News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
September 22 2020 - 1:15AM
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Chinese Leaders Split Over Releasing Blacklist of U.S. Companies
Beijing has sped up development of a list that could be used to
punish American technology firms, but some Chinese officials are
mindful of moving too aggressively and say a decision should wait
until after the U.S. election.
Nikola Founder Resigns as Executive Chairman Amid Fraud Allegations
The electric-truck startup's founder and executive chairman is
stepping down with immediate effect in the wake of allegations from
a short seller that he and the company had made false statements to
investors.
TikTok and Oracle Spar Over Ownership, Threatening Deal
The role of TikTok's Chinese owner in a newly created company
pairing the app with Oracle remains a point of contention despite
signs of a final agreement over the weekend.
Tiffany, LVMH Trial Set for Early January
Tiffany sued LVMH earlier this month after the French
luxury-goods company said it couldn't proceed with its $16.2
billion takeover of the U.S. jeweler.
Activist Trian Fund Management Takes Stake in Comcast
Trian Fund Management has taken a stake in Comcast in a bet that
the cable giant's shares are undervalued. Comcast is one of the
biggest companies ever targeted by an activist.
Microsoft Buys Doom Owner in $7.5 Billion Videogaming Deal
Microsoft said it would buy the parent company of videogame
publisher Bethesda Softworks for $7.5 billion in cash.
Alibaba-Backed Courier Set to Raise Nearly $1.3 Billion From Secondary Listing
U.S.-listed ZTO Express is set to raise nearly $1.3 billion
ahead of its market debut in Hong Kong on Sept. 29.
Volkswagen in Talks to Sell Bugatti Brand to Croatian Upstart
VW, whose brands range from Audi to Porsche and Skoda to
Lamborghini, is discussing the possible divestment with Croatia's
Rimac Automobili.
Senate Democrats Oppose Bonus for Purdue Pharma CEO
Democratic senators are challenging the OxyContin maker's
request to pay its chief executive a bonus that could total
millions of dollars while the company is in bankruptcy, saying such
an award would be offensive to the families harmed by the opioid
crisis.
Chinese Hotel Group's Shares Rise in Hong Kong Debut
Huazhu Group's shares extended opening gains to rise 4.7% in
early trade, after raising around US$782 million in the secondary
offering.
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September 22, 2020 01:00 ET (05:00 GMT)
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