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CNN Gets A New Chief - Can Former New York Times Exec Mark Thompson Help CNN Ratings?
- Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) reached a decision to appoint Mark Thompson, previously a senior executive at both the New York Times and the BBC, as the next leader of CNN.
- Following a period of upheaval and changes in leadership, Thompson's appointment as CEO could be a strategic move to combat CNN's prolonged ratings decline.
- Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. (OTC: HYMTF) (OTC: HYMLF) inked a memorandum of understanding with Korea Zinc, aiming for a comprehensive collaboration across the nickel value chain in making electric car batteries.
- As part of the collaboration, HMG Global, an overseas joint venture established collaboratively by Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors Corp (OTC: KIMTF), and Hyundai Mobis, plans to acquire a 5% stake in Korea Zinc for around $399 million.
Toyota's July Production & Sales Jump On Strong Demand
- Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE: TM) said its total global production increased 10% in July to 918,347 vehicles, including subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co and Hino Motors Ltd.
- Worldwide sales, including subsidiaries, grew 5.2% to 918,345 units.
- For Toyota, July's global production rose 14.6% to 809,400 vehicles, and sales improved 7.8% to 859,506 vehicles.
JetBlue Spreads Its Wings: Non-Stop New York To Amsterdam Flights Take Off
- JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ: JBLU) disclosed a new daily non-stop flight from New York to Amsterdam to boost its presence in the transatlantic region.
- As an introductory offer, JetBlue offered limited roundtrip fares for U.S.-originating and Netherlands-originating ...