From the Wires

AP: Critics say “golden parachute” deals are motivation to make so-so deals.

AP: Quality chief for Takata Corp. apologizes for air bags that can fire metal shrapnel into the car.

BLOOMBERG: Firms blurred line between banking and commercial activities at expense of consumers.

TIME: The company announced a comprehensive policy regarding its environmental impact on Wednesday.

Associated Press: Construction of new homes fell 2.8 percent from September.

REUTERS: Investors believe the US central bank could raise interest rates next year.

BLOOMBERG: The United States is producing oil at fast pace, creating a bear market as demand lags.

REUTERS: The computer hardware company is shifting toward cloud computing and data analytics.

ABC NEWS: Low gas prices spur company to acquire Baker Hughes.

CNN: Anonymous accounts run by Republicans allegedly sent internal polling data ahead of the election.