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Walmart to Reduce Operating Hours at Six of its 24/7 Stores, Better Prepare the Store for Customers the Next Day
Precious Cargo Recalls One-Piece Infant Garment, Potential Choking Hazard Identified
Precious Cargo has announced the recall of its Infant One-Piece garment due to a potential choking hazard to young children, according to a company-issued press release.
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Twitter Board Considering Changes To Make Directors More Diverse, May Include Exit of Costolo
The board of directors of Twitter, Inc. is considering a shakeup that may include the exit of Dick Costolo, former chief executive officer of Twitter, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
ValueAct has Taken a Stake at AmEx, Considers Seeking Changes for the Credit Card Issuer
ValueAct Capital Management has accumulated a stake at American Express (AmEx), worth $1 billion, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
Keurig to Cut 200 Jobs in Vermont, 130 More in Other Locations Following Disappointing Sales
Keurig Green Mountain will cut 200 jobs in Vermont state, 130 more in other locations following the disappointing sales of the company, according to a report from the Chron.
Capital One Nears Deal to Acquire GE's Health Finance Unit, The Sale is Part of GE's Plan to Divest
Capital One Finance Corporation, a credit card lender, is in exclusive talks to acquire General Electric’s U.S. healthcare finance unit for about $10 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
ClearSign Signs Agreement with Tesoro to Test Performance of ClearSign's Low Emissions Duplex Technology
ClearSign Combustion Corporation has just announced that it has signed an agreement with Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC to test the performance of its Duplex technology in Tesoro’s refinery heaters, according to a press release issued by ClearSign.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Unveils 'Charging Snake' For Model S Vehicles
Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of Tesla Motors, unveiled the new "Charging Snake" that is used for Model S electric vehicles, Discovery reports.
Verizon Simplifies Smartphone Package Deals, Starting With Fixed Cost For Unlimited Talk, Text And Data Usage
Verizon officials have announced plans to simplify its smartphone package deals, which will begin with offering customers a fixed cost for unlimited talk, text and data usage.
McDonald's to Lay Off 135 Workers in Oak Brook, 90 Workers Overseas, Part of Cost Cutting Move
McDonald’s Corporation will be cutting 135 jobs at its headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, and 90 more overseas, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Allergan Receives Subpoena from US DOJ, Part of Government's Probe in Generic Drug Pricing
Allergan Plc received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice for its Actavis unit, seeking information regarding the marketing and pricing of its generic drugs, according to an article from Bloomberg.