NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapid7 ( RPD ) is nearing a settlement with activist investor Jana Partners after the cybersecurity company and the hedge fund discussed ways to boost the share price by improving operations and exploring a sale, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Three newcomers would join the eight-member board under the terms being discussed, said...

BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - China's Vice Premier He Lifeng met with the heads of Apple ( AAPL ), Pfizer ( PFE ), Mastercard ( MA ), Eli Lilly ( LLY ), Cargill and others on Sunday, a commerce ministry statement said. China will continue to improve business environment and welcome more investment by multinational companies, He told the business...

March 23 (Reuters) - Investment firm TOMS Capital Investment Management has amassed a stake in the Band-Aid maker Kenvue ( KVUE ) and is pushing the company to consider a full sale or separation of some assets, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. It was not immediately clear the extent of the hedge fund's...

March 24 (Reuters) - Fibre-cement maker James Hardie Industries ( JHX ) said it would acquire U.S outdoor building products maker AZEK Company ( AZEK ) in a cash and stock deal worth $8.75 billion including debt, looking to boost growth with new offerings to homeowners. AZEK ( AZEK ) shareholders will receive $26.45 in cash and 1.034 James Hardie...