Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women and
small businesses on Saturday in a special New Year's address.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Iranian airliner returns to airport after engine failure
BEIRUT, Dec 31 (Reuters) - An Iranian passenger plane was
forced to return to Tehran's Mehrabad airport on Saturday after
one of its two engines failed, Tasnim news agency reported on
Saturday,...
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forced to return to Tehran's Mehrabad airport on Saturday after
one of its two engines failed, Tasnim news agency reported on
Saturday,...
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Iran and European planemaker ATR to sign contract next week - minister
BEIRUT, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Iran and European planemaker ATR
are due to sign a deal next week for the purchase of 20
short-haul passenger aircraft, an Iranian official said on
Saturday, weeks after...
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are due to sign a deal next week for the purchase of 20
short-haul passenger aircraft, an Iranian official said on
Saturday, weeks after...
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India's PM Modi announces incentives in New Year address
NEW DELHI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women
and small businesses on Saturday, in a New Year's speech in
which he also...
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Modi announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women
and small businesses on Saturday, in a New Year's speech in
which he also...
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Chinese firms ordered to pay Disney, Pixar $194,000 for copying "Cars" - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - A Shanghai court ordered two
Chinese firms to pay Walt Disney Co and Pixar more than
1.35 million yuan ($194,440) compensation for copying parts of
their hit movies...
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Chinese firms to pay Walt Disney Co and Pixar more than
1.35 million yuan ($194,440) compensation for copying parts of
their hit movies...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. scrambles to clear egg exports to bird flu-hit Korea
CHICAGO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. officials are urgently
seeking an agreement with South Korea that would allow imports
of American eggs so farmers can cash in on a shortage caused by
the Asian...
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seeking an agreement with South Korea that would allow imports
of American eggs so farmers can cash in on a shortage caused by
the Asian...
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Friday, December 30, 2016
UPDATE 1-Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage...
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was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage...
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Argentina set to increase telecoms competition -source
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina will loosen
regulations in the telecommunications sector in a bid to
increase competition among providers and modernize the country's
internet service, a...
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regulations in the telecommunications sector in a bid to
increase competition among providers and modernize the country's
internet service, a...
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Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage...
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was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage...
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Furloughed Huntsman contractors in Port Neches, Texas, to return
HOUSTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Contract workers will return
next week to Huntsman Corp's Port Neches, Texas,
petrochemical complex after a two-week furlough, according to
the company.
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next week to Huntsman Corp's Port Neches, Texas,
petrochemical complex after a two-week furlough, according to
the company.
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U.S. scrambles to clear egg exports to bird flu-hit Korea
CHICAGO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. officials are urgently
seeking an agreement with South Korea that would allow imports
of American eggs so farmers can cash in on a shortage caused by
the Asian...
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seeking an agreement with South Korea that would allow imports
of American eggs so farmers can cash in on a shortage caused by
the Asian...
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BRIEF-CSI Compressco says TETRA Compensation Committee determined salary reductions should be extended to March 31
* CSI Compressco LP - on December 28, Tetra compensation
committee determined salary reductions, which cover named
executive officers, should be extended to March 31, 2017
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committee determined salary reductions, which cover named
executive officers, should be extended to March 31, 2017
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX stumbles in year-end retreat, posts 2016 gains
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell
broadly on the last trading day of the year on Friday, with
volumes thin ahead of the New Year, but logged an overall robust
annual gain.
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broadly on the last trading day of the year on Friday, with
volumes thin ahead of the New Year, but logged an overall robust
annual gain.
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BRIEF-Arlington Asset Investment files for mixed shelf of up to $750 million
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $750 million - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Organigram announces voluntary product recall
* OrganiGram Holdings Inc - voluntarily recalling certain
lots of medical marijuana which were supplied between August and
December 2016
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lots of medical marijuana which were supplied between August and
December 2016
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TREASURIES-Yields slip for third straight day as bonds end volatile year
* Treasuries lag other bond classes in 2016
(Recasts with U.S. afternoon trading, adds data, quotes)
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(Recasts with U.S. afternoon trading, adds data, quotes)
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U.S. regulators lighten reporting load for small banks
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. financial regulators are
cutting the amount of information that small banks must provide
on their condition, performance and risks each quarter,
according to a...
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cutting the amount of information that small banks must provide
on their condition, performance and risks each quarter,
according to a...
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BRIEF-East Japan Railway makes joint bid to manage UK train service- Nikkei
* East Japan Railway has made joint bid for rights to manage
train services on major British network - Nikkei
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train services on major British network - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Imprimis Pharmaceuticals says it raised about $10 million
* Imprimis Pharmaceuticals says it raised about $10 million
in equity, options and warrant financing - SEC filing
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in equity, options and warrant financing - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter -report
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will trim production
of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of
2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday, citing
calculations based on...
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of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of
2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday, citing
calculations based on...
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BRIEF-MiMedx says files lawsuits against two additional former sales employees for breach of contractual obligations
* MiMedx files lawsuits against two additional former sales
employees for breach of contractual obligations
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employees for breach of contractual obligations
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Argentine real estate turnaround seen with tax amnesty, mortgages
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's real estate
sector is preparing for a development boom spurred by a
successful tax amnesty program and an expected revival in
mortgage lending,...
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sector is preparing for a development boom spurred by a
successful tax amnesty program and an expected revival in
mortgage lending,...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Meirelles sees few options to help states in crisis
BRASILIA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian federal
government has limited options to help states mired in a debt
crisis and will focus first on rebalancing its own troubled
accounts, Finance Minister...
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government has limited options to help states mired in a debt
crisis and will focus first on rebalancing its own troubled
accounts, Finance Minister...
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BRIEF-Beigene announces first patient dosing in China phase I trial with investigational anti-pd-1 monoclonal antibody bgb-a317
* Beigene ltd- dosing of first patient in phase i clinical
trial of bgb-a317 in mainland chinese patients with advanced
solid tumors
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trial of bgb-a317 in mainland chinese patients with advanced
solid tumors
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher on 2016's last trading day
Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher on the final
trading day of the year, supported by gains in financial and
technology stocks.
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trading day of the year, supported by gains in financial and
technology stocks.
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BRIEF-Endologix provides physicians with updated information about the afx endovascular aaa system
* Endologix - letter with guidance for physicians includes a
voluntary recall of limited number of first-generation afx
devices remaining in inventories
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voluntary recall of limited number of first-generation afx
devices remaining in inventories
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures edge higher as metal prices rise
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Canadian stock futures edged higher on
Friday, the last trading day of the year, helped by gains in
metals prices.
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Friday, the last trading day of the year, helped by gains in
metals prices.
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US STOCKS-Futures rise on last trading day of 2016
Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday,
with the Dow poised for its best annual performance since 2013
amid increasing optimism about the outlook for the economy.
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with the Dow poised for its best annual performance since 2013
amid increasing optimism about the outlook for the economy.
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Canada's Fairfax gets approval to buy 51 pct stake in Indian lender
MUMBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A unit of Canadian investment
firm Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd received
preliminary regulatory approval to buy a 51 percent stake in
Catholic Syrian Bank, the chairman...
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firm Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd received
preliminary regulatory approval to buy a 51 percent stake in
Catholic Syrian Bank, the chairman...
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BRIEF-Golden Meditech to sell its equity interest in China
* Golden Meditech Holdings Ltd - as part of transaction,
golden meditech agrees to give three years' performance
guarantee of ccbc in favour of purchaser
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golden meditech agrees to give three years' performance
guarantee of ccbc in favour of purchaser
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Britain's FTSE set to finish 2016 on strong note, Europe lags
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip FTSE 100
index looked set for a strong finish to 2016 on Friday
after climbing to a record closing high in the previous session,
although the...
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index looked set for a strong finish to 2016 on Friday
after climbing to a record closing high in the previous session,
although the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, equities, emerging markets end year of shocks on triumphant note
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices made fresh gains on
Friday and were heading for their biggest annual percentage rise
since 2009, with world stocks also up nearly 6 percent over the
year despite...
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Friday and were heading for their biggest annual percentage rise
since 2009, with world stocks also up nearly 6 percent over the
year despite...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec. 30
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 3
points, or 0.04 percent, on Friday, the last working day of the year, according
to financial bookmakers, with futures trading flat...
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points, or 0.04 percent, on Friday, the last working day of the year, according
to financial bookmakers, with futures trading flat...
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
China economy improving, rate hike a possibility-c.bank adviser
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Interest rates in China are
already on an upward trend as the economy improves, People's
Bank of China (PBOC) adviser Sheng Songcheng told Reuters in an
interview.
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already on an upward trend as the economy improves, People's
Bank of China (PBOC) adviser Sheng Songcheng told Reuters in an
interview.
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Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Friday
ZURICH, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Swiss blue-chip SMI
was seen opening little changed at 8,257 points on Friday,
according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer
.
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was seen opening little changed at 8,257 points on Friday,
according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer
.
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Three killed, many trapped in coal mine collapse in eastern India - police
BHUBANESWAR, India, Dec 30 (Reuters) - At least three men
were killed and nearly two dozen trapped when a pile of mine
waste collapsed in a mine in eastern India run by state-run
miner Coal India...
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were killed and nearly two dozen trapped when a pile of mine
waste collapsed in a mine in eastern India run by state-run
miner Coal India...
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Nikkei drops to 3-week low in choppy trade; ekes out small gains for 2016
* Nikkei ekes out small gains for 2016, 5th straight annual
gains Takata soars on hopes it could settle charges with US
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gains Takata soars on hopes it could settle charges with US
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Dec 30
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 1-Turkish parliamentary commission approves constitutional change draft law
ANKARA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Turkish parliament's
constitutional commission approved a draft constitutional reform
law on Friday, paving the way for the general assembly to debate
a bill expanding...
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constitutional commission approved a draft constitutional reform
law on Friday, paving the way for the general assembly to debate
a bill expanding...
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GRAPHICS-Oil, metals, developed equities best performers of 2016; emerging markets struggle
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil was the world's
best-performing asset class in 2016, after being the worst in
each of the two previous years.
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best-performing asset class in 2016, after being the worst in
each of the two previous years.
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BRIEF-Vector Resources Inc and Razor Energy Corp execute arrangement agreement
* Vector Resources - Pursuant to proposed transaction, each
common share of Razor will be exchanged for 2,042.13 common
shares of Vector
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common share of Razor will be exchanged for 2,042.13 common
shares of Vector
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 30
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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JGB yields hold near 3-week lows after bullish run by Treasuries
TOKYO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields
held near three-week lows on Friday, anchored down after a
well-received debt auction took U.S. Treasury yields down across
the curve...
