Industrials

FDA Uncovers More Problems at J&J Plant

U.S. inspectors are still uncovering a host of problems at the plan that was the source of a major recall of numerous children's medications. 

AIG Posts Ongoing Loss on Debt, Quake Charges

Bailed-out insurer American International Group lost more than $1 billion from its ongoing operations in the first quarter, as the company took a huge charge for the termination of its credit facility from the Federal Reserve.

Kindred Healthcare to Buy RehabCare

The $900 million cash-and-stock deal will  create one of the largest post-acute healthcare services company in the United States.

Forecasters See Stronger U.S. Growth

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's survey shows the economy and jobs market are expected to grow more strongly in the first quarter than previously expected.

Danaher to Buy Beckman Coulter

The diversified industrial company agreed to buy the medical diagnostics company for $83.50 per share.

Voestalpine mulls $1 billion U.S. plant: report

Austria's group Voestalpine is considering a plan to build a $1 billion plant in the United States that would convert iron ore into concentrate used in steelmaking, Trend magazine reported.

French unions rage at Hollande over Mittal deal

French trade unions accused President Francois Hollande of betrayal on Saturday after his government backed away from a threat to nationalize ArcelorMittal's Florange steelworks.

Wuhan Steel shelves plans to build Brazil mill

Wuhan Iron and Steel Group, China's fourth-largest steel producer, has shelved plans to build a steel mill in Brazil after negotiations on infrastructure investment floundered, the company's head Deng Qilin said on Sunday.

Abramovich may buy stake in Norilsk peace plan: sources

Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea soccer club, may step up as a "white knight" minority shareholder to resolve a four-year power struggle at Norilsk Nickel in a deal that would also name the Arctic miner's largest owner Vladimir Potanin chief executive.