* Jazz Pharma nears deal to buy Celator Pharma for about
$1.5 bln or nearly double celator's mkt cap; deal could be
announced tomorrow - CNBC citing DJ
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Nikkei rises in choppy trade, event risks temper mood
TOKYO, May 31 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose in thin,
choppy trade on Tuesday morning as growing expectations of an
imminent U.S. interest rate hike helped the dollar hold onto
recent gains against...
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choppy trade on Tuesday morning as growing expectations of an
imminent U.S. interest rate hike helped the dollar hold onto
recent gains against...
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BRIEF-Blumetric Q2 shr $0.01
May 30 (Reuters) - Blumetric Environmental Inc :
* Blumetric announces 2nd quarter fy2016 results
* Q2 revenue c$7.9 million versus c$7.8 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.01
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* Blumetric announces 2nd quarter fy2016 results
* Q2 revenue c$7.9 million versus c$7.8 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.01
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Coca-Cola launches debut 4 and 8 year kangaroo bond offering
SYDNEY, May 31 (IFR) - Coca-Cola has announced
details of a debut Kangaroo bond transaction with the global
drinks giant expected to price four and eight-year bonds no
later than tomorrow, June 1.
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details of a debut Kangaroo bond transaction with the global
drinks giant expected to price four and eight-year bonds no
later than tomorrow, June 1.
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 31
May 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble, on track for monthly loss
TOKYO, May 31 (Reuters) - Asian shares wobbled in early
trade on Tuesday and were on track for a monthly loss, while the
dollar edged away from recent peaks scaled on heightened
expectations the U.S....
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trade on Tuesday and were on track for a monthly loss, while the
dollar edged away from recent peaks scaled on heightened
expectations the U.S....
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BRIEF-Vitality qtrly shr loss $0.00
May 30 (Reuters) - Vitality Products Inc :
* Qtrly loss per share $0.00
* Vitality reports year end results
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* Qtrly loss per share $0.00
* Vitality reports year end results
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Brazil to name new Treasury chief ahead of debt talks -source
BRASILIA, May 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister
Henrique Meirelles will name the finance secretary of the state
of Espirito Santos as the country's new Treasury chief, a senior
government...
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Henrique Meirelles will name the finance secretary of the state
of Espirito Santos as the country's new Treasury chief, a senior
government...
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BRIEF-HIT Technologies reports Q3 basic loss per share of $0.02
* Hit technologies reports third quarter fiscal 2016 results
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BRIEF-Aben Resources sets stock options
* Granting of incentive stock options up to an aggregate of
1 million shares at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a
period of 5 yrs
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1 million shares at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a
period of 5 yrs
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BRIEF-Metanor Resources qtrly net loss of $2 mln
* Metanor reports its financial and operational results for
the quarter ended March 31st, 2016
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the quarter ended March 31st, 2016
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ pares losses against firmer greenback as oil rallies
(Adds analyst quote, details on upcoming data; updates prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3051, or 76.62 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across flatter maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.3051, or 76.62 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across flatter maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Temer pressed to drop anti-corruption minister
BRASILIA, May 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's interim President
Michel Temer was under pressure on Monday to drop his
anti-corruption minister, the second top official in his new
government accused of trying...
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Michel Temer was under pressure on Monday to drop his
anti-corruption minister, the second top official in his new
government accused of trying...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil posts primary surplus in April, beats expectations
BRASILIA, May 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government on
Monday posted a primary budget surplus of 9.751 billion reais
($2.72 billion) in April, well above market expectations for a
small surplus.
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Monday posted a primary budget surplus of 9.751 billion reais
($2.72 billion) in April, well above market expectations for a
small surplus.
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BRIEF-Asahi Kasei to pursue large mergers and acquisitions during three years through fiscal 2018 - Nikkei
* Asahi Kasei plans to pursue large mergers and acquisitions
valued in excess of 100 billion yen apiece during three years
through fiscal 2018 - Nikkei
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valued in excess of 100 billion yen apiece during three years
through fiscal 2018 - Nikkei
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UPDATE 1-Strikes, protests pose new headache for Paris tourism
* French hoteliers were hard hit by November attacks (Adds comments from Foreign Minister Ayrault on strikes)
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German shares end at one-month high, PostNL surges
LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - German stocks climbed to their
highest in around one month on Monday as investors bet the
euro's weakness against the U.S. dollar would help German
exporters.
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highest in around one month on Monday as investors bet the
euro's weakness against the U.S. dollar would help German
exporters.
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UPDATE 2-Verizon, union agree pay raises, new jobs to end strike
May 30 (Reuters) - A tentative agreement between Verizon
Communications Inc and unions to end a nearly seven-week
strike includes 1,400 new jobs and pay raises topping 10
percent, the company and...
