Drugmakers, including Gilead Sciences Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, and Biogen Inc have hiked their U.S. list prices on more than 50 drugs, according to data analyzed by 3 Axis Advisors, a healthcare research firm. On Tuesday, there were media reports… Read More ›
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Mustang Mach-E First Edition electric SUV fully booked: Ford Motor Co
In a statement, the second biggest U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co stated, reservations were full for its high-end Mustang Mach-E First Edition electric sport utility vehicle. The automaker had unveiled its electric Mustang crossover on November 17, and had begun… Read More ›
Ukraine to purchase second consignment of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missile system
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry disclosed, Kyiv will be purchasing a second consignment of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles and launch units. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, the United States has emerged as one of Kiev’s strongest supporters. An outbreak of… Read More ›
U.S. SEC investigating BMW on its sales practices
On Monday, German automaker BMW AG stated it is being probed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The development comes in the wake of a report of a probe related to the company’s sales practices. “We can confirm that… Read More ›
Tesla gets $1.4 billion loan from Chinese banks for its Shanghai factory
According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, Tesla Inc has entered into $1.4 billion (10 billion yuan) loan agreement with a group of Chinese banks, for its Shanghai car plant. Part of this amount will be used… Read More ›
Spirit Airlines Inc commits to buying 100 Airbus A320neo jets worth $11-$12 billion
On Monday, U.S. budget carrier Spirit Airlines Inc stated it aims to purchase 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets which are scheduled to be delivered to it through 2027; the agreement comes with options to purchase up to 50 additional aircraft. Spirit’s… Read More ›
U.S.-China Phase One trade deal to be signed ‘very shortly’: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated, the United States and China would “very shortly” sign the so-called Phase One trade pact. “We just achieved a breakthrough on the trade deal and we will be signing it very shortly,” said Trump at… Read More ›
U.S. approach to industry-standard patents undergoes policy-shift
In a far-reaching policy shift, officials from the United States antitrust and patent office stated they no longer deem holders of industry-standard patents anti-competitive if they sue to stop the sale of infringing products. In a joint statement, the U.S…. Read More ›
China excludes U.S. chemicals from import tariffs
On Thursday, China unveiled a new list of U.S. imports which will be exempted from tariffs following the two countries announcing a Phase 1 trade deal. The waivers will be effective from December 26, and will apply for six items,… Read More ›
Mercedes-Benz USA to pay $20 million fine over U.S. vehicle recall
Mercedes-Benz USA has agreed to pay $20 million in civil penalty over its handling of U.S. vehicle recalls following a year-long investigation by the U.S. government into the recall of 1.4 million vehicles. Under the terms of the settlement, Mercedes-Benz… Read More ›