Companies in the news this week

Here are some companies that have been in the news this week:

Tech

  1. Tesla: Elon Musk's electric car company has been in the news for its Autopilot system, which was involved in a fatal crash in California. The company is also facing a lawsuit from a former employee who claims he was fired for speaking out about the company's safety practices.
  2. Amazon: The e-commerce giant has been in the news for its plans to launch a new delivery service, Amazon Scout, which will use small robots to deliver packages. The company has also been expanding its presence in the healthcare industry, acquiring a company that provides medical billing services.
  3. Facebook: The social media company has been in the news for its handling of misinformation on its platform, particularly in the lead-up to the 2020 US presidential election. The company has also been facing criticism for its data collection practices and its impact on mental health.

Finance

  1. JPMorgan Chase: The bank has been in the news for its plans to launch a new digital bank, Chase Next, which will offer mobile-only banking services to customers. The company has also been expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency market, investing in a company that provides blockchain-based payment solutions.
  2. Goldman Sachs: The investment bank has been in the news for its plans to launch a new consumer banking service, Marcus, which will offer high-yield savings accounts and personal loans. The company has also been facing criticism for its role in the 2008 financial crisis.
  3. Wells Fargo: The bank has been in the news for its ongoing scandal over the creation of millions of fake bank accounts, which has led to a series of lawsuits and regulatory fines.

Retail

  1. Walmart: The retail giant has been in the news for its plans to launch a new grocery delivery service, Walmart Grocery, which will offer same-day delivery of fresh produce and other groceries. The company has also been expanding its presence in the e-commerce market, acquiring a company that provides online shopping services.
  2. Target: The retailer has been in the news for its plans to launch a new same-day delivery service, Shipt, which will offer delivery of groceries and other essentials. The company has also been expanding its presence in the e-commerce market, acquiring a company that provides online shopping services.
  3. Home Depot: The home improvement retailer has been in the news for its plans to launch a new online shopping platform, Home Depot Online, which will offer a wider range of products and services to customers. The company has also been facing criticism for its handling of a data breach that affected millions of customers.

Healthcare

  1. UnitedHealth Group: The healthcare company has been in the news for its plans to launch a new telemedicine service, Optum Virtual, which will offer virtual consultations with doctors and other healthcare professionals. The company has also been expanding its presence in the healthcare industry, acquiring a company that provides medical billing services.
  2. CVS Health: The healthcare company has been in the news for its plans to launch a new health insurance plan, CVS Health Insurance, which will offer a range of health insurance products to customers. The company has also been expanding its presence in the healthcare industry, acquiring a company that provides medical billing services.
  3. Johnson & Johnson: The pharmaceutical company has been in the news for its plans to launch a new medical device, the Johnson & Johnson Vision Surgical System, which will offer a new way to perform cataract surgery. The company has also been facing criticism for its handling of a recall of its popular baby powder product.

These are just a few examples of companies that have been in the news this week. There are many other companies that have been making headlines in various industries.