Apple's Vision Pro to Become Available In U.S. Feb. 2

Apple's new mixed-reality headset will become available in the U.S. starting Feb. 2, setting the stage for the company's premium-priced offering to compete in a crowded market. 


 
The 737 MAX Blows Another Hole in Boeing's Reputation

Boeing's 737 MAX model just doesn't seem able to outfly bad publicity. Even if the latest problem is just with one specific plane, its manufacturers will pay the price of greater scrutiny. 


 
Boston Scientific to Acquire Axonics For About $3.7 Billion

Axonics had agreed to be bought for $71 a share. Boston Scientific said the deal gave Axonics an equity value of $3.7 billion and an enterprise value of $3.4 billion. 


 
Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Amrbx for $2 Billion

Johnson & Johnson will acquire cancer-treatment developer Ambrx Biopharma in a $2 billion cash deal. 


 
Newell Brands to Cut 7% of Office Roles, Reduce Footprint

Newell Brands will slash about 7% of its office roles and pare down its real-estate footprint in an organizational realignment. 


 
Merck to Buy Harpoon Therapeutics for $680 Million

Merck has struck a deal to buy clinical-stage immunotherapy company Harpoon Therapeutics for about $680 million. 


 
3M to scrap pension plans for non-union employees

3M Co. said Monday that it plans to end its pension plan for non-union U.S. employees in five years. 


 
Shell Flags Impairment Hit of up to $4.5 Billion

Shell said its fourth-quarter earnings took a hit of up to $4.5 billion in impairments that were offset by significantly higher gas trading, while its overall production volumes are on track to meet targets. 


 
Spirit AeroSystems Stock Tanks After MAX Issue as Wall Street Defends Boeing

Spirit AeroSystems is the supplier of a part that failed on the Boeing 737 MAX 9 in midair. 


 
Vulcan Rocket Launches, Kicking Off U.S. Moon Mission

A powerful rocket from United Launch Alliance blasted off Monday, taking with it a vehicle expected to make the first U.S. lunar landing in more than half a century.


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