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held near three-week lows on Friday, anchored down after a
well-received debt auction took U.S. Treasury yields down across
the curve...
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BRIEF-Strike Energy updates on U.S. operations
* to provide an update with respect to sale of group's
remaining production assets in united states.
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remaining production assets in united states.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks, dollar subdued on last trading day of 2016, euro spikes briefly
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Asian stocks and the
dollar were off to a subdued start on Friday as investors took
profits on the last trading day of 2016, while the euro briefly
spiked in thin...
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dollar were off to a subdued start on Friday as investors took
profits on the last trading day of 2016, while the euro briefly
spiked in thin...
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's president to pursue tax reform in 2017
BRASILIA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil will seek to simplify
its tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on Thursday,
aiming to broaden his business-friendly reform agenda following
proposals to...
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its tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on Thursday,
aiming to broaden his business-friendly reform agenda following
proposals to...
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UPDATE 1-Investors favor stock funds over bonds, reversing 2016 trend
(Adds details on mutual funds and ETFs, analyst quote, table,
byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S.-based stock funds pulled
in $11.8 billion in the week ended Dec....
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byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S.-based stock funds pulled
in $11.8 billion in the week ended Dec....
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BRIEF-Ramaco Resources files for an IPO of upto $100 mln
* Applied to list co's common stock on the Nasdaq Global
Select Market under the symbol "METC."
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Select Market under the symbol "METC."
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BRIEF-Diversified Restaurant, some units enter amendment to primary credit facility - SEC filing
* Diversified Restaurant Holdings - amendment reduces
development line of credit to $5 million, extends its maturity
by one year to June 29, 2018
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development line of credit to $5 million, extends its maturity
by one year to June 29, 2018
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BRIEF-Flanigan's reports earnings $0.21/shr for 13 weeks ended Oct 1
* Flanigan's Enterprises Inc - total revenues of $25 million
for 13 weeks ended October 1, 2016
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for 13 weeks ended October 1, 2016
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Ecuador economy to grow 1.42 pct in 2017 -central bank
QUITO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Ecuador's central bank expects the
Andean nation's economy to grow by 1.42 percent in 2017 with
respect to 2016, central bank manager Madeleine Abarcasaid said
in a press...
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Andean nation's economy to grow by 1.42 percent in 2017 with
respect to 2016, central bank manager Madeleine Abarcasaid said
in a press...
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BRIEF-Stonepine Capital Management reports 6.4 pct passive stake in Ophthotech Corp
* Stonepine Capital Management Llc - reports 6.4 percent
passive stake in Ophthotech Corp as of Dec 19 - SEC Filing
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passive stake in Ophthotech Corp as of Dec 19 - SEC Filing
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Yields fall after strong 7-year note auction
Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt yields fell across the
curve after a well-bid 7-year note auction.
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curve after a well-bid 7-year note auction.
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U.S. public pension assets rise to $3.381 trln in Q3-Census
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The holdings of the largest 100 U.S.
public pension systems rose 2.5 percent or about $82 billion to
$3.381 trillion in the third quarter from the previous quarter,
according to...
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public pension systems rose 2.5 percent or about $82 billion to
$3.381 trillion in the third quarter from the previous quarter,
according to...
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Amazon looks to the sky to store products
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc has filed for a
patent to use airships to store products and serve as a base for
delivery-drones.
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patent to use airships to store products and serve as a base for
delivery-drones.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX touches highest level since April 2015
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose
on Thursday as stocks rallied broadly in light holiday trading,
at one point touching its highest level since April 2015.
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on Thursday as stocks rallied broadly in light holiday trading,
at one point touching its highest level since April 2015.
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UPDATE 1-Mexico cenbank flags Trump risks to Mexico - minutes
MEXICO CITY, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Mexican central bank
policymakers were unanimous in deciding to hike interest rates
this month in a bid to cool inflation, and most flagged risks to
the U.S.-Mexico...
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policymakers were unanimous in deciding to hike interest rates
this month in a bid to cool inflation, and most flagged risks to
the U.S.-Mexico...
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BRIEF-Cuba Ventures appoints Tim Fernback as cfo
* Cuba Ventures announces Tim Fernback as cfo and
re-election of directors at the AGM
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BRIEF-Here and Mobileye to partner on REM and open location platform technology
* Here and Mobileye to partner on rem and open location
platform technology to enable crowd-sourced HD mapping for
automated driving
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platform technology to enable crowd-sourced HD mapping for
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dow's 20,000 barrier, weak European banks dent stocks
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - European shares, the dollar and
bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada - Dec 29
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from
selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Bombardier signs 300-train deal with Austrian Federal Railways
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc said on Thursday
it had signed a deal to deliver up to 300 Talent 3 trains to the
Austrian Federal Railways for about 1.8 billion euros ($1.9
billion) at list prices.
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it had signed a deal to deliver up to 300 Talent 3 trains to the
Austrian Federal Railways for about 1.8 billion euros ($1.9
billion) at list prices.
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BRIEF-Bombardier and Austrian Federal Railways sign agreement for up to 300 talent 3 trains
* Bombardier - First call-off order under framework contract
is for 21 talent 3 trains and is valued at a price of about 150
million euro ($156 million U.S.)
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is for 21 talent 3 trains and is valued at a price of about 150
million euro ($156 million U.S.)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dow's 20,000 barrier, weak European banks dent stocks
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - European shares, the dollar and
bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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JGBs firm as investors await BOJ's January purchase plans
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds firmed
on Thursday, getting a lift from stronger U.S. Treasuries, as
investors geared up for the long New Year's holiday and awaited
details of the...
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on Thursday, getting a lift from stronger U.S. Treasuries, as
investors geared up for the long New Year's holiday and awaited
details of the...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
BRIEF-Peabody Energy provides update regarding plan of reorganization
* Peabody Energy - also has reached agreement with creditor
co-proponents of plan to extend deadline for holders of
company's senior secured second lien notes
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co-proponents of plan to extend deadline for holders of
company's senior secured second lien notes
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec. 29
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 23
points, or 0.33 percent lower on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers,
with futures down 0.38 percent ahead of the cash...
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points, or 0.33 percent lower on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers,
with futures down 0.38 percent ahead of the cash...
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THE REUTERS GRAPHIC-Is China's growing debt burden a crisis in the making?
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Reuters graphics team has produced an
interactive guide to the major aspects of China's debt issues,
including rising household debt, potential property bubbles and
rising...
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interactive guide to the major aspects of China's debt issues,
including rising household debt, potential property bubbles and
rising...
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Nikkei drops to near 3-week low hit by weak Wall St, strong yen
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell
to a near three-week low on Thursday as weakness on Wall Street
and a stronger yen hurt sentiment, but Takata Corp
surged 16 percent on...
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to a near three-week low on Thursday as weakness on Wall Street
and a stronger yen hurt sentiment, but Takata Corp
surged 16 percent on...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 29
Dec 29 (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.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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FOREX-Dollar sags vs yen on lower U.S. yields, ebb in risk appetite
* Wider yield spreads to support dollar vs euro longer term
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Nikkei drops to more than 2-week low hit by weak US shares; Takata soars
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell
to a more than two-week low on Thursday tracking weakness on
Wall Street, but Takata Corp surged on news that the maker of
defective air...
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to a more than two-week low on Thursday tracking weakness on
Wall Street, but Takata Corp surged on news that the maker of
defective air...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. FTC requires divestitures in $13.53 bln Boehringer-Sanofi deal
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - German pharmaceutical company
Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to divest five types of animal
health products to settle charges that a proposed asset swap
with Sanofi would...
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Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to divest five types of animal
health products to settle charges that a proposed asset swap
with Sanofi would...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 29
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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Peru to bar Odebrecht from public bids with new anti-graft rules
LIMA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Peru said on Wednesday that
Odebrecht SA and other companies involved in
corruption will not be able to bid on public work contracts, a
week after the Brazilian builder...
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Odebrecht SA and other companies involved in
corruption will not be able to bid on public work contracts, a
week after the Brazilian builder...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 29
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Glacier Bancorp declares special dividend of $0.30/shr
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BRIEF-Avista receives approval of the all-party settlement in Idaho electric rate case
* Approved rates are designed to increase annual electric
revenues by $6.3 million, or 2.5 percent
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revenues by $6.3 million, or 2.5 percent
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BRIEF-Provectus Biopharmaceuticals terminates Peter Culpepper as interim CEO and COO
* Provectus Biopharmaceuticals terminates Peter Culpepper as
interim CEO and COO
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interim CEO and COO
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BRIEF-Professional Diversity Network, unit enter lawsuit settlement agreement with LinkedIn
* Professional Diversity Network - co and unit entered
settlement agreement with LinkedIn to settle lawsuit LinkedIn
filed against NAPW and co
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settlement agreement with LinkedIn to settle lawsuit LinkedIn
filed against NAPW and co
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BRIEF-3D Systems says board approved changes to amended and restated by-laws to implement proxy access
* 3D Systems - on December 28, 2016, board approved changes
to amended and restated by-laws to implement proxy access
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to amended and restated by-laws to implement proxy access
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Brazil's Ultrapar talks to buy Big Ben drugstore chain collapse -sources
SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Brasil Pharma SA,
the country's third-largest drug retailer, has walked away from
talks with Brazilian industrial conglomerate Ultrapar
Participações SA to sell...
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the country's third-largest drug retailer, has walked away from
talks with Brazilian industrial conglomerate Ultrapar
Participações SA to sell...
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TREASURIES-Yields hit 2-week lows after well-bid 5-year note auction
* Spread between U.S., German bonds hits highest level on
record
(New throughout, adds data from 5-year auction, analyst quote)
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record
(New throughout, adds data from 5-year auction, analyst quote)
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UPDATE 2-Takata could pay up to $1 bln to settle U.S. criminal probe - WSJ
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Takata Corp is nearing a
settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and is expected
to pay up to $1 billion to resolve allegations of criminal
wrongdoing related to its...
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settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and is expected
to pay up to $1 billion to resolve allegations of criminal
wrongdoing related to its...
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Brazil oil and gas output reaches 3.307 mln bpd in November -ANP
SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Oil and natural gas production
in Brazil reached 3.307 million barrels of oil equivalent per
day in November, according to a report released by the
government's...
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in Brazil reached 3.307 million barrels of oil equivalent per
day in November, according to a report released by the
government's...
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Medtronic must face shareholder lawsuit over Infuse -U.S. appeals court
Dec 28 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday
revived a lawsuit accusing Medtronic Plc of defrauding
shareholders by covering up negative side effects from its
Infuse bone growth...
