Benchmark

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BHE

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BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC.

Office giant WeWork files bankruptcy

Beleaguered shared office giant WeWork, which has been in dire financial straits for years, has filed for bankruptcy in a bid to negotiate down its debt.
The coworking company said its bankruptcy impacts operations in the United States and Canada, but "global operations are expected to continue as usual."

Uber says embattled CEO Kalanick stepping down

Uber said on June 21 its embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick has agreed to step down from his job.
 
Kalanick had already been on a leave of absence aimed at restoring confidence in the scandal-plagued ridesharing giant.
 
The New York Times reported earlier on June 21 that five of the company's major investors had demanded his departure.