Thursday, March 31, 2016

Poland's Alior Bank agrees Polish GE's unit buy for $329 mln

WARSAW, April 1 (Reuters) - Poland's mid-tier lender Alior Bank has agreed to buy local rival Bank BPH's core business from General Electric for 1.225 billion zlotys ($328.52 million), or at a price...

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European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower

LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - European equities headed for a weaker start on the first trading day of the second quarter on Friday, with losses on Wall Street and in Asia and weaker commodity prices...

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RPT-Tesla unveils $35,000-Model 3 with range of 215 miles

HAWTHORNE, Calif., March 31 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors gave a sneak preview Thursday of its Model 3 sedan, saying more than 130,000 people had ordered the car, even though it is more than a year away...

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German stocks - Factors to watch on April 1

BERLIN/FRANKFURT, April 1 (Reuters) - The following are some of the factors that may move German stocks on Friday:

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BRIEF-Court confirms Molycorp's fourth joint amended plan of reorganization

* Court confirms Molycorp, Inc.'s fourth joint amended plan of reorganization, paves way for company's emergence from chapter 11

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Alibaba scraps plan to inject pharmacy business in healthcare affiliate

SHANGHAI, April 1 (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has scrapped plans to inject its pharmacy business into a Hong Kong-listed affiliate, citing regulatory uncertainties...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares led lower by Japan, dollar still groggy

* China factory surveys surprise on upside, data mixed elsewhere

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Nikkei stumbles to 1-month low after BOJ survey chills mood

* More voices on failure of Abenomics may be expected - analyst

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UPDATE 1-Workers at Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru plan strike next week

LIMA, March 31 (Reuters) - Workers at Freeport McMoRan Inc's Cerro Verde mine in Peru plan to go on a 48-hour strike April 8 to protest what they describe as the near disappearance of their...

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UPDATE 2-Japan business mood sours to 3-year low, adds to doubt over 'Abenomics'

* Adds pressure on PM Abe, Bank of Japan for more stimulus (Adds analyst quote, details)

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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - April 1

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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New York's political leaders reach deal on 2016-17 state budget

NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - New York state's governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced late on Thursday an agreement on a 2016-17 state budget that includes a plan to increase...

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DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to April 13

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RPT-Japan big manufacturers' mood down in Q1 - BOJ tankan

TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Confidence at big Japanese manufacturers worsened in the three months to March and is seen falling further ahead, a closely watched central bank survey showed on...

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RPT-Small change for China's banks from bad debt fixes

* Big China banks profit growth stalls, sector NPLs at 10-yr high

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RPT-Foxconn's $3.5 bln bet to keep up with Apple

SEOUL, March 31 (Reuters) - With its acquisition of Japan's Sharp Corp, Foxconn aims to gain access to promising technology for high-end OLED screens likely to be used in future devices from Apple...

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BRIEF-Outrider Master Fund sold nearly 17 pct shares of Jaguar Mining

* Outrider Master Fund LP sold 18.5 million shares of jaguar mining inc representing approximately 16.6 pct of total number of common shares outstanding

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UPDATE 3-U.S. FTC sues drugmaker Endo over "pay-for-delay" deals

March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday it had filed a lawsuit accusing Endo International Plc of violating antitrust laws by striking "pay-for-delay" deals to block...

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BRIEF-Parker Drilling says CEO Gary Rich's 2015 compensation was $2.8 mln vs $2.3 mln in 2014

* Ceo Gary Rich 2015 total compensation $2.8 million versus 2014 total compensation $2.3 million - sec filing

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BRIEF-Southern Company, Powersecure say Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period terminated

March 31 (Reuters) - Southern Company, Powersecure Announce The Termination Of The Hart

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BRIEF-Arthur J Gallagher CEO Pat Gallagher's 2015 total compensation $5.5 million

* Says CEO Pat Gallagher's 2015 total compensation was $5.5 million versus $5.6 million in 2014 - SEC filing

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US STOCKS-Wall St on track for feeble end to tempestuous quarter

* Indexes: Dow -0.18 pct, S&P -0.23 pct, Nasdaq -0.06 pct (Updates to afternoon)

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BRIEF-Cimarex Energy CEO Thomas Jorden's 2015 total compensation was $7.8 mln

* says ceo thomas jorden's fy 2015 total compensation $7.8 million versus $8.8 million in fy 2014 - sec filing Source text : http://1.usa.gov/1VVS6VU Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom; +1...

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BRIEF-Mitsui's Op profit likely rose 10% to just over $1.73 bln for year ended Thursday - Nikkei

* Mitsui Fudosan's Operating Profit Likely Rose About 10% On The Year To Just Over 200 Billion Yen ($1.73 Billion) For The Year Ended Thursday - Nikkei

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GRAINS-Corn tumbles 4 percent on USDA acreage forecast shock

* Wheat contracts rise on low spring wheat acres view (Recasts throughout, adds quotes, updates prices, changes byline, dateline from previous SYDNEY/PARIS)

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UPDATE 1-Microsoft details subscriber growth in cloud

SAN FRANCISCO, March 31 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's Azure cloud computing platform is adding 120,000 new business customers and developer subscribers per month, a senior company executive said on...

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UPDATE 1-Brazil prosecutors charge prominent banker Safra in bribe scheme

BRASILIA, March 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian prosecutors charged Joseph Safra, ranked as the world's richest banker, in connection with an alleged scheme to pay bribes to government officials in return...

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BRIEF-Mauna Kea says first Cellvizio order placed by UGAP

* First Cellvizio order placed by UGAP, France's largest hospital purchasing group, for Avignon's hospital complex

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BRIEF-Driehaus Capital Management reports 8 pct stake in Carmike Cinemas

* Reports 8.0 percent stake in carmike cinemas inc as of march 22 - sec filing

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UPDATE 2-Brazil cenbank raises inflation forecasts, rate cut not seen soon

BRASILIA, March 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank raised its inflation forecast for 2016 and 2017, in a strong indication that policymakers will not yet cut interest rates despite a deepening...

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Fed's Evans nods at possible June rate hike

NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - One of the Federal Reserve's most dovish officials suggested on Thursday that he could be ready to pull the trigger on another U.S. interest rate hike by a policy...

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European shares led lower by telecom, bank stocks

* TUI, Carnival rise after earning updates (ADVISORY- Reuters plans to replace intra-day European and UK stock market reports with a Live Markets blog on Eikon (see...

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BRIEF-United Parcel Service says chief information officer retiring

* Ups appoints Juan R. Perez chief information officer as Dave Barnes announces retirement

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BRIEF-Bassett Furniture Industries Q1 EPS $0.30

March 31 (Reuters) - Bassett Furniture Industries Inc Qtrly Company

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BRIEF-America First Multifamily issues $10 mln series A preferred units

* America first multifamily investors, l.p. Issues $10 million series A preferred units

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Saban, Disney invest in digital content firm Playbuzz

TEL AVIV, March 31 (Reuters) - Playbuzz, a U.S.-Israeli platform for distributing online content, has raised $15 million in funding led by Saban Ventures, with participation from Walt Disney Co.

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MOVES-State Street Global Advisors names global head of core beta research

March 31 (Reuters) - State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corp, said it appointed Julian Harding as managing director and global head of core beta research.

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BRIEF-Actions Semiconductor reports Q4 revenue $11.9 mln vs $13.9 mln

* Actions semiconductor reports fourth quarter and full year 2015 results

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RPT--FBI's secret method of unlocking iPhone may never reach Apple

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The FBI may be allowed to withhold information about how it broke into an iPhone belonging to a gunman in the December San Bernardino shootings, despite a U.S....

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UPDATE 1-HK tribunal upholds action against Moody's for report on China companies

HONG KONG, March 31 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong tribunal upheld on Thursday disciplinary action against Moody's Investor Services for a report it published on Chinese companies, in a landmark decision...

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INSIGHT-Where's the lane? Self-driving cars confused by shabby U.S. roadways

* Bad lane markings confuse robot cars as automakers cry foul

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Impatient with Yahoo, some investors cheer Starboard effort

BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO, March 31 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP's campaign to replace Yahoo Inc's board of directors is being welcomed by some investors who have grown impatient...

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Hong Kong tribunal upholds Moody's reprimand for report on Chinese companies

HONG KONG, March 31 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong tribunal has upheld a disciplinary action against Moody's Investor Services for a report it published on Chinese companies, in a landmark decision that...

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UPDATE 2-HK overnight yuan rates go negative as bears exit short positions, RRR bites

* Victory in Beijing's struggle to fight off yuan shorts (Adds comment from HK Monetary Authority)

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BRIEF-TSMC orders machinery from Hitachi Kokusai, Screen Semiconductor, Tokyo Electron, KLA-Tencor, Applied Materials

March 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

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UPDATE 1-FSB's Carney says monetary policy alone can't fix global woes

* Low-growth environment challenges banks, policymakers - Carney

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Telecom stocks tumble as European shares slip back

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Thursday, retreating after solid gains in the previous session following dovish comments from the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, while French...

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French PM joins critics of PSA chief executive's pay increase

PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls criticised a near doubling in pay for PSA Peugeot Citroen chief executive Carlos Tavares, saying it sent the wrong signals to the...

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

BRIEF-Nanoco group sees FY rev lower than privious expectations

* Has mutually agreed with Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) ("Dow") to modify its licence agreement for nanoco's cadmium-free quantum dot technology.

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MSCI says competition issues could keep China "A" shares out of EM index

HONG KONG, March 31 (Reuters) - Index provider MSCI Inc said on Wednesday that alleged anti-competitive behaviour by China's exchanges may keep mainland Chinese shares out of a major investment...

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European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - European stocks were seen opening lower on Thursday, with weaker commodity prices expected to weigh on markets after they rose in the previous session.

