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Boeing faces SEC investigation into its 737 Max disclosures

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Boeing Co. properly disclosed issues tied to the grounded 737 Max jetliner, according to people familiar with the matter, as regulators intensify their scrutiny of the company following two deadly crashes. 4:48 p.m.

China ramps up war of rhetoric in trade standoff with US

There was no word from either side on progress toward resuming talks between the world’s two largest economies, though President Trump said he expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, next month at a G-20 meeting in Japan. 4:44 p.m.

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At $2.1 million, newly approved Novartis gene therapy will be world’s most expensive drug

The new gene therapy treats children under 2 years of age with spinal muscular atrophy. 1:46 p.m.

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Pay up or you’ll never see your data again

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and a ProPublica investigation shows that some victims don’t even know they are paying crooks — and sometimes terrorists — to regain control. 10:02 a.m.

Vineyard bus drivers agree to hold off on strike

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. 9:19 p.m.

Vineyard bus drivers agree to hold off on strike

They will will instead wait to see what next week’s negotiating session brings. 9:08 p.m.