Nov 13 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- Federal Trade Commission is investigating proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis for potential antitrust violations.

- Denver-based biotech startup Endolith closed an initial tranche of a Series A round led by national security-focused venture-capital firm Squadra Ventures, and expects to raise $3 million more shortly.

- LVMH's LVMH.PA watch division has taken a minority stake in La Joux-Perret, the French group said, deepening cooperation with the high-end Swiss watch movement and component manufacturer.

- Toyota Motor 7203.T said it had begun production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant as it ramps up hybrid production and confirmed plans to invest $10 billion over five years in U.S. manufacturing.

- Buyout firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice is in talks to take packaging-provider Sealed Air SEE.N private.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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