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Boeing delivers its first 787 in months as inspections continue

Bloomberg Boeing Co. delivered its first 787 Dreamliner since October, handing over a jet to United Airlines Inc. while the planemaker continues to inspect others for small structural defects. United received a new 787-9 and will take another, a spokeswoman for the airline said. The first plane will be ferried from Charleston, South Carolina, to the carrier’s San Francisco hub ...

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ThredUp jumps after $168 million IPO

Bloomberg ThredUp Inc., the online marketplace for secondhand clothing, climbed 43% in its trading debut after a $168 million initial public offering (IPO). ThredUp, whose shares sold for $14 in the IPO, opened at $18.25 and closed at $20, giving the company a market value of $1.8 billion. While US -based ThredUp is a favourite of sustainability-minded younger shoppers, its focus ...

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Grocers face $11bn in equal pay claims after Asda ruling

Bloomberg The UK’s biggest retailers face a potential 8 billion-pound ($11 billion) legal fight after Asda Group Ltd. lost a top court ruling in an ongoing equal pay dispute. The UK Supreme Court ruled that the salaries earned by women who work in grocery stores could be compared to men who predominantly work in warehouses. The case will return to ...

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