A judge approved adding independent directors to Kal Freight’s board after the bankrupt trucking firm was accused of double-pledging its trucks as collateral to obtain financing.
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Microsoft Sees $800 Million Charge on Stake in GM’s Cruise
Microsoft Corp. plans to take an $800 million charge after General Motors Co. said it was shutting down its autonomous taxi initiative.
Tesla Shares Jump to Record Amid $515 Billion Rally
Tesla shares climbed to a record for the first time since November 2021, buoyed by optimism the company’s self-driving ambitions can get a boost under the forthcoming Trump administration.
Struggling Nissan Shuffles Executive Team
Nissan is overhauling its executive bench, seeking to bring in new talent to turn around the Japanese carmaker that’s facing eroding profits and a dearth of revenue-generating products.
US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin
The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine.
Hershey’s Main Owner Rejects Mondelez’s Offer as Too Low
The main owner of chocolate maker Hershey has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International Inc., people familiar with the matter said.
More Alleged Participants Indicted in Staged Truck Accidents
An indictment in a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers names two law firms, two individual attorneys and multiple participants in a sweeping conspiracy.
Hershey Could Be More Open to Mondelez Takeover
Mondelez International’s latest overture to Hershey underscores the challenges posed by high cocoa prices and penny-pinching consumers, which could make the company more open to a deal.
Continental CFO to Step Down for Mercedes Role
Continental AG Chief Financial Officer Olaf Schick will step down from his post next year to join carmaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
Exxon Raises Capital Spending as Worldwide Oil Glut Looms
Exxon Mobil will raise capital spending next year as its $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources increases its oil production plans, threatening to worsen an expected crude glut.