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Apple's Revenue and Profit Drop: 'The iPhone Has Matured'

Apple Inc. posted a quarterly decline in both revenue and profit, the first time in more than a decade for the December quarter, underlining its need to reignite slowing iPhone sales and get more growth from services.
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Apple's Revenue and Profit Drop: 'The iPhone Has Matured'

Apple Inc. posted a quarterly decline in both revenue and profit, the first time in more than a decade for the December quarter, underlining its need to reignite slowing iPhone sales and get more growth from services.

Caterpillar's Profit Outlook Dims as China Slows

Caterpillar set lower-than-expected profit targets for 2019, as China’s slowing economy and higher material and transportation costs weighed on the machinery giant
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Caterpillar's Profit Outlook Dims as China Slows

Caterpillar set lower-than-expected profit targets for 2019, as China’s slowing economy and higher material and transportation costs weighed on the machinery giant

For Bill Simmons's the Ringer, Podcasting Is the Main Event

Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons is embracing his role as a contrarian in the media industry. His young company the Ringer has bet big on digital audio, with a network of 28 podcasts that garner about 35 million downloads a month.
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For Bill Simmons's the Ringer, Podcasting Is the Main Event

Former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons is embracing his role as a contrarian in the media industry. His young company the Ringer has bet big on digital audio, with a network of 28 podcasts that garner about 35 million downloads a month.

As PG&E Preps for Bankruptcy, Professionals Eye Fee Bonanza

PG&E’s planned bankruptcy to deal with liabilities from California wildfires will be long and costly—and it may bring little relief from legal troubles stemming from its safety record.
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As PG&E Preps for Bankruptcy, Professionals Eye Fee Bonanza

PG&E’s planned bankruptcy to deal with liabilities from California wildfires will be long and costly—and it may bring little relief from legal troubles stemming from its safety record.

U.S. Levels Criminal Charges Against China's Huawei

The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping set of criminal charges against China’s Huawei Technologies in its latest salvo against the telecom giant just days before U.S.-China trade talks are set to resume.
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U.S. Levels Criminal Charges Against China's Huawei

The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping set of criminal charges against China’s Huawei Technologies in its latest salvo against the telecom giant just days before U.S.-China trade talks are set to resume.

Wynn Resorts to Settle Regulator's Sexual-Misconduct Probe

Wynn Resorts executives turned a blind eye as Steve Wynn over more than a decade was accused of sexually assaulting or harassing cocktail servers, salon workers and flight attendants employed by his casino empire, according to allegations contained in a regul
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Wynn Resorts to Settle Regulator's Sexual-Misconduct Probe

Wynn Resorts executives turned a blind eye as Steve Wynn over more than a decade was accused of sexually assaulting or harassing cocktail servers, salon workers and flight attendants employed by his casino empire, according to allegations contained in a regulator’s report.

Manufacturers Take Sales Hit in China

U.S. companies that bet heavily on China’s expansion are watching that opportunity shrink, as Chinese demand for U.S. goods weakens and U.S. factories’ export activity declines.
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Manufacturers Take Sales Hit in China

U.S. companies that bet heavily on China’s expansion are watching that opportunity shrink, as Chinese demand for U.S. goods weakens and U.S. factories’ export activity declines.

U.S. Pension Insurer Slams Lampert Bid for Sears

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. says a $1.7 billion funding gap should sink Chairman Edward Lampert’s efforts to buy out the chain. It’s the latest and most influential creditor to oppose the sale.
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U.S. Pension Insurer Slams Lampert Bid for Sears

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. says a $1.7 billion funding gap should sink Chairman Edward Lampert’s efforts to buy out the chain. It’s the latest and most influential creditor to oppose the sale.

Staffing Problems Delay Some Flights

The partial government shutdown briefly snarled U.S. air travel on Friday as a shortage of air-traffic controllers disrupted flights at a major New York airport, sending a cascade of delays through hubs from Atlanta to the Northeast.
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Staffing Problems Delay Some Flights

The partial government shutdown briefly snarled U.S. air travel on Friday as a shortage of air-traffic controllers disrupted flights at a major New York airport, sending a cascade of delays through hubs from Atlanta to the Northeast.

Brands Invent New Lines for Only Amazon to Sell

Amazon.com is asking consumer-goods companies to create brands exclusively for it after finding that it is too costly and time-consuming to develop them on its own.
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Brands Invent New Lines for Only Amazon to Sell

Amazon.com is asking consumer-goods companies to create brands exclusively for it after finding that it is too costly and time-consuming to develop them on its own.

