U.S. Treasury says EU's Apple tax ruling aimed at U.S. companies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury sought to keep pressure on the European Union to rescind a ruling that Apple Inc pay up to $14.5 billion in back taxes, a move Washington says breaches international tax rules and sets the stage for more actions against U.S. companies.

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Apple tax receipts could help cut Ireland's debt pile - S&P

LONDON (Reuters) - The European Commission's ruling that Apple should pay 13 billion euros of back-dated taxes could help Ireland reduce its debt significantly but may undermine the Irish government in the process, Standard & Poor's told Reuters on Thursday.

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Faced with crunch, Tesla plans to raise additional cash this year

(Reuters) - Facing a severe cash crunch, Tesla Motors Inc plans to raise additional money this year to help fund development and production of its new Model 3 sedan and build out a giant battery factory, the company said on Wednesday.

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