Companies in the news this week
Here are some companies that have been in the news this week:
Tech
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.