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BRIEF-Huttig Building Products announces appointment of Oscar A. Martinez as new vice president - chief financial officer

* Huttig Building Products Inc - Announces appointment of Oscar A. Martinez as new vice president - chief financial officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

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Decline in financial settlements with U.S. Big Pharma -report

WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The amount of money big U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers have paid to settle charges for violating federal health care laws has declined sharply in recent years,...

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Argentine Senate approves deal to pay debt, re-enter markets- TV

BUENOS AIRES, March 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's President Mauricio Macri won the support of the Senate for a settlement with bondholders on Wednesday, live TV images showed, marking the end of a...

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FOREX-Dollar on the defensive as Fed's dovish message hits home

* Higher-yielding currencies shine; Aussie, kiwi at 9-mth highs

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UPDATE 1-Kia Motors to start Mexico output in first half of year as scheduled

SEOUL/MEXICO CITY, March 30 (Reuters) - Kia Motors expects to start production at its first Mexico factory in the first half of the year as planned, although the local government says the investment...

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BRIEF-Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP announces pricing of public offering of series A preferred units

* Landmark infrastructure partners lp announces pricing of public offering of series a preferred units

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BRIEF-PREPA announces amendment to restructuring support agreement with key creditors

* Announces amendment to restructuring support agreement with key creditors

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rise after Wall St gains, dollar sags

TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Asian shares rose on Thursday, taking early cues from Wall Street gains overnight, as receding worries of near-term U.S. interest rate hikes continued to buoy risk...

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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 31

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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BRIEF-Nest's $340 mln in revenue missed Google's initial target - Recode

* Nest's $340 million in revenue missed Google's initial target - Recode citing sources Source text - http://on.recode.net/1UtHfmI Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom; +1 646 223...

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BRIEF-S&P-American Apparel 'D' ratings withdrawn because of insufficient post-bankruptcy information

* S&P -American Apparel Inc. 'D' ratings withdrawn because of insufficient post-bankruptcy information Source :(http://bit.ly/1RKuH6U) )

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BRIEF-US Energy Corp files for Non-Timely 10-k

* Says unable to file annual report on form 10-k for fy ended december 31, 2015, within prescribed time period - sec filing

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BRIEF-Fenix Parts says filing of Non-Timely 10-K

* Says will not complete filing within the prescribed time period of annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec 31, 2015

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Midstates Petroleum raises bankruptcy concerns

March 30 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Midstates Petroleum Co Inc raised doubts about its ability to remain as a going concern and said it may need to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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BRIEF-Ceridian says received additional $150 million capital investment as Dayforce success accelerates

* Shareholders thomas lee partners l.p., fidelity national financial ventures group ceridian management, ceridian ceo david ossip, investing in co

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BRIEF-Sandstorm Gold reports Q4 revenue of $9.9 mln vs $12.5 mln

March 30 (Reuters) - Sandstorm Gold Ltd Qtrly Net Loss Of $25.0 Mln Vs Q4 2014

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BRIEF-Silver Wheaton announces us$500 million bought deal financing

* Silver wheaton announces us$500 million bought deal financing

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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market

* Rousseff popularity close to record low * Argentine Senate set to pass creditor deal * Mexico's ICA posts net 4Q loss, debt woes mount By Mike Gambale NEW YORK, March 30 (IFR) - No deals priced in...

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BRIEF-Medovex says unable to file Form 10-K within prescribed time period - SEC filing

* Says it is unable to file its Form 10-k for period ended Dec. 31, 2015 within prescribed time period - SEC filing

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BRIEF-Parkland Fuel announces filing of C$500 mln preliminary base shelf prospectus

* Parkland fuel corporation announces filing of C$500 million preliminary base shelf prospectus Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

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BRIEF-Hilcorp embargoes portion on Arrowhead Louisiana crude line - FERC

HOUSTON, March 30 (Reuters) - Hilcorp Energy has embargoed crude shipments into the Ostrica/Empire terminal on its Arrowhead Louisiana Gathering system effective immediately to conduct integrity work...

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Draft of Puerto Rico legislation could be improved -White House

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The draft bill introduced in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to steer Puerto Rico through its economic crisis represents a constructive, good-faith effort but could be...

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BRIEF-Kinder Morgan CEO Steven J. Kean's 2015 total compensation $1.1 mln

* Kinder Morgan Inc - CEO Steven J. Kean's 2015 total compensation was $1.1 mln vs $1.3 mln in 2014 - SEC filing

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UPDATE 1-Microsoft's Windows 10 reaches 270 million users, no mobile numbers

SAN FRANCISCO, March 30 (Reuters) - The latest version of Microsoft Corp's Windows operating system has 270 million active users eight months after launch, the world's largest software company said...

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UPDATE 1-Avianca aims to delay plane deliveries, adopt conservative strategy

SANTIAGO, March 30 (Reuters) - Avianca Holdings, one of Latin America's largest airlines will hold off on receiving new planes as it looks to weather the region's economic downturn with a...

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UPDATE 2-Kinross okays first-phase expansion of North Africa mine

March 30 (Reuters) - Kinross Gold Corp said on Wednesday it plans to go ahead with a $300 million, first-phase expansion of its Tasiast gold mine in North Africa that will nearly double the mine's...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally as rate fears abate; dollar eases

* Oil jumps on Wall Street rally, weak dollar (Updates with U.S. markets opening; previous dateline London)

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Fullscreen video service for teens, young adults to debut in April

LOS ANGELES, March 30 (Reuters) - Media company Fullscreen will launch a $5-a-month video streaming service for teens and young adults on April 26 with exclusive content from stars of digital video...

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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Kinross estimates $920 mln spending for N. Africa mine expansion

March 30 (Reuters) - Kinross Gold Corp estimated it would have to spend $920 million on a two-phase expansion of its Tasiast mine in Mauritania in North Africa, lower than it had earlier estimated.

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Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan posts 13 percent return in 2015

TORONTO, March 30 (Reuters) - The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of the world's biggest infrastructure investors, achieved a 13 percent rate of return on its investments in 2015, it said on...

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UPDATE 1-EU opens in-depth investigation into Hutchison, Vimpelcom Italian deal

BRUSSELS, March 30 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust regulators said they had opened an in-depth investigation into Hutchison's planned merger of its Italian mobile telecoms business with...

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Zoomlion 2015 net profit falls 85 pct

BEIJING, March 30(Reuters) - Major Chinese machinery maker Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science Technology Corp said on Wednesday its 2015 net income fell 85 percent from a year earlier.

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U.S. fed funds rate remains at 0.37 pct

NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. interest rate that the Federal Reserve targets to conduct its monetary policy remained at 0.37 percent for a 11th day on Tuesday, according to Fed data...

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Dollarama reports 25 pct rise in profit, names Neil Rossy CEO

March 30 (Reuters) - Canadian discount retailer Dollarama Inc reported a 25 percent jump in quarterly net profit as comparable store sales rose nearly 8 percent.

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BRIEF-Adaptimmune Therapeutics says FDA grants orphan drug designation to its t-cell therapy

* U.S. Food and drug administration grants orphan drug designation to adaptimmune's t-cell therapy targeting ny-eso for treatment of soft tissue sarcoma Source text for Eikon: Further company...

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BRIEF-Opgen Q4 loss per share $0.38

* Opgen announces 2015 fourth quarter and full year financial results

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BRIEF-Dollarama Q4 earnings per share C$1.00

* Q4 sales C$766.5 million versus I/B/E/S view C$751.6 million

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European shares rise, with Metro and miners outperforming

* Steelmakers rise on consolidation hopes (ADVISORY- Reuters plans to replace intra-day European and UK stock market reports with a Live Markets blog on Eikon - see...

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K+S CFO Lohr set to replace CEO Steiner - German magazine Bilanz

FRANKFURT, March 30 (Reuters) - The finance chief of German potash and salt miner K+S, Burkhard Lohr, is set to be promoted to the top job, replacing Chief Executive Officer Norbert Steiner, German...

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BRIEF-Intact Gold announces two-for-one stock split

* Intact Gold - Will forward split all shares of co on a basis of two new common share for every one existing common shares held

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BRIEF-OPKO receives complete response letter from FDA for Rayaldee new drug application

* Opko Health Inc - Opko receives complete response letter from fda for rayaldee new drug application

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BRIEF-Lockheed Martin - Straightline Aviation signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 12 Lockheed Martin hybrid airships with a potential value of approximately $480 million

* Lockheed Martin - Straightline Aviation signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 12 Lockheed Martin hybrid airships with a potential value of approximately $480 million

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UPDATE 1-McCormick raises possible offer for Premier Foods

March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. spice company McCormick & Co raised its possible offer for Britain's Premier Foods Plc, calling Premier's board to engage to agree on a recommended offer.

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European shares climb, with retailer Metro and miners outperforming

LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen called for caution on raising interest rates, boosting equities, while German retailer Metro...

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Italy - Factors to watch on March 30

The following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday.

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Russia's Mechel to hold shareholders' vote on debt on May 26

MOSCOW, March 30 (Reuters) - Indebted Russian coal and steel producer Mechel will hold a shareholders' vote in absentia on its debt restructuring on May 26, the company said in a regulatory filing on...

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European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening higher

LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) - European stocks were seen opening higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Asian and U.S. markets after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen called for caution on raising...

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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 30

March 30 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 39 points, or 0.6 percent, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please...

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BRIEF-Comstock Mining prices underwritten public offering at $0.35 per share

* Pricing of an underwritten public offering of 10 million shares of its common stock at a price to public of $0.35 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom; ;...

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Kia Motors says to start Mexico output in first-half as scheduled

SEOUL, March 30 (Reuters) - Kia Motors expects to start production at its first Mexico factory in the first half of this year as planned, despite local government calls for a change to an investment...