Major Carrier Halts Huawei Purchases Amid Security Fears

The world’s biggest mobile carrier outside China said it is temporarily halting purchases of some components made by Huawei, posing a threat to the Chinese company’s growth and dealing another blow to its reputation.
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Major Carrier Halts Huawei Purchases Amid Security Fears

The world’s biggest mobile carrier outside China said it is temporarily halting purchases of some components made by Huawei, posing a threat to the Chinese company’s growth and dealing another blow to its reputation.

YouTube to Curb Referrals to Conspiracy Theories, False Claims

YouTube said it will stop recommending as many videos that feature conspiracy theories and other false claims, moving to address longstanding criticism that the platform’s algorithms help spread disinformation.
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YouTube to Curb Referrals to Conspiracy Theories, False Claims

YouTube said it will stop recommending as many videos that feature conspiracy theories and other false claims, moving to address longstanding criticism that the platform’s algorithms help spread disinformation.

Advertising Giant WPP Asked Ex-CEO Sorrell to Repay Expenses

Martin Sorrell resigned as CEO of WPP nine months ago following a company probe into his conduct, but his feud continues with the ad giant, which is scrutinizing expenses he incurred over several years.
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Advertising Giant WPP Asked Ex-CEO Sorrell to Repay Expenses

Martin Sorrell resigned as CEO of WPP nine months ago following a company probe into his conduct, but his feud continues with the ad giant, which is scrutinizing expenses he incurred over several years.

Airlines Warn Shutdown Strains are Worsening

Some of the biggest U.S. airlines warned passengers would soon face worse delays and more canceled flights if the partial federal government shutdown drags on further.
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Airlines Warn Shutdown Strains are Worsening

Some of the biggest U.S. airlines warned passengers would soon face worse delays and more canceled flights if the partial federal government shutdown drags on further.

World's Biggest Brands to Test Refillable Containers

Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo and other companies will test selling their products in reusable containers, adopting a milkman-style model to address mounting concerns about plastic waste.
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World's Biggest Brands to Test Refillable Containers

Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo and other companies will test selling their products in reusable containers, adopting a milkman-style model to address mounting concerns about plastic waste.

PG&E Shares Jump After California Clears Company in 2017 Fire

Investigators said the Tubbs Fire was caused by a private electrical system near a residential structure, ending speculation that PG&E might have been liable for the blaze.
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PG&E Shares Jump After California Clears Company in 2017 Fire

Investigators said the Tubbs Fire was caused by a private electrical system near a residential structure, ending speculation that PG&E might have been liable for the blaze.

Intel Projects Slower Revenue Growth This Year

Intel’s revenue rose 9% in the latest period, capping a year of record results, but the chip maker missed sales targets and projected slower growth for this year.
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Intel Projects Slower Revenue Growth This Year

Intel’s revenue rose 9% in the latest period, capping a year of record results, but the chip maker missed sales targets and projected slower growth for this year.

Compostables, Meant to Cut Plastic Waste, Are Stumbling

Compostable bags, cups and cutlery are becoming more popular amid the mounting backlash against plastic waste, but many products aren’t making it to the compost heap.
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Compostables, Meant to Cut Plastic Waste, Are Stumbling

Compostable bags, cups and cutlery are becoming more popular amid the mounting backlash against plastic waste, but many products aren’t making it to the compost heap.

Silicon Valley's Unbridled Optimism Gets Fresh Reality Check

Startup investors and company founders warn that the unchecked growth of the past several years could be hitting a limit. A rout of publicly traded tech companies is fostering newfound restraint.
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Silicon Valley's Unbridled Optimism Gets Fresh Reality Check

Startup investors and company founders warn that the unchecked growth of the past several years could be hitting a limit. A rout of publicly traded tech companies is fostering newfound restraint.

Johnson & Johnson Expects Sales Growth to Slow

Johnson & Johnson said it expects its sales growth to slow in 2019, citing pricing pressures and generic-drug competition for its pharmaceutical division.
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Johnson & Johnson Expects Sales Growth to Slow

Johnson & Johnson said it expects its sales growth to slow in 2019, citing pricing pressures and generic-drug competition for its pharmaceutical division.

IBM Beats Earnings Expectations Although Its Revenue Again Declines

IBM’s revenue fell 3.5% in the latest quarter, a second consecutive quarterly drop that underscores significant challenges the tech giant faces in recapturing growth.
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IBM Beats Earnings Expectations Although Its Revenue Again Declines

IBM’s revenue fell 3.5% in the latest quarter, a second consecutive quarterly drop that underscores significant challenges the tech giant faces in recapturing growth.

