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Xcel to Take Ownership of Geronimo's Wind Farm Project, North Dakota Regulators Granted Approval of the Transfer
Xcel Energy, Inc. will be taking over the ownership of Geronimo Energy’s 100 turbine wind farm project in the southeastern part of North Dakota, according to a report Fox Business.
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Chipotle to Have its First National Career Day, Plans to Hire 4,000 New Workers
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it will be having its first-ever National Career Day on September 9, 2015, according to a press release issued by Chipotle.
Netflix Partners with Softbank, for Japan Launch of TV Streaming Service
Netflix, Inc. has announced that it has partnered with SoftBank Corp., Japan’s leading mobile provider, to exclusively offer a fully integrated Netflix experience, including billing, according to a press release issued by Netflix.
Southern Co. to Buy AGL for $12 Billion, Create 2nd Largest Utility Company in the U.S.
Southern Company, the premier energy company will be acquiring AGL Resources for approximately $12 billion, including debt, according to a press release issued by AGL.
US Airways Ceremonial Flight Won't be Landing in Pittsburgh, City Not Part of its Current Flight Hub
US Airways will be conducting its ceremonial final flight on October 16, 2015, but it won’t be landing on Pittsburgh, the city that gave it its first start, according to a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
BT Accuses Verizon and AT&T of Hurting Rivals, Calls for Tough New Rules
An executive of BT Group Plc calls for tougher new rules regarding network prices that would allow telecom companies to compete in the U.S. market, accusing Verizon and AT&T of abusing their landline monopolies to hurt competitors, according to a report from the Financial Times.
Ralph Lauren Launches PoloTech Smartshirt, Offers Biometric Technology and Adaptive Workout App
Ralph Lauren Corporation, a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products announced last week in a press release that the company’s PoloTech smartshirt will be available in the market on Aug. 27, 2015.
Boeing on Track to Achieve Production of 737 Max, Despite Reports of Delays from Boeing's Supplier
A company spokesman said that Boeing Co. is still on track to achieve the company’s target production of its 737 Max jetliner, according to a report from Reuters.
Peltz and Frank of Trian Named to Sysco's Board, Assist in Enhancing Company's Value
Sysco Corporation has added Nelson Peltz, CEO and founding partner of Trian Fund Management LP, and Josh Frank, a partner in Trian, to the company’s board of directors, in a move that can help increase the company’s value, according to a press release issued by Sysco.
Starbucks to Offer Wines, Craft Beer to 2000 Stores in Five Years
U.S. coffee house chain Starbucks Corp. is introducing wines, craft beer and small dinner dishes to more stores seeing a huge potential from drawing in the evening crowd aside from its regular coffee drinkers, USA Today reported.
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