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Altria writes down Juul investment by $4.5 billion

Altria wrote down its investment in Juul by about one-third, recording a $4.5 billion pre-tax charge against its third-quarter earnings, the company said Thursday.

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot confirm deal to merge

Peugeot (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler on Thursday confirmed their intention to merge on Thursday, in what would be a 50-50 share swap.

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot reach deal to merge

The French carmaker and Fiat Chrysler confirmed they are in talks that could to create the world’s fourth-largest automaker with a roughly $50 billion valuation.

Extreme weather is hurting Asian businesses — but it may be ‘more complicated’ than just climate change

Asian businesses, in particular, will feel the impact of extreme weather conditions. In 2018, the region lost $54.7 billion to natural disasters, second only to North America.

Barclays CEO says firms need to focus on supply chain economics amid US-China trade dispute, Brexit

“Whether it’s Brexit or whether it’s the trade challenge between the U.S. and China, the real issue is supply chain,” Jes Staley told CNBC.

Fiat Chrysler-Peugeot merger plans unlikely to face interference from French government

But France, which has a stake in PSA, is expected to press a merged company to protect the country’s jobs and manufacturing base.

Los Angeles Lakers, Delta extend partnership; now offering ticket exchange service

The Los Angeles Lakers and Delta Air Lines extended their partnership on Wednesday, allowing Atlanta based company to remain the “exclusive airline partner” of the team.

Ford reaches tentative labor contract with UAW, avoiding union strike

Ford’s talks with the union were expected to be less contentious than GM’s, which included a 40-day strike that ended Friday and cost the automaker billions.

Boeing employees raised concerns about 737 Max before crashes, documents show

The documents were released during a House committee questioning of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg after two fatal crashes.