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revived a lawsuit accusing Medtronic Plc of defrauding
shareholders by covering up negative side effects from its
Infuse bone growth...
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BRIEF-Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will spend 30 bln yen over three years through 2019 to buy businesses in China and elsewhere -Nikkei
* Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will spend 30 billion yen over
three years through fiscal 2019 to buy businesses in China and
elsewhere - Nikkei
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three years through fiscal 2019 to buy businesses in China and
elsewhere - Nikkei
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BRIEF-FourWorld Capital asks Flotek Industries to prove benefits of fracking additive CnF
* Letter asking company to provide real-world data to
support benefit of its fracking additive known as CnF
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support benefit of its fracking additive known as CnF
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CD&R clinches $6 billion for latest private equity fund -sources
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC (CD&R) is
close to securing $6 billion from investors for its latest
private equity fund, just a little more than two months after it
began fundraising...
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close to securing $6 billion from investors for its latest
private equity fund, just a little more than two months after it
began fundraising...
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BRIEF-Cub Energy Inc announces new 20-year production licence with expanded acreage
* New production licence replaces previously issued
five-year special permit for exploration, which expired on
December 25, 2015
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five-year special permit for exploration, which expired on
December 25, 2015
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BRIEF-Shell Midstream Partners acquires interests in three Gulf of Mexico pipelines
* Shell Midstream Partners LP says acquisition was funded
with borrowings under shell midstream partners' revolving credit
facilities
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with borrowings under shell midstream partners' revolving credit
facilities
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BRIEF-Manulife Asset Management says total assets managed by firm were $450 bln
* Manulife Asset Management - total global assets managed
by firm were $450 billion as of September 30, 2016, up 10 per
cent from September 30 last year.
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by firm were $450 billion as of September 30, 2016, up 10 per
cent from September 30 last year.
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Croatia's Atlantic sees limits to growth in Yugo-nostalgia
BELGRADE/ZAGREB, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Croatian consumer group
Atlantic Grupa is seeking an acquisition in western
Europe as it outgrows a former Yugoslav market it has pieced
back together with iconic...
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Atlantic Grupa is seeking an acquisition in western
Europe as it outgrows a former Yugoslav market it has pieced
back together with iconic...
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures rise following long Christmas break
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Canadian stock futures were higher on
Wednesday as markets ready for reopening after a long Christmas
break.
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Wednesday as markets ready for reopening after a long Christmas
break.
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US STOCKS-Futures higher after Nasdaq closes at record level
Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on
Wednesday, a day after strong economic data helped the Nasdaq
close at a record high.
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Wednesday, a day after strong economic data helped the Nasdaq
close at a record high.
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BRIEF-Achillion announces clinical milestone for the advancement of JNJ-4178
* Achillion announces clinical milestone for the advancement
of JNJ-4178 in phase 2B development for chronic HCV
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of JNJ-4178 in phase 2B development for chronic HCV
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UPDATE 1-Government bonds boosted by unease over Italian bank rescue plan
* Spread between U.S. and German bonds hit fresh high
(Adds S&P Italy ratings, updates prices)
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(Adds S&P Italy ratings, updates prices)
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Zambia withholding $243 million in tax refunds owed to mining firms
LUSAKA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Zambia is withholding 2.4 billion
kwacha ($243 million) of the 5 billion kwacha owed to mining
companies in tax refunds because the correct documentation has
not been...
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kwacha ($243 million) of the 5 billion kwacha owed to mining
companies in tax refunds because the correct documentation has
not been...
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Brazil's Temer to veto states' debt relief bill - papers
SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel
Temer is expected to veto a bill under which the central
government bails out indebted states, according to the Wednesday
editions of...
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Temer is expected to veto a bill under which the central
government bails out indebted states, according to the Wednesday
editions of...
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FOREX-Aussie, kiwi recover as commodities gain
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand
dollars both recovered against their U.S. counterpart on
Wednesday, helped by a broadly robust tone to stock and
commodity markets heading...
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dollars both recovered against their U.S. counterpart on
Wednesday, helped by a broadly robust tone to stock and
commodity markets heading...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 28
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 0.07
percent higher on Wednesday after a four-day Christmas break, according to
financial bookmakers, with futures up 0.1 percent ahead of...
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percent higher on Wednesday after a four-day Christmas break, according to
financial bookmakers, with futures up 0.1 percent ahead of...
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THE REUTERS GRAPHIC: The BOJ, QQE, YCC - explaining Japan's struggle with stagnation
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan has led Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stimulate the world's
third-biggest economy, but its often innovative steps have yet
to end decades of...
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Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stimulate the world's
third-biggest economy, but its often innovative steps have yet
to end decades of...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
BRIEF-Vestas secures order for 48 MW in the United States
* Secures order for 48 megawatt in the United States
comprising 3 megawatt compatible turbine components that enable
future project pipeline
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comprising 3 megawatt compatible turbine components that enable
future project pipeline
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 28
Dec 28 (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.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Dec 28
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect
Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Ford introduces next-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle
* Ford introduces next-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid
Autonomous Development Vehicle; says will first display new test
vehicle at CES next week
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Autonomous Development Vehicle; says will first display new test
vehicle at CES next week
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JGBs stable as BOJ adjusts buying operation in thin market
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds were
steady in thin trade on Wednesday in the waning days of the
year, while prices of longer maturities edged down slightly as
the Bank of Japan...
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steady in thin trade on Wednesday in the waning days of the
year, while prices of longer maturities edged down slightly as
the Bank of Japan...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia follows Wall Street higher, upbeat US data lifts dollar vs yen
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Asia stocks followed Wall Street
higher on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against the yen
following the release of upbeat U.S. economic data overnight.
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higher on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against the yen
following the release of upbeat U.S. economic data overnight.
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 28
Dec 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Nikkei flat in thin trade; Toshiba dives as Hitachi soars
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average was
flat on Wednesday morning in thin end-of-year trade, while
Toshiba Corp tumbled 20 percent on continued concerns
about posting a big special...
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flat on Wednesday morning in thin end-of-year trade, while
Toshiba Corp tumbled 20 percent on continued concerns
about posting a big special...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 28
Dec 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Last-minute spending surge lifts U.S. holiday shopping season
CHICAGO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A jump in consumer spending in
the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start
to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many
retailers...
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the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start
to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many
retailers...
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Delta to cancel order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on
Tuesday that in agreement with Boeing Co it would cancel
an order for 18 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which it assumed as a
part of its merger with...
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Tuesday that in agreement with Boeing Co it would cancel
an order for 18 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which it assumed as a
part of its merger with...
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UPDATE 1-Hitachi considering selling power tools unit Hitachi Koki
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd said on
Wednesday it was considering selling Hitachi Koki Co,
after a media report that it was in talks to offload the power
tools unit to KKR & Co for more than...
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Wednesday it was considering selling Hitachi Koki Co,
after a media report that it was in talks to offload the power
tools unit to KKR & Co for more than...
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Hitachi Koki share trade halted after report it will be sold to KKR
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Trade in Hitachi Koki Co
shares was suspended by the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday
morning after a report that private equity firm KKR & Co
will buy the Japanese power...
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shares was suspended by the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday
morning after a report that private equity firm KKR & Co
will buy the Japanese power...
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Disney faces 'Star Wars'-size dilemma over loss of Carrie Fisher
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Carrie Fisher's
unexpected death on Tuesday did not just leave "Star Wars" fans
heartbroken. It thrust movie studio Walt Disney Co into
a dilemma over the...
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unexpected death on Tuesday did not just leave "Star Wars" fans
heartbroken. It thrust movie studio Walt Disney Co into
a dilemma over the...
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UPDATE 3-Abbott gets U.S. antitrust approval to buy St. Jude Medical
WASHINGTON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Healthcare company Abbott
Laboratories has won U.S. antitrust approval for its
proposed $25 billion acquisition of medical device maker St.
Jude Medical Inc, the U.S....
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Laboratories has won U.S. antitrust approval for its
proposed $25 billion acquisition of medical device maker St.
Jude Medical Inc, the U.S....
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BRIEF-Seattle Genetics says entered tenth amendment to development and supply agreement with Abbvie Inc
* Seattle Genetics - amendment extends term of supply
agreement from August 22, 2021 through and including December
31, 2025
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agreement from August 22, 2021 through and including December
31, 2025
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BRIEF-Gladstone Investment sells equity interest in Behrens Manufacturing to Mill City Capital L.P.
* Gladstone Investment - sale of its equity interest and
prepayment of its debt investment in Behrens manufacturing on
December 19 to Mill City Capital, L.P
Source text for Eikon:
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prepayment of its debt investment in Behrens manufacturing on
December 19 to Mill City Capital, L.P
Source text for Eikon:
Further company...
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US STOCKS-Wall St edges up in low volume, boosted by tech shares
* Indexes up: Dow 0.06 pct, S&P 0.22 pct, Nasdaq 0.45 pct
(Updates to close, changes byline)
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(Updates to close, changes byline)
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BRIEF-Bio Rad Laboratories says Court grants preliminary approval for settlement with City of Riviera Beach General Employees' Retirement System
* Order granting preliminary approval to proposed settlement
by plaintiff City of Riviera Beach General Employees' Retirement
System
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by plaintiff City of Riviera Beach General Employees' Retirement
System
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UPDATE 3-Amazon calls 2016 holiday season its best ever; shares rise
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said it shipped
more than 1 billion items worldwide this holiday season, which
the top online retailer called its best ever, and its shares
rose 1.6 percent in...
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more than 1 billion items worldwide this holiday season, which
the top online retailer called its best ever, and its shares
rose 1.6 percent in...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. accuses Chinese citizens of hacking law firms, insider trading
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Three Chinese citizens have
been criminally charged in the United States with trading on
confidential corporate information obtained by hacking into
networks and servers...
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been criminally charged in the United States with trading on
confidential corporate information obtained by hacking into
networks and servers...
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BRIEF-Michael Brilley reports 5.2 pct passive stake in Landmark Bancorp
* Michael Brilley reports 5.2 percent passive stake in
Landmark Bancorp Inc as of December 15 - sec filing
Source text : http://bit.ly/2hqpaYM
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Landmark Bancorp Inc as of December 15 - sec filing
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BRIEF-DDR Corp director Otto buys 84,000 shares of co's common stock on Dec 22-23
* DDR Corp director Alexander Otto reports open
market purchase of 84,000 shares of co's common stock on Dec 22
& Dec 23 - SEC filing
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market purchase of 84,000 shares of co's common stock on Dec 22
& Dec 23 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Hitachi Ltd to sell power tools unit to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts in deal to exceed 150 billion yen - Nikkei
* Negotiations related to Hitachi Koki's sale to Kohlberg
Kravis Roberts are in the final stages - Nikkei
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Kravis Roberts are in the final stages - Nikkei
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Scarlett Johansson is 2016 top-grossing movie star
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Scarlett Johansson was named
the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in
superhero movie "Captain America: Civil War" and Hollywood
satire "Hail...
