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GE Seeks Power Sales in Iraq, but Report Spotlights Corruption Concerns

General Electric is seeking sales for struggling power unit, but faces a dilemma with Iraq, according to a consultant’s report prepared for the company. The nation needs multimillion-dollar gas turbines—and poses corruption problems.
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GE Seeks Power Sales in Iraq, but Report Spotlights Corruption Concerns

General Electric is seeking sales for struggling power unit, but faces a dilemma with Iraq, according to a consultant’s report prepared for the company. The nation needs multimillion-dollar gas turbines—and poses corruption problems.

Pfizer to Raise Prices on 41 Drugs

Pfizer plans to resume its practice of raising drug prices early next year after bowing to pressure from President Trump over the summer when the company rolled back some increases.
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Pfizer to Raise Prices on 41 Drugs

Pfizer plans to resume its practice of raising drug prices early next year after bowing to pressure from President Trump over the summer when the company rolled back some increases.

PG&E Shares Surge on Hopes of State Support

Shares of PG&E opened sharply higher on investor hopes that California officials would move to rescue the utility from wildfire-related liabilities that threaten to plunge it into bankruptcy.
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PG&E Shares Surge on Hopes of State Support

Shares of PG&E opened sharply higher on investor hopes that California officials would move to rescue the utility from wildfire-related liabilities that threaten to plunge it into bankruptcy.

Trump Forged His Ideas on Trade in the 1980s---and Never Deviated

The president has been consistent on trade for decades, unlike on other issues, both in tone and substance. Longtime acquaintances say his philosophy came out of his experience in the cutthroat world of New York real estate and the rise of Japan as a global e
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Trump Forged His Ideas on Trade in the 1980s---and Never Deviated

The president has been consistent on trade for decades, unlike on other issues, both in tone and substance. Longtime acquaintances say his philosophy came out of his experience in the cutthroat world of New York real estate and the rise of Japan as a global economic power.

PG&E Selloff Continues as Wildfires Rage

Shares of the California utility fell for the sixth straight day as investors grappled with recurring wildfire liabilities that raise concerns about a potential bankruptcy.
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PG&E Selloff Continues as Wildfires Rage

Shares of the California utility fell for the sixth straight day as investors grappled with recurring wildfire liabilities that raise concerns about a potential bankruptcy.

Cryptocurrency Hangover Weighs on Nvidia

Nvidia shares tumbled 18% after the chip maker projected declining revenue for the current quarter as it works through excess inventory left over from the cryptocurrency boom.
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Cryptocurrency Hangover Weighs on Nvidia

Nvidia shares tumbled 18% after the chip maker projected declining revenue for the current quarter as it works through excess inventory left over from the cryptocurrency boom.

Walmart Posts Strong Sales Gains Ahead of Holidays

Walmart posted higher quarterly sales, continuing a run of solid growth as the world’s largest retailer taps into online shopping and a robust U.S. economy ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Walmart Posts Strong Sales Gains Ahead of Holidays

Walmart posted higher quarterly sales, continuing a run of solid growth as the world’s largest retailer taps into online shopping and a robust U.S. economy ahead of the busy holiday season.

Macy's Reports Strong Sales Growth, Raises Guidance

Macy’s delivered healthy sales growth in its latest quarter and raised its guidance for the year, positioning the retailer for a strong holiday shopping season.
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Macy's Reports Strong Sales Growth, Raises Guidance

Macy’s delivered healthy sales growth in its latest quarter and raised its guidance for the year, positioning the retailer for a strong holiday shopping season.

California's Largest Utility Pummeled by Wildfire Risks

California’s largest utility suffered its steepest stock plunge in 16 years Wednesday as concerns grew that potential liability costs from destructive wildfires threaten the company’s financial future.
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California's Largest Utility Pummeled by Wildfire Risks

California’s largest utility suffered its steepest stock plunge in 16 years Wednesday as concerns grew that potential liability costs from destructive wildfires threaten the company’s financial future.

New York City Raids Condo Building in Crackdown on Airbnb Rentals

New York City law-enforcement officers swarmed a Manhattan condominium last month, issuing 27 notices of violations in one of the largest crackdowns on short-term rentals such as those listed on Airbnb.
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New York City Raids Condo Building in Crackdown on Airbnb Rentals

New York City law-enforcement officers swarmed a Manhattan condominium last month, issuing 27 notices of violations in one of the largest crackdowns on short-term rentals such as those listed on Airbnb.