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Communications Inc and unions to end a nearly seven-week
strike includes 1,400 new jobs and pay raises topping 10
percent, the company and...
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EU mergers and takeovers (May 30)
BRUSSELS, May 30 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies seesaw in holiday-thinned trade
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Monday on thin trading volume due to
market holidays in the United States and the United...
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SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Monday on thin trading volume due to
market holidays in the United States and the United...
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BRIEF-Genmab achieves $30 mln milestone in deal with Janssen
* Says milestone triggered by first commercial sale of
Darzalex in Europe
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Darzalex in Europe
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BRIEF-Latin American Minerals amends terms of private placement and metal purchase agreement
* Non-Binding metal purchase agreement term sheet, signed
with Silver Stream SEZ on March 1, 2016 has now expired
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with Silver Stream SEZ on March 1, 2016 has now expired
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UPDATE 1-Alcoa's spinoff plan sparks dispute with Australian partner Alumina
MELBOURNE, May 30 (Reuters) - Australia's Alumina Ltd
has "serious concerns" about the impact of a demerger
plan of U.S. partner Alcoa Inc on the pair's bauxite and
alumina production joint venture,...
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has "serious concerns" about the impact of a demerger
plan of U.S. partner Alcoa Inc on the pair's bauxite and
alumina production joint venture,...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens against firmer greenback as oil dips
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3069, or 76.52 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
TORONTO, May 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
against its broadly stronger U.S....
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* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
TORONTO, May 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
against its broadly stronger U.S....
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BRIEF-Americas Petrogas Q1 loss per share $0.03
* Q1 loss per share $0.03
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BRIEF-Arpetrol qtrly revenue $3.4 million
* Arpetrol Ltd Provides an update on sale of substantially
all of its assets and announces first quarter 2016 financial and
operating results
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all of its assets and announces first quarter 2016 financial and
operating results
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures trade slightly higher
May 30 (Reuters) - Futures indicated a modestly higher
opening for Canada stocks on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen suggested a rate hike in the coming months, but
gains were limited...
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opening for Canada stocks on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen suggested a rate hike in the coming months, but
gains were limited...
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BRIEF-Intertain postpones annual general meeting
* Postponing to allow special committee of board of
directors to complete its strategic review
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directors to complete its strategic review
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After long boom, Canada's housing shows some cooling signs
VANCOUVER/TORONTO, May 30 (Reuters) - Seven years into a
Canadian housing boom that many have warned will end in a bust,
there are signs of a sales slowdown in the two hottest cities,
with some...
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Canadian housing boom that many have warned will end in a bust,
there are signs of a sales slowdown in the two hottest cities,
with some...
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BRIEF-Sinomach Automobile signs agreement with Alibaba's car affiliate
* Says it signs strategic agreement with Alibaba Group's car
affiliate on areas including car sales, finance leasing and auto
parts
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affiliate on areas including car sales, finance leasing and auto
parts
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CEE MARKETS-Bonds ease slightly on Fed rate rise outlook
* Government bonds mostly ease on Fed rate rise comments
* Poland to report economic data on Tuesday, Wednesday
* Kuna firms, but political crisis may weigh on Croatian assets
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* Poland to report economic data on Tuesday, Wednesday
* Kuna firms, but political crisis may weigh on Croatian assets
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UPDATE 1-Schaeuble says ECB not pursuing best monetary policy for Germany
BERLIN, May 30 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang
Schaeuble said on Monday that the European Central Bank's
responsibility for the entire euro zone meant the institution
was not...
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Schaeuble said on Monday that the European Central Bank's
responsibility for the entire euro zone meant the institution
was not...
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UPDATE 1-Japan's JX expects June oil product exports to be at record
* June oil product exports to beat record set in April
* Exports expected to reach 220,143 bpd, up 43 pct y/y
* JX oil refining for domestic market to fall 6 pct y/y
(Adds details, tables)
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* Exports expected to reach 220,143 bpd, up 43 pct y/y
* JX oil refining for domestic market to fall 6 pct y/y
(Adds details, tables)
...
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REFILE-Airbus cuts A380 costs by shifting overheads to A320 programme
HAMBURG, May 30 (Reuters) - Airbus is cutting costs on its
A380 superjumbo partly by redeploying some of its overheads to
the expanding A320 programme, Chief Operating Officer Tom
Williams said on...
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A380 superjumbo partly by redeploying some of its overheads to
the expanding A320 programme, Chief Operating Officer Tom
Williams said on...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares hit 1-mth high, dollar firms on Yellen's hike hint
LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - European shares hit one-month
highs on Monday, while the dollar index rose to a two-month peak
after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen suggested that an
interest rate hike...
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highs on Monday, while the dollar index rose to a two-month peak
after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen suggested that an
interest rate hike...
