A sale of the business is one of the many options BP is considering to win back investor confidence after years of underperformance, sources said.
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The EPA has taken a first step aimed at rescinding the Biden administration’s waivers granted for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus low nitrogen oxides rules.
Ford Slashes Middle Manager Stock Awards to Trim Costs
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Brazil to Join OPEC+
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ATA Truck Tonnage Remains Unchanged For January
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Continental to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Slash Costs at Auto Unit
Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs at its automotive unit as the German parts maker prepares to spin off the struggling business.
Honda Open to More Nissan Talks
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Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina
Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.