Intuitive Surgical Gets FDA Clearance for New da Vinci Robotic System

Intuitive Surgical Inc. said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave clearance to its new da Vinci Xi with broader capabilities than previous versions of the robotic surgical systems.



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Fiat Chrysler Sales Ride Strong Demand for Trucks

Fiat Chrysler sold 193,915 vehicles in March, up from 171,606 last year. Truck sales increased 34%, while car sales dropped 25%.



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TPG to Invest in Victoria Plumb

TPG Capital, the U.S. private-equity firm led by billionaire David Bonderman, will invest in Victoria Plumb, a British online bathroom retailer, according to a person familiar with the situation.



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Standard Chartered Names Greater China CEO

Standard Chartered has expanded the role of its Hong Kong chief executive to include oversight of the bank's Greater China operations as part of a reorganization announced late last year.



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Watchmakers Craft Timepieces From Unusual Materials

Designers are increasingly turning to unusual components—from moon dust, to metal from legendary sports cars, to material from the Statue of Liberty—to differentiate their products in an ever-crowded industry.



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Metso Gets Approach From Weir

Metso said it recently received an unsolicited approach from U.K.-listed engineer Weir Group proposing talks over a potential multibillion tie-up between the two companies.



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Bouygues Extends SFR Deadline

Bouygues has extended its sweetened offer for French mobile firm SFR as it pushes parent company Vivendi to consider its bid despite it being in exclusive talks with rival Altice.



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