News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
December 06 2022 - 09:15AM
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NRG Energy to Buy Vivint Smart Home for $2.8 Billion
Deal for Vivint, which offers integrated home systems that
include security, lighting and other services, would accelerate
NRG's consumer-focused growth strategy.
FTC Asks Kroger for More Information on Albertsons Deal
Regulators scrutinize the $24.6 billion deal that would merge
two of the biggest names in the U.S. grocery industry.
HBO Max Comes Back to Amazon's Platform After Yearlong Absence
The streaming service will be available on Amazon Prime Video
Channels as its parent looks to increase revenue.
Meta's Oversight Board Criticizes VIP User Program
Meta Platforms has long given unfair deference to VIP users of
its Facebook and Instagram services under a program called "cross
check" and has misled the public about the program, the company's
oversight board said in a report.
Alzheimer's Treatment Thrills Investors as Doctors Debate Effect
The data presented for Eisai and Biogen's drug wasn't convincing
enough to settle a debate among experts, but investors are betting
on commercial success anyway.
Google Faces Pressure in Hong Kong Over Search Results for National Anthem
Company urged to show China's national anthem instead of a
pro-democracy song.
Tesla's Latest EV Will Fill Up on Subsidies
The 500-mile Semi may be too expensive even with incentives from
both Washington and California, but there is a place for
shorter-range electric trucks.
Uber Reaches Settlement With Chicago Over Fees and Restaurant Listings
Restaurants were listed without their consent and were charged
excessive fees, according to a two-year investigation by the
city.
California Lawmakers to Consider Penalties on Oil Companies to Fight High Gas Prices
A draft of the proposal released by Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out a
framework that would set an annual maximum profit margin for oil
refiners.
TSMC Raises Arizona Chip Investment to $40 Billion as Biden Visits
The Taiwan company plans second factory at the U.S. site to make
advanced semiconductors.
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December 06, 2022 09:00 ET (14:00 GMT)
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