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BRIEF-Store Capital says secondary offering priced at $25.25 per share

* Store capital announces pricing of secondary offering of shares of common stock

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BRIEF-Surgery partners announces pricing of $400 million senior note offering

* Surgery partners announces pricing of $400 million senior note offering

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American Apparel names former Liz Claiborne head as chairman

March 29 (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer American Apparel Llc has named the former head of handbag retailer Liz Claiborne Inc as chairman of its new board of directors, according to a letter to the...

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Brazil demand for Argentine corn seen as short-term

SAO PAULO/BUENOS AIRES, March 29 (Reuters) - After surprising grain markets this week with its biggest purchase of Argentine corn in over 15 years, traders said Brazil's import needs were not likely...

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BRIEF-American apparel names former Liz Claiborne CEO as new chairman - Bloomberg

* Paul Charron, who ran Claiborne until 2006, will be one of three new directors at American Apparel- Bloomberg, citing letter sent to wholesale customers

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BRIEF-Sierra Metals 2016 production guidance of 10.4 - 12.8 mln Ag Eq Oz

March 29 (Reuters) - Sierra Metals Reports Fourth Quarter And Year

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Goldman raises $1.5 bln in infrastructure fund first close-sources

March 29 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc closed the first stage of fundraising for its newest infrastructure fund with about $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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UPDATE 3-Brazil's biggest party quits ruling coalition, Rousseff isolated

BRASILIA, March 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest party announced on Tuesday it was leaving President Dilma Rousseff's governing coalition and pulling its members from her government, a departure that...

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BRIEF-Galane Gold settles outstanding claims with former mining contractors of its subsidiary Galaxy Gold

* Galane gold ltd. Settles outstanding claims with former mining contractors of its subsidiary galaxy gold mining limited

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Music streaming company Spotify raises $1 bln in convertible debt

March 29 (Reuters) - Spotify has raised $1 billion in convertible debt from private equity firm TPG Capital and hedge fund Dragoneer Investment Group, a spokeswoman for the music streaming service...

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UPDATE 1-Fed's Kaplan says central bank should raise rates gradually and cautiously

WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said on Tuesday he expects the U.S. economy to prove resilient this year but that the nation's central bank should...

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UPDATE 2-Probe of Exxon's climate change disclosures expands

WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - The attorneys general of Massachusetts and the U.S. Virgin Islands said on Tuesday they will investigate whether Exxon Mobil Corp misled investors and the public...

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U.S. Fed awards most reverse repos in 2 months

NEW YORK, March 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday awarded $104.77 billion of one-day, fixed-rate reverse repurchase agreements to 53 bidders at an interest rate of 0.25 percent, the New...

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BRIEF-KKR plans to sell SMCP to China's Shandong Ruyi - FT

* KKR plans to sell SMCP to China's Shandong Ruyi in a deal that values the french fashion group at 1.3 bln euros including debt- FT, citing sources

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Aveo Pharmaceuticals to pay U.S. SEC $4 mln to settle kidney drug case

March 29 (Reuters) - Biotech company Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc will pay $4 million to settle civil charges that it misled investors about U.S. regulators' concerns involving its drug to treat kidney...

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European equities rise as firmer insurers offset weaker miners

LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - European stock markets rose on Tuesday, as stronger insurance shares offset weaker commodity-linked stocks, which fell in tandem with lower metals and oil prices.

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BRIEF-Moody's says Court rejection of Chicago pension reform credit negative for city

* Il Supreme Court rejection of Chicago pension reform is credit negative for city

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BRIEF-Deere enters JV with Hagie Manufacturing

* Equipment made by joint venture will continue to carry Hagie brand

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BRIEF-Brazil's CSN says will raise steel prices by 10 pct

March 29 (Reuters) - In a conference call to discuss fourth quarter results, Brazilian steelmaker CSN said:

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US STOCKS-Wall St flat ahead of Yellen speech

* Dow down 0.25 pct, S&P down 0.19 pct, Nasdaq up 0.11 pct (Adds details, changes comment, updates prices)

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BRIEF-Biopharmx announces pricing of public offering to raise $4.3 mln

* Pricing of an underwritten public offering of 3.6 million shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 1.8 shares of common stock

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BRIEF-Tyler Technologies says State of Nevada renews and expands contract for Brazos electronic citation application

* State of Nevada renews and expands contract for Tyler's Brazos electronic citation application Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1-646-223-8780)

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MOVES- Walker Crips, Tilney Bestinvest, Aon

March 29 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.

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TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices near session highs after housing data

NEW YORK, March 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices hovered near their session highs on Tuesday as data showing slightly weaker-than-forecast rises in home prices reinforced the view of sluggish...

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BRIEF-Global Blood Therapeutics Q4 loss per share $0.53

* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.56 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1-646-223-8780)

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RPT-COLUMN-LNG producers need to go downstream to build industry: Russell

LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 29 (Reuters) - - The falling dominoes that are major liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects show that the industry needs a re-think on how it is structured and...

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REFILE-Iranian expats hard to woo as Western firms seek foothold in Iran

* Conglomerates want foreign-educated Farsi speakers, expertise

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EU mergers and takeovers (March 29)

BRUSSELS, March 29 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process:

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BRIEF-CNinsure says its co-founder Qiuping Lai has retired from company and board

* President and co-founder Qiuping Lai has retired from company and board of directors

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BRIEF-Lennar Corp reports Q1 earnings per share $0.63

* Q1 earnings per share view $0.52 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Europe shares, dollar gain as investors look to Yellen

* Europe shares rise as markets reopen after Easter, Asia slips

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Insurers help European shares to bounce back

LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - European equities advanced on Tuesday after a long weekend, with insurers leading the market higher after companies such as RSA Insurance and NN Group rose following some...

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BRIEF-Japan parliament approves budget for fiscal 2016

* Japan parliament approves budget for fiscal 2016 Further coverage: (Reporting By Tetsushi Kajimoto)

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Emerging market March inflows rise to 21-mth highs - IIF

LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - Foreigners are estimated to have pumped $36.8 billion into emerging market stocks and bonds in March, the highest monthly inflow in nearly two years, the Institute of...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slump as Yellen speech awaited

* Downbeat U.S. data quells near term Fed rate hike expectations

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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 29

March 29 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open higher on Tuesday, after a long Easter holiday weekend, with futures up 0.41 percent ahead of the cash market open, according to...

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Monday, March 28, 2016

RPT-INSIGHT-With crisis plans and cuts, British bosses brace for Brexit

* British businesses prepare contingency plans for exit from EU

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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 29

March 29 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open higher on Tuesday, after a long Easter holiday weekend, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European...

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BRIEF-Cleco Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to approve sale of Cleco Corp to a group investors

* Cleco Corp - Louisiana public service commission voted to approve sale of Cleco corp to a group investors

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Facing losses and grain glut, U.S. farmers to plant more corn

MANHATTAN, Ill., March 29 (Reuters) - Three years into a grain market slump, U.S. farmers are set to plant more corn, taking a calculated gamble that higher sales will help them make up for falling...

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Japan FY2016 budget to clear parliament, more fiscal stimulus to follow

* Abe mulls another sales tax hike delay, extra stimulus budget

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Morning News Call - India, March 29

To access the newsletter, click on the link: http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_03292016.pdf FACTORS TO WATCH No major events are scheduled for the day. INDIA TOP...

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UPDATE 1-SunEdison being investigated by SEC on liquidity concerns-WSJ

March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into SunEdison Inc's disclosures to see if the solar company exaggerated its liquidity last year when it said it had more...

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Kia Motors aims to sell 40,000 Niro hybrid SUVs this year

SEOUL, March 29 (Reuters) - Kia Motors said on Tuesday it aims to sell 40,000 Niro hybrid crossovers in South Korea and overseas this year as the South Korean automaker seeks to meet tough emissions...

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UPDATE 2-U.S. to press Nigeria on foreign exchange rate flexibility

WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - The United States said on Monday it would press Nigeria in talks this week to adopt a more flexible foreign exchange rate to boost growth and investment in Africa's...

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BRIEF-Apple on government dropping case over encrypted iPhone- "this case should never have been brought" - CNBC

March 28 (Reuters) - Apple Says From Beginning Objected To Fbi's Demand That Apple Build A Backdoor Into Iphone Because It Would Set A Dangerous Precedent

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DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to April 8

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BRIEF-Enterprise group announces results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015

* Enterprise group announces results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015

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UPDATE 2-Origin withdraws offer to buy Affymetrix

March 28 (Reuters) - Origin Technologies Corp, owned by Affymetrix Inc's former employees, withdrew its offer to buy the gene-sequencing products maker, hours after Affymetrix said on Monday that...

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Asian upstarts eye global aircraft market

* Asian aerospace firms aim to compete with Bombardier, Embraer

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BRIEF-Morgan Stanley reports 5.1 pct passive stake in Hyatt Hotels Corp

* Morgan Stanley reports 5.1 pct passive stake in Hyatt Hotels Corp as of March 18, 2016 - SEC filing Source - http://1.usa.gov/25t4a55

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BRIEF-Rigel Pharmaceuticals says CEO Raul R. Rodriguez FY 2015 total compensation $2.1 mln

* Says CEO Raul R. Rodriguez FY 2015 total compensation $2.1 million versus $1.3 million - SEC filing

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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Lula calls for end to austerity, return to growth

SAO PAULO, March 28 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged a return to pro-growth economic policies like tax breaks and more consumer credit on Monday, doubling down...

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BRIEF-Intermolecular posts Q4 revenue of $13 mln

* Sees revenue of $500,000 from one customer in Q1 Intermolecular files fiscal year 2015 financial statements

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DIARY - Today in Washington - March 29

1030/1430: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issues Service Sector Outlook Survey for March.