At Netflix, Who Wins When It's Hollywood vs. the Algorithm?

As the video-streaming company plunges deeper into original production, its Los Angeles wing is doing the once-unthinkable: overriding the metrics.
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At Netflix, Who Wins When It's Hollywood vs. the Algorithm?

As the video-streaming company plunges deeper into original production, its Los Angeles wing is doing the once-unthinkable: overriding the metrics.

Facebook to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual-Harassment Claims

Facebook is ending its policy of requiring employee sexual-harassment claims to be settled in private arbitration, a day after Google rolled back a similar policy under pressure from employees.
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Facebook to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual-Harassment Claims

Facebook is ending its policy of requiring employee sexual-harassment claims to be settled in private arbitration, a day after Google rolled back a similar policy under pressure from employees.

FDA to Propose Ban of Menthol Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration isn’t just cracking down on e-cigarettes—Commissioner Scott Gottlieb also plans to pursue a ban on menthol cigarettes, according to senior agency officials.
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FDA to Propose Ban of Menthol Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration isn’t just cracking down on e-cigarettes—Commissioner Scott Gottlieb also plans to pursue a ban on menthol cigarettes, according to senior agency officials.

Juul to Stop Sales of Most Flavored E-Cigarettes in Retail Stores

Juul Labs, the fast growing e-cigarette company, has decided to stop selling most of its flavored nicotine liquids at bricks-and-mortar retail stores, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Juul to Stop Sales of Most Flavored E-Cigarettes in Retail Stores

Juul Labs, the fast growing e-cigarette company, has decided to stop selling most of its flavored nicotine liquids at bricks-and-mortar retail stores, according to people familiar with the matter.

P&G Moves to Streamline Its Structure

Procter & Gamble said it would revamp its management structure, shrinking the number of business units and giving the heads of those products control over regional sales teams as well as some functions previously run by headquarters.
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P&G Moves to Streamline Its Structure

Procter & Gamble said it would revamp its management structure, shrinking the number of business units and giving the heads of those products control over regional sales teams as well as some functions previously run by headquarters.

FDA Plans to Sharply Restrict Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration plans to pull flavored e-cigarettes from most convenience stores and gas stations and requiring strict age verification controls for online sales, according to senior FDA officials.
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FDA Plans to Sharply Restrict Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration plans to pull flavored e-cigarettes from most convenience stores and gas stations and requiring strict age verification controls for online sales, according to senior FDA officials.

Google Picks Geisinger CEO to Oversee Health-Care Initiatives

Google is expected to name David Feinberg, head of the Geisinger health system, to a newly created role overseeing the tech company’s health-care efforts.
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Google Picks Geisinger CEO to Oversee Health-Care Initiatives

Google is expected to name David Feinberg, head of the Geisinger health system, to a newly created role overseeing the tech company’s health-care efforts.

Tesla Taps Boss to Oversee Musk

Tesla named board member Robyn Denholm as its chairman, tasking her with overseeing one of the business world’s most freewheeling figures at a pivotal moment for the electric-vehicle company.
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Tesla Taps Boss to Oversee Musk

Tesla named board member Robyn Denholm as its chairman, tasking her with overseeing one of the business world’s most freewheeling figures at a pivotal moment for the electric-vehicle company.

Walt Disney Posts Record Annual Profit

Disney turned in a strong financial performance in the latest period, as its parks-and-resorts and studio-entertainment segments helped it deliver record profit and revenue for the year.
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Walt Disney Posts Record Annual Profit

Disney turned in a strong financial performance in the latest period, as its parks-and-resorts and studio-entertainment segments helped it deliver record profit and revenue for the year.

Amazon HQ2 Plans Could Make Defense Hiring Even More Competitive

Amazon.com’s plans to split its HQ2 operations between two new locations pose a particular challenge for U.S. defense companies, which are already wrestling with a staffing crunch.
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Amazon HQ2 Plans Could Make Defense Hiring Even More Competitive

Amazon.com’s plans to split its HQ2 operations between two new locations pose a particular challenge for U.S. defense companies, which are already wrestling with a staffing crunch.

