Illumina to Divest Itself of Cancer-Test Maker Grail

The gene-sequencing company said its goal was to complete the divestiture by the middle of 2024. 


 
Mitsubishi UFJ Agrees to Buy Australia's Link Administration

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group agreed to buy Link Administration in a deal valuing the Australian financial technology company's equity at $800 million. 


 
Adbri Gets Takeover Offer From CRH, Barro Group

Building materials supplier Adbri said it has received a takeover offer from U.S.-listed CRH and the Barro Group that values its equity at around $1.41 billion. 


 
Jobs Platform Gigs Is Looking for the Hourly Worker

The startup carries postings for blue-collar to services jobs, using AI to match applicants with permanent positions as well as gigs. Changes in the economy might help it. 


 
New York Times Staffers Form Journalistic 'Independence Caucus' Amid Concerns Over Union's Actions

Journalists at the Times have been at odds with the NewsGuild over its involvement on issues from the Israel-Hamas conflict to debate over the outlet's transgender coverage. 


 
Robinhood Woos Wealthier Clients From Bigger Brokerages

Known for a clientele of first-time investors, the trading app has received $1.1 billion in account transfers since it started offering a 1% match. 


 
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Has Competition

Gradually improving driver-assistance features is the right way to make cars autonomous, but the EV pioneer is far from alone. 


 
The Self-Checkout Even the Haters Will Love

Uniqlo has a revolutionary new system-and it's built around old technology. 


 
How the Maker of 'Fortnite' Beat Google and Got Its Mojo Back

Epic's CEO founded the company in his parents' basement. He isn't done challenging the tech giants. 


 
Mary Barra Spent a Decade Transforming GM. It Hasn't Been Enough.

The CEO pushed GM hard into electric and driverless cars. The finish line keeps moving farther away.


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