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Dow Jones Newswires ·  Aug 14, 2021 03:33

Brazil's JBS Proposes to Buy Rest of Pilgrim's Pride

JBS, which already owns about 80.2% of Pilgrim's Pride, is proposing to buy the rest as demand for chicken breasts, wings and other products surges.

Apple Executive Defends Tools to Fight Child Porn, Acknowledges Privacy Backlash

A senior Apple executive defended the company's new software to fight child pornography, revealing greater detail about safeguards in place to protect the tools from abuse. The plans had raised concerns about an erosion of privacy on the iPhone.

Brazilian Jet Maker Embraer Lays Out Emission-Cutting Targets

Jet maker aims to have all of its aircraft capable of running on sustainable fuels by 2030.

Philip Morris Gives Investors a Nicotine Test

Now that inhaler-maker Vectura's board has recommended an offer from the Marlboro cigarette giant, only a new bidder can save shareholders from a tricky ethical decision.

Credit Suisse Calls on Bank Risk Experts to Join Board

The Swiss banking giant enlisted two heavyweights of European finance to join its board and help supervise risks, after losing $5.5 billion from failed family office Archegos Capital Management.

Honest Co. Stock Is Tanking Because People Have Stopped Stocking Up

Honest Co., the Jessica Alba-faced consumer goods firm, delivered disappointing results, especially compared with last year's pandemic-affected second quarter.

Tesla Battery Supplier CATL Plans $9 Billion Share Sale to Boost Capacity

Contemporary Amperex Technology said it expects to raise the money via a share placement to large investors.

The Scooter Wars Are Coming to the Stock Market

Electric bikes and scooters may be better for the planet than for your portfolio.

Airbnb Is Worth Another Stay

As the Delta variant spreads, online travel investors have seen this movie before. It ends well for Airbnb.

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    Nice

    Aug 14, 2021 18:12
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    About time we push for electric bikes and scooters!

    Aug 15, 2021 17:13

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