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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions

March 28 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Monday:

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BRIEF-Virgin America gets takeover bids from Jetblue and Alaska Air- Bloomberg, citing sources

* Discussions Between Virgin America and two bidders ongoing, deal could be announced as early as next week -Bloomberg, citing sources

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US STOCKS-Wall Street mixed as energy shares weigh

* Indexes mixed: Dow +0.12, S&P +0.10 pct, Nasdaq -0.06 pct (Updates to afternoon)

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Former Harman International executive pleads guilty to insider trading

March 28 (Reuters) - A former Harman International Industries Inc executive admitted on Monday to insider trading in the company's stock just prior to the release of a stronger-than-expected...

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Fitch cuts Chicago's credit rating in wake of pension ruling

CHICAGO, March 28 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Monday downgraded Chicago's credit rating two notches to BBB-minus, citing last week's Illinois Supreme Court ruling voiding a law aimed at boosting...

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UPDATE 2-Pandora Media's founder returns as CEO; shares fall

* Shares fall as much as 10 pct (Adds analyst comment; Updates share)

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UPDATE 1-Atlanta Fed sees Q1 U.S. GDP growth of less than 1 pct

NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is growing at a pace below 1 percent in the first quarter following data that showed sluggish consumer spending and a large trade gap in February, the...

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BRIEF-Eurocontrol's unit enters MOU with Netafim, an Israeli company

* Unit, Xenemetrix Ltd entered MOU with Netafim, an Israeli Co

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BRIEF-Blue Earth Inc says Court approved interim order authorizing $1 mln of interim DIP financing

* On March 24, Bankruptcy Court approved interim order authorizing co to obtain $1 million of interim dip financing

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BRIEF-Mondelez CEO Irene Rosenfeld's 2015 total compensation was $19.7 mln

* Mondelez international inc says ceo irene rosenfeld's 2015 total compensation was $19.7 million versus $21 million in 2014

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US STOCKS-Wall St little changed as investors assess data

* Dow up 0.03 pct, S&P flat, Nasdaq down 0.2 pct (Updates to open)

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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as energy, mining stocks weigh

TORONTO, March 28 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Monday, as energy and mining stocks pulled back with oil prices slightly lower, while consumer names made some gains.

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U.S. TIPS breakeven rates hold earlier gains

NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. bond market's gauges on investors' inflation outlook held their earlier gains on Monday as traders shrugged off data that showed slower domestic price growth...

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BRIEF-GoDaddy says live on AppDirect, to allow customers to add domain name to Office 365

* In addition to adding a domain name to Office 365, co will be offering standalone domain name registration in near future Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1...

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BRIEF-Synthesis Energy Systems announces joint project development, investment agreement with China Environment State Investment

* Strategic joint project development and investment agreement with China Environment State Investment Co., Ltd

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UPDATE 1-Avon reaches deal with Barington Capital over board seat

March 28 (Reuters) - Cosmetics maker Avon Products Inc said it reached an agreement with Barington Capital Group LP, giving the activist investor the right to approve appointment of an independent...

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BRIEF-Monogram Residential Trust names Tammy Jones new independent director

* Monogram board has been expanded from nine to 10 directors, seven of whom are independent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ;))

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Russian cenbank to suspend 12-month forex repo auctions from April 1

MOSCOW, March 28 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on Monday it will suspend 12-month foreign currency repurchase agreement (repo) auctions from April 1 due to a lack of interest from Russian...

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UPDATE 1-Japan's NTT Data agrees to buy Dell's IT services unit for $3 bln

* Deal helps Dell trim debt, fund pending acquisition of EMC (Updates with NTT Data announcement)

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BRIEF-ASE acquires Siliconware's shares worth T$1.6 bln

* Says it acquired Siliconware shares worth T$1.6 billion ($49.09 million) at T$53.15 a share

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PRECIOUS-Gold at 1-month low on dollar ahead of U.S. data, Fed speeches

* Coming Up: U.S. pending home sales; 1400 GMT (Updates throughout, changes dateline from MANILA)

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PRECIOUS-Gold hits 1-month low as dollar gains on Fed hike view

* Coming Up: U.S. pending home sales; 1400 GMT (Updates prices)

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INSIGHT-With crisis plans and cuts, British bosses brace for Brexit

* British businesses prepare contingency plans for exit from EU

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Israel's Leviathan natgas development at risk for delay -Noble

JERUSALEM, March 28 (Reuters) - Noble Energy warned of the risk of a delay to the development of the Leviathan natural gas field off Israel's coast after Israel's Supreme Court blocked a crucial...

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Sunday, March 27, 2016

GRAINS--Soybeans hit 5-1/2 mth peak after big US soymeal exports

* Short-covering in wheat, soy ahead of USDA report (Updates prices)

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Fist-bump austerity exposes strains on Finland's consensus model

HELSINKI, March 28 (Reuters) - If one fist bump could endanger Finland's increasingly stressed tradition of consensus politics, then Prime Minister Juha Sipila and a cabinet colleague may just have...

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FOREX-Dollar edges up versus yen; awaits data, Fed comments

* Dollar index touches highest level since mid-March (Updates prices, adds comments)

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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 28

March 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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Morning News Call - India, March 28

To access the newsletter, click on the link: http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_03282016.pdf FACTORS TO WATCH No major events scheduled for the day. INDIA TOP NEWS...

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BRIEF-Southcross Holdings LP files for chapter 11 bankruptcy - court documents

March 28 (Reuters) - Southcross Holdings Lp Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Nikkei rises to 1-1/2-week high on weak yen; Sharp soars 7 pct

* Sharp soars on news it and Foxconn set to sign deal this week

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Barrick says 2011/12 Argentine mine cyanide leaks were contained

BUENOS AIRES, March 27 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp's Veladero mine in Argentina had three cyanide leaks between 2011 and 2012 that were contained by the mine's control system, a spokesman told...

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Dell nears sale of IT services unit to Japan's NTT Data -sources



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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares, dollar firm; eyes on U.S. data, Fed

TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - The dollar remained firm and Asian stocks edged higher on Monday after fairly strong consumer spending led to an upward revision in U.S. economic growth in the fourth...

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China's Shenzhen raises property deposit thresholds - Xinhua

SHANGHAI, March 28 (Reuters) - The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has raised deposit requirements for some home buyers, the latest in a series of measures being introduced across the country to...

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DIARY-Top Economic Events to April 6

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Chinese firms hiring less, capex hits 5-year low - Beige Book private survey

BEIJING, March 27 (Reuters) - Capital expenditure by Chinese companies fell to the lowest in at least five years in the first quarter, a private survey showed, highlighting persistent weakness in the...

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S.Korea set for record IPO year as conglomerates prepare to sell family silver

HONG KONG, March 28 (Reuters) - Riding a Seoul stocks revival, some of South Korea's biggest family firms are set to clean house this year with multi-billion dollar initial public offerings that will...

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Facebook stumbles again with 'Safety Check' after Lahore blast

March 27 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc apologized to users on the other side of the world from Sunday's suicide bombing in Pakistan who received computer-addressed notices asking if they were safe.

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UPDATE 1-Spain's Abengoa wins backing from creditors to avoid bankruptcy

* Judge could allow an extra 7 months to seal restructuring (Adds details, background)

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California lawmakers, unions reach $15 minimum wage deal - papers

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27 (Reuters) - California lawmakers and union leaders have reached a tentative deal to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 over six years that could avert a campaign to...

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Canada's finance minister sees balanced budget in about 5 years

TORONTO, March 27 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government believes the federal budget will be balanced in "about" five years due to higher growth spurred by deficit spending, Finance Minister Bill...

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Egypt targets higher growth, deficit reduction in new govt programme

CAIRO, March 27 (Reuters) - Egypt promised tough action to restore growth on Sunday with a government programme that aimed to reduce the budget deficit while protecting the poor as public anger...

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Leviathan partners urge Israel govt to resolve regulatory uncertainty

JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Partners in Israel's offshore Leviathan natural gas field called on the government to quickly resolve the regulatory uncertainty that remains after the Supreme Court...

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UPDATE 1-Israeli court blocks government's natural gas plan in blow to energy firms

JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Israel's Supreme Court blocked a controversial plan to develop the country's natural gas fields on Sunday, dealing a blow to energy companies operating in the eastern...

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RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Economic data could put stocks back on higher path

NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - The March U.S. employment report and other key economic numbers next week could help U.S. stocks resume their recent winning path as long as that data hits the sweet...

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Israeli energy minister says court ruling on gas may cause irreversible damage

JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Israel's energy minister said that the Supreme Court made an "unfortunate decision" on Sunday in blocking a government plan to develop offshore natural gas fields,...

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Bangladesh asks NY Fed, Philippines to help retrieve stolen money

DHAKA, March 27 (Reuters) - The new governor of Bangladesh's central bank has sent formal letters to the New York Fed, as well as central bank and money laundering chiefs in the Philippines, asking...

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Israeli court blocks govt energy plan, could delay gas fields development

JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday ruled that an agreement reached between the government and leading energy firms last year was problematic, a move likely to delay the...

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UPDATE 2-U.S. court to hear Argentine debt injunction appeal on April 13

NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court will hold a hearing on April 13 to analyze the possible lifting of injunctions that have restricted Argentina from paying off some of its debts,...

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Microsoft meets with private equity over Yahoo deal

Healdsburg, CALIFORNIA, March 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp executives are in early talks with potential Yahoo Inc investors about contributing to financing to buy the troubled Internet company, a...

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Amazon plans two-hour delivery in Berlin -Welt

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Reuters) - Amazon is preparing to launch a two-hour delivery service in Berlin, German newspaper Welt reported on Saturday, citing Berlin transport sources.

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Friday, March 25, 2016

BRIEF-Exar announces settlement and license agreement

* Terms of settlement agreement and patent license agreement are confidential

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BRIEF-Aramark extends exchange offer for 5.125% senior notes due 2024

* Says sion of offer to exchange up to $400 million of 5.125% senior notes due 2024 to march 30, 2016 , unless further extended

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Microsoft apologizes for offensive tirade by its 'chatbot'

LOS ANGELES, March 25 (Reuters) - Microsoft is "deeply sorry" for the racist and sexist Twitter messages generated by the so-called chatbot it launched this week, a company official wrote on Friday,...