Vice Media to Shrink Workforce as Growth Stalls

Vice Media plans to shrink its workforce by as much as 15% and cut its selection of digital sites by at least half, according to people familiar with the matter, the result of stalling growth at the onetime new-media darling.
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Vice Media to Shrink Workforce as Growth Stalls

Vice Media plans to shrink its workforce by as much as 15% and cut its selection of digital sites by at least half, according to people familiar with the matter, the result of stalling growth at the onetime new-media darling.

In Silicon Valley, Saudi Money Keeps Flowing to Startups

Silicon Valley startups are continuing to negotiate deals with Saudi Arabia and take its capital from its partner SoftBank, amid controversy over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi that has clouded the kingdom’s role as a major global technology inve
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In Silicon Valley, Saudi Money Keeps Flowing to Startups

Silicon Valley startups are continuing to negotiate deals with Saudi Arabia and take its capital from its partner SoftBank, amid controversy over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi that has clouded the kingdom’s role as a major global technology investor.

New MacBook Air Review: Your Next Laptop Has Arrived

A refreshed design, a sharp display and all-day battery life make the new Air the MacBook we’ve been waiting ages for, says columnist Joanna Stern. The bad news? It’s three years late.
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New MacBook Air Review: Your Next Laptop Has Arrived

A refreshed design, a sharp display and all-day battery life make the new Air the MacBook we’ve been waiting ages for, says columnist Joanna Stern. The bad news? It’s three years late.

Foxconn Considers Bringing Chinese Workers to Wisconsin as U.S. Labor Market Tightens

Facing one of the tightest labor markets in the U.S., Foxconn has been trying to tap Chinese engineers through internal transfers to supplement staffing for its planned Wisconsin plant, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Foxconn Considers Bringing Chinese Workers to Wisconsin as U.S. Labor Market Tightens

Facing one of the tightest labor markets in the U.S., Foxconn has been trying to tap Chinese engineers through internal transfers to supplement staffing for its planned Wisconsin plant, according to people familiar with the matter.

Amazon HQ2 Change Leaves Cities in a Bind

Amazon.com Inc.’s change of plans to name more than one location for its massive HQ2 second headquarters leaves cities in a bind as they prepare for a decision that could come as soon as this week.
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Amazon HQ2 Change Leaves Cities in a Bind

Amazon.com Inc.’s change of plans to name more than one location for its massive HQ2 second headquarters leaves cities in a bind as they prepare for a decision that could come as soon as this week.

Dell Discusses Sweetening Tracking-Stock Offer With Large Shareholders

Dell Technologies has been contacting large shareholders of an affiliate about sweetening a roughly $22 billion bid to buy them out before the unpopular deal goes to a vote next month.
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Dell Discusses Sweetening Tracking-Stock Offer With Large Shareholders

Dell Technologies has been contacting large shareholders of an affiliate about sweetening a roughly $22 billion bid to buy them out before the unpopular deal goes to a vote next month.

Under Armour's #MeToo Moment: No More Strip Clubs on Company Dime

Under Armour employees received an email earlier this year that upended a longstanding company practice: They could no longer charge visits to strip clubs on their corporate cards. Strip-club visits were symptomatic of practices women at Under Armour found de
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Under Armour's #MeToo Moment: No More Strip Clubs on Company Dime

Under Armour employees received an email earlier this year that upended a longstanding company practice: They could no longer charge visits to strip clubs on their corporate cards. Strip-club visits were symptomatic of practices women at Under Armour found demeaning, current and former employees say.

From Farms to Pharma, What the Midterms Mean for Business

The Republican-held Congress has been largely supportive of the Trump administration’s policies, helping the president secure a big corporate tax cut and pursue deregulation. But Democratic control of one or both chambers could blunt the White House’s age
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From Farms to Pharma, What the Midterms Mean for Business

The Republican-held Congress has been largely supportive of the Trump administration’s policies, helping the president secure a big corporate tax cut and pursue deregulation. But Democratic control of one or both chambers could blunt the White House’s agenda.

Companies Face the Tariff Squeeze

Large U.S. companies adjust to the trade standoff with China with price increases or changes to their supply chains, but they say the situation could deteriorate in 2019.
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Companies Face the Tariff Squeeze

Large U.S. companies adjust to the trade standoff with China with price increases or changes to their supply chains, but they say the situation could deteriorate in 2019.