California regulator to probe utilities' mass power outages aimed at preventing fires
California regulators said on Monday they will open a formal probe of whether utilities violated any rules by cutting power to millions of residents for days...
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Oil prices edge lower ahead of U.S. stockpile numbers
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. crude inventory data for a pointer on oil demand trends, while concerns about slower economic growth overshadowed...
Australian regulator files lawsuit against Google for data collection
Australia's consumer regulator filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday, alleging it misled consumers about how it was collecting, storing and using personal location...
California utility PG&E's stock tumbles as wildfire spreads
Shares of bankrupt California power utility PG&E Corp extended losses on Monday as investors worried that its equipment might be responsible for wildfires spreading in northern...
Asia shares reach three-month peak as risk embraced
Asian shares scaled a three-month high on Tuesday after Wall Street hit all-time peaks amid hopes of progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks and for another dose...
Oil prices edge lower ahead of inventory data
Oil prices edged lower in quiet trade on Tuesday as concerns about slower economic growth overshadowed signs of a thawing in the trade war between Washington...
Google's search for sales in cloud, hardware clip Alphabet profit
Google parent Alphabet Inc reported quarterly results on Monday that show costs continue to rise faster than revenue as the web search leader seeks to broaden...
GM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler back Trump on California emissions challenge
General Motors Co , Toyota Motor Corp , Hyundai Motor Co , Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and other major automakers are siding with the Trump administration...
TSMC, GlobalFoundries settle patent disputes
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) and smaller contract chipmaking rival GlobalFoundries Inc on Monday agreed to dismiss all patent litigations between themselves and those that...
California regulator to investigate utilities' mass fire-prevention power outages
The California Public Utilities Commission on Monday said it would open a formal investigation of wide-scale precautionary power outages imposed by several utilities this month as...
Justice Department issues grand jury subpoenas in J&J opioid probe: filing
Johnson & Johnson received grand jury subpoenas in August from the U.S. attorney's office for the Eastern District of New York related to its opioid medication...
United, Avianca and Copa's South American deal delayed as they mull fourth partner
A proposed joint venture between United Airlines , Colombia's Avianca Holdings and Panama's Copa Holdings has been delayed due to the potential inclusion of Brazil's Azul...
Beyond Meat to offer more store discounts as competition heats up; shares fall
Beyond Meat Inc reported its first ever net profit and raised its full-year sales forecast, but shares tumbled 6.5% in extended trading as the vegan burger...
Alphabet misses profit estimates as Google bets big on newer businesses
Google parent Alphabet Inc missed analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Monday as it reported its highest-ever quarterly expenses, sending shares down about 1.2% even though...
U.S. may extend tariff suspensions on $34 billion in Chinese goods
The United States Trade Representative is studying whether to extend tariff suspensions on $34 billion of Chinese goods set to expire on Dec. 28 this year,...