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DIARY-Top Economic Events to April 6

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Wall St Week Ahead-Economic data could put stocks back on higher path

NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - The March U.S. employment report and other key economic numbers next week could help U.S. stocks resume their recent winning path as long as that data hits the sweet...

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BRIEF-Royal Financial says progressed on Park Bancorp acquisition and $26.8 mln sale of distressed and other assets

* Execution of a definitive agreement with a new york based asset management firm to sell $25.8 million of distressed assets

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BRIEF-Virgin America CEO David Cush's FY2015 total compensation $3.7 mln

* Ceo david cush's fy 2015 total compensation was $3.7 million versus $4.6 million in fy 2014 - sec filing Source text: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom +91 80 6749-1130; within U.S. +1...

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UPDATE 1-U.S. approves $3.2 bln sale of Boeing P-8A patrol planes to UK

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has approved the sale of up to nine Boeing Co P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol planes to Britain in a deal valued at up to $3.2 billion, the U.S....

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BRIEF-Microsoft says "deeply sorry for unintended offensive and hurtful tweets from Tay"- blog

* Microsoft says "Look to bring Tay back only when we are confident we can better anticipate malicious intent that conflicts with our principles" - blog Source: (http://bit.ly/1RkEphn) )

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BRIEF-Solazyme enters note exchange agreements with some holders of its 6 pct convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018

* Co entered into note exchange agreements with certain holders of co's 6.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018

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BRIEF-Bonanza Creek Energy to reduce workforce; make senior management changes as part of corporate reorganization

* Says total workforce reduction of 26 employees and 17 contractors

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BRIEF-Opexa Therapeutics enters certain sales agreement, under which Co may sell shares in 'at-the-market' offering

* Says entered into certain sales agreement, under which co may sell shares in 'at-the-market' offering Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1-646-223-8780)

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BRIEF-Oxigene says receives European orphan drug designation for CA4P

* European commission has granted orphan drug designation to CA4P for treatment of gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

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BRIEF-Fitch says Pershing Square's ratings not yet impacted by Valeant decline

* Pershing Square Holdings' 'BBB+' ratings not yet impacted by valeant decline

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Senate's request for info from Ackman related to Valeant-source

BOSTON, March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. legislators investigating price hikes in the pharmaceutical industry have asked William Ackman's hedge fund for information on Valeant Pharmaceuticals International...

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BRIEF-Sprout Pharma investors say Valeant overcharging for female libido pill -Bloomberg

March 25 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc

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BRIEF-S&P- - Dover, New Jersey's GO debt rating raised to 'AA-' on improved financial position

* Dover, new jersey's go debt rating raised to 'AA-' on improved financial position Source text (http://bit.ly/1UpKVWL) Further company coverage:

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BRIEF-S&P lowers Republic Of Congo's long-term ratings to 'B-'

* Republic of Congo long-term ratings lowered to 'B-' on rising external and fiscal vulnerabilities; outlook stable

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U.S. attempt to unlock San Bernardino iPhone could impact N.Y. case: Apple

NEW YORK, March 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said the U.S. Justice Department's new attempts to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters without the tech giant's help could eliminate...

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Exxon Mobil in talks to buy into Eni's giant Mozambique gas field -sources

MILAN/LONDON, March 25 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil is in talks to buy a stake of around 15 percent in Italian oil major Eni's giant Area 4 gas field in Mozambique, two sources familiar with the matter...

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Zijin Mining's 2015 profit falls 29 pct on weak gold, base metal prices

SINGAPORE, March 25 (Reuters) - Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd , China's biggest listed gold producer, reported on Friday a 29.4 percent fall in its 2015 net profit as a weak global economy pressured...

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UPDATE 1-FDA staff says Acadia's drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis is effective

March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff members said on Friday Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease was an effective treatment...

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BRIEF-Huntsman Executive Chairman Jon Huntsman's 2015 total compensation was $6.2 mln

* Ceo peter huntsman's fy 2015 total compensation $11.5 million versus $15.2 million in fy 2014

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Delta Airlines says its customers were among fatalities in Brussels blasts

March 25 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines said in a statement on Friday that its customers were among the fatalities in the two deadly blasts at the departure area of the Brussels Airport at Zaventem on...

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BRIEF-Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises CEO James Ferland's 2015 total compensation was $9.9 mln

* Ceo james ferland's fy 2015 total compensation $9.9 million versus $6.9 million in fy 2014 - sec filing Source text : http://1.usa.gov/1T97cqd Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom; +1 646...

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BRIEF-FDA staff backs Acadia's drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease

* Single pivotal study established statistical evidence that pimavanserin 40 mg does not worsen parkinson's disease status

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BRIEF-HNI CEO Stan Askren's 2015 total compensation was $5.9 mln

* Says ceo stan askren's fy 2015 total compensation $5.9 million versus $5.4 million in fy 2014 - sec filing Source text : http://1.usa.gov/1T8ZUD9 Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom; +1...

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Kazakhstan's energy minister Shkolnik dismissed

ALMATY, March 25 (Reuters) - Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has dismissed Energy Minister Vladimir Shkolnik, the president's office said in a statement.

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BRIEF-Progressive CEO Glenn Renwick's 2015 total compensation was $10.1 mln

* Says ceo glenn renwick's fy 2015 total compensation $10.1 million versus $9.8 million in fy 2014 - sec filing

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UPDATE 1-Kazakh lower house votes to keep in place govt of PM Masimov

ASTANA, March 25 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's lower house of parliament voted on Friday to keep in place the government of Prime Minister Karim Masimov after a parliamentary election in which the ruling...

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Turkish central bank says took 'measured' step towards simplifying policy

ANKARA, March 25 (Reuters) - The Turkish Central Bank said on Friday it decided to take a "measured" step towards policy simplification at its meeting this week, given the easing in global volatility...

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CORRECTED-Kerry arrives in Brussels to offer help after bombings

BRUSSELS, March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Brussels on Friday to show solidarity and offer U.S. assistance after Tuesday's Islamic State-claimed bombings which...

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Yokohama Rubber to buy Alliance Tire Group for about $1.2 bln

TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd said on Friday it had agreed to buy Alliance Tire Group B.V. from private equity firm KKR & Co LP and others for about $1.2 billion in a bid to...

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BRIEF-TSMC orders machinery equipment worth T$1.0 billion

March 25 (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

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BRIEF-Sony appoints 4 additional executive VPs under new management structure

* Sony Corp : appoints 4 additional executive vice presidents under new management structure

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

CORRECTED-Yokohama Rubber to announce acquisition of overseas tyre maker at 0600 GMT

TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Yokohama Rubber Co said it would announce the acquisition of an overseas tyre maker at 3 p.m. (0600 GMT) on Friday.

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UPDATE 3-Japan consumer inflation flat, keeps BOJ under pressure

* BOJ's consumer price index up 1.1 pct yr/yr in Feb (Adds BOJ's inflation index)

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FOREX-Dollar poised for weekly gain after Fed officials signal rate hikes

* Sterling set to lose more than 2 pct this week on 'Brexit' woes (Adds details, updates prices)

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BOJ's new index shows Feb consumer prices up 1.1 pct yr/yr

TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - Japanese consumer prices rose 1.1 percent in the year to February when stripping away the effect of energy and fresh food costs, a new indicator released by the Bank of...

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Nikkei edges up on weaker yen, buyers seeking dividends

TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose for the first time in three days on Friday morning as a weaker yen raised the profit outlook for exporters while fresh data showing Japan's consumer...

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BRIEF-East Africa Metals Grants Stock Options and Bonus Shares

* Granted aggregate of 1 million stock options to a director pursuant to stock option plan. Options have an exercise price of $0.10 per share

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BRIEF-FPPC opens investigation into governor's top aide for failure to disclose timing of stock sales in PG&E

* Opened an investigation into Nancy McFadden's failure to report dates and times of stock sales in pg&e

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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 25

March 25 - 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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UPDATE 1-Gilead ordered to pay Merck $200 mln in hepatitis C drug patent dispute

SAN JOSE, Calif.,/NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - A federal jury on Thursday ordered Gilead Sciences Inc to pay Merck & Co $200 million in damages for infringing two Merck patents related to a...

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BRIEF-Netflix says will soon introduce data saver feature for mobile apps - blog

* Netflix on track to make data saver feature available to members sometime in May - blog

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Netflix admits to downgrading video quality on AT&T, Verizon phones - WSJ

March 24 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc said it had been lowering the quality of its video for customers watching its service on wireless networks such as AT&T and Verizon Communications for more than five...

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RPT-Japan Feb core CPI unchanged from previous year

(Repeats to additional alert) TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices were unchanged in February from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday. The core consumer price index,...

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BRIEF-Netflix admits for first time that it throttles videos on most mobile networks around the world, including Verizon and AT&T networks -CNBC, citing DJ

* Netflix admits for first time that it throttles videos on most mobile networks around the world, including Verizon and AT&T networks -CNBC, citing DJ

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Lockheed's minehunting system canceled -Pentagon

WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - The Pentagon formally canceled a remote controlled minehunting system built by Lockheed Martin Corp after years of delays and questions about its reliability, the...

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BRIEF-Wesco Aircraft Holdings co and units entered third amendment to credit agreement

* Amendment reduces maximum amount permitted to be incurred under a cash-capped incremental facility from $150 million to $100 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru...

