SunEdison Request For Independent Examiner Delayed In Bankruptcy Court
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday, wants an independent examiner to review its recent transactions.
Halliburton Delays Earnings Call, Says It Cut 6,000 Jobs
The oil field services provider said it will hold its earnings call May 3, to accommodate an April 30 deadline for its Baker Hughes deal.
Virginia Governor Restores Voting Rights For Felons
Voting rights advocates say the move is a way of promoting justice for African-Americans, who are convicted and imprisoned at high rates.
Quake Toll Passes 600 As Aftershocks Rattle Ecuador
Tremors will continue for weeks, an emergency management official warned Friday, calling on Ecuadoreans to stay calm.
GM CEO Mary Barra’s Pay Rose 72% In 2015, To $28M
CEO Mary Barra led General Motors to record profits despite a massive recall and costly litigation linked to ignition switch defects.
Volkswagen Takes $18B Hit Over Emissions Scandal
The German automaker could still face further costs, including potential fines as part of an expected U.S. civil settlement, analysts said.
Fiat Chrysler Recalling 1.1 Million Cars, SUVs Because Vehicles Could Roll Away After Drivers Exit
The recall concern, where vehicles could roll away after drivers exit, has been linked to as many as 41 injuries, the automaker said.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Approve Bill To Revoke Licenses Of Abortion Doctors
Gov. Mary Fallin, a Republican, has not yet indicated whether she will sign the legislation that passed Thursday.
President Obama On Brexit: UK Would Be At The Back Of The Queue For A Trade Deal With The US
During a visit to Britain, Obama said Britain's EU membership has helped make the world freer, richer and able to tackle key problems.
Unpopularity Of Clinton, Trump Puts Spotlight On Potential Running Mates
Groups are lobbying Hillary Clinton to choose a Hispanic running mate, but the one cited most often is opposed by liberals who say he favors Wall Street.
Drugmaker Valeant (VRX) Seeking To Appoint Perrigo (PRGO) Boss Joseph Papa As New CEO
The Canadian drugmaker is negotiating a contract with the Perrigo CEO and it aims to announce his appointment as soon as next week.
Apple’s Book, Film Services Go Dark In China
Beijing had introduced regulations in March imposing strict curbs on online publishing, particularly for foreign firms.
Strong Quake Hits Disaster-Stricken Ecuador
Saturday's massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed 587 people.
Uber In $100M Settlement Over Driver Employment Status
Out of a $100 million proposed payment, $84 million is guaranteed to drivers in California and $16 million is contingent on a rise in Uber's value.
Malaysia Airlines CEO’s Exit Revives Debate Over Foreign Boss
Christoph Mueller, a German national, tried to turn around the state-owned carrier as it dealt with the loss of two jets in less than a year.
Obama Urges ‘Blood Brother’ Britain Not To Leave EU
Terrorism, migration and economic problems can be addressed more successfully with Britain as part of the European Union, the U.S. president wrote.
US Regulators Propose Limits On Wall Street Executives’ Pay
The plan targets payments that could encourage "inappropriate risks by providing excessive compensation or that could lead to material financial loss."
Sears To Close Another 78 Stores, 5 Percent Of Total
The company, which had 1,672 locations in late January, plans to close 10 Sears stores and 68 Kmart stores, mostly in late July.
Panama Papers Update: Journalists Say They Won’t Share Leaked Documents With Justice Department
The group that acquired the Panama Papers, which it says detail examples of tax avoidance, has declined to cooperate with U.S. authorities.
Wall Street Regulator SEC Extends Test Of Anti-Volatility Program
The system, adopted in 2012 in the wake of a "flash crash" two years earlier, halts trading when stocks rise or fall too sharply.
FBI Paid More Than $1.3 Million To Break Into San Bernardino iPhone
The amount was thought to be the largest paid for a hacking technique, topping the $1 million that security company Zerodium once paid.
US Jobless Claims Hit 42-1/2-Year Low As Labor Market Firms
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 247,000 for the week ended April 16.
Exclusive: Women, Young More Open On Transgender Issue In US — Reuters/Ipsos Poll
By a 2-to-1 ratio, a poll showed, Americans age 18-29 favor letting transgender people use the restroom of their identity.
More Than 100 Feared Dead In India Heat Wave
India’s hottest months are May and June, but some states have already registered temperatures in excess of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Australia PM Launches Cybersecurity Campaign
Malcolm Turnbull is trying to position himself as a leader who can transform Australia into a tech-savvy business hub.
Ecuador Earthquakes: President Rafael Correa Ponders Quakes’ Financial Toll
As deaths from recent temblors surpassed 500, President Rafael Correa made tax and bond plans to fund the nation's recovery.
Freddie Gray Case: Second Officer Must Testify, Baltimore Judge Says
A Baltimore judge's ruling came Wednesday in a case that has drawn national attention to police treatment of minorities.
US Home Sales Rebound, Signal Consumer Confidence
In March, houses typically stayed on the market for 47 days, the fewest number since August, and down from 59 days in February.
Qualcomm Profit Forecast Misses Estimates As Chip Shipments Drop
The chipmaker, whose customers include Apple and Samsung, said it expects shipments to fall 13-22 percent in the current quarter.
Hundreds Evacuate After Blast At Mexico Oil Facility
The explosion sent a dark plume of smoke billowing into the sky, the latest in a litany of accidents at operations of state oil company Pemex.