--- title: "Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 3 PM ET: Berkshire, Travelers Bring More Muscle to Hormuz Strait Insurance Plan | United ..." type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/281658148.md" description: "Berkshire and Travelers enhance the Hormuz Strait insurance plan with increased coverage and new wartime provisions. United Airlines introduces a tiered premium fare structure. A merger of roadside-assistance platforms led by former Grubhub executives aims to innovate tire-changing services. Microsoft plans a $10 billion investment in Japan for AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. Starbucks implements a bonus and tipping program but sees no stock improvement. OpenAI acquires 'TBPN' to influence AI narratives. Tesla and others rely on Chinese suppliers for components amid strategic industry concerns. Saks Global secures a $500 million creditor deal for bankruptcy exit." datetime: "2026-04-03T19:20:25.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281658148.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281658148.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281658148.md) --- # Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 3 PM ET: Berkshire, Travelers Bring More Muscle to Hormuz Strait Insurance Plan | United ... Berkshire, Travelers Bring More Muscle to Hormuz Strait Insurance Plan The U.S. just doubled the original amount of insured coverage it will offer and added new wartime provisions to the coming plan. \---- United to Roll Out Tiered Premium Fare Structure United Airlines is rolling out a new tiered fare structure in its premium cabins, as carriers increasingly lean on higher-end seating to drive revenue. \---- A Grubhub Founder Wants to Change Your Flat Tire Now Two roadside-assistance platforms merged last month and will be led by a group of former Grubhub executives. \---- AI Trainer Mercor Offers to Pay People for Prior Work-Work Employers Might Own AI models from the tech giants constantly need new training data. This $10 billion startup is on the hunt for fresh resources. \---- Microsoft to Invest $10 Billion in Japan on AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity The U.S. tech giant is teaming up with Japanese companies including SoftBank. \---- Starbucks just made two noteworthy moves to boost its turnaround - but they didn't help the coffee chain's stock Starbucks on Thursday rolled out a bonus and tipping program for its employees, and announced a deal that hands off a big slice of its store business in China to an investment firm. \---- Why OpenAI Decided to Buy 'TBPN,' Tech's Hottest News Show The tech company's surprise purchase of the web program underscores its efforts to help shape the narrative about AI. \---- Under the Skin of America's Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology Tesla and others turn to suppliers in China for components in an industry seen as strategic by both Washington and Beijing. \---- Amazon to Apply 3.5% Fuel Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers The e-commerce giant is the latest company to impose the temporary fees as the Iran war drives up energy prices. \---- Ousted Monte Paschi Boss Says CEO Change Raises Mediobanca Integration Risk Luigi Lovaglio of Italy's Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena said continuity at the top is key to pull through a complex combination with rival Mediobanca. \---- Rising Tesla Sales in First Quarter Didn't Beat Wall Street Expectations The company delivered more cars than this time last year, but overall sales are still on the decline \---- Saks Global Secures $500 Million Creditor Deal to Support Bankruptcy Exit The parent of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus plans to emerge from bankruptcy this summer. \---- Blue Owl Investors Seek to Pull $5.4 Billion From Two Private-Credit Funds The fund manager reversed course and limited redemptions to 5% as outflows accelerated. 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