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BRIEF-Sunedison says delivered notice informing about temporary suspension of contributions to Sunedison stock fund in retirement savings plan

* Blackout period will continue until co has filed annual report and is current in required sec filings

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UPDATE 4-Premier Foods investors urge McCormick talks after Nissin deal

* Premier says would weigh better bid (Recasts with Paulson comments)

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UPDATE 4-U.S. indicts Iranians for hacking dozens of banks, New York dam

WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Seven Iranian hackers broke into computers of dozens of U.S. banks, causing millions of dollars in lost business, and tried to shut down a New York dam, the U.S....

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Hollywood actors join Georgia boycott threats over gay bill

March 24 (Reuters) - Anne Hathaway, Julianne Moore and some 30 other Hollywood actors and directors added their voice on Thursday to entertainment industry threats to boycott Georgia if the U.S....

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BRIEF-S&P says New Jersey Fund For Support Of Free Public Schools Program rating outlook revised to negative on state outlook revision

* New Jersey Fund For Support Of Free Public Schools Program rating outlook revised to negative on state outlook revision

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BRIEF-Exor cuts debt by 660 mln euros selling stakes to PartnerRe

* Has agreed to sell a 36-percent-stake in British real estate group Almacantar to its fully-owned reinsurance unit PartnerRe for 485 million euros ($542.08 million)

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BRIEF-Mid Penn Bancorp appoints Michael Peduzzi as CFO

* Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. appoints new chief financial officer

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UAW union membership rises 1.3 percent in 2015

NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - Membership in the United Auto Workers union rose by nearly 5,200 workers in 2015 to 408,639, the sixth straight year of small gains for the American union.

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CORRECTED-Blackrock cuts earlier recommendation on Japanese stocks

NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, said it was cutting an earlier recommendation to invest in Japanese stocks amid fears market turbulence and a strong...

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U.S. judge sets April 21 deadline for VW diesel fix

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday gave Volkswagen AG and U.S. regulators until April 21 to agree on a fix for the nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles on U.S. roadways caught...

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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Illinois high court strikes down Chicago pension reform

CHICAGO, March 24 (Reuters) - The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a 2014 state law aimed at boosting the sinking finances of two pension funds for Chicago city workers, saying it...

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Court bars Tribune Co creditors from unwinding 2007 buyout

WILMINGTON, Del, March 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that creditors of the Tribune Co cannot claw back the $8 billion paid to the multimedia company's public shareholders nearly a...

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UPDATE 1-Diebold clears offer acceptance hurdle to acquire Wincor Nixdorf

* Shares in Wincor jump 20 pct, Diebold up 7.5 pct (Adds shares, details on timing, background)

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Fed's Bullard holds cards close on support for April rate hike

NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official said on Thursday he was undecided on whether to push for an interest rate rise at a policy meeting next month in part because the U.S....

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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls to a 2-week low as lower oil prices weigh

TORONTO, March 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday to a two-week low, with losses broad based as a drop in crude oil prices weighed on the commodity-linked index.

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BRIEF-Madalena Energy announces executive and board changes

* Departure of Kevin Shaw as president and chief executive officer of company

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UPDATE 2-Accenture raises revenue forecast after strong second quarter

March 24 (Reuters) - Accenture Plc raised its full-year net revenue forecast well above analysts' expectations and reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit, led by strong growth in...

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BRIEF-Trinseo SA enters underwriting agreement with Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital relating to underwritten offering of 10.6 mln shares at $0.01/shr

* Entered into underwriting agreement with Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital relating to underwritten offering of 10.6 million shares at $0.01 per share

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US STOCKS-Futures lower as strong dollar hits commodities

March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were lower on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend as a stronger dollar weighed on commodities.

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EU financial regulatory machine sputters as crisis-era urgency wanes

LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - An engineered slowdown in European Union financial rulemaking has turned into outright stalling in parts, holding back reforms to boost growth and leaving banks unclear...

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Egypt central bank limit on CEO's terms will push out eight bank heads

CAIRO, March 24 (Reuters) - The decision by Egypt's central bank on Thursday to set a 9-year term limit for all bank CEOs will force eight of the country's banking heads out of their positions, a...

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BRIEF-Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd posts qtrly earnings $0.05/shr

* Tamarack valley energy ltd. Announces 2015 financial and operating results with record production achieved in fourth quarter 2015

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UPDATE 1-EU helps protect UK energy supply from Russia's Putin, says pro-EU minister

LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Britain's membership of the European Union helps secure the country's energy supply from any possible threat by Vladimir Putin's Russia to restrict gas flows, energy...

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Trump's tariff plan could boomerang, spark trade wars with China, Mexico

WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's threats to slap steep tariffs on Chinese and Mexican imports may have won him votes in Republican primaries but they would likely backfire, severely...

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Nissin agrees to take stake in Premier Foods

LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Japanese instant noodle maker Nissin Foods has agreed to buy a 17.27 percent stake in Premier Foods from an existing shareholder, the British company said on Thursday.

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FOREX-Dollar on best run in almost a year

* U.S. durable goods, jobless claims data awaited for further cues

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UPDATE 1-Indonesia tells Grab, Uber to partner with transport firms

JAKARTA, March 24 (Reuters) - Taxi-hailing apps Grab and Uber Technologies Inc must partner with a transport business and register their cars by the end of May if they want to go on operating in...

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BRIEF-Konecranes shares fall after increased rival bid from Zoomlion to buy Terex

* Shares fall 5.8 percent after increased rival bid from Zoomlion to buy Terex

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BRIEF-Tetragon Financial Group net asset value per share $19.01 as of Feb 29

* Fully diluted fair value net asset value per share: $19.01 as of Feb. 29 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)

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BRIEF-Dalradian says increased levels of project spending expected to continue during first three quarters of 2016

* Remain on-track to submit a planning application in second half of year to build low-cost, high-grade gold mine, with cash of $43 million at end of 2015

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 24

March 24 (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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Starboard to launch proxy fight to remove Yahoo's entire board - WSJ

March 24 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP, which is leading an investor revolt against Yahoo Inc's management team, is seeking to remove the entire board of the struggling Internet...

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RPT-UPDATE 4-Yum in talks with KKR, Hopu, to sell stake in China unit-sources

March 24 (Reuters) - Yum Brands Inc is in talks with private equity firms KKR & Co LP and Hopu Investments, among others, over the sale of a minority stake in its China operations as it prepares to...

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DEALTALK-More Wall Street banks, investors help write blank checks

March 24 (Reuters) - An obscure corner of the U.S. IPO market is getting a new lease on life as more Wall Street banks and institutional investors turn to blank-check acquisition vehicles, once the...

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Hopu, KKR among investors in talks to buy stake in Yum's China unit -sources

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, March 24 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Hopu Investments is among the investors that Yum Brands Inc is in talks to sell a minority stake in its China unit to, sources familiar...

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Homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans - report

NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - Home prices are rising faster than wages in most of the United States, making homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans in some of the most populous...

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Newcrest resurrects hedge policy as Australian dollar gold rises

SYDNEY, March 24 (Reuters) - Newcrest Mining, one of the world's biggest gold producers, will hedge more than half-a-million ounces of gold over the next two years, abandoning a long-held opposition...

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Mexican bottler Arca boosts stake in Peru's Lindley

MEXICO CITY, March 23 (Reuters) - Arca Continental, Latin America's No. 2 Coke bottler, on Wednesday said it had further increased its stake in Peru's Corporacion Lindley, lifting its holding of...

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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 24

March 24 - 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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BRIEF-iStar announces pricing of $275 mln unsecured senior notes

* Istar announces pricing of $275 million unsecured senior notes

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BRIEF-Village farms announces adoption of shareholder rights plan

* Village farms announces adoption of shareholder rights plan

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Vale to propose change to dividend policy at shareholders meeting

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, March 23 (Reuters) - Vale SA said on Wednesday that changes to its current dividend policies will be proposed at a shareholders' meeting on April 25, an indication the...

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BRIEF-Alexco Resource Corp Q4 loss per share C$0.02

* In 2016, alexco plans to incorporate re-engineering and optimizing of mine plan on flame & moth and lucky queen deposits

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UPDATE 1-Frazier Healthcare raises $525 mln for healthcare fund

March 23 (Reuters) - Private-equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners said on Wednesday it had raised $525 million to invest in small healthcare companies.

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RPT-Boon for Vietnam property market as more overseas cash goes home

* Additional $2.7 bln reckoned to come through unofficial channels

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No Cadillacs for old men in China

BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - Cadillac, a favourite among America's older 'supper club set', is revving up sales to younger luxury buyers in China through smoother designs and localised production to...

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Exelon and Pepco close merger -statement

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - Power company Exelon Corp closed its merger with Pepco Holdings Inc on Wednesday, shortly after the Washington D.C. Public Service Commission approved the...

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Frazier Healthcare raises $525 mln for healthcare fund

March 23 (Reuters) - Private-equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners said on Wednesday it had raised $525 million to invest in small healthcare companies.

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Canada fiscal stimulus, recovery, may mark end of rate cuts

OTTAWA, March 23 (Reuters) - A stimulus budget from Canada's new Liberal government, combined with a modest recovery in oil and non-commodity exports, makes it likely the Bank of Canada's next move...

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UPDATE 1-Starbucks, Univision, Democracy Works aim to boost U.S. voter turnout

March 23 (Reuters) - Democracy Works Inc, a non-partisan, non-profit group trying to encourage more Americans to take part in elections, said on Wednesday it is joining forces with Starbucks Corp,...

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UPDATE 1-Amazon.com says its women workers paid as much as men

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc, under pressure from an activist shareholder to disclose its policies on gender pay equality, said on Wednesday its female employees earned as much...

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Washington, D.C. approves Pepco-Exelon merger -Washington Post

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - Washington, D.C. regulators on Wednesday approved power company Exelon Corp's merger with Pepco Holdings Inc, the Washington Post reported.

