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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 2017

Page

6

Market Movers and Acquisition Talks Pulse Through Stocks

Johnson Controls International PLC rose 1.22 to 38.27 as its chairman and CEO plan to exit earlier than expected. Sempra Energy gained 1.85 to 118.40 after confirming a 9.45 billion Oncor purchase. Herbalife, in talks to be acquired, said negotiations ended and announced a 600 million share buyback with contingent cash payments if sold within two years.

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Solar eclipse glasses swap at Gaston County plant

Lanxess workers at the Gastonia site swapped hard hats for eclipse viewing glasses during Monday’s solar eclipse. The company hosted an eclipse viewing party with Pelican’s SnoBalls treats and cold drinks guided by plant manager John Holloway who said the moment bonded staff as family. Lisa Nicholson, with the firm about 12 years, praised the company for making the day special as Lanxess continues urethane production in Gastonia for over six decades.

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Snapchat Gains Narrow Lead as Instagram Stories Surpasses It

Instagram Stories now dwarfs Snapchat in daily users as advertisers and influencers shift to Instagram for broader reach. Snapchat stock remains below its IPO price after a weak earnings report and only 4 percent user growth in the June quarter.

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Sempra to buy Oncor in 9.45 billion cash deal

Sempra Energy advances a major Texas utility acquisition by agreeing to acquire Oncor for 9.45 billion dollars in cash. The San Diego company tops Berkshire Hathaway's 9 billion offer, with Elliott Management opposing Berkshire's bid and Oncor's debt stake in play.

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