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the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in
superhero movie "Captain America: Civil War" and Hollywood
satire "Hail...
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US STOCKS-Dow nears 20,000, Nasdaq hits record as tech stocks rise
* Indexes up: Dow 0.17 pct, S&P 0.34 pct, Nasdaq 0.71 pct
(Adds details, comments, updates prices)
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(Adds details, comments, updates prices)
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UPDATE 2-FDA places some Seattle Genetics drug trials on hold after 4 deaths
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Seattle Genetics Inc said four
people had died in trials testing its experimental cancer drug,
prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to impose a
clinical hold on several...
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people had died in trials testing its experimental cancer drug,
prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to impose a
clinical hold on several...
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Telefónica Brasil, executive settle dismissal dispute
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Telefonica Brasil SA
and former senior executive Cristina Duclos have
agreed to settle a dispute over her dismissal, saying there were
no irregular contracting...
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and former senior executive Cristina Duclos have
agreed to settle a dispute over her dismissal, saying there were
no irregular contracting...
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U.S. regulators open investigation on 2009-2011 Ford Fusion
DETROIT, Dec 27 (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators are
investigating Ford Motor Co's Fusion and Mercury Milan
sedans from the 2009 to 2011 model years for brakes that may
fail in certain conditions,...
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investigating Ford Motor Co's Fusion and Mercury Milan
sedans from the 2009 to 2011 model years for brakes that may
fail in certain conditions,...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks rise, supported by miners and steelmakers
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, supported by shares of miners and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing streak.
...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, supported by shares of miners and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing streak.
...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil state-run banks under no pressure to cut rates -Banco do Brasil
BRASILIA, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government has
not pressured state-run banks to free up credit and reduce their
spread, but interest rates are likely to fall as the central
bank's...
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not pressured state-run banks to free up credit and reduce their
spread, but interest rates are likely to fall as the central
bank's...
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Brazil gross debt to reach 76.9 pct of GDP in 2017 - central bank
BRASILIA, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank
expects gross public sector debt to reach 76.9 percent of gross
domestic product (GDP) in 2017, according to a statement on
Tuesday.
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expects gross public sector debt to reach 76.9 percent of gross
domestic product (GDP) in 2017, according to a statement on
Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Mentor Graphics received notice from FTC of early termination
* Mentor graphics-on Dec 22 received notice from ftc of
early termination, effective immediately for pending acquisition
of co by Siemens industry
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early termination, effective immediately for pending acquisition
of co by Siemens industry
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Further company...
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US STOCKS-Futures slightly higher after Christmas holiday
Dec 27 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were slightly
higher after the Christmas holiday, supported by small gains in
U.S. crude prices.
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higher after the Christmas holiday, supported by small gains in
U.S. crude prices.
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Belgian bonds resilient as market ignores surprise downgrade
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Belgian bonds on Tuesday
weathered an unexpected rating downgrade, highlighting a
divergence between how the market and some credit agencies view
the country's debt profile.
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weathered an unexpected rating downgrade, highlighting a
divergence between how the market and some credit agencies view
the country's debt profile.
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Romania's President Iohannis rejects leftists' proposal for PM
BUCHAREST, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Romania's President Klaus
Iohannis rejected the leftist Social Democrat Party's (PSD)
proposal to name Sevil Shhaideh for prime minister designate, he
said on Tuesday.
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Iohannis rejected the leftist Social Democrat Party's (PSD)
proposal to name Sevil Shhaideh for prime minister designate, he
said on Tuesday.
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Toshiba flags big impairment loss on U.S. nuclear business acquisition
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp said on
Tuesday that it expects to book an impairment loss on the
acquisition of a U.S. nuclear power business by its Westinghouse
unit, a figure that could...
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Tuesday that it expects to book an impairment loss on the
acquisition of a U.S. nuclear power business by its Westinghouse
unit, a figure that could...
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BRIEF-Cnova says Groupe Casino offers to purchase all outstanding ordinary shares of co
* Cnova NV-co said Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA commenced an
offer to acquire for cash all outstanding shares of Cnova,
nominal value EUR 0.05 per share in U.S.
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offer to acquire for cash all outstanding shares of Cnova,
nominal value EUR 0.05 per share in U.S.
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Monday, December 26, 2016
JGBs little changed, underpinned by decent 2-year sale
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds wavered
in narrow ranges on Tuesday, underpinned by decent demand at a
two-year auction but lacking incentives as trade waned in the
final days of...
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in narrow ranges on Tuesday, underpinned by decent demand at a
two-year auction but lacking incentives as trade waned in the
final days of...
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Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 26
ZURICH, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The following are some of the
main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Monday.
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main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Monday.
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Spain's property market goes through the roof
MADRID, Dec 27 (Reuters) - According to a Spanish proverb,
it is a bad idea to start building a house from the roof. But
that is just what a Spanish firm is doing -- and business is
booming.
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it is a bad idea to start building a house from the roof. But
that is just what a Spanish firm is doing -- and business is
booming.
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Fund managers bullish on emerging markets, ratings agencies less keen
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A number of global fund
managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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Nikkei edges up in thin trade; Toshiba plummets
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged
up on Tuesday morning in thin trade while Toshiba Corp plummeted
on news that it was considering booking a goodwill impairment
loss of...
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up on Tuesday morning in thin trade while Toshiba Corp plummeted
on news that it was considering booking a goodwill impairment
loss of...
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UPDATE 2-Japan consumer prices slump in November, look for 2017 rebound
* Nationwide Nov core CPI down 0.4 pct vs f'cast -0.3 pct
* Tokyo Dec core CPI down 0.6 pct vs f'cast -0.4 pct
* Nov household spending down 1.5 pct vs f'cast +0.2 pct
(Adds analyst quote,...
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* Tokyo Dec core CPI down 0.6 pct vs f'cast -0.4 pct
* Nov household spending down 1.5 pct vs f'cast +0.2 pct
(Adds analyst quote,...
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UPDATE 1-China industry profits grow faster in Nov as oil, steel prices rebound
BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China's industrial sector showed
stronger profit growth in November, suggesting the world's
second-largest economy was improving, though policymakers noted
growth was too...
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stronger profit growth in November, suggesting the world's
second-largest economy was improving, though policymakers noted
growth was too...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks flat in muted session, dollar recovers some losses
SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were little
changed on Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them
as most major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas
holidays, while the...
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changed on Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them
as most major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas
holidays, while the...
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UPDATE 1-Toshiba considers booking big loss on US nuclear power acquisition
* Follows $1.3 bln accounting scandal last year
(Recasts with updated figure of several hundreds of billion
yen)
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(Recasts with updated figure of several hundreds of billion
yen)
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DIARY-Top Economic Events to Feb. 15
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RPT-Power surge: Chinese electric car battery maker charges for global market
NINGDE, China, Dec 26 (Reuters) - A dusty village on the
outskirts of Ningde, a third-tier city in China's southeast,
seems an unlikely place for the headquarters of a potential
global leader in...
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outskirts of Ningde, a third-tier city in China's southeast,
seems an unlikely place for the headquarters of a potential
global leader in...
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DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 27
1100/1600: The USDA releases weekly U.S. export
inspections for grains, oilseeds. (Delayed due to the federal
holiday on Dec. 26.)
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inspections for grains, oilseeds. (Delayed due to the federal
holiday on Dec. 26.)
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Toshiba sees loss of about 100 bln yen on U.S. nuclear power acquisition - Nikkei
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Electronics giant Toshiba Corp
expects to report a one-off loss of about 100 billion yen ($850
million) on a U.S. nuclear power acquisition made by its
Westinghouse operation last...
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expects to report a one-off loss of about 100 billion yen ($850
million) on a U.S. nuclear power acquisition made by its
Westinghouse operation last...
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Brazil's debt to climb further in coming years -official
BRASILIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's public sector debt
will continue to grow in the next three to four years, but then
start to stabilize with the help of a measure that limits public
spending, the...
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will continue to grow in the next three to four years, but then
start to stabilize with the help of a measure that limits public
spending, the...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil central government posts wider-than-expected primary gap in Nov.
BRASILIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government on
Monday posted a primary budget deficit of 38.357 billion reais
($11.6 billion) in November, a wider gap than
expected that erased nearly...
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Monday posted a primary budget deficit of 38.357 billion reais
($11.6 billion) in November, a wider gap than
expected that erased nearly...
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China's growth "reassuring" for "weak and vulnerable" global economy-Xinhua
BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China will meet its growth
target of 6.5 percent to 7 percent growth this year, a
reassuring sign for a "weak and vulnerable" global economy,
state news agency Xinhua said...
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target of 6.5 percent to 7 percent growth this year, a
reassuring sign for a "weak and vulnerable" global economy,
state news agency Xinhua said...
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BRIEF-Sony Music Entertainment says its Twitter account was compromised
* Says "Sony Music Entertainment's Twitter account was
compromised. This has been rectified."
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compromised. This has been rectified."
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Iran's currency hits record low as Trump worries deter fund inflows
BEIRUT, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Iran's rial hit a record low
against the U.S. dollar on Monday in a sign of concern about the
country's ability to attract foreign money after U.S.
president-elect Donald...
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against the U.S. dollar on Monday in a sign of concern about the
country's ability to attract foreign money after U.S.
president-elect Donald...
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UPDATE 1-Paraguay's president vetoes 2017 budget due to Senate debt limit
ASUNCION, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Paraguayan President Horacio
Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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UPDATE 1-Peru president raises 2017 economic growth view to 5 pct
LIMA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Peru's economy will grow by 5
percent next year, not the 4.8 percent previously forecast by
the government, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said in an
interview with a local...
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percent next year, not the 4.8 percent previously forecast by
the government, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said in an
interview with a local...
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Paraguay's president vetoes 2017 budget due to Senate debt limit
ASUNCION, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Paraguayan President Horacio
Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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Peru president raises 2017 economic growth view to 5 pct -report
LIMA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Peru's economy will grow by 5
percent next year instead of 4.8 percent as previously forecast
by the government, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said in an
interview with a...
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percent next year instead of 4.8 percent as previously forecast
by the government, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said in an
interview with a...
