto giant is trying to overturn a lower-court ruling that could open the car industry to oversight from municipalities.

 
GE Reports Surge in Year-End Cash Flow 
 

The boost in cash came from orders in its power and renewables divisions, along with improved financial efficiency.

 
LVMH Gets Boost From Vuitton, Dior 
 

Surging revenue at the big fashion brands bolstered the luxury-goods company's results, offsetting other businesses such as Champagne.

 
Commerce Nominee Pledges Tough China Stance 
 

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo was less forthcoming in Senate hearings about the Biden administration's stance on the blacklisting of Huawei Technologies.

 
J&J Expects Covid-19 Vaccine Results by Early Next Week 
 

The drugmaker aims to provide about 100 million doses domestically by the end of June if study results are positive and the U.S. authorizes its shot.

 
PepsiCo, Beyond Meat Form Plant-Based Foods Venture 
 

Planet Partnership will develop snacks and beverages made from plant proteins, expanding the market reach of alternative products.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 26, 2021 17:15 ET (22:15 GMT)

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