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Airbus to detail plan to boost delayed deliveries, hit 2016 goal
HAMBURG, May 30 (Reuters) - The planemaking arm of Airbus
Group is sticking to targets for deliveries of A320neo
and A350 jets in 2016, despite a slow start to the year due to a
disruption in...
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Group is sticking to targets for deliveries of A320neo
and A350 jets in 2016, despite a slow start to the year due to a
disruption in...
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REFILE-HSBC boosts oversight of safety boxes in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, May 30 (Reuters) - HSBC has introduced
stricter rules for the use of safety-deposit boxes in Hong Kong,
which customers use to store valuables but which are at risk of
being abused for...
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stricter rules for the use of safety-deposit boxes in Hong Kong,
which customers use to store valuables but which are at risk of
being abused for...
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
Puma Energy may go public; valuation seen at more than $6 bln - Sky News
May 30 (Reuters) - Integrated midstream and downstream oil
group Puma Energy is in talks with banks that could lead to a
public listing valuing the company at more than $6 billion, Sky
News reported.
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group Puma Energy is in talks with banks that could lead to a
public listing valuing the company at more than $6 billion, Sky
News reported.
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European Factors to Watch-Shares seen higher in thin volumes
LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - Financial spreadbetters predicted Germany's DAX
to open around 70 points, or up 0.7 percent, and France's CAC 40
to gain 30 points, or up 0.7 percent, on Monday.
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to open around 70 points, or up 0.7 percent, and France's CAC 40
to gain 30 points, or up 0.7 percent, on Monday.
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JGBs dip after Yellen remarks, BOJ buying curbs losses
TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
dipped on Monday, weighed by remarks from Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen that enhanced the prospect of a near-term U.S. rate
hike,...
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dipped on Monday, weighed by remarks from Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen that enhanced the prospect of a near-term U.S. rate
hike,...
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Aluminium producer seeks Q3 premium of $110/T from Japan buyers-sources
TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - A major aluminium producer has
offered Japanese buyers a premium of $110 per tonne for
July-September primary metal shipments, down 4-6 percent from
the previous quarter,...
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offered Japanese buyers a premium of $110 per tonne for
July-September primary metal shipments, down 4-6 percent from
the previous quarter,...
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Dollar/yen rises above 111.00 for first time since late April
TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - The dollar rose above 111.00 yen
for the first time since late April, with Monday's market move
underpinned by comments late last week from Federal Reserve
Chair Janet...
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for the first time since late April, with Monday's market move
underpinned by comments late last week from Federal Reserve
Chair Janet...
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SPOT GOLD FALLS 1 PCT TO $1199.95/OZ ON U.S. FED RATE HIKE PROSPECTS, STRONGER DOLLAR AT 0130 GMT
SPOT GOLD FALLS 1 PCT TO $1199.95/OZ ON U.S. FED RATE
HIKE PROSPECTS, STRONGER DOLLAR AT 0130 GMT
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RPT-China bets on duty-free paradise to keep luxury spenders at home
SANYA, China, May 30 (Reuters) - China's efforts to lift
local consumption, spur domestic tourism and keep within its
borders citizens that splurge in Milan or Seoul have spawned a
duty-free paradise...
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local consumption, spur domestic tourism and keep within its
borders citizens that splurge in Milan or Seoul have spawned a
duty-free paradise...
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China bets on duty-free paradise to keep luxury spenders at home
SANYA, China, May 30 (Reuters) - China's efforts to lift
local consumption, spur domestic tourism and keep within its
borders citizens that splurge in Milan or Seoul have spawned a
duty-free paradise...
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local consumption, spur domestic tourism and keep within its
borders citizens that splurge in Milan or Seoul have spawned a
duty-free paradise...
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RPT-Australian gold output slips 2 pct as miners dig lower grade ore
SYDNEY, May 29 (Reuters) - Gold output in Australia, the
world's second biggest producer, slipped 2 percent in the first
quarter, due in part to mining of lesser grade ores during a
period of higher...
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world's second biggest producer, slipped 2 percent in the first
quarter, due in part to mining of lesser grade ores during a
period of higher...
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DP World lands deal to manage port in Somaliland -WSJ
May 29 (Reuters) - DP World has reached an
agreement to manage the Berbera port in Somaliland, which would
allow it to become a major hub for goods to transit to and from
the Horn of Africa, the Wall...
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agreement to manage the Berbera port in Somaliland, which would
allow it to become a major hub for goods to transit to and from
the Horn of Africa, the Wall...
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Suncor Energy says resuming operations after Canada wildfire
TORONTO, May 29 (Reuters) - Suncor Energy Inc is
resuming operations after its sites in Canada's energy heartland
of Alberta stopped production because of a wildfire, the company
said on Sunday.
