A utility CEO faces the crisis of his life: transform a 33-year-old electric utility and succeed in the fast-changing U.S. energy landscape.
USA TODAY |
Nissan workers reject UAW in crucial vote
USA TODAY JACKSON, Miss. — Workers at Nissan's plant in Canton, Miss., soundly rejected United Auto Workers representation after a multi-year organizing campaign, delivering a major blow to the union's organizing efforts in the South. By a 63%-37% margin … Nissan Workers in Mississippi Reject Union Bid by UAWNew York Times Nissan workers reject United Auto Workers in MississippiWashington Post Nissan Mississippi workers vote heavily against unionizationReuters HuffPost –New York Daily News –Benzinga –Jackson Clarion Ledger all 67 news articles » |
CNN |
US finalizes deal for new Air Force One jets once destined for Russian airliner
CNN (CNN) The US Air Force announced Friday that it has finalized a deal to purchase two already-built aircraft from Boeing to serve as the next generation of Air Force One, flying future presidents around the world for decades to come. A Boeing … Boeing wins Air Force contract for two 747s that will become future Air Force One aircraftLos Angeles Times US Buys Boeing 747s Once Set for Russia for Air Force OneBloomberg Air Force purchases bankrupt Russian firm's planes for Air Force OneThe Hill Yahoo News –DefenseNews.com –Air Force Link –Dayton Daily News all 30 news articles » |
CBS News |
Tesla Energy Bleeding Heavily
Seeking Alpha In 2015, Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said that the company had orders for more than $800 million worth of its storage batteries. Apparently, the company has not converted many of these orders to actual sales, because two years later, revenues are … Tesla lowers Model X price to $79500VentureBeat 7 Notes From New Tesla Model X Commercial (Video)CleanTechnica Elon Musk teases research on a big battery breakthroughBGR Investopedia –Silicon Valley Business Journal –Smarter Analyst –The Star Online all 239 news articles » |
Washington Post |
Martin Shkreli is found guilty of three of eight securities fraud charges
Washington Post New York — A Brooklyn jury on Friday found Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager notorious for brazenly raising the price of a critical drug, guilty of defrauding his investors. Shkreli shook his head in apparent disbelief as the first of … 'Pharma bro' Shkreli convicted of fraud in US court, assails 'witch hunt'Reuters Why 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Is Swaggering Into JailBloomberg 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli convicted on three of eight criminal chargesUSA TODAY The New Yorker –NPR –Sacramento Bee –Fortune all 265 news articles » |
Bloomberg |
United Technologies Weighs Rockwell Collins Deal
Bloomberg Jet-engine manufacturer United Technologies Corp. is weighing an acquisition of aviation-equipment supplier Rockwell Collins Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would potentially rank among the largest ever in the industry. |
Reuters |
Activist Ackman looks for board seats, better returns at payroll firm ADP
Reuters (Reuters) – Billionaire investor William Ackman on Friday said his hedge fund had taken an 8 percent stake in Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP.O) and plans to ask for board seats so he can push the U.S. human resources outsourcing company to cut … Ackman on comeback trail takes aim at ADP, gets instant pushbackmySanAntonio.com Early movers: ADP, WCG, F, NWL, VIAB, PBPB, LLY, GPRO & moreCNBC ADP Resists Ackman's Plan to Take 'Effective' Board ControlBloomberg Fortune –Nasdaq –Institutional Investor –Business Insider all 63 news articles » |
New York Times |
Toyota to Take 5 Percent Stake in Mazda and Build Joint US Plant
New York Times A Toyota engine assembly line in Huntsville, Ala., in 2009. Toyota and Mazda said they hoped a joint United States factory announced on Friday would begin producing vehicles by 2021. Credit Carlos Barria/Reuters. TOKYO — Toyota said on Friday that it … Toyota, Mazda invite US states to compete for a rich prizeReuters Toyota and Mazda to build $1.6 billion assembly plant in US and partner on electric carsWashington Post The real reasons behind the Toyota and Mazda announcement of a new US factoryPolitico Atlanta Journal Constitution –The Hill –Business Insider –New York Daily News all 345 news articles » |
Washington Post |
Dunkin' Donuts wants to leave a doughnut-sized hole in its name
Washington Post There was a time when Dunkin' Donuts was all about its doughnuts. The doughnuts, if you recall. Responsibility for making the doughnuts fell to Fred the Baker, a mustachioed everyman who rose before daybreak, singularly focused on satisfying America's … Dunkin' Donuts considers rebranding as just Dunkin'CNNMoney Is it time to drop the 'Donuts'?The Boston Globe Dunkin' Donuts May Drop 'Donuts' From Its Name (Seriously)HuffPost Adweek –WXIA-TV –Money Magazine –Inc.com all 76 news articles » |
The Hill |
Economy adds impressive 209K jobs in July
The Hill The U.S. economy added a solid 209,000 jobs in July, exceeding economists' estimates as the labor market shows few signs of slowing down. The unemployment rate last month fell to 4.3 percent from 4.4, the Labor Department reported on Friday. The labor … Strong US jobs report bolsters case for further Fed tighteningReuters Lower-Wage Americans Finally Get Some Relief in the Job MarketBloomberg US unemployment rate drops to 4.3% as employers add 209000 jobs in JulyLos Angeles Times MarketWatch –CNBC –Barron’s –The Atlantic all 186 news articles » |