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Hyundai to make Santa Cruz pickups at Alabama plant in $410 million expansion

Hyundai to make Santa Cruz pickups at Alabama plant in $410 million expansion

Hyundai Motor Co's manufacturing unit will start making the Santa Cruz pickup trucks at its Montgomery factory in 2021, following a $410 million expansion at the Alabama plant.



6 years ago
ProPetro confirms U.S. SEC probe, accounting weaknesses

ProPetro confirms U.S. SEC probe, accounting weaknesses

Oilfield services firm ProPetro Holding Corp on Wednesday said a board investigation had uncovered material weaknesses in its financial controls and an undisclosed related-party transaction with its former chief accountant.



6 years ago
Chicago mayor rejects Uber's alternative tax proposal

Chicago mayor rejects Uber's alternative tax proposal

Chicago's mayor on Wednesday rejected an alternative proposal by Uber Technologies Inc to tax ride-hailing services, accusing the company of trying to resist any type of regulation by stirring up racial tensions.



6 years ago
Occidental Petroleum stepping up oil and gas asset sales: marketing document

Occidental Petroleum stepping up oil and gas asset sales: marketing document

Occidental Petroleum Corp is stepping up its oil and gas-producing property sales, adding land in Utah's Uinta Basin acquired as part of its $38 billion deal for Anadarko Petroleum, according to a marketing document seen by Reuters.



6 years ago
U.S. lawmakers question why Centrus awarded federal uranium contract

U.S. lawmakers question why Centrus awarded federal uranium contract

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives asked officials at the Energy Department on Wednesday how Centrus Energy Corp , a company whose chief recently served as deputy at the department, won a federal contract to demonstrate a production method for a new nuclear power plant fuel.



6 years ago
UBS boss Ermotti fears Europe's banks 'too small to survive'

UBS boss Ermotti fears Europe's banks 'too small to survive'

UBS Group Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti on Wednesday said banking consolidation, especially in Europe, is unavoidable in coming years as institutions must achieve critical mass to remain competitive.



6 years ago
Open enrollment for workplace benefits is almost over. Here are five last-minute tips

Open enrollment for workplace benefits is almost over. Here are five last-minute tips

As this year's open enrollment season winds down, there are a few benefits decisions worth revisiting before it's too late.

6 years ago
Google is getting into banking with the search giant set to offer checking accounts next year

Google is getting into banking with the search giant set to offer checking accounts next year

Google will become the latest technology company to wade into banking with the search giant set to offer checking accounts next year, a source says.

6 years ago
European shares knocked off four-year highs by Trump speech

European shares knocked off four-year highs by Trump speech

European shares fell on Wednesday from four-year highs after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to "substantially" increase tariffs if China failed to agree a trade deal, and he also took a swipe at European Union trade policies.



6 years ago
Unilever appoints Nils Andersen as chairman, replacing Dekkers

Unilever appoints Nils Andersen as chairman, replacing Dekkers

Unilever named Danish businessman Nils Andersen as chairman on Wednesday, hoping his experience of consumer goods and logistics will help the group navigate a slowdown in its biggest markets and re-energize its foods business.



6 years ago
Google to offer checking accounts for consumers: WSJ

Google to offer checking accounts for consumers: WSJ

Alphabet Inc's Google will offer checking accounts to customers starting next year in a finance push, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Tesla's Berlin move reflects Germany's carmaking prowess: minister

Tesla's Berlin move reflects Germany's carmaking prowess: minister

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Wednesday that U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla's announcement that it will build its first European factory near Berlin was a result of Germany being renowned as a carmaking hub.



6 years ago
Takeaway CEO has no plans to raise $5.5 billion Just Eat bid

Takeaway CEO has no plans to raise $5.5 billion Just Eat bid

Takeaway.com Chief Executive Jitse Groen said on Wednesday he did not intend to increase a 4.3 billion pound ($5.5 billion) offer for Britain's Just Eat , despite a higher unsolicited bid from larger rival Prosus .



6 years ago
Russia to cut share of U.S. dollar in National Wealth Fund, mulls other currencies

Russia to cut share of U.S. dollar in National Wealth Fund, mulls other currencies

Russia will reduce the share of the U.S. dollar in its National Wealth Fund and is considering investing in other foreign currencies including the Chinese yuan, Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Brexit drove Tesla to pick Berlin over Britain for new factory: report

Brexit drove Tesla to pick Berlin over Britain for new factory: report

Britain missed its chance to host the first European factory of U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla because of Brexit, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in remarks reported on Wednesday.



6 years ago