American Manufacturers Seek Perfection as Quality Issues Mount

Surging recalls and high-profile problems have cast a harsh light on the quality of American manufacturing. Some companies say technology, training and focus can eliminate errors. 


 
Logitech Falls on CFO Departure, Weaker Sales Outlook

Logitech shares fell sharply after it said its chief financial officer resigned to pursue another career opportunity and as the computer peripheral maker forecast a fall in sales in the current fiscal year. 


 
XPeng's Shares Rise on Cheaper Brand Launch

XPeng's shares rose in Hong Kong after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker disclosed plans to launch a cheaper mass-market brand amid intensified competition in China's EV market. 


 
BofA Securities, UBS in Lead to Secure Mandate for KKR's Philippines Hospital Stake Sale

KKR is expected to start a formal sale process soon for Metro Pacific Healthcare, the largest private hospital group in the Philippines. 


 
ESPN Boss Jimmy Pitaro's Chaotic Race to Remake the Sports Giant

Cable TV's collapse is forcing the Disney unit out of its comfort zone, from hiring risky talent to a streaming gambit that ticked off the NFL. 


 
Nelson Peltz Fights Disney-and Turmoil at His Own Fund

The uber-confident 81-year-old billionaire is in the hot seat after an investor exodus and employee tensions rattled his hedge fund, Trian Partners. 


 
TikTok's American Growth Is Already Stalling

As it battles lawmakers' efforts to force a sale or ban, the app is facing business challenges and stronger competition. 


 
Meet the Tech Company That Had a Better Year Than Nvidia

Super Micro Computer has gone from an obscure server maker to a $60 billion company set to join the S&P 500 Monday. 


 
Nissan, Honda Shares Rise Sharply After EV Tie-Up Plan

The automakers said Friday after market close that they would study ways to work together on EVs, their core parts and software 


 
CATL Shares Rise Sharply on Robust Earnings, Special Dividend

Contemporary Amperex Technology's shares rose sharply, boosted by a surprise special dividend and robust 2023 earnings.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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