Amazon in Talks to Invest in Diamond Sports 
 

The e-commerce giant would partner with Diamond on streaming as part of a deal under discussion.

 
SQM, Gina Rinehart's Hancock Agree to Buy Azure for $1.1 Billion 
 

Chilean lithium company Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile and Australia's richest person have struck a deal to buy explorer Azure Minerals valued at roughly $1.14 billion.

 
Apple to Halt Watch Sales as It Prepares to Comply With U.S. Import Ban 
 

The ban stems from a federal trade ruling over a blood-oxygen sensor on some versions of the device.

 
End of Adobe's Takeover Bid for Figma Spells New Challenges for Venture Deals, Startups 
 

A tough regulatory environment designed to protect innovation may have the opposite effect

 
Nippon Steel to Acquire U.S. Steel for $14.1 Billion 
 

The deal would combine steel giants in America and Japan. Shares of U.S. Steel surged on the announcement.

 
Trevor Milton Gets Four Years in Prison for Deceptions on Zero-Emission Trucks 
 

The Nikola founder was convicted on several fraud charges last year. Witnesses testified that he lied to ordinary investors about nearly every aspect of the company.

 
Vans, North Face Parent VF Warns Cyberattack May Snarl Holiday Deliveries 
 

Apparel and footwear maker VF said Monday a ransomware attack on its computer systems could materially affect its ability to fulfill customer orders, less than one week from Christmas Day.

 
Musk's X Faces Probe in Europe Over Handling of Illegal Content, Disinformation 
 

The investigation is the first test of the EU's new online-content law and comes amid heightened scrutiny over social-media content related to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

 
U.S. Vows Naval Forces to Protect Ships Passing Through Suez Canal 
 

Oil giant BP has joined cargo shipowners in diverting vessels from the critical Middle East route after attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

 
Games Workshop Strikes Deal With Amazon to Bring Warhammer Universe to Screens 
 

Games Workshop has granted Amazon exclusive rights in relation to films and television series for the Warhammer game.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 18, 2023 23:00 ET (04:00 GMT)