Clariant, Huntsman's $15 Billion Merger Faces Tough Opposition 
 

A group of U.S. activist investors threatened to vote against the proposed merger between Clariant and U.S.-based Huntsman, jeopardizing a deal that would create a $15 billion chemicals giant.

 
Toys 'R' Us, Once a Category Killer, Files for Bankruptcy 
 

Toys 'R' Us, for decades the go-to spot for birthday and holiday gifts, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, undone by a hefty debt load and the rapid shift to online shopping.

 
Jefferies Profit More Than Doubles 
 

Jefferies Group reported sizable increases in revenue and profit as its investment-banking business had its best quarter yet.

 
After-Hours Company Visit Spurs Espionage Charges 
 

A man's after-hours visit to a medical-technology startup near Boston marks the latest economic-espionage case alleging attempted theft of trade secrets from U.S. companies.

 
Brevan Howard to Inject up to $400 Million Into New Fund 
 

Brevan Howard, one of the world's biggest hedge-fund firms, plans to inject around $300 million to $400 million into a new fund for one of its star traders, as it battles to revive its fortunes.

 
NBC News Chief Presides Over Ratings Gains, Uneasy Talent 
 

Andy Lack has checked a lot off his to-do list since returning as chairman of NBC News and MSNBC just over two years ago. Despite upbeat trends in ratings, reviews of his stewardship are mixed.

 
Northrop Grumman Move to Acquire Rocket Maker Reflects Military Space Race 
 

Northrop Grumman plans to acquire Orbital ATK for around $7.8 billion in a bid to position itself for the new military battleground: space.

 
Equifax Discloses Earlier Cybersecurity Incident 
 

Equifax hired cybersecurity experts to deal with an incident on its corporate networks in March, two months before the start of the hack that it has said led to the potential compromise of personal data belonging to 143 million U.S. consumers.

 
Uber Sues Mobile Agency Alleging Ad Fraud 
 

Uber has filed a lawsuit against Fetch Media, alleging the agency misrepresented the effectiveness of its mobile ads, failed to prevent ad fraud and didn't return rebates.

 
Ten Network's Creditors Accept CBS Buyout Offer 
 

Creditors of Australia's Ten Network accepted an increased offer for the insolvent broadcaster from U.S. media giant CBS, rejecting a rival proposal from media moguls Bruce Gordon and Lachlan Murdoch.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 19, 2017 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT)