Amgen takes 20% stake in Chinese biotech BeiGene for $2.7 billion

Under the all-cash deal, Amgen will pay BeiGene shareholders $174.85 per share, a 25% premium to BeiGene’s closing price on the Nasdaq on Wednesday.

Yeti announces new wholesale partner, reports increased inventory in third quarter

The company that specializes in drinkware and coolers announced a new wholesale partnership and reported a 33% increase in inventory to mitigate looming tariffs.

Kraft Heinz stock surges after earnings beat

Kraft Heinz’s revenues fall short of expectations as U.S. demand continued to weaken.

Altria writes down investment in troubled e-cigarette maker Juul by $4.5 billion

Altria says it has written down its investment in Juul by more than a third, recording a $4.5 billion pretax charge against its third-quarter earnings.

Altria confirms FTC probe of Juul as agency scrutinizes role in executive shakeup at vaping company

The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing Marlboro maker Altria’s role in the resignation and replacement last month of the CEO of embattled e-cigarette maker Juul, the tobacco giant said Thursday in a regulatory filing.

US wind energy capacity is now more than 100 gigawatts, according to new report

Wind energy in the United States has passed a significant landmark.

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot confirm deal to create the world’s fourth-largest carmaker

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

Proposed Ford-UAW deal includes plant closure, $9,000 ratification bonuses

If the contract is approved by union leaders and members, the plant would be the fifth facility slated to close as part of the UAW’s negotiations with the Big Three Detroit automakers.

Vaping illness outbreak climbs to 1,888 cases with 37 deaths, CDC says

The CDC is recommending that consumers stop vaping, particularly THC and especially anything bought off the street.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Facebook, Altria, WWE & more

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