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Enterprise Holdings Inc buys 20 pct of Brazil's Unidas
SAO PAULO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Enterprise Holdings Inc
has bought a 20 percent stake in Brazilian car rental
service Unidas SA, the Brazilian company said in a
securities filing on Monday.
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has bought a 20 percent stake in Brazilian car rental
service Unidas SA, the Brazilian company said in a
securities filing on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-China bank calls documents "fake" after bond default on Alibaba-linked platform
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The fate of a defaulted $45
million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank...
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million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank...
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
TABLE-UAE bank lending growth slows slightly in November, deposits edge up
Dec 25 (Reuters) - Annual bank lending growth in the United
Arab Emirates slowed slightly in November but M3 money supply
growth picked up, central bank data showed on Sunday.
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Arab Emirates slowed slightly in November but M3 money supply
growth picked up, central bank data showed on Sunday.
UAE MONEY...
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Israel's Delek Drilling, Avner Oil approve merger
JERUSALEM, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Israeli conglomerate Delek
Group's gas and oil exploration units, Delek Drilling
and Avner Oil Exploration, approved a merger aimed at reducing
costs and attracting new...
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Group's gas and oil exploration units, Delek Drilling
and Avner Oil Exploration, approved a merger aimed at reducing
costs and attracting new...
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A&E network cancels 'Escaping the KKK' documentary over cash payments
LOS ANGELES, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The A&E cable television
network said on Saturday it has canceled an upcoming documentary
about efforts to help Ku Klux Klan members break away from the
hate group,...
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network said on Saturday it has canceled an upcoming documentary
about efforts to help Ku Klux Klan members break away from the
hate group,...
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
Platinum Partners arrests are scant consolation for alleged victims
NEW YORK, Dec 24 (Reuters) - When six executives of Platinum
Partners, including founder Mark Nordlicht, were arrested on
Monday on federal charges of running a more than $1 billion
hedge fund fraud,...
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Partners, including founder Mark Nordlicht, were arrested on
Monday on federal charges of running a more than $1 billion
hedge fund fraud,...
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Chinese firms face competition to maintain role in developing Iranian oilfields
DUBAI, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Iran plans to ask international
oil companies to bid for the second phase of development of its
Yadavaran and North Azadegan oilfields, a senior official said
on Saturday.
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oil companies to bid for the second phase of development of its
Yadavaran and North Azadegan oilfields, a senior official said
on Saturday.
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Euro zone to unblock Greek short-term debt relief deal in Jan
BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers,
the Eurogroup, will unblock the now suspended short-term debt
relief measures for Greece in January after Athens reassured
euro zone lenders...
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the Eurogroup, will unblock the now suspended short-term debt
relief measures for Greece in January after Athens reassured
euro zone lenders...
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Friday, December 23, 2016
UPDATE 2-Lockheed CEO tells Trump she will work to drive down cost of F-35
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Lockheed Martin
Corp told President-elect Donald Trump on Friday that
she was committed to driving down the cost of the company's F-35
fighter jet, a day...
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Corp told President-elect Donald Trump on Friday that
she was committed to driving down the cost of the company's F-35
fighter jet, a day...
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UPDATE 4-Actress Carrie Fisher suffers medical emergency on London-to-L.A. flight
LOS ANGELES, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Hollywood actress and writer
Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the
"Star Wars" movies, suffered a cardiac episode on Friday during
a flight...
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Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the
"Star Wars" movies, suffered a cardiac episode on Friday during
a flight...
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BRIEF-Hawaiian Electric Companies submit updated energy plans
* Hawaiian Electric Industries - Outlined plan that will
lead to use of renewable resources to meet 100 percent of
Hawai'i's power generation needs by 2045
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lead to use of renewable resources to meet 100 percent of
Hawai'i's power generation needs by 2045
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Lockheed Martin CEO commits to driving down F-35 fighter's costs
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp said its
Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson gave U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump a personal commitment to bring down the price of its F-35
fighter jet, after he...
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Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson gave U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump a personal commitment to bring down the price of its F-35
fighter jet, after he...
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UPDATE 1-Halliburton shareholder class action to settle for $100 million
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Halliburton Co on Friday said it
had reached a $100 million settlement to resolve a long-running
securities fraud class action lawsuit against the oilfield
services provider that...
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had reached a $100 million settlement to resolve a long-running
securities fraud class action lawsuit against the oilfield
services provider that...
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BRIEF-K92 receives renewal of exploration license 1341
* K92 mining -has received two year renewal on exploration
license 1341 as per its application to mineral resources
authority of papua new guinea
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license 1341 as per its application to mineral resources
authority of papua new guinea
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BRIEF-Sensor-Kinesis Corp files to say it has raised $20 million in equity financing
* Sensor-Kinesis Corp files to say it has raised $20 million
in equity financing
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in equity financing
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UPDATE 1-FDA approves Biogen drug for lead genetic cause of infant death
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on
Friday said it has approved Biogen Inc's drug to treat
spinal muscular atrophy, the leading genetic cause of death in
infants.
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Friday said it has approved Biogen Inc's drug to treat
spinal muscular atrophy, the leading genetic cause of death in
infants.
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Speculators reduce net long U.S. dollar bets - CFTC, Reuters
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Speculators cut their net long U.S.
dollar positions for the first time in more than a month this
week, halting a trend of increased dollar positioning that had
been in place since...
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dollar positions for the first time in more than a month this
week, halting a trend of increased dollar positioning that had
been in place since...
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Speculative U.S. 10-year T-note net shorts fall -CFTC
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Speculators reduced their net bearish
bets on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures from their highest
levels since April 2010 after the Federal Reserve raised
interest rates,...
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bets on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures from their highest
levels since April 2010 after the Federal Reserve raised
interest rates,...
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Caesars unit's creditors agree new recovery terms - court filing
CHICAGO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Creditors of Caesars
Entertainment Corp's bankrupt operating unit have
reached an agreement to revise the terms of their recoveries,
according to a filing with the U.S....
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Entertainment Corp's bankrupt operating unit have
reached an agreement to revise the terms of their recoveries,
according to a filing with the U.S....
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Orascom aims at two out of nine seats of Brazil's Oi
SAO PAULO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Orascom TMT Investments SARL
will have two out of nine seats on the board of Brazilian
telephone carrier Oi SA if its binding offer to buy
the company is successful,...
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will have two out of nine seats on the board of Brazilian
telephone carrier Oi SA if its binding offer to buy
the company is successful,...
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U.S. drillers add oil rigs for 8th week in a row -Baker Hughes
Dec 23 (Reuters) - U.S. energy companies added oil rigs for
an eighth week in a row, extending a seven-month drilling
recovery as crude prices remained near a 17-month high.
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an eighth week in a row, extending a seven-month drilling
recovery as crude prices remained near a 17-month high.
Drillers added 13 oil...
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BRIEF-ABM Industries says California Supreme Court rendered decision in the Augustus case-SEC filing
* On Dec. 22, 2016, California Supreme Court rendered
decision in consolidated cases of Augustus, Hall and Davis v.
American Commercial Security Services
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decision in consolidated cases of Augustus, Hall and Davis v.
American Commercial Security Services
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Lockheed shares sink further on Trump's F-35 threat
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp led defense
stocks lower on Friday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's
latest Twitter salvo over the cost of the company's F-35 fighter
jet, in which he...
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stocks lower on Friday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's
latest Twitter salvo over the cost of the company's F-35 fighter
jet, in which he...
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UPDATE 1-Cardinal Health in $10 mln U.S. settlement over painkiller orders
NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A drug distributor owned by
Cardinal Health Inc has agreed to pay $10 million to
resolve claims that it failed to alert the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration to...
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Cardinal Health Inc has agreed to pay $10 million to
resolve claims that it failed to alert the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration to...
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BRIEF-Microbix Q4 earnings per share $0.010
* Microbix Biosystems Inc - continuing development of its
new molecular controls product line, expects to launch new
product offering later in 2017
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new molecular controls product line, expects to launch new
product offering later in 2017
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BRIEF-Strongbridge Biopharma announces acquisition of U.S. rights to Keveyis from Taro
* Strongbridge Biopharma Plc says taro is also eligible to
receive additional future payments upon achievement of certain
sales unit milestones
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receive additional future payments upon achievement of certain
sales unit milestones
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BRIEF-BP says company-operated AIOC signs development agreement
* SOCAR and BP-operated AIOC sign principles of agreement on
future development of ACG oil field in Azerbaijan to 2050
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future development of ACG oil field in Azerbaijan to 2050
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UPDATE 1-Wealth inequality on the rise in the euro zone - ECB survey
FRANKFURT, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The concentration of wealth
among the euro zone's richest has increased since the bloc's
debt crisis began, with poor families suffering the biggest drop
in asset...
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among the euro zone's richest has increased since the bloc's
debt crisis began, with poor families suffering the biggest drop
in asset...
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Brazil's consumer confidence falls to lowest since June
SAO PAULO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in Brazil
dropped in December for a second month and hit its lowest since
June, a private survey showed on Friday, as hopes of a quicker
exit from...
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dropped in December for a second month and hit its lowest since
June, a private survey showed on Friday, as hopes of a quicker
exit from...
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks extend post-Trump slide to 7.5 percent
* EM stocks index falls for 9th time in 11 sessions
* China stocks hit 2-month low, sparks fly with U.S.
* Currencies in Asia slide but lira, rand, peso nudge higher
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* China stocks hit 2-month low, sparks fly with U.S.
* Currencies in Asia slide but lira, rand, peso nudge higher
By Marc Jones
...
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Putin says supports clean-up of Russian banking system
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
said he supports the clean-up of the banking system being
carried out by the country's central bank.
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said he supports the clean-up of the banking system being
carried out by the country's central bank.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Dutch insurer NN to buy smaller rival Delta Lloyd for 2.5 bln euros
AMSTERDAM, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd
has reached agreement to be taken over by bigger rival
NN Group, the two companies announced on Friday, after
NN nudged up its earlier...
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has reached agreement to be taken over by bigger rival
NN Group, the two companies announced on Friday, after
NN nudged up its earlier...
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Italian government bond yields fall on Monte dei Paschi bailout request
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Italian government bond yields
fell on Friday as Monte dei Paschi said it would request aid
from a newly approved state fund to help struggling banks, after
failing to win...
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fell on Friday as Monte dei Paschi said it would request aid
from a newly approved state fund to help struggling banks, after
failing to win...
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BA-owner IAG to launch low-cost long-haul flights from Barcelona in 2017
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - British Airways-owner IAG
said it will start low-cost long-haul flights from
Barcelona to U.S. destinations in June next year, in an apparent
response to increasing budget...
