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Nissan Admits to Emission Test Scandal

Nissan Admits to Emission Test Scandal

Japanese automobile manufacturer, Nissan (TYO: 7201) announced Monday that it had altered the results of exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests of new vehicles sold in Japan and created inspection reports on altered measurement values. The sc..

Starbucks Announces That It Will Stop Using Plastic Straws by 2020

Starbucks Announces That It Will Stop Using Plastic Straws by 2020

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from its 28,000 global stores by the year 2020. The Company stated that it stores will be offering straw-less lids or alternative-material straw options i..

Bayer to Get Approval from Justice Department to Acquire Monsanto

Bayer to Get Approval from Justice Department to Acquire Monsanto

According to the person familiar with the matter, Bayer AG, the German drugs and pesticides group, is to get approval from the U.S. Justice Department to acquire Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) for $62.5 billion.Shares of Monsanto rose 6.5% to $125.47 ..

China May Relax Rules on Foreign Auto Makers, Helping Tesla

China May Relax Rules on Foreign Auto Makers, Helping Tesla

China is considering relaxing rules requiring foreign auto makers to have a local partner, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The change in rules will be considered a major victory for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), which will be able manu..