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Boeing Was ‘Go, Go, Go’ to Beat Airbus With the 737 Max
Caught short by its rival’s gains, Boeing raced to update its workhorse jet rather than design a new one. Workers describe a hectic project, but say they hadn’t felt safety was compromised.... read more
Tesla Sales Slump as ’19 Starts Is Hinted At in State Data
A compilation of state data indicates a big decline for the electric-car maker after a federal tax credit was reduced.... read more
Pinterest Is Rare ‘Unicorn’ Preparing an I.P.O. Without Hemorrhaging Cash
The start-up, which lets people create virtual “pin boards,” officially joined the herd of tech companies stampeding to the public markets this year by unveiling its offering prospectus.... read more
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Trump sends top officials to Beijing to continue China trade talks
President Donald Trump is sending U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Beijing on Thursday to continue U.S. trade talks with China.... read more
US should treat China as 'equals' in trade deal enforcement, Chinese economist says
When it comes to enforcing any prospective trade deal between the U.S. and China, Washington must treat its Chinese counterparts as "equals," according to Li Daokui of Tsinghua University.... read more
Eisai starts trials for a second Alzheimer's drug a day after Biogen failure wiped $18B off its value
Eisai said it has begun phase 3 clinical trials of Alzheimer's treatment, a day after the Japanese drugmaker and U.S. partner Biogen scrapped trials for its own Alzheimer's drug.... read more