First Brands to Tap Examiner to Probe Financial Irregularities
A judge said he would approve an examiner in the bankruptcy case to look into claims of fabricated invoices and double-pledged collateral.
—-
U.S. Investigators Probe Exec Facing Fraud Allegations From BlackRock’s HPS
Federal officials have opened a criminal investigation into Bankim Brahmbhatt, who was sued by HPS and other lenders earlier this year.
—-
Novo Nordisk Cuts Prices for Obesity Drugs
The Denmark-based company slashed prices for the first two monthly doses of Wegovy and Ozempic for those who pay cash for the treatments between Nov. 17 and March 31.
—-
What the Netflix Stock Split Means for the Shares
Splits don’t change the value of a company, but they are designed to make a stock more affordable for individual investors.
—-
Home Depot’s Mojo Stalls. Earnings Are a Worry.
Big-box estimates have edged down slightly as foot traffic declines and analysts worry about shoppers losing their appetite.
—-
Deutsche Bank Targets Higher Profitability, Cost Savings Through 2028
The German lender is looking to deliver growth in revenue, profitability and returns to shareholders in the period running through to 2028, after years of restructuring under Chief Executive Christian Sewing.
—-
Johnson & Johnson to Buy Halda Therapeutics For $3.05 Billion
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to buy clinical-stage biotechnology company Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash in a deal that bolsters the healthcare giant’s oncology pipeline.
—-
Dassault Aviation Rises After Ukraine Agrees to Buy 100 Rafale Fighter Jets
Ukraine agreed to buy 100 Rafale fighter jets as part of a larger military equipment deal that triggered a jump in the share price of the French aerospace and defense manufacturer.
—-
Gibraltar to Acquire OmniMax International for $1.34 Billion
Gibraltar Industries agreed to acquire roofing-products manufacturer OmniMax International from funds managed by Strategic Value Partners and its affiliates for about $1.34 billion in cash.
—-
Sinclair Takes Stake in E.W. Scripps to Push Takeover Deal
Sinclair believes scale is increasingly necessary in the broadcast TV industry and bought up the stake to pressure Scripps to strike a deal.
—-
CD&R to Buy Sealed Air for $6.2 Billion
Sealed Air has struck a deal to be acquired by private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice for about $6.2 billion in cash.
—-
XPeng Net Loss Shrinks, Putting Profitability Within Sight
The carmaker significantly narrowed its net loss in the third quarter thanks to robust sales and margins, bringing the Chinese carmaker within striking distance of profitability.
—-
Oil Major TotalEnergies Is Betting Big on Electricity
The French company is investing in power plants across Europe, expanding a strategy that has set it apart from rivals focused on pumping more fossil fuels.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 18, 2025 01:15 ET (06:15 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.