Thursday, March 31, 2016

K.K.R. Selling Stake in the Fashion Group SMCP to Shandong Ruyi of China by ELIZABETH PATON


By ELIZABETH PATON

The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Chinese investors in the European luxury market.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Report Shows Theranos Testing Plagued by Problems by ANDREW POLLACK


By ANDREW POLLACK

Federal regulators say the blood-testing company used poorly trained workers and mishandled blood samples.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Report Shows Theranos Delivered Inaccurate Test Results by ANDREW POLLACK


By ANDREW POLLACK

Federal regulators say the blood-testing company also used poorly trained workers and mishandled blood samples.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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SunEdison Receives Subpoena From Justice Department by REUTERS


By REUTERS

The struggling solar company said it had received a subpoena seeking details related to its failed deal to buy Vivint Solar and transactions with its two publicly listed units, TerraForm Power and TerraForm Global.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Crude Oil Production Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014 by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Production fell for the fourth consecutive month in January, but rising output from shale formations in Texas highlighted U.S. producers’ ability to keep output near record levels in the face of low prices.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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McDonald’s Plans to Add New Restaurants in Asia by REUTERS


By REUTERS

McDonald’s said it planned to add more than 1,000 restaurants in China over the next five years.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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#OscarsSoWhite Makes a Court Appearance by MICHAEL CIEPLY


By MICHAEL CIEPLY

A federal judge cites the diversity debate in a ruling involving a defamation suit filed by the music executive Jerry Heller.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Starwood Hotels’ Chinese Suitor Backs Out of Bidding by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and LESLIE PICKER


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and LESLIE PICKER

A consortium led by the Anbang Insurance Group of China withdrew its $14 billion offer with no explanation, clearing the way for Marriott’s offer.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Despite Wall St. Wavering, Merger Market Is Largely Intact by LESLIE PICKER


By LESLIE PICKER

The first quarter of 2016 was a fairly weak time for deal making, yet somehow the numbers came out all right.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Finding Urban Islands of Prosperity in a Patchwork National Economy by PATRICIA COHEN


By PATRICIA COHEN

In places like Denver, Seattle and Atlanta, employers are hiring at a steady clip, housing prices are up and consumers are spending more avidly.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Pittsburgh TV Anchor Is Fired After Racial Facebook Post by DANIEL VICTOR


By DANIEL VICTOR

After a shooting, Wendy Bell wrote a public post that some felt relied on damaging stereotypes.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Corporate North Carolina Perks Up Against Discrimination by JAMES B. STEWART


By JAMES B. STEWART

Major employers have denounced a bill that overturned an ordinance in Charlotte that protected people from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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The Fools of April by Unknown Author


By Unknown Author

We’re The New York Times, and we hate fun. Just kidding! But we are here to warn you not to fall for April Fool’s Day pranks. You’re welcome.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly; Labor Market Stays Strong by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 276,000 for the week ended March 26, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Ensuring That Educators Are Honest About Job Prospects by KATE DUGUID


By KATE DUGUID

Disclosure about true job placement would be better than lawsuits and government relief.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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A $700 Juice Box for the Kitchen That Caught Silicon Valley’s Eye by DAVID GELLES


By DAVID GELLES

Juicero, a contraption that requires Wi-Fi to make an 8-ounce glass of juice, has raised $120 million from Google and others.

Published: April 3, 2016 at 12:00AM

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City by City, Measuring the Recovery by KARL RUSSELL


By KARL RUSSELL

Cities like Denver; San Jose, Calif.; and Austin, Tex., are now among those with the best-performing labor markets, while places like Las Vegas, Chicago and Detroit remain laggards.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Ex-Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banker to Head U.K. Financial Investments by CHAD BRAY


By CHAD BRAY

As chief executive, Oliver Holbourn will oversee the sale of the British government’s stake in Lloyds Banking Group and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Argentina’s Senate Allows Payment to Bondholders by VINOD SREEHARSHA


By VINOD SREEHARSHA

The step was the last hurdle that Argentina’s president, Mauricio Macri, had to clear to settle with holders of debt the country had defaulted on in 2001.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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A $700 Juice Box for the Kitchen That Caught Silicon Valley’s Eye by DAVID GELLES


By DAVID GELLES

Juicero, a contraption that requires Wi-Fi to make an 8-ounce glass of juice, has raised $120 million from Google and others.

Published: April 3, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Tranquil Start to Last Trading Day of Stormy Quarter by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Dow and the S.&P. 500 are on track to finish up 1.3 percent for year’s first three months. They had been down more than 10 percent in mid-February.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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G.E. Asks for Removal of ‘Too Big to Fail’ Label From GE Capital by LIZ MOYER


By LIZ MOYER

The company told federal regulators that its finance unit no longer met a designation of “systemically important,” a day after MetLife won removal of its designation.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Whoopi Goldberg Joins Marijuana Industry With Products for Women by LIAM STACK


By LIAM STACK

Ms. Goldberg became the latest celebrity to start such a business, launching a line designed to alleviate menstrual pain.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Dalian Wanda Group Seeks to Delist Its Commercial Property Arm by AMIE TSANG


By AMIE TSANG

The potential privatization of Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties comes just 15 months after it raised $3.7 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering.

Published: April 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

German Inflation Is Positive After E.C.B. Policy Move by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Germany’s annual inflation turned positive in March, suggesting the European Central Bank’s expansive monetary policy is gaining traction.

Published: March 31, 2016 at 12:00AM

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