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Starbucks to announce Nespresso pod deal, new loyalty perks

SEATTLE/LOS ANGELES, March 23 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp on Wednesday will announce plans to begin selling espresso pods for Nespresso home brewers in Europe and unveil a new way for patrons to earn...

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Kering's Brioni hires Justin O'Shea as creative director

PARIS, March 23 (Reuters) - Italian tailor Brioni, part of French luxury and sports group Kering, has hired Justin O'Shea as creative director responsible for the brand's collections as well as it...

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BofA settles claims it cheated Merrill trainees out of overtime

NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp and its Merrill Lynch unit will pay $14 million to settle lawsuits claiming that they forced financial adviser trainees to work 60 hours and more...

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UPDATE 2-Bombardier CSeries boss says cash talks going well, delayed jet on track

ZURICH, March 23 (Reuters) - Talks between struggling planemaker Bombardier and the Canadian government about financial support are "going well," a company executive said on Wednesday as its delayed...

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BRIEF-Nvidia enters into $500 mln accelerated share repurchase agreement with Barclays Bank

* Says entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Barclays Bank PLC - SEC filing

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UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA approves Teva's biotech drug for severe asthma

March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it had approved Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd's drug to treat asthma in adults who have a history of severe attacks...

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TREASURIES-Yields fall as investors focus on Fed, upcoming data

NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors continued to evaluate when the Federal Reserve is likely to next raise interest rates, and anticipated upcoming data...

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US STOCKS-Materials, energy shares weigh on indexes

March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes were slightly lower on Wednesday morning, dragged down by energy and materials stocks, as investors remained wary of taking on risk in a week marred by the...

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BRIEF-Teamhealth holdings teamhealth announces agreement with Jana Partners

* Scott Ostfeld and Edwin Crawford have been appointed to Teamhealth's board of directors

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UPDATE 1-German budget allows for more spending on migrants, security

BERLIN, March 23 (Reuters) - The German cabinet approved financing plans on Wednesday that Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said catered for higher spending on migrants, security and...

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BRIEF-Otonomy initiates patient enrollment in second Phase 3 clinical trial

* Otonomy initiates patient enrollment in second Phase 3 clinical trial of OTO-104 in Ménière's disease

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European shares inch up, lifted by Credit Suisse gains

* Travel, leisure stocks underperform after Brussels attacks (ADVISORY- Reuters plans to replace intra-day European and UK stock market reports with a Live Markets blog on Eikon - see...

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BRIEF-Foresight Energy LP, Foresight Energy LLC, Foresight Energy Finance Corp extend term of existing forbearance agreement

* Foresight Energy LLC, Foresight Energy Finance Corp and Co extended term of existing forbearance agreement

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Italy's antitrust watchdog investigates six consultancy firms

MILAN, March 23 (Reuters) - Italy's competition authority is investigating six consultancy firms over allegedly coordinating their offers in a public tender for services to the national public...

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UPDATE 1-Enel to invest around 2.5 bln euros in broadband plan

MILAN, March 23 (Reuters) - Italian utility Enel said on Wednesday it planned to invest around 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion) to help develop a national ultrafast broadband network.

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BRIEF-Premier Foods Plc rejects buyout offer from McCormick & Co

* Rejects approach from McCormick & Company, Inc. and announces cooperation agreement with Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd

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UPDATE 2-U.S. hopes for talks with China about possible THAAD move to S.Korea

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - The United States hopes to talk with China and address its concern about the possible deployment of the THAAD missile defense system that Washington is discussing...

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REFILE-Boon for Vietnam property market as more overseas cash goes home

* Additional $2.7 bln reckoned to come through unofficial channels

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Nielsen expands digital ad ratings to eight new markets

March 23 (Reuters) - Nielsen Holdings Plc is expanding its measurement of digital ad campaigns on mobile devices across the world and is adding seven new countries and Puerto Rico, the company is...

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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 23

March 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 13 points, or 0.2 percent lower, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures down 0.2 percent ahead of the cash...

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

REFILE-UPDATE 4-Airport security in spotlight after Brussels attacks

BERLIN/SYDNEY, March 23 (Reuters) - Several countries have tightened or reviewed airport security following twin explosions at Brussels Airport, as Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on...

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BRIEF-Taiwan's TSMC orders equipment for T$2.9 bln

March 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

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UPDATE 3-U.S. grants China's ZTE temporary reprieve on export curbs

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will give Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp a three-month reprieve on tough export restrictions it imposed earlier this...

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UPDATE 1-Alibaba-backed courier YTO Express to list via $2.7 bln reverse merger

* YTO posted net profit of 717 mln yuan in 2015 (Recasts, adds analyst comments, context)

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RPT-Scrambling for cover, U.S. shale producers ramp up hedging

NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - Struggling U.S. shale producers have scrambled to sell future output at their fastest pace in about six months in recent weeks, curbing a rebound in prices and...

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Scrambling for cover, U.S. shale producers ramp up hedging

NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - Struggling U.S. shale producers have scrambled to sell future output at their fastest pace in about six months in recent weeks, curbing a rebound in prices and...

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BRIEF-Toscana Energy income appointment of Anand Ramnath as chief financial officer of Toscana Energy effective March 18, 2016

* Appoints Anand Ramnath as chief financial officer of Toscana Energy effective March 18, 2016

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Nikkei flat in choppy trade

TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks were flat in choppy trade on Wednesday morning after Tuesday's attacks in Brussels stoked appetite for the safe-haven yen, which trimmed the profit outlook...

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FOREX-Dollar edges down, underpinned by Fed rate talk

* Sterling nurses losses after Brussels attack stokes Brexit fears

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BRIEF-United Airlines says will waive change fees for customers rebooking travel to Brussels through April 12

* Extended travel waiver to enable additional customers ticketed on united flights to and from brussels flexibility to reschedule

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BRIEF-Conagra Foods to add labels to products nationwide by July to meet Vermont GMO labeling requirements

* Conagra Foods says will begin adding labels to products nationwide by july 2016 to meet Vermont's GMO labeling requirements

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Nintendo to stop production of Wii U videogames - Nikkei report

March 22 (Reuters) - Japanese videogame maker Nintendo Co Ltd will stop production of the Wii U video game console as early as this year after stagnant sales, Nikkei reported on Tuesday.

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UPDATE 2-Merck patents on Hepatitis C treatment found valid in Gilead dispute

SAN JOSE, March 22 (Reuters) - A federal jury on Tuesday upheld the validity of two Merck & Co patents in a high-profile dispute with rival Gilead Sciences Inc, which could be forced to hand over a...

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BRIEF-DoorDash raised $127 million in series C round of financing - Blog

* Sequoia Capital led the round with participation from existing investors including Kleiner Perkins and Khosla Ventures - doordash blog

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BRIEF-Centurylink to sell $1 bln of newly-issued unsecured senior notes due 2024

* Agreed to sell $1.0 billion of newly-issued unsecured senior notes due 2024

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Pentagon opens probe of comments by former rocket executive

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department's inspector general's office on Tuesday said it has opened an investigation of comments made by a former United Launch Alliance executive...

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BRIEF-Pico says Leder Holdings agreed to withdraw consents for special shareholders meeting

* Pursuant to agreement, leder holdings terminated its special meeting solicitation, effective immediately

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BRIEF-Altimeter, Par Capital respond to United board

* Following upcoming annual stockholder meeting, expect that bethune also will be joining board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1-646-223-8780)

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UPDATE 1-As Fed eyes two rate hikes, dovish Evans is no longer fringe

CHICAGO, March 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank has become so cautious about raising interest rates at even a moderate pace that the once-fringe preference of one of its most dovish policymakers...

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U.S. Congresswoman wants probe on Bangladesh Bank heist

March 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, a New York Democrat, on Tuesday told the Federal Reserve Bank of New York she wants a probe of last month's cyber heist from a Bangladesh...

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COLUMN-U.S. retirement confidence improves, but preparation lags

CHICAGO, March 22 (Reuters) - Denial is not just a river in Africa. It also is a powerful driver of how Americans think about their prospects for a secure retirement.

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Fed's Evans: raising rates wouldn't necessarily steepen yield curve

CHICAGO, March 22 (Reuters) - Raising short-term interest rates will not necessarily lead to higher long-term interest rates unless the economy is growing strong enough to support them, a top Fed...

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UPDATE 2-Lumber Liquidators settles with California clean air agency

March 22 (Reuters) - Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc said it had reached a settlement with the California Air Resources Board, the state's clean air agency, to resolve an inquiry into the company's...

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UPDATE 1-U.S. top court wrestles with Puerto Rico restructuring case

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - Liberal justices on Tuesday signaled support for Puerto Rico as the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether to revive a law that could let the U.S. territory cut...

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Macy's appoints real estate expert to board

March 22 (Reuters) - Macy's Inc appointed William Lenehan, an expert in real estate investments, to its board amid investor pressure to monetize its real estate assets.

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BRIEF-New York Times CEO Thompson's 2015 total compensation $8.7 mln

* Ceo mark thompson's 2015 total compensation was $8.7 million versus $4.5 million in 2014 - sec filing Source text: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom +91 80 6749-1130; within U.S. +1 646...

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Russian Economy Minister says global banks interested in Russian privatisation

MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) - Global banks are interested in taking part in Russian privatisation, Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev told reporters on Tuesday.

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UPDATE 1-U.S. police out in force in wake of deadly Brussels attack

NEW YORK, March 22 (Reuters) - Police in major U.S. cities stepped up security on Tuesday after more than 30 people were killed in attacks in Belgium, although officials said there was no evidence of...

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UPDATE 1-Argentina names banks for possible bond sale-mkt source

NEW YORK, March 22 (IFR) - Argentina has named JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Santander as joint bookrunners for a possible bond sale, a source familiar with the matter told IFR on Tuesday.

