Factbox: The U.S. opioid epidemic by the numbers
Opioid deaths in the United States have soared over the last two decades, driving a wave of litigation against drugmakers and distributors.
Factbox: Billion-dollar lawsuits accuse drugmakers, distributors of fueling U.S. opioid crisis
On Monday, two Ohio counties reached a last-minute settlement with four companies they accused of fueling the nationwide opioid epidemic. The counties were seeking billions of dollars to cover the cost of addiction treatment programs, healthcare and ot…
Smith+Nephew CEO steps down over pay, ex-Roche Diagnostics chief to take over
Smith+Nephew Plc Chief Executive Namal Nawana is stepping down after just 17 months in the role after becoming dissatisfied with his salary at the medical device maker.
Futures up on hopes of progress in trade war; Boeing shares slip
Wall Street looked set to start the week on an upbeat note on Monday, as investors hoped for progress in resolving the U.S.-China trade war, but a fall in Boeing’s shares kept a lid on early gains.
Unizo keeps door open for Blackstone, Fortress talks
Unizo Holdings said Monday it would continue talks with Blackstone Group and SoftBank-backed Fortress Investment Group on a potential takeover, raising the possibility of a bid battle between the two global buyout firms.
Hopes for progress in trade war and Brexit buoy stocks
World shares rose on Monday, as hopes for resolving the U.S.-China trade war and a belief that Britain will avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union gave investors cause for riskier bets.
Halliburton profit falls 32% on weak North America drilling
Halliburton Co reported a 32% slump in quarterly profit on Monday, hit by weak demand for its services and equipment from oil and gas producers in North America, its biggest market.
Oil prices fall as global demand concerns grow
Oil prices fell on Monday amid growing signs of harm from the U.S.-China trade war that has slowed global economic growth and reduced demand for commodities such as oil.
Global stocks gain on hopes for progress in trade war and Brexit
World shares nudged higher on Monday, as hopes for progress towards resolving the U.S.-China trade war and a belief that Britain will avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union gave cause for riskier bets.
China seeks $2.4 billion in sanctions against U.S. in Obama-era case: WTO
China is seeking $2.4 billion in retaliatory sanctions against the United States for non-compliance with a WTO ruling in a tariffs case dating to the Obama era, a document published on Monday showed.
