Philip Morris seeks bigger Japan share with cheaper heat-not-burn tobacco
Philip Morris International Inc will sell cheaper versions of its IQOS “heat not burn” products in Japan from Tuesday and introduce new upgraded products next month to expand market share, its chief executive said.
U.S. judge affirms Monsanto weed-killer verdict, slashes damages
A U.S. judge on Monday affirmed a verdict against Bayer AG unit Monsanto that found its glyphosate-based weed-killers responsible for a man’s terminal cancer, sending the German company’s shares down 8 percent.
Amazon.com, Qualcomm to put Alexa assistant in more headphones
Microchip firm Qualcomm Inc is joining Amazon.com Inc to spread the use of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant in wireless headphones, the companies said on Monday.
Asian shares struggle as European woes, Saudi concerns dim mood
Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday as earnings season nerves in the U.S. dented Wall Street, while a cocktail of negative factors from Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic isolation to concerns over Italy’s budget and Brexit talks depressed sentiment.
U.S. judge denies Monsanto new trial in California glyphosate case
A U.S. judge conditionally denied Bayer AG-unit Monsanto’s motion to receive a new trial on the $250 million punitive damages portion of a recent jury verdict that found the company’s glyphosate-based weed-killers, including RoundUp, responsible for a…
Uber’s dealmaking chief Poetzscher resigns
Cameron Poetzscher, who oversaw a string of high-profile deals at Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL], has resigned, weeks after a report on allegations of sexual misconduct against him at the ride-hailing firm.
Benetton founder, who took family business beyond sweaters, dies at 77
Gilberto Benetton, a co-founder of Italian clothing retailer United Colors of Benetton who masterminded the family empire’s diversification into construction, transport and catering, has died at the age of 77.
Dow, S&P fall as earnings season picks up; tech boosts Nasdaq
The S&P 500 and the Dow fell in choppy trading on Monday as energy and financial stocks lost ground and caution grew ahead of a slew of earnings reports this week.
Dow, S&P 500 fall as dollar rises, yield curve flat
U.S. stocks closed lower after choppy trade on Monday, as some investors showed signs of earnings season nerves, while political worries in Europe led the dollar to strengthen against the euro and sterling.
Uber’s head of corporate development Poetzscher resigns: WSJ
Uber Technologies Inc’s head of corporate development Cameron Poetzscher has resigned, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, weeks after the newspaper reported allegations of sexual misconduct against him at the ride-hailing firm.