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U.S. top court rules against Tyson Foods in class action case

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday handed a loss to Tyson Foods Inc over the company's challenge to an almost $5.8 million class action judgment in a case won by...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slide, safe-haven assets rise after Brussels attacks

LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - World stocks fell and safe-haven gold and government bonds rose on Tuesday after attacks on the airport and a rush-hour metro train in Brussels that triggered security...

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BRIEF-Poydras Gaming - 10 pre-consolidation shares for 1 post-consolidation share

* Consolidation of co's issued and outstanding common shares on basis of 10 pre-consolidation shares for 1 post-consolidation share

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Delta, United reroute flights from Brussels after blasts

March 22 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines and United Airlines rerouted flights following the deadly blasts at Brussels' Zavemtem airport on Tuesday, while Ireland's Ryanair canceled all flights due to...

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RPT-Delta, United reroute flights from Brussels after blasts

March 22 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines and United Airlines rerouted flights following the deadly blasts at Brussels' Zavemtem airport on Tuesday, while Ireland's Ryanair canceled all flights due to...

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Ex-divs to take 4.35 points off FTSE 100 on Mar. 24

LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters...

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RPT-INSIGHT-Ride to the Bottom: US energy workers hit hard by company stock bets

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 22 (Reuters) - Nearly 15 years since Enron's collapse decimated the retirement accounts of its employees, hundreds of thousands of U.S. energy workers remain precariously exposed...

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BRIEF-Trina solar company's 40mw of solar PV modules has been operational in solar project in Philippines

* Company's 40mw of solar PV modules has been operational in solar project in Philippines Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1 646 223 8780)

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BRIEF-Prometic Life Sciences confirms PBI-4050's positive effects on novel biomarkers in patients suffering from metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes

* Confirms PBI-4050's positive effects on novel biomarkers in patients suffering from metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes

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Greek current account gap widens in January as services surplus shrinks

ATHENS, March 22 (Reuters) - Greece's current account deficit widened in January from the same month a year earlier after weaker surpluses in the services balance and primary income account, the Bank...

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Eurostar cancels trains to Brussels after explosions

LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - Eurostar cancelled trains running to and from Brussels on Tuesday after explosions in the city.

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European shares fall after explosions hit Brussels airport

LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - European shares fell in early trading on Tuesday, with travel and leisure stocks leading the market lower after explosions hit the airport in Brussels.

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FOREX-Yen and Swiss franc rise as Brussels explosions spur safety flows

LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - The yen and the Swiss franc climbed on Tuesday, as news that two explosions rocked Brussels airport spurred inflows into traditional safe-haven currencies and assets.

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BRIEF-Boeing, Pegasus Airlines announce order for five next-generation 737-800s

* Deal valued at approximately $505 million based on expected list prices at delivery

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Israel's Elbit Systems Q4 profit, revenue rise

TEL AVIV, March 22 (Reuters) - Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems reported higher quarterly profit, boosted by higher sales, a growing order backlog and lower financial expenses.

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Nikkei strikes 1-week high as dollar gains on Fed rate hike hopes

TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a one-week high on Tuesday as the dollar rose against the yen after two U.S. Federal Reserve officials supported the case for an...

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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 22

March 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 4 points, or 0.07 percent, on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please...

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INSIGHT-Obama intervened over crumbling Iraqi dam as U.S. concern grew

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - On Jan. 21, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Iraq's prime minister in Davos, Switzerland, and handed him a personal note from President Barack Obama...

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INSIGHT-Ride to the Bottom: US energy workers hit hard by company stock bets

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 22 (Reuters) - Nearly 15 years since Enron's collapse decimated the retirement accounts of its employees, hundreds of thousands of U.S. energy workers remain precariously exposed...

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Morning News Call - India, March 22

To access the newsletter, click on the link: http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_03222016.pdf FACTORS TO WATCH 10:00 am: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at an oil...

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Puerto Rico takes restructuring law to U.S. high court

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to validate a law that could let it cut billions of dollars from what it owes in debt at some public agencies,...

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Taiwan stocks fall after weak export orders data

TAIPEI, March 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell on Tuesday as dour overseas markets and weak export orders data at home weighed on investor sentiment.

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FOREX-Dollar perks up with Fed hike seen back in play

SYDNEY, March 22 (Reuters) - The dollar held firm on Tuesday, having extended its rebound for a second session after two Federal Reserve officials supported the case for a hike in interest rates...

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Nikkei rises sharply as dollar gains on hopes for Fed rate hike

* Buying before ex-dividend day may kick in this week - analyst

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UPDATE 9-Obama spars with Cuba's Castro over human rights in historic visit

HAVANA, March 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed Cuba to improve human rights during his historic visit to the Communist-led island on Monday, publicly sparring with President Raul...

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UPDATE 1-Intel mastermind, Silicon Valley statesman Andy Grove dead at 79

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21 (Reuters) - Andy Grove, the Silicon Valley elder statesman who made Intel into the world's top chipmaker and helped usher in the personal computer age, died on Tuesday at age...

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Australia strikes threatening to choke Easter weekend air travel

SYDNEY, March 22 (Reuters) - Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection on Tuesday joined other public sector workers in a growing strike that threatens to paralyse air travel at the...

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BRIEF-Caretrust REIT says size of public offering has been increased to 8.5 mln shares from 7.5 mln shares

* Pricing of public offering of common stock at $11.35 per share

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BRIEF-Realty Income says declared an increase in company's cash dividend to $0.199 per share from $0.1985 per share

* Declared an increase in company's common stock monthly cash dividend to $0.199 per share from $0.1985 per share

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UPDATE 3-FanDuel, DraftKings shut down daily fantasy sports games in New York

NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters) - Top daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings agreed to halt their business in New York on Monday, betting on a legislative path to make the games legal...

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BRIEF-Moody's says Anthem lawsuit is credit negative for Express Scripts but no effect on ratings

* Anthem lawsuit is credit negative for express scripts but no effect on ratings

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BRIEF-Sequoia fund, Valeant Pharma's largest shareholder, sold 1.5 mln shares of Valeant last week - CNBC, citing DJ

* Sequoia Fund, Valeant Pharmaceutical's Largest Shareholder, Sold 1.5m Shares Of Vrx Last Week - CNBC, CITING DJ Further company coverage: )

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UPDATE 4-Gawker, publisher slapped with punitive damages over Hulk Hogan sex tape

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 21 (Reuters) - A Florida jury awarded punitive damages totaling $25 million on Monday in a second blow to Gawker, coming on top of the $115 million the online news outlet...

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UPDATE 1-Illinois high court ruling in Chicago pension case due on Thursday

CHICAGO, March 21 (Reuters) - The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday will release its ruling on the constitutionality of a 2014 state law aimed at boosting funding for two of Chicago's pension funds,...

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Senate proposal on encryption gives judges broad powers

WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has begun circulating long-awaited draft legislation that would give federal judges clear authority to order technology companies...

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UPDATE 1-Diebold CEO says confident will gain enough support for Wincor takeover

FRANKFURT, March 21 (Reuters) - U.S. ATM maker Diebold is optimistic it will gain the required level of support for its planned $1.8 billion takeover of German rival Wincor Nixdorf, its CEO told...

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BRIEF-General cable says CFO Brian Robinson will leave company

* Has retained heidrick & struggles to assist in a search for a replacement cfo

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BRIEF-Omnicell names Christopher Drew President of North American automation, analytics

* Omnicell announces organizational realignment to increase strategic and operational focus

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BRIEF-Marine products announces death of executive VP James Lane Jr

* Says death of executive vice president james lane, jr. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1-646-223-8780)

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Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones

March 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Monday unveiled a robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver and tungsten.

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Regulator sets permanent steam restriction at CNRL project

CALGARY, Alberta, March 21 (Reuters) - The Alberta Energy Regulator said on Monday it is implementing additional requirements at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Primrose oil sands project after...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real eases as cenbank acts to slow rally

By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, March 21 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real weakened on Monday after the central bank acted to weaken the rallying currency for the first time in three years. The central...

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US STOCKS-Wall St flat as investors pause after 5-week rally

* Dow up 0.08 pct, S&P down 0.05 pct, Nasdaq up 0.05 pct (Updates to early afternoon)

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France wants medicine prices to be on agenda at G7 summit - source

PARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande wants the issue of medicine prices to be on the agenda at the G-7 summit in Japan in May, a source at the French presidency said on...

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UPDATE 3-Black-box data retrieved from plane that crashed in Russia

MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - Russian investigators said on Monday they had been able to retrieve data from a damaged cockpit voice recorder recovered from the scene of a plane crash at the weekend in...

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Euro zone consumer confidence falls in March

BRUSSELS, March 21 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence defied market expectations of an improvement and fell in March, a flash estimate by the European Commission showed on Monday.

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, dollar gains on Fed comments

* Sterling slides as minister resignation raises split concerns

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UPDATE 1-U.S. top court agrees to hear Samsung-Apple patent fight

March 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday stepped into the high-profile patent fight between the world's two fiercest smartphone rivals, Apple and Samsung, agreeing to hear Samsung's...

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German, French finance ministers see progress in Greek bailout review

BERLIN, March 21 (Reuters) - European Union and International Monetary Fund inspectors assessing Greece's bailout reforms said progress has been made, the finance ministers of Germany and France said...

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BRIEF-Oxford Lane Capital Corp adopts new preferred stock repurchase program

* Oxford Lane Capital Corp adopts new preferred stock repurchase program

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BRIEF-Griffon announces the retirement of Joseph Battaglia and the appointment of Kevin Mcsweeney as president of unit Telephonics

* Says Joseph Battaglia has announced his retirement from Griffon's subsidiary Telephonics Corporation

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Indian court extends relief to pharma firms in drug ban case

NEW DELHI, March 21 (Reuters) - An Indian court restrained the government from enforcing a ban on hundreds of drugs for another week on Monday until it has heard petitions from drugmakers challenging...

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