Wall Street rises in volatile session ahead of jobs data
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Thursday as investors, on edge after recent turmoil in China’s markets, looked toward a key U.S. jobs report that may figure in the Federal Reserve’s decision about when to lift interest rates.
Detroit Three show interest in UAW healthcare overhaul idea
DETROIT (Reuters) – The Detroit Three automakers are showing increased interest in the United Auto Workers union’s proposal that they pool their healthcare systems, a sign that contract talks between the union and manufacturers are down to the big mone…
Qualcomm president says splitting company may not create value
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Qualcomm Inc’s President Derek Aberle, under pressure from activist hedge fund Jana Partners to improve the licensing and chip design firm’s stock performance, on Thursday sounded a cautionary note about a potential breakup of the …
Boeing books $2.6 billion order from Jet2.com
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Boeing Co said on Thursday it had booked an order for 27 of its 737-800 aircraft, worth about $2.6 billion at list prices, from UK airline Jet2.com.
Cyber missions could fuel Boeing EA-18G orders: U.S. Navy chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon is evaluating whether potential cyber missions could drive demand for additional Boeing Co EA-18G electronic attack jets, or Growlers, the top U.S. Navy officer told Reuters on Thursday.
Chipotle critic turns up heat with ‘Chubby Chipotle’ ad
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc , known for its indulgent burritos, is battling a “Chubby Chipotle” ad campaign from the food industry group whose “Nanny” ads helped sink New York City’s ban on super-sized sugary drinks.
Fiat Chrysler says talking with UAW union about health care co-op
DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is considering a health care co-op proposed by the United Auto Workers to cut rising costs.
VW’s unassuming CFO emerges from boardroom wars as chairman
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Austrian Hans Dieter Poetsch, Volkswagen AG’s finance chief, faces a massive task in his future role as chairman – to maintain the support of the often divided stakeholders who have chosen to back him while improving the carmaker’…
U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms could be next week: FT
(Reuters) – The United States is preparing to sanction Chinese companies connected to the cyber theft of U.S. intellectual property as early as next week, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
Samsung to make new smartwatch available to competition
BERLIN (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it would make its next smartwatch technology available to its competitors who also use Google Inc’s mobile platform Android, hoping to increase its share of the market, which is now dominated by A…
