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City ransomware attacks and huge payouts mean a once-private corporate problem has gone public

These attacks have given the public the opportunity to examine the problems associated with ransomware, where corporations -- not obligated to disclose these attacks -- have mostly handled them behind closed doors.

7 years ago
United Airlines extends 737 MAX cancellations until Sept. 3

United Airlines extends 737 MAX cancellations until Sept. 3

United Airlines said on Wednesday it has decided to remove the Boeing 737 MAX from its flying schedule until Sept. 3, leading to about 1,900 total flight cancellations in August.



7 years ago
FAA identifies new risk on Boeing 737 MAX

FAA identifies new risk on Boeing 737 MAX

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new potential risk that Boeing Co must address on its 737 MAX before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency said on Wednesday.



7 years ago
Exclusive: FAA says it identifies new potential risk on 737 MAX

Exclusive: FAA says it identifies new potential risk on 737 MAX

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new potential risk that Boeing Co must address on its 737 MAX before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency told Reuters on Wednesday.



7 years ago
Huawei Technologies loses trade secrets case against U.S. chip designer

Huawei Technologies loses trade secrets case against U.S. chip designer

A U.S. jury on Wednesday cleared California semiconductor designer CNEX Labs Inc of stealing trade secrets from Chinese electronics giant Huawei Technologies.



7 years ago
S&P 500 dips as healthcare declines counter tech gains

S&P 500 dips as healthcare declines counter tech gains

The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday as gains in technology stocks were offset by a drop in healthcare shares, and investors parsed mixed messages over prospects for a deal to end a trade war between the United States and China.



7 years ago
Global chipmakers rally on Micron's upbeat results, Huawei shipments

Global chipmakers rally on Micron's upbeat results, Huawei shipments

Shares of chipmakers rose on Wednesday after Micron Technology Inc forecast a recovery in chip demand in the second half of the year, easing concerns that rising trade tensions would exacerbate a slump in the sector.



7 years ago
Broadcom in EU antitrust spotlight, faces interim measures

Broadcom in EU antitrust spotlight, faces interim measures

EU antitrust regulators will investigate whether U.S. chipmaker Broadcom uses exclusivity restrictions to block rivals in the TV and modem chipsets markets, a move that could lead to hefty fines for the company and an order to end such practices.



7 years ago

Trump says big tech companies like Twitter are 'all Democrats' and purposely repressing his reach

President Trump lambastes Twitter, Google and other technology giants for what he claims as their efforts to repress his messaging.

7 years ago

Not sure what your renters insurance covers? You're not alone

There are a number of misconceptions about what renters insurance covers and how much it costs, a recent survey found.

7 years ago
EU hits Broadcom with interim demands in antitrust probe

EU hits Broadcom with interim demands in antitrust probe

EU antitrust regulators want U.S. chipmaker Broadcom to scrap its exclusivity clauses with TV and modem makers to avoid irreparable harm to the market while they investigate whether this tactic and others are designed to block rivals.



7 years ago
General Mills quarterly sales hit by lower snacks demand, shares fall

General Mills quarterly sales hit by lower snacks demand, shares fall

Cheerios cereal maker General Mills Inc reported quarterly sales below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, hit by lower snacks demand in North America, sending shares down 6% before the bell.



7 years ago

Bank overdraft fees could jump if consumer watchdog eases rule

The nation's consumer watchdog agency is reviewing the rule that regulates how banks charge fees when their customers spend more than what is in their accounts.

7 years ago
France's Macron hopes Renault and Nissan will strengthen their alliance

France's Macron hopes Renault and Nissan will strengthen their alliance

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he wanted Renault and Japan's Nissan Motor to strengthen their alliance, with an eye on the fields of electric vehicles and automated driving.



7 years ago
Wall St. opens higher on tech boost, trade hopes

Wall St. opens higher on tech boost, trade hopes

U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, as chipmaker Micron Technology's upbeat results lifted technology shares and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's comments fueled optimism that the United States and China would strike a trade deal.



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