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October 16, 2024
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RTX subsidiary Raytheon to pay more than $950 million to settle foreign bribery, export control fraud probes

The Raytheon Technologies headquarters building is seen at dusk in Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2024. J. David Ake | Getty Images The Raytheon subsidiary of defense contractor RTX agreed Wednesday to pay more than $950 million to settle U.S. Department of Justice investigations into an alleged government contract fraud scheme, violations of foreign bribery […]

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October 16, 2024
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MLB playoff viewership surges as big market stars vie for World Series

Shohei Ohtani, #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, hits a two-run home run, his 50th of the season, becoming the first player with a 50/50 season in MLB history, during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot park in Miami on Sept. 19, 2024. Megan Briggs | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images […]

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October 16, 2024
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Embattled Abbott Labs comes through with a strong quarter, buyback announcement

Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday delivered better-than-expected quarterly results and upped its earnings guidance for the third straight quarter. Shares rose more than 1%, shaking off an initially subdued reaction. Revenue in the three months ended Sept. 30 rose 4.9% to $10.64 billion, topping estimates of $10.55 billion, according to data provider LSEG. […]

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October 16, 2024
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Ulta Beauty shares fall as company sees 'headwinds' in beauty industry

An Ulta Beauty store in New York, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ulta Beauty shares slumped on Wednesday morning, as the company said it sees “headwinds” and tougher competition in the beauty industry. As it hosted its investor day near its Chicago headquarters on Wednesday, the specialty […]

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October 16, 2024
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Dearness allowance hiked! Diwali comes early for central government employees as Cabinet approves 3% DA hike

DA for central government employees is determined using the most recent Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. DA hike for central government employees: Diwali 2024 came early for central government employees with PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approving the much awaited dearness allowance hike, sources told TOI. The dearness allowance has been hiked by 3%. […]

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October 16, 2024
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Samsung employees end over month-long strike

CHENNAI: Samsung India Employees’ Union has ended its over-a-month-long strike and hundreds of workers are expected to return to work on Thursday. Tamil Nadu govt on Tuesday said all issues have been resolved amicably and both parties have signed an agreement, adding that various demands of the striking workers have been accepted by the company. […]

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October 16, 2024
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Alibaba's international arm says its new AI translation tool beats Google and ChatGPT

Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has invested heavily in its fast-growing international business as growth slows for its China-focused Taobao and Tmall business. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba‘s international arm on Wednesday launched an updated version of its artificial intelligence-powered translation tool that, it says, is better than products […]

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October 16, 2024
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Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

Boeing said Tuesday that it could raise as much as $25 billion in shares or debt over three years, a move to increase liquidity as the troubled manufacturer faces a more than monthlong machinist strike and problems throughout its aircraft programs. “This universal shelf registration provides flexibility for the company to seek a variety of […]