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said it will start low-cost long-haul flights from
Barcelona to U.S. destinations in June next year, in an apparent
response to increasing budget...
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BRIEF-Kongsberg signs orders with the U.S. Army are for delivery of CROWS
* Signs orders with U.S. Army for delivery of low profile CROWS (Common Remotely Operated
Weapon Station)configuration for M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank
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Weapon Station)configuration for M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec. 23
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 futures were up 0.1 percent on
Friday ahead of the cash market open.
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Friday ahead of the cash market open.
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 23
Dec 23 (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.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 3-Deutsche Bank agrees to $7.2 bln mortgage settlement with U.S.
NEW YORK/FRANKFURT Dec 23 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank
has agreed to a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S.
Department of Justice over its sale and pooling of toxic
mortgage securities in the run-up...
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has agreed to a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S.
Department of Justice over its sale and pooling of toxic
mortgage securities in the run-up...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Dec 23
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 2-Passenger removed from flight after confrontation with Ivanka Trump
NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - A JetBlue airline passenger,
who media outlets and a witness described as making angry
remarks at the sight of Ivanka Trump on his flight, was removed
from the plane on...
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who media outlets and a witness described as making angry
remarks at the sight of Ivanka Trump on his flight, was removed
from the plane on...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 23
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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UPDATE 1-Odebrecht settlement spurs bribery inquiries across Latin America
LIMA/QUITO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Politicians and investigators
across Latin America demanded more information from Brazil-based
construction company Odebrecht on Thursday after it admitted to
a decade...
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across Latin America demanded more information from Brazil-based
construction company Odebrecht on Thursday after it admitted to
a decade...
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Deutsche Bank reaches settlement with DoJ on mortgages case
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank said on Thursday
that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of
Justice, relating to the banks issuance and underwriting of RMBS
(residential...
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that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of
Justice, relating to the banks issuance and underwriting of RMBS
(residential...
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Italian govt approves decree to rescue Monte dei Paschi
ROME, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Italian government approved a
decree early on Friday that will open the way for the rescue of
Monte dei Paschi di Siena after the world's oldest
bank failed to win...
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decree early on Friday that will open the way for the rescue of
Monte dei Paschi di Siena after the world's oldest
bank failed to win...
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CORRECTED-Oi bondholders may get warrants in Sawiris-backed plan
SAO PAULO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Creditors and Egyptian
billionaire Naguib Sawiris have proposed issuing warrants as
part of an alternative restructuring plan for Brazilian phone
carrier Oi SA, a move...
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billionaire Naguib Sawiris have proposed issuing warrants as
part of an alternative restructuring plan for Brazilian phone
carrier Oi SA, a move...
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BRIEF-Alj Regional Holdings Q4 earnings per share $0.24
* ALJ Regional Holdings Inc. announces earnings for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended september 30, 2016
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fourth quarter and fiscal year ended september 30, 2016
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Where's the Reddi-wip? ConAgra lowers product profile during shortage
CHICAGO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Reddi-wip, the top-selling U.S.
ready-made whipped cream, is going into hiding for the holidays.
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ready-made whipped cream, is going into hiding for the holidays.
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Antibiotics sales for use in U.S. farm animals rose in 2015-FDA
LOS ANGELES, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. sales and distribution
of antibiotics approved for use in food-producing animals
increased 1 percent from 2014 to 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration said...
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of antibiotics approved for use in food-producing animals
increased 1 percent from 2014 to 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration said...
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Uber takes self-driving cars to Arizona after California demands permit
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Uber said on
Thursday its self-driving test cars had left California to begin
testing in Arizona, after California revoked the registration of
the cars, which it...
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Thursday its self-driving test cars had left California to begin
testing in Arizona, after California revoked the registration of
the cars, which it...
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BRIEF-Cytrx Corp says files for mixed shelf offering of up to $200 mln- SEC filing
* Cytrx Corp says files for mixed shelf offering of up to
$200 million - SEC filing
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$200 million - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Affine has signed a lease agreement with Mcdonald's in Bordeaux
* Affine has signed a lease agreement with Mcdonald's for operating of a 335 square meter
restaurant in its shopping mall Quai des Marques in center of Bordeaux
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restaurant in its shopping mall Quai des Marques in center of Bordeaux
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Nortel Networks, U.S. pension insurer reach bankruptcy deal
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 22 (Reuters) - Former
telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks Inc
and the U.S. pension insurer have reached a deal
that clears the way for the company to end its...
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telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks Inc
and the U.S. pension insurer have reached a deal
that clears the way for the company to end its...
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BRIEF-Boeing says seven new orders for week through Dec 20
* Says in the changes category, reduced 737 orders by five
for week through December 20, 2016
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for week through December 20, 2016
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UPDATE 2-Teva to pay US government $519 mln over foreign bribery charges
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Ltd , said on Thursday it had agreed to pay
$519 million to settle charges it violated the U.S. Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act.
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Ltd , said on Thursday it had agreed to pay
$519 million to settle charges it violated the U.S. Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil rate futures flat after central bank inflation report
SAO PAULO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Yields paid on Brazilian
interest rate future contracts were flat on Thursday after the
central bank signaled it would likely accelerate the pace of
rate cuts next...
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interest rate future contracts were flat on Thursday after the
central bank signaled it would likely accelerate the pace of
rate cuts next...
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BRIEF-IAMGOLD signs agreement to acquire 100 pct of Merrex Gold
* Transaction will proceed by way of a court-approved plan
of arrangement under business corporations act
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of arrangement under business corporations act
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UPDATE 1-Ericsson media head sees sales lift from telecoms-media consolidation
STOCKHOLM, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Ericsson sees more
tie-ups between telecom operators and media companies after AT&T
Inc's planned acquisition of Time Warner Inc,
offering some hope for the no-growth...
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tie-ups between telecom operators and media companies after AT&T
Inc's planned acquisition of Time Warner Inc,
offering some hope for the no-growth...
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BRIEF-Investar Holding files for mixed shelf of up to $50 mln - SEC Filing
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $50.0 million - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Xoma Corp says entered into two royalty interest acquisition agreements with Healthcare Royalty Partners II
* Xoma corp - under first acquisition agreement,co, unit
sold rights for license dated aug 18,2005 for a payment of $6.5
million upfront
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sold rights for license dated aug 18,2005 for a payment of $6.5
million upfront
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CEE MARKETS-Ultra-low Czech bond yield near record low as central bank meets
* Czech 2-year bond yield is near record low, well below
Bunds
* Czech central bank seen reaffirming pledge to scrap crown
cap
* Polish bonds underperform Hungary, but resist...
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Bunds
* Czech central bank seen reaffirming pledge to scrap crown
cap
* Polish bonds underperform Hungary, but resist...
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European shares dip but Italy outperforms despite Monte Paschi volatility
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on
Thursday, dropping further from their highest levels of the
year, though Italian blue-chips outperformed as they shrugged
off uncertainty...
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Thursday, dropping further from their highest levels of the
year, though Italian blue-chips outperformed as they shrugged
off uncertainty...
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Italian, Spanish yields rise on Monte dei Paschi bailout reports
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Italian and Spanish 10-year
government bond yields rose in opening trading on Thursday
following reports of a possible state bailout for ailing Italian
lender Monte dei...
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government bond yields rose in opening trading on Thursday
following reports of a possible state bailout for ailing Italian
lender Monte dei...
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European shares pull back, Actelion hits record high
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on
Thursday, dropping further from their highest levels of the
year, though drugmaker Actelion provided support after
it entered exclusive...
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Thursday, dropping further from their highest levels of the
year, though drugmaker Actelion provided support after
it entered exclusive...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
BRIEF-Alk Abello acquires activities of Oklahoma-based companies
* Acquires activities of Oklahoma-based Allergy
Laboratories, Inc. and Crystal Laboratory Llc
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Laboratories, Inc. and Crystal Laboratory Llc
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BRIEF-Russia's Sistema says its effective share in MTS down to 50.03 pct
* Sistema subsidiary, Sistema Finance S.A., sold 6,248,227
American Depositary Shares of MTS (Mobile TeleSystems)
, representing 0.63 percent of MTS's share
capital, to a non-affiliated buyer for a...
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American Depositary Shares of MTS (Mobile TeleSystems)
, representing 0.63 percent of MTS's share
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UPDATE 2-Uber removes self-driving cars from San Francisco roads
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets, halting the autonomous program one week after its
launch as the company faced a...
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has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets, halting the autonomous program one week after its
launch as the company faced a...
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FOREX-Dollar retreats ahead of U.S. data, euro on alert over Monte dei Paschi
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The dollar lost some steam on
Thursday, slipping from its 14-year-high against a basket of
currencies as investors took profits before a batch of U.S.
economic data due...
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Thursday, slipping from its 14-year-high against a basket of
currencies as investors took profits before a batch of U.S.
economic data due...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Hypermarcas to sell diaper unit to Ontex, source says
SAO PAULO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Hypermarcas SA,
Brazil's most diversified pharmaceutical firm, has agreed to
sell a diaper business to Belgium's Ontex Group NV
for about 1 billion reais ($300 million)...
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Brazil's most diversified pharmaceutical firm, has agreed to
sell a diaper business to Belgium's Ontex Group NV
for about 1 billion reais ($300 million)...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 22
Dec 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Uber has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco roads
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc.
has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets after California regulators cracked down on the program
because the company had...
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has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets after California regulators cracked down on the program
because the company had...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble, knocked by Wall Street losses
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Asian shares struggled on
Thursday, taking their cues from a lacklustre day on Wall Street
as investors locked in gains in thin trade ahead of the upcoming
holidays.
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Thursday, taking their cues from a lacklustre day on Wall Street
as investors locked in gains in thin trade ahead of the upcoming
holidays.
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BRIEF-Lockheed Martin CEO says had "a productive meeting" with U.S. President-elect Trump
* Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson says "I had a
productive meeting with President-elect Trump this afternoon"
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UPDATE 3-Canada telecoms regulator rules broadband basic service, sets up fund
GATINEAU, Quebec, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Broadband internet
access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the
country's telecom regulator ruled on Wednesday, paving the way
for universal access to...
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access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the
country's telecom regulator ruled on Wednesday, paving the way
for universal access to...
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BRIEF-ESW Capital says enters into agreement to acquire preferred shares, warrant of Redknee Solutions
* ESW Capital, LLC enters into agreement to acquire
preferred shares and warrant of Redknee Solutions Inc.
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preferred shares and warrant of Redknee Solutions Inc.
