Press Digest: Wall Street Journal - Nov 19

SOLAI

19/11/2024 06:32

Nov 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.
    
    - Australia's Sayona Mining  SYA.AX  agreed to buy North
Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium  PLL.O  to create a top North
American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in
the fast-growing lithium market. 
    
    - Buyout firm Blackstone  BX.N  is nearing a deal for Jersey
Mike's Subs that would value the U.S. sandwich chain at around
$8 billion, including debt. 
    
    - AI server maker Super Micro Computer  SMCI.O  named BDO
USA as its auditor and said it has submitted a plan to the
Nasdaq seeking additional time to regain compliance with the
listing rules. 
    
    - Spirit Airlines  SAVE.N  has filed for bankruptcy
protection, after struggling with years of losses, failed merger
attempts and heavy debt levels.
        
  
        - BIT Mining  50C0y.F  will pay a $10 million penalty to
the U.S. Justice Department connected to allegations the
cryptocurrency-mining company engaged in a widespread bribery
scheme.
        
  
        
  
        
  

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