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Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Other Big Banks Agree to $1.87 Billion Settlement, Resolve Credit-Default Swap Lawsuit
Port of Los Angeles Posts Cargo Growth in August, Strongest Performance Since 2006
Containerized cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles has increased by 3.8 percent in August 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to a press release issued by the Port of Los Angeles.
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BMO Financial Group Acquires GE Capital's Transportation Finance Unit, Grow Commercial Customer Base
BMO Financial Group has announced that it will be acquiring GE Capital Corporation’s Transportation Finance business in the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release issued by BMO Financial.
Express Scripts Hires Eric Slusser to be the New CFO, Brings Significant Experience as a Financial Executive in the Healthcare Industry
Express Scripts Holdings Company has announced the hiring of Eric Slusser to be the company’s executive vice president and CFO, effective September 9, 2015, according to a press release issued by Express Scripts.
Axalta to Build R&D Facility at The Navy Yard, Will Develop Next Genaration Coating Products
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid powder coatings, has announced that it will be building its new Global Innovation Center at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, according to a press release issued by Axalta.
GE Seeks to Sell its Asset Management Arm, Looking for a Premier Investment Management Firm
General Electric Co. (GE) has announced that it is looking to sell its GE Asset Management, the company’s asset management arm, according to a press release issued by GE.
Boeing Plans to Speed Up Production of 767 Aircraft, Accommodate 50 Orders from FedEx
Boeing Co. is planning to increase the monthly production of its 767 aircraft to 2.5 planes a month in late 2017, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Keurig Partners with Campbell to Launch Fresh-Brewed Soup in K-Cup, Tries to Reverse Slump in Sales
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. has partnered with Campbell Soup Company to launch Campbell’s Fresh-Brewed Soup, to be available in Keurig’s K-Cups, according to a press release issued by Keurig.
Debt Collectors Ordered to Pay Millions of Dollars to Consumers For Alleged Deceptive Practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered two of the largest debt buyers and collectors in the U.S. to pay consumers millions of dollars for using deceptive tactics to collect debts, according to a press release issued by the CFPB.
XPO Logistics to Acquire Con-way for $3 Billion, Enhance XPO's Range of Supply Chain Solutions
XPO Logistics, Inc. has announced that it will be acquiring Con-way, Inc. for about $3 billion, including $290 million of net debt, according to a press release issued by XPO Logistics.
Dell to Invest $125 billion in China, Partners with Several Local Companies
Dell, Inc. will be investing $125 billion in China over the next five years, as the company continues to expand its business in the second largest economy in the world, according to a report from Bloomberg.