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Teva to pay U.S. government $519 million over foreign bribery charges
Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA.TA) (TEVA.N), said on Thursday it had agreed to pay $519 million to settle charges it violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.The settlement with the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission relates to conduct in Ukraine, Mexico and a guilty
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Consumer prices post largest gain in nearly four years
WASHINGTON Feb 15 U.S. consumer prices recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in January ashouseholds paid more for gasoline and other goods, suggesting inflation pressures could be picking up.The Labor Department said on Wednesday its Consumer Price Index
Western Digital seeks arbitration in row over Toshiba’s $18 billion chip sale | Reuters
TOKYO Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) has sought international arbitration to stop partner Toshiba Corp (6502.T) from selling its chips arm without its consent, potentially derailing a much-needed capital injection for the Japanese conglomerate.California-based Western Digital is a long-standing joint venture
Britain raises concerns with GM over possible Vauxhall sale to France's PSA
LONDON Britain has contacted the president of General Motors (GM.N) to express concerns after the American firm opened talks to sell its European operations, including the Vauxhall plants in England, to France's PSA Group (PEUP.PA). Britain's Department for Business said
