Reuters Before the Bell: Netflix pilots $4 mobile plan in India to woo users

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Netflix pilots $4 mobile plan in India to woo users Netflix Inc is testing a 250 rupee ($3.63) monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, the video streaming giant said, aiming to boost its presence in a price-sensitive market where data consumption on smartphones is surging. OxyContin maker Purdue agrees to settle Oklahoma opioid case: source Purdue Pharma LP has agreed to settle a lawsuit by the state of Oklahoma accusing the OxyContin painkiller maker of helping fuel an opioid abuse epidemic, a person familiar with the matter said. Futures edge higher after two sessions of declines U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday, looking to bounce back from two sessions of declines triggered by pessimism around global growth. Airbus shares take off after bumper Beijing order Airbus shares rose on Tuesday after the European planemaker won a deal worth tens of billions of dollars to sell 300 aircraft to China. Ethiopian crash report likely to be released this week as Boeing briefs airlines A preliminary report on an Ethiopian Airlines crash will very likely be released this week, the country's transport ministry said on Tuesday, as Boeing prepares to brief more airlines on software and training updates on the 737 MAX. China not taking Boeing 737 Max 8 airworthiness certificate applications China's civil aviation regulator has stopped taking applications for Boeing 737 Max 8 airworthiness certification since March 21, an official at the regulator's news department said on Tuesday. China's Huawei sees little impact on sales from U.S. broadside The U.S. campaign against China's Huawei is having little impact on the company's sales and it is unlikely many countries will follow the United States in banning Huawei from building next-generation mobile networks, its rotating Chairman Eric Xu said. Spotify to buy third podcast company Parcast Spotify Technology SA said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Parcast, the third podcast company it is purchasing in two months, in an ongoing quest to transform itself into the Netflix of audio. Trump foe Avenatti charged with trying to extort $20 million from Nike Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with U.S. President Donald Trump, was charged on Monday with what prosecutors said was an attempt to "shake down" Nike Inc for over $20 million. Recession obsession keeps the mood subdued Calm returned to global markets on Tuesday as a steadier day for Europe and Asia's bourses and a tick higher in benchmark bond yields helped ease nerves after a jarring few days dominated by recession worries. Related Video Midwest farmers struggle amid floods, trade war UK lawmakers seize Brexit control for a day Make sense of the market with highlights of valuable financial information and reports along with compelling investment insights. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2019 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook