Evergrande Was Once China's Biggest Property Developer. Now, It Has Been Ordered to Liquidate.

The breakup of the company, once China's top property developer by sales, is set to send a further shock wave through the country's struggling real-estate sector. 


 
Signs Suggest Alaska Airlines Plane Lacked Bolts When It Left Boeing Factory

Regulators put limits on Boeing 737 MAX production, while grounded MAX 9 jets have resumed flying after required inspections. 


 
Logistics-Tech Startups Face Uncertain Future as Freight Slump Continues

Logistics technology companies are cutting costs and slashing staff as a prolonged slump in freight stretches into 2024. 


 
Tesla's Recall Fix for Autopilot Irritates Drivers, Disappoints Safety Advocates

A software remedy from the electric-vehicle maker sought to ease concerns about the company's driver-assist system. 


 
Watching Ads on Amazon Prime Video Is a Deal Breaker for Some

The move prompts some longtime subscribers to cancel Prime altogether. 


 
3M's $6 Billion Earplug Settlement Gets Support From Claimants

3M said participation in its $6 billion settlement of allegations that its earplugs caused hearing loss among veterans is on pace to exceed the 98% threshold required by the agreement. 


 
Portable-Building Companies Near $3 Billion Merger

Willscot Mobile Mini plans a cash-and-stock deal for McGrath RentCorp. 


 
WuXi AppTec Shares Continue Slide After Company Calls U.S. Draft Bill Findings Inaccurate

WuXi AppTec shares continued declining after the Chinese company said that alleged findings by a U.S. draft bill against it were neither legitimate nor accurate and that its business wouldn't pose security risks for any country. 


 
Swiss Building-Materials Giant Plans Separation of U.S. Business

Switzerland's Holcim has reached a deal to separate out its North America business, a big supplier of building materials. 


 
Meta Welcomes Headset War With Apple

Company executives optimistic about competition as billions spent have yet to translate into wide consumer adoption.


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