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BRIEF-AAR reports Q2 earnings per share $0.26
* AAR Corp says net debt at Nov. 30, 2016 was $140.3
million compared to $143.7 million at Aug. 31, 2016
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million compared to $143.7 million at Aug. 31, 2016
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UPDATE 1-Odebrecht in talks to sell Peru pipeline to Brookfield -finmin
LIMA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian construction conglomerate
Odebrecht SA is in advanced talks on selling its
majority stake in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline project in
Peru to Canada's...
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Odebrecht SA is in advanced talks on selling its
majority stake in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline project in
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Odebrecht, Braskem plead guilty in U.S. after Brazil bribe probe
NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian construction firm
Odebrecht SA and affiliated petrochemical company
Braskem SA pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on
Wednesday to violating American foreign bribery...
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Odebrecht SA and affiliated petrochemical company
Braskem SA pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on
Wednesday to violating American foreign bribery...
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BRIEF-Kaizen Discovery to stop exploration at the Aspen Grove Copper-Gold Project
* Kaizen discovery-aspen grove joint venture does not intend
to continue with exploration at aspen grove copper-gold project
in british columbia, canada
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to continue with exploration at aspen grove copper-gold project
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EU reprimands ex-commissioner Kroes, recoups cash
BRUSSELS, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The EU executive reprimanded
ex-commissioner Neelie Kroes on Wednesday for not declaring
income that would effectively have reduced her pension, but
stopped short of...
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ex-commissioner Neelie Kroes on Wednesday for not declaring
income that would effectively have reduced her pension, but
stopped short of...
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Inovio's Zika vaccine evokes robust response in human study
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc said
its experimental Zika vaccine induced robust immune responses in
an early-stage study in human volunteers who have not been
infected with the virus.
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its experimental Zika vaccine induced robust immune responses in
an early-stage study in human volunteers who have not been
infected with the virus.
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BRIEF-Intellipharmaceutics announces issuance of U.S. and Canadian patents covering Podras overdose technology
* Intellipharmaceutics announces issuance of U.S. and
Canadian patents covering aspects of its Podras overdose
technology
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US STOCKS-Futures little changed after Dow, Nasdaq hit records
Dec 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little
changed on Wednesday, a day after the Nasdaq Composite Index and
Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs, with the
blue-chip index...
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changed on Wednesday, a day after the Nasdaq Composite Index and
Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs, with the
blue-chip index...
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BRIEF-Finish Line Q3 loss per share $0.26 from cont ops
* Finish line inc sees FY non-gaap diluted earnings per
share from continuing operations between $1.24 and $1.30
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share from continuing operations between $1.24 and $1.30
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BRIEF-Basswood Capital Management LLC reports 5.8 percent stake in Astoria Financial Corp as of December 15 - SEC filing
* Basswood Capital Management LLC reports 5.8 percent stake
in Astoria Financial Corp as of December 15 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Long Island Iced Tea Corp files for potential common stock offering; size not disclosed - SEC filing
* Long Island Iced Tea Corp files for potential common stock
offering; size not disclosed - SEC filing
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BRIEF-BASF says Engenia herbicide approved for use in the USA
* Product will be available for use on dicamba-tolerant
soybean and cotton crops for the 2017 season in North America
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soybean and cotton crops for the 2017 season in North America
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar retreats from 14-year high, banks pull European shares lower
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The dollar eased back from
14-year highs as bond yields fell on Wednesday while concerns
over banks pulled European shares lower, as momentum from Asia
and Wall Street...
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14-year highs as bond yields fell on Wednesday while concerns
over banks pulled European shares lower, as momentum from Asia
and Wall Street...
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Ono warns on profit after govt halves price of cancer drug Opdivo
TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ono Pharmaceutical Co cut
its annual profit outlook by a quarter on Wednesday, hit by the
Japanese government's decision to halve the price of cancer drug
Opdivo that it...
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its annual profit outlook by a quarter on Wednesday, hit by the
Japanese government's decision to halve the price of cancer drug
Opdivo that it...
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EU court overturns Spanish ruling limiting bank charges on mortgage floors
MADRID, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The European Court of Justice
said on Wednesday it had overturned a Spanish court ruling that
had capped banks' liabilities for so-called floor clauses in
mortgage...
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said on Wednesday it had overturned a Spanish court ruling that
had capped banks' liabilities for so-called floor clauses in
mortgage...
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UPDATE 1-Swiss watchdog fines banks almost $100 mln over rate cartels
ZURICH, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Swiss Competition Commission
(COMCO) fined several European and U.S. banks almost 100 million
Swiss francs ($97.3 million) over interest rate cartels, the
latest...
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(COMCO) fined several European and U.S. banks almost 100 million
Swiss francs ($97.3 million) over interest rate cartels, the
latest...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 21)
BRUSSELS, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
German stocks - Factors to watch on December 21
FRANKFURT, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The DAX top-30 index
looked set to open 0.1 percent lower on Wednesday, according to
premarket data from brokerage Lang & Schwarz at 0700 GMT.
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looked set to open 0.1 percent lower on Wednesday, according to
premarket data from brokerage Lang & Schwarz at 0700 GMT.
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BRIEF-Stanley Black & Decker reaches agreement to sell majority of its mechanical security businesses to dormakaba
* Stanley Black & Decker - remaining part of mechanical
security businesses, Sargent and Greenleaf (LTM revenues of
about $50 million), was not included in sale
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security businesses, Sargent and Greenleaf (LTM revenues of
about $50 million), was not included in sale
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Dec 21
Dec 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
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Nikkei edges up to one-year highs, tracking U.S. gains
TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged
up to a one-year peak on Wednesday in thin trading ahead of the
holidays, tracking U.S. shares higher on expectations that...
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up to a one-year peak on Wednesday in thin trading ahead of the
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UPDATE 1-Ukrainian MPs pass 2017 budget to boost IMF aid hopes
KIEV, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a
budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar basks in yield glow, Nikkei at 1-year peak
SYDNEY, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held near 14-year
peaks on Wednesday as global yield spreads moved inexorably in
its favour, while a falling yen lifted Japanese shares to a
one-year top.
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peaks on Wednesday as global yield spreads moved inexorably in
its favour, while a falling yen lifted Japanese shares to a
one-year top.
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BRIEF-Madalena Energy sells Point Loma debenture
* Sold its C$3 million convertible debenture of Point Loma
Resources Ltd for cash proceeds of C$700,000
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 21
Dec 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
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CalPERS wants expected investment returns lowered to 7 pct by 2020
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The California Public Employees'
Retirement System recommended on Tuesday that the pension plan
lower its expected rate of investment returns to 7 percent over
the next three...
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Retirement System recommended on Tuesday that the pension plan
lower its expected rate of investment returns to 7 percent over
the next three...
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FOREX-Dollar at 14-yr peak vs euro on Trump trade, yield allure
TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The dollar held the upper hand
against its major rivals on Wednesday, sitting near a 14-year
top against the euro, thanks to bets of higher U.S. growth and a
faster pace of...
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against its major rivals on Wednesday, sitting near a 14-year
top against the euro, thanks to bets of higher U.S. growth and a
faster pace of...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil lawmakers water down fiscal austerity deal with states
BRASILIA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Brazil's lower house of
Congress on Tuesday removed many of the fiscal austerity
commitments that cash-strapped states had agreed to in exchange
for debt relief, once...
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Congress on Tuesday removed many of the fiscal austerity
commitments that cash-strapped states had agreed to in exchange
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TPG Capital to acquire healthcare software provider Mediware
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Buyout firm TPG Capital LP has
agreed to acquire Mediware Information Systems Inc, a
healthcare technology company, from another private equity firm,
Thoma Bravo LLC.
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agreed to acquire Mediware Information Systems Inc, a
healthcare technology company, from another private equity firm,
Thoma Bravo LLC.
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BRIEF-Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc files for mixed shelf of up to $200 mln
* Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc files for mixed shelf of up to
$200 million - SEC filing
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CFTC, Chicago trading firm reach $2.5 million 'spoofing' deal
Dec 20 (Reuters) - A Chicago trader and his firm have agreed
to pay $2.5 million to resolve a lawsuit by the U.S. Commodity
Futures Trading Commission accusing them of using a banned
trading tactic...
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to pay $2.5 million to resolve a lawsuit by the U.S. Commodity
Futures Trading Commission accusing them of using a banned
trading tactic...
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American Airlines wins $5 million in antitrust case against Sabre
NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc
on Tuesday was awarded $5.01 million in an antitrust
lawsuit that accused airline booking service Sabre Corp
of harming competition and...
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on Tuesday was awarded $5.01 million in an antitrust
lawsuit that accused airline booking service Sabre Corp
of harming competition and...
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Citadel's Adam Cooper to retire in 2017, Fagan promoted
BOSTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Investment firm Citadel LLC said
on Tuesday that its chief legal officer, Adam Cooper, plans to
retire in 2017 and that Shawn Fagan has been promoted to general
counsel for...
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on Tuesday that its chief legal officer, Adam Cooper, plans to
retire in 2017 and that Shawn Fagan has been promoted to general
counsel for...
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CORRECTED-Argentina posts narrower current account deficit in third quarter
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Argentina posted a narrower
current account deficit of $2.97 billion in the third quarter,
the government said on Tuesday.
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current account deficit of $2.97 billion in the third quarter,
the government said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Oji Holdings is seen with 400 mln yen operating loss in china for FY ending March - Nikkei
* Oji Holdings is seen with 400 million yen ($3.38 million)
operating loss in china for the fiscal year ending in March -
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operating loss in china for the fiscal year ending in March -
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UPDATE 1-Ford halting Venezuela production until April, executive says
SAO PAULO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co halted
auto production in Venezuela last week and will not resume it
until April, a company executive said on Tuesday, in another
blow to the...
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auto production in Venezuela last week and will not resume it
until April, a company executive said on Tuesday, in another
blow to the...
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UPDATE 1-Retailers to drop on-call scheduling amid state probes
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Six U.S. retailers will no longer require
hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work
and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little
notice, New...
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hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work
and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little
notice, New...
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UPDATE 1-Israel arrests ex-business associate of Steinmetz in Guinea probe
TEL AVIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Israeli police arrested a
former business associate of mining billionaire Beny Steinmetz
on Tuesday in a widening inquiry into allegations of bribery and
corruption in...
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former business associate of mining billionaire Beny Steinmetz
on Tuesday in a widening inquiry into allegations of bribery and
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UPDATE 2-Yoplait yogurt, Progresso soups drag on General Mills' sales
Dec 20 (Reuters) - General Mills Inc reported
lower-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue as intense
competition and lower spending on promotions hurt sales of its
Yoplait yogurt and Progresso...
