Press Digest: Wall Street Journal - May 19

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19/05/2026 06:07

May 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- Alphabet's Google GOOGL.O and Blackstone BX.N plans to launch an artificial-intelligence cloud company using Google's specialized chips.

- The German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp TKAG.DE said it will close a U.S. plant as it pushes ahead with the restructuring of its automotive technology unit.

- Publicis Groupe PUBP.PA agreed to acquire U.S. data platform LiveRamp Holdings RAMP.N for $2.55 billion to expand its AI offering.

- Lululemon Athletica LULU.O is urging shareholders to vote against founder Chip Wilson's board nominees, citing his "outdated perspectives".

    - Ford Motor F.N outlined a broad product-and-technology strategy for Europe, aiming to renew its commitment to the region.

    - A jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, finding that he brought his lawsuit against the company and Chief Executive Sam Altman after the statute of limitations expired.

 (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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