News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
May 26 2022 - 7:15AM
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Baidu Posts First-Quarter Loss Despite Higher Revenue
Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc. swung to a loss in the
first quarter, as fair-value losses on investments offset a rise in
revenue.
Apple Raises Salary Budget Amid Tight Labor Market
The iPhone maker told employees in an email that the company is
increasing its overall compensation budget, a move that comes as it
faces store unionization attempts and higher inflation.
Nvidia Posts Record Sales, Warns of Russia, China Hit
The chip maker's data-center sales surpass its gaming sales for
only the second time.
Musk Commits More of Wealth to Twitter Deal
His funding plan now includes $33.5 billion in equity, up from
$27.25 billion, amid a sharp price decline for Tesla shares.
Disney Ensnared in Anaheim Corruption Probe
FBI affidavit says Disney and company executive were part of a
"cabal" that tried to influence local politics.
Aramco Pursued Valvoline's Lubricants Unit
Deal talks are in the early stages, with the Saudi oil giant
eyeing Valvoline's global products business, according to people
familiar with the matter.
Lenovo's Fourth-Quarter Profit Jumped 48%
Lenovo Group said its fourth-quarter profit rose 48%, driven by
higher revenue and disposal gains.
Toshiba Nominates Representatives of Elliott, Farallon to Board
Toshiba Corp. is nominating seven new director candidates,
including representatives of major shareholders Elliott Management
Corp. and Farallon Capital Management LLC.
Boeing Starliner Returns to Earth After Flight to International Space Station
The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico later
Wednesday, the last leg of a test flight the company first tried to
complete more than two years ago.
United Utilities Profit Tops Hopes Despite Hike in Costs
United Utilities posted an above-forecast rise in underlying
profit to GBP610 million, despite a sharp rise in finance costs,
and forecast higher costs again this year.
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May 26, 2022 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT)
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