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lower-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue as intense
competition and lower spending on promotions hurt sales of its
Yoplait yogurt and Progresso...
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CEE MARKETS-Hungarian debt firms, central bank eases policy further
* Hungarian central bank limits 3-month deposits further
* Hungarian debt yields fall
* Zloty, forint trade near multi-week high vs euro
* Poland removes media ban that provoked protest
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* Hungarian debt yields fall
* Zloty, forint trade near multi-week high vs euro
* Poland removes media ban that provoked protest
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TREASURIES-Prices fall as stock strength reduces demand for bonds
* Rising stocks reduces demand for bonds
* Rate outlook main focus for investors
* Personal income, GDP data on Thursday in focus
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* Personal income, GDP data on Thursday in focus
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World bank approves second $1 bln tranche of $3 bln loan to Egypt - statement
CAIRO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The World Bank's board of
executive directors approved a second $1 billion disbursement of
a $3 billion loan to Egypt on Tuesday, a statement from the
World Bank Group said.
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executive directors approved a second $1 billion disbursement of
a $3 billion loan to Egypt on Tuesday, a statement from the
World Bank Group said.
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BRIEF-Largo Resources enters agreement to qualify its vanadium in aerospace alloy sector
* Largo Resources Ltd - largo announces agreement to qualify
its vanadium for use and sale in aerospace alloy sector
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its vanadium for use and sale in aerospace alloy sector
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BRIEF-Valspar Corp reports Q4 earnings per share $1.27
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BRIEF-LKQ sees non-cash pretax charge about $25-$35 mLn in Q4 related to impairment of long-lived assets
* Sees non-cash pretax charge about $25-$35 million in q4 of
2016 related to impairment of long-lived assets associated with
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2016 related to impairment of long-lived assets associated with
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UPDATE 1-Defying expectations and sliding lira, Turkish central bank keeps rates on hold
ISTANBUL, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank kept
interest rates on hold on Tuesday, in a move unexpected by
analysts as the sliding lira currency took a back seat to
President Tayyip Erdogan's...
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interest rates on hold on Tuesday, in a move unexpected by
analysts as the sliding lira currency took a back seat to
President Tayyip Erdogan's...
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UPDATE 1-GSK's two-drug HIV therapy shines in two big studies
* Dolutegravir and rilpivirine work well in Phase III tests
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(Adds further reaction, more detail on competition)
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German Fin Min tells paper euro zone will fall apart if don't follow rules
BERLIN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang
Schaeuble, asked about Greece's plans to pay pensioners a
Christmas bonus while it is in the midst of a bailout programme,
told Die Zeit...
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Schaeuble, asked about Greece's plans to pay pensioners a
Christmas bonus while it is in the midst of a bailout programme,
told Die Zeit...
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UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 20
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down
about 0.2 percent on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
down 0.04 percent ahead of the cash market open.
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about 0.2 percent on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
down 0.04 percent ahead of the cash market open.
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UPDATE 1-Volvo Cars raises $500 mln in step towards IPO
STOCKHOLM, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Geely's Volvo Cars have raised
5 billion Swedish crowns ($532 million) from a group of Swedish
institutional investors in a step towards a listing of the
Chinese-owned...
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5 billion Swedish crowns ($532 million) from a group of Swedish
institutional investors in a step towards a listing of the
Chinese-owned...
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Monday, December 19, 2016
BRIEF-Pharnext completes patient enrollment in Pivotal Phase 3 trial of PXT3003 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 1a
* Pharnext completes patient enrollment in international
pivotal phase 3 trial of PXT3003 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Type 1a
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pivotal phase 3 trial of PXT3003 for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
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HIGHLIGHTS-BOJ Governor Kuroda comments at news conference
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy
steady and took a more upbeat view of the economy on Tuesday,
reinforcing market expectations that its future policy direction
could be an...
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steady and took a more upbeat view of the economy on Tuesday,
reinforcing market expectations that its future policy direction
could be an...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - 20
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
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Malaysia says it has not abandoned hope of finding MH370
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Tuesday
that it has not abandoned hope of finding missing Malaysia
Airlines flight MH370 and that it remains to be seen how a new
report by...
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that it has not abandoned hope of finding missing Malaysia
Airlines flight MH370 and that it remains to be seen how a new
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Retailers to drop on-call scheduling amid state probes
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Six U.S. retailers will no longer require
hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work
and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little
notice, New...
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hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work
and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little
notice, New...
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BRIEF-Fantasia to issue additional US$-denominated 7.375% senior notes
* Proposes additional issue of US$-denominated 7.375% senior
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Peru's president, opposition leader vow cooperation after political tension
LIMA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Peruvian President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski and right-wing opposition leader Keiko Fujimori
promised on Monday to work together for the good of the country
following their first...
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Kuczynski and right-wing opposition leader Keiko Fujimori
promised on Monday to work together for the good of the country
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UPDATE 1-CalPERS votes to broaden ban on tobacco investments
Dec 19 (Reuters) - The California Public Employees'
Retirement System voted on Monday to broaden its restrictions on
tobacco investments, opposing a recommendation by the pension
fund's staff to...
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Retirement System voted on Monday to broaden its restrictions on
tobacco investments, opposing a recommendation by the pension
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 20
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
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BRIEF-Viiv Healthcare announces positive results from first phase III studies of two-drug HIV treatment regimen
* Viiv Healthcare announces positive results from first
phase iii studies of two-drug HIV treatment regimen
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BRIEF-Hawaiian holdings expects $20 mln for a collective bargaining agreement
* Hawaiian Holdings -expects to record $20 million for a
proposed collective bargaining agreement with contract groups
that would be paid upon ratification
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proposed collective bargaining agreement with contract groups
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BRIEF-Ingalls shipbuilding awarded $1.46 bln for amphibious transport dock fort lauderdale
* Photo release--ingalls shipbuilding awarded $1.46 billion
for construction of amphibious transport dock fort lauderdale
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BRIEF-Horizon Global files for mixed shelf of up to $500 mln
* In addition, the selling stockholder may from time to time
offer and sell up to 2.2 million shares of Co's common stock
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 19 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Monday:
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Geopolitical turmoil keeps Wall St in check
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks extended a recent
rally on Monday but finished the session short of earlier gains
after several people were killed by a truck driven into a
Christmas market...
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rally on Monday but finished the session short of earlier gains
after several people were killed by a truck driven into a
Christmas market...
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BRIEF-Toyota Motor North America says conducting safety recall of certain Model Year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles
* Toyota Motor North America - Conducting a safety recall of
certain Model Year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles in the U.S.
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certain Model Year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles in the U.S.
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* LatAm markets seesaw in thin trading
* EM debt trading volumes jump 21% year on year: EMTA
* Venezuelan economy to grow 1.7% in 2017: Torino Capital
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* EM debt trading volumes jump 21% year on year: EMTA
* Venezuelan economy to grow 1.7% in 2017: Torino Capital
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BRIEF-TransAlta Corporation announces preferred share exchange
* Transalta - Terms of new preferred shares to be
substantially same as terms of existing first preferred shares
with exception of adjustment to reset spread to 5.29%
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substantially same as terms of existing first preferred shares
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UPDATE 3-Trump nominates trading firm founder Viola as Army secretary
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - President-elect
Donald Trump will nominate Vincent Viola, an Army veteran and
founder of a high-speed trading firm, to be secretary of the
Army, adding another...
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Donald Trump will nominate Vincent Viola, an Army veteran and
founder of a high-speed trading firm, to be secretary of the
Army, adding another...
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U.S. Treasury to sell $55 bln in 4-week bills
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - For details of the U.S.
Treasury's auction of 4-week bills on Tuesday, see:
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BRIEF-CL Energy Opportunity Fund acquires non-operating working interests in the DJ basin of Colorado
* Acquired assets with production of over 5,500 barrels per
day include a mix of wellbore-only working interests and
leasehold interest
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day include a mix of wellbore-only working interests and
leasehold interest
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX edges higher as financials, materials gain
TORONTO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged
higher on Monday, with gains for the materials and financials
groups offsetting losses for energy shares as oil prices dipped.
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higher on Monday, with gains for the materials and financials
groups offsetting losses for energy shares as oil prices dipped.
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BRIEF-Eagle Pharmaceuticals announces David Pernock as president, chief commercial officer
* Eagle Pharmaceuticals announces David pernock as president
and chief commercial officer
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FOREX-'Trumpflation' trade keeps dollar near 14-year highs
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied close to its
highest levels in 14 years on Monday, underpinned by
expectations that a fiscal expansion planned by U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump will...
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highest levels in 14 years on Monday, underpinned by
expectations that a fiscal expansion planned by U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump will...
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Government wants Brexit deal for whole UK - PM May's spokesman
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The British government is working
to win a Brexit deal that will work for Scotland, a spokesman
for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday after the Scottish
government...
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to win a Brexit deal that will work for Scotland, a spokesman
for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday after the Scottish
government...
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REFILE-EBRD says could take stake in Ukraine's PrivatBank after clean up
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The European Bank For
Reconstruction And Development could take a future stake in
Ukraine's PrivatBank if the recapitalisation and clean up of the
lender goes well, a top...
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Reconstruction And Development could take a future stake in
Ukraine's PrivatBank if the recapitalisation and clean up of the
lender goes well, a top...
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BRIEF-GSK announces start of phase III trails for asthma therapy
* GSK starts phase III study of once-daily closed triple
combination therapy FF/UMEC/VI in patients with asthma
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combination therapy FF/UMEC/VI in patients with asthma
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Italy bank crisis, Trump not hitting German business mood-Ifo economist
MUNICH, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The troubles in Italy's banking
sector are not having any impact on the mood in corporate
boardrooms around Germany and neither is the election of U.S.
Republican Donald...
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sector are not having any impact on the mood in corporate
boardrooms around Germany and neither is the election of U.S.
Republican Donald...
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Medigene eyeing more immunotherapy deals after Bluebird pact
FRANKFURT, Dec 19 (Reuters) - German biotech firm Medigene
said it is drawing more interest from prospective
alliance partners for its technology to boost the immune
response to cancer after its...
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said it is drawing more interest from prospective
alliance partners for its technology to boost the immune
response to cancer after its...
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FOREX-Dollar dips as investors lighten positions into year-end
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped on Monday,
pulling away from 14-year highs hit last week on expectations of
a faster pace of U.S. monetary tightening, as investors booked
profits and...
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pulling away from 14-year highs hit last week on expectations of
a faster pace of U.S. monetary tightening, as investors booked
profits and...
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