News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
April 20 2021 - 1:30PM
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Regulators Question Credit Suisse Over Archegos-Related Stock Sales
The stock sales could result in additional losses that go beyond
the $4.7 billion hit Credit Suisse disclosed earlier this month
from the meltdown of Archegos Capital Management.
J&J's Covid-19 Vaccine Adds $100 Million to Quarterly Sales
In February the vaccine became the third shot to win
emergency-use authorization from the FDA, but it is now on pause
amid safety concerns.
Procter & Gamble Will Raise Prices in September
Price increases on baby products, adult diapers and
feminine-care brands come as the company reports slowing growth in
latest quarter.
Boeing Extends CEO Retirement Age in Vote of Confidence
David Calhoun, 64 years old, now faces a mandatory retirement
age of 70, rather than the usual age of 65. The plane maker also
said finance chief Greg Smith will retire in July.
Lockheed Produced a Strong Quarter. Why the Stock Is Doing Nothing.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin produced another strong quarter.
The stock isn't doing much on the good news though. Investors are
used to solid results.
Daily Mail Owner Files Antitrust Suit Against Google, Citing Royals Coverage
The suit alleges that Google punishes publishers in search
rankings if they don't sell enough advertising space through
Google's marketplace.
Travelers Sees Pre-Tax Catastrophe Losses More Than Double
The property-casualty insurer reported rising profit and revenue
despite catastrophe losses that were its highest on record for a
first quarter.
Canadian National Makes $30 Billion Topping Bid for Kansas City Southern
The offer is likely to kick off a bidding war for a railroad
operator that has already agreed to a sale to another Canadian
rival.
Toshiba Rebuffs CVC Takeover Offer
Toshiba said CVC hadn't provided specific information about the
bidding group and its post-acquisition business plan, and the
industrial conglomerate preferred to stay a public company.
Netflix Faces New Test as Economies Reopen
Subscriptions at the streaming giant surged last year, but
consumers are now looking to get out.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 20, 2021 13:15 ET (17:15 GMT)
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