Applied Materials Stock Drops on  Report of Probe 
 

The chip equipment maker beat Wall Street estimates, but its stock dropped on a new report of a Federal probe.


 
GM Workers Approve New Labor Deal by Slim Margin 
 

UAW members at General Motors voted 54.7% in favor of the contract.


 
Apple to Support Messaging Standard, Easing Google Conflict Over Green Text Bubbles 
 

The change is unlikely to burst the green-blue text divide, but might improve exchanges between iPhone and Android users.


 
Musk Said Antisemitic Social-Media Post Was 'Actual Truth' 
 

The billionaire had agreed with a post on X that said Jewish communities push hatred of white people.


 
Goodyear Tire & Rubber to Close Two German Plants 
 

The tire manufacturer said its Fürstenwalde and Fulda plants will be permanently closed.


 
Google Antitrust Judge Says He Has 'No Idea' How He Will Rule 
 

The judge set closing arguments for May on whether the Justice Department proved that Google unlawfully monopolizes internet search.


 
Clorox Names CEO Linda Rendle as Chair 
 

Clorox said that Linda Rendle, the company's chief executive officer, has been appointed as chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2024.


 
Gap shares rally as signs of discounting ease 
 

Shares of Gap Inc. jumped in extended trading Thursday after the clothing retailer reported third-quarter results that beat expectations and margins that ticked higher, helped by easing pressure to cut prices.


 
Elon Musk pours cold water on Starlink IPO in 2024 
 

Elon Musk has apparently nixed the possibility that SpaceX will spin off its Starlink satellite internet company next year.


 
Walmart Keeps Winning, but Has High Bar to Clear 
 

Walmart is delivering on both value and convenience, but investors want to see faster profit growth.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

11-16-23 1915ET