Starboard, Elliott Management Call on eBay to Shed StubHub, Classifieds

EBay is being circled by a pair of activist investors who want the online marketplace to consider parting with StubHub and its classified-ad business.
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Starboard, Elliott Management Call on eBay to Shed StubHub, Classifieds

EBay is being circled by a pair of activist investors who want the online marketplace to consider parting with StubHub and its classified-ad business.

Indians Are So Crazy About Video, They Use YouTube Like Google

An explosion in demand for mobile video in India is transforming the country’s media landscape and creating new opportunities for YouTube and other platforms to learn new lessons about video use.
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Indians Are So Crazy About Video, They Use YouTube Like Google

An explosion in demand for mobile video in India is transforming the country’s media landscape and creating new opportunities for YouTube and other platforms to learn new lessons about video use.

Companies Try to Skirt Shutdown's IPO Limbo

The monthlong government shutdown is forcing some companies to seek alternate routes to go public while the main markets regulator is unable to green-light IPOs.
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Companies Try to Skirt Shutdown's IPO Limbo

The monthlong government shutdown is forcing some companies to seek alternate routes to go public while the main markets regulator is unable to green-light IPOs.

Fliers Find an Old Friend on More Planes: Empty Seats

U.S. airlines are adding larger jets to their fleets and more rows to existing aircraft. The result is more open seats on many flights even as demand for air travel grows.
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Fliers Find an Old Friend on More Planes: Empty Seats

U.S. airlines are adding larger jets to their fleets and more rows to existing aircraft. The result is more open seats on many flights even as demand for air travel grows.

Google Fined $57 Million in Biggest Penalty Yet Under New European Law

Google was fined $57 million by a French regulator—the biggest penalty levied yet under a new European privacy law—alleging the search-engine giant didn’t go far enough to get valid user consent to gather data for targeted advertising.
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Google Fined $57 Million in Biggest Penalty Yet Under New European Law

Google was fined $57 million by a French regulator—the biggest penalty levied yet under a new European privacy law—alleging the search-engine giant didn’t go far enough to get valid user consent to gather data for targeted advertising.

J.C. Penney Struggles to Avoid Same Fate as Sears

J.C. Penney sales are falling, senior executive slots remain vacant and the strategy keeps changing—leading analysts to ask: Is it too late for a turnaround?
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J.C. Penney Struggles to Avoid Same Fate as Sears

J.C. Penney sales are falling, senior executive slots remain vacant and the strategy keeps changing—leading analysts to ask: Is it too late for a turnaround?

American Railways Chug Toward Automation

Rio Tinto calls it the world’s largest robot: mile-long driverless trains traversing the sparsely populated Australian Outback. American railroad companies call it the future.
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American Railways Chug Toward Automation

Rio Tinto calls it the world’s largest robot: mile-long driverless trains traversing the sparsely populated Australian Outback. American railroad companies call it the future.

Facebook, Germany to Collaborate Against Election Interference

Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said the company will work with the German ministry for information security in a broad effort to guide policy here and throughout Europe on election interference.
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Facebook, Germany to Collaborate Against Election Interference

Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said the company will work with the German ministry for information security in a broad effort to guide policy here and throughout Europe on election interference.

Carlos Ghosn Offers to Pay for Ankle Monitor, Security to Get Bail in Japan

Carlos Ghosn scaled back his request for bail as his detention stretches into its ninth week, promising to stay in Tokyo and pay for an ankle monitor and security guards to ensure he doesn’t flee.
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Carlos Ghosn Offers to Pay for Ankle Monitor, Security to Get Bail in Japan

Carlos Ghosn scaled back his request for bail as his detention stretches into its ninth week, promising to stay in Tokyo and pay for an ankle monitor and security guards to ensure he doesn’t flee.

The Public Face of Huawei's Global Fight

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s finance chief and daughter of its founder, helped lead the company’s effort to improve its image. With her arrest, she’s caught up in one of the probes ensnaring the company around the world.
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The Public Face of Huawei's Global Fight

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s finance chief and daughter of its founder, helped lead the company’s effort to improve its image. With her arrest, she’s caught up in one of the probes ensnaring the company around the world.

Foxconn Falls Short of Job-Creation Target in Wisconsin

Foxconn Technology Group, which is building a $10 billion plant in Wisconsin in exchange for nearly $4 billion in state and local incentives, fell short of the minimum number of jobs it was required to create in 2018 to claim tax credits, the company said.
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Foxconn Falls Short of Job-Creation Target in Wisconsin

Foxconn Technology Group, which is building a $10 billion plant in Wisconsin in exchange for nearly $4 billion in state and local incentives, fell short of the minimum number of jobs it was required to create in 2018 to claim tax credits, the company said.