News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
July 30 2021 - 5:01PM
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Elon Musk Sides With 'Fortnite'-Maker Epic in Battle Over Apple App Store Fees
Tesla chief executive calls Apple fees 'a de facto global tax on
the Internet.'
Robinhood Stock Sale Soured By Investor Confusion
The trading platform's commitment to "democratizing" the IPO
process may have played a role in the offering's big initial
stumble Thursday.
Bezos' Blue Origin Rebuffed in Contract Protest
A federal agency upheld the decision to make Elon Musk's SpaceX
the sole winner of a contract to develop a moon lander for
NASA.
Scarlett Johansson's Agent Rips Disney Over 'Black Widow' Dispute
Creative Artists Agency has stepped into the fight between
Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney over financial fallout from the
streaming release of "Black Widow," accusing the studio of
attacking her character.
Walmart to Require Vaccines for Corporate Staff, Bring Back Face-Mask Rules for Stores
The retail giant's move-for U.S. counties deemed at high risk of
Covid-19 transmission-is another sign that federal guidelines
issued earlier this week have wide business implications.
Big Oil Companies, Back in the Money, Keep Spending Tight
Exxon and Chevron reported strong profits as some economies
recover from the pandemic, but the oil giants, like their European
counterparts, preach capital discipline.
Amazon Hit With Record EU Privacy Fine
The fine, which Amazon disclosed Friday in a securities filing,
was issued two weeks ago by Luxembourg's privacy regulator and
accompanied by an order to revise certain business practices that
Amazon didn't specify.
Colgate-Palmolive Profit Rises in 2Q
Colgate-Palmolive Co. said Friday that profit rose in the second
quarter, benefiting from a rise in revenue, but cost pressures are
expected to continue into the second half of the year.
Procter & Gamble Warns of Higher Costs and Slower Sales
The consumer goods company gave a somber outlook for the year
ahead, predicting slower sales and historically high costs for raw
materials and transportation as inflation picks up and the global
health crisis continues.
Tesla Battery Catches Fire at Utility Storage Project in Australia
The fire broke out where France's Neoen SA is installing 210
Tesla Megapacks as part of a 300-megawatt battery storage
project.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 30, 2021 17:00 ET (21:00 GMT)
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