Aug 5 (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.
- The White House is preparing to step up pressure against big banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with an executive order that threatens to fine lenders that drop customers for political reasons.
- Harley-Davidson HOG.N appointed Artie Starrs, head of sports-entertainment company Topgolf, to be its new president and chief executive officer.
- Tesla's TSLA.O board granted CEO Elon Musk a $23.7 billion stock award to retain him for at least two years amid concerns about his focus.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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