White House Concerns Grow Over Emerging TikTok Deal With Oracle

President Trump has told advisers he is uncomfortable with a pending deal for Oracle to become TikTok's U.S. technology partner, in another sign that the proposed tie-up isn't yet a done deal. 


 
MetLife to Buy Versant Health for $1.7 Billion

The insurance company said the deal would turn it into the third biggest vision insurer in the U.S. and further a diversification push. 


 
Developing Countries Push to Limit Patent Protections for Covid-19 Vaccines

A group of developing countries, backed by U.N. agencies and activist groups, is pushing to limit patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines being tested by some of the world's biggest drug firms so that cheaper copies can be made for poorer nations. 


 
Ann Taylor's Parent Gets Nearly $41 Million New Offer for Catherines Brand

Ascena Retail, the parent company of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant, plans to sell its plus-size chain Catherines out of bankruptcy to a new bidder for more than double what it was initially offered. 


 
Southwest Grounds 115 Planes for Inaccurate Weight Data

The airline said it found a weight discrepancy for Boeing 737-800 jets and stopped flying the planes out of an abundance of caution. 


 
Airlines Make Final Plea for Aid to Avoid Job Losses

Top executives at major airlines including American, Southwest and United met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to make a final push for more job-saving government aid. 


 
Boeing Report Boosts Potential for FAA Changes, but Hurdles Loom

A House panel's investigation into Boeing's 737 MAX provides fresh support for potential changes to federal air-safety laws, but partisan congressional bickering could help derail the efforts. 


 
Ford to Expand Michigan Factory for Electric F-150

The auto maker is adding 300 jobs at its sprawling, century-old River Rouge, Mich., complex, underscoring what executives say is the company's commitment to American manufacturing. 


 
Snowflake Will Have to Run Extra Hot

Data warehousing provider's soaring IPO puts it on top of cloud valuation pile. 


 
Trump Officials Push for U.S. Majority Control of TikTok

Trump administration officials are looking to give American investors a majority share of the company that will take over the Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok, according to people familiar with the matter.