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French advertising and public relations giant Publicis Groupe announced it has cut a deal to acquire the Epsilon unit of Alliance Data Systems for $4.4 billion.
Epsilon specializes in data analytics. Read more here.
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China's Huawei Technologies said it was open to the idea of selling cutting-edge 5G chips to Apple, according to a report from CNBC.
Huawei, which is the world's largest manufacturer of networking gadgets, is a leader in 5G or so-called fifth generation smartphone technology. Read more here.
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Casino operator Caesars Entertainment is preparing to name a new CEO, according to a report. Read more here.
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Biotech company Gilead Sciences (GILD) will team up with Danish healthcare company Novo Nordisk (NVO) in their efforts to help combat liver disease.
The two companies said they will collaborate on clinical trials for medications for treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Read more here.
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Iconic apparel company J. Crew is actively considering selling off its women-focused brand Madewell through an initial public offering, according to a press release from the company.
The move, which could come as soon as the second half of the year, is aimed at shoring up J Crew's balance sheet. Read more here.
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Iconic electric carmaker Tesla (TSLA) is going old school.
New orders for its cheapest Model 3 car will now need to get made either over the phone or in-person at one of the company's dealers, Tesla stated in a blog post late Thursday. Buying the vehicle online won't be an option. Read more here.
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It's official!
You'll soon be able to take a JetBlue (JBLU) flight from New York or Boston to London.
Starting in 2021, the budget airline will begin its first ever service in the lucrative trans-Atlantic market, the company announced. Read more here.
