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Nissan in talks with Panasonic, others to sell battery operations: sources
Nissan Motor Co is in talks with Panasonic Corp and overseas companies including Chinese firms over the possible sale of its controlling stake in a car battery manufacturing venture, sources said. Two people with knowledge of the matter said on Saturday that the Japanese automaker wants to sell its 51 percent stake in Automotive Energy Supply Corporation, which makes lithium-ion batteries for electric... [Read more]
U.S. jobless claims rise marginally, factory orders decline
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, while renewed job cuts in the energy sector boosted layoffs announced by U.S.-based employers in July. Despite the increases, the labor market remains healthy and will probably continue to support economic growth for the rest of this year See the original post: U.S. jobless claims rise marginally, factory orders... [Read more]
Judge voids VirnetX’s $625.6 million Apple verdict; VirnetX plunges
A federal judge has thrown out a verdict requiring Apple Inc to pay VirnetX Holding Corp $625.6 million for infringing four patents relating to Internet security technology, causing VirnetX's share price to plunge. In a decision late Friday, U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder in Tyler, Texas said it was unfair to Apple that two Read the rest here: Judge voids VirnetX’s $625.6 million... [Read more]
Gawker Media founder to file for personal bankruptcy: source
By Jessica DiNapoli (Reuters) – Gawker Media founder and CEO Nick Denton will file for personal bankruptcy protection as early as Monday after losing a fight in a Florida court for a shield against a judgment in a breach of privacy case involving professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, according to a… More: Gawker Media founder to file for personal bankruptcy: source Read More →
SolarCity accepts Tesla’s $2.6 billion offer; both shares fall
SolarCity Corp agreed to Tesla Motors Inc's $2.6 billion offer to buy the solar panel installer, the companies said Monday, clearing one obstacle in the way of Elon Musk's ambitious plans for a carbon-free energy and transportation company. Tesla's stock swap offer valued SolarCity at $25.37 a share, or $200 million less than the initial proposal that Musk outlined in June, before advisers... [Read more]
U.S. factory activity slips; construction spending hits one-year low
U.S. manufacturing activity eased in July amid shrinking order backlogs and declining employment, while an unexpected drop in construction spending in June suggested second-quarter economic was probably even weaker than reported last week. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) report on Monday also showed manufacturers ramping up production to an 18-month high even as factories continued… Read... [Read more]
Daimler’s MyTaxi to merge with Hailo to take on Uber: sources
Daimler will deepen its European footprint in the ride-hailing business when its MyTaxi smartphone app unveils an all-share merger deal with U.K. rival Hailo as soon as Tuesday, three sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. It is the latest push by traditional carmakers to enter the taxi ride hailing services market dominated by technology companies like Uber [UBER.UL]. In similar deals earlier... [Read more]
Renewed oil weakness sparks demand fears
U.S. oil prices topped $50 a barrel in June, boosting optimism a two-year price rout might end. Mounting fears that demand has fallen short of expectations as production increases and rig counts rise has analysts believing that any oil price recovery may be a year or more in the future. View post: Renewed oil weakness sparks demand fears Read More →
Fiat Chrysler recalling 410,000 vehicles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of propulsion. The automaker said it will update software and replace wire harnesses to address the electronic issue that appears in a small number of vehicles. The recall includes 2015 model Chrysler 200 midsize sedans, Ram Read the original: Fiat Chrysler recalling... [Read more]
U.S. lawsuits link Malaysian leader to stolen money from 1MDB fund
By Rozanna Latiff and Joseph Sipalan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday judgment should be withheld until all the facts are known after the U.S. government filed lawsuits seeking to seize $1 billion in assets bought with money stolen from a state fund he oversaw. The U.S. Justice Department lawsuits filed in a federal court on Wednesday did not name... [Read more]