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resuming operations after its sites in Canada's energy heartland
of Alberta stopped production because of a wildfire, the company
said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Suncor ramping up operations after Canada wildfire
TORONTO, May 29 (Reuters) - Suncor Energy Inc's
facilities north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, are expected to
partially restart by the end of the week, the company said on
Sunday, the latest sign...
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facilities north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, are expected to
partially restart by the end of the week, the company said on
Sunday, the latest sign...
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Saudi central bank's foreign assets shrink $6 bln in April
DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) - Foreign assets at Saudi Arabia's
central bank shrank $6 billion in April as it liquidated some
financial holdings to cover a big state budget deficit caused by
low oil...
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central bank shrank $6 billion in April as it liquidated some
financial holdings to cover a big state budget deficit caused by
low oil...
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ConAgra Foods stock seen rising 30 pct - Barron's
NEW YORK, May 29 (Reuters) - ConAgra Foods' stock
could climb up to 30 percent in the coming months as the U.S.
packaged food company seeks to shed businesses, improve existing
brands and achieve...
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could climb up to 30 percent in the coming months as the U.S.
packaged food company seeks to shed businesses, improve existing
brands and achieve...
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Leviathan partners sign $3 bln Israeli natgas supply deal
JERUSALEM, May 29 (Reuters) - The partners in Israel's
Leviathan natural gas field said on Sunday they had signed a
deal to supply as much as $3 billion worth of gas to a new
private power plant in...
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Leviathan natural gas field said on Sunday they had signed a
deal to supply as much as $3 billion worth of gas to a new
private power plant in...
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Kuwait's KNPC says in talks for $6.4 bln in loans for Clean Fuels project
DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) - Kuwait National Petroleum Company
(KNPC) is in final stages of talks with international
institutions for $6.4 billion in the second tranche of loans to
finance its...
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(KNPC) is in final stages of talks with international
institutions for $6.4 billion in the second tranche of loans to
finance its...
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South Africa police deny Gordhan inquiry moved to new unit
JOHANNESBURG, May 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's elite Hawks
police unit denied on Sunday a report that an investigation
involving Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, which has helped to
weaken the rand,...
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police unit denied on Sunday a report that an investigation
involving Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, which has helped to
weaken the rand,...
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Data analysis from Paris raid on Google will take months, possibly years -prosecutor
PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - Analysis of data seized by
investigators in last week's raid of Google's Paris
headquarters could possibly take years, French financial
prosecutor Eliane Houlette said on...
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investigators in last week's raid of Google's Paris
headquarters could possibly take years, French financial
prosecutor Eliane Houlette said on...
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UPDATE 1-Nigerian president says "resolved" to keep naira steady, supports flexible FX policy
ABUJA, May 29 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Muhammadu
Buhari said on Sunday the government had resolved to keep the
naira's exchange rate steady while supporting the central
bank's decision to move...
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Buhari said on Sunday the government had resolved to keep the
naira's exchange rate steady while supporting the central
bank's decision to move...
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Nigerian president says government "resolved" to keep naira steady
ABUJA, May 29 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Muhammadu
Buhari said on Sunday the government had resolved to keep the
naira's exchange rate steady while supporting the central
bank's decision to move...
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Buhari said on Sunday the government had resolved to keep the
naira's exchange rate steady while supporting the central
bank's decision to move...
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Japan's Aso calls for lower house elections if tax hike is delayed -Kyodo
TOKYO, May 29 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso
said the lower house of the parliament should be dissolved
followed by a general election if the increase in the
consumption tax is...
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said the lower house of the parliament should be dissolved
followed by a general election if the increase in the
consumption tax is...
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Turkey's new prime minister wins vote of confidence in parliament
ANKARA, May 29 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Binali
Yildirim's government on Sunday won a vote of confidence in
parliament as well as approval for his legislative programme,
parliament speaker...
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Yildirim's government on Sunday won a vote of confidence in
parliament as well as approval for his legislative programme,
parliament speaker...
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Australian gold output slips 2 pct as miners dig lower grade ore
SYDNEY, May 29 (Reuters) - Gold output in Australia, the
world's second biggest producer, slipped 2 percent in the first
quarter, due in part to mining of lesser grade ores during a
period of higher...
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world's second biggest producer, slipped 2 percent in the first
quarter, due in part to mining of lesser grade ores during a
period of higher...
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France's Sapin says government will stand firm on labour reform
PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - A plan to overhaul labour rules is
crucial to proving France's ability to reform, and the
government will stand by it despite street protests and refinery
blockades, Finance...
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crucial to proving France's ability to reform, and the
government will stand by it despite street protests and refinery
blockades, Finance...
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Lufthansa suspends Caracas flights as Venezuelan economy struggles
CARACAS, May 28 (Reuters) - German airline Deutsche
Lufthansa AG said on Saturday it will temporarily
suspend flights to Venezuela as of next month due to economic
difficulties in the South American...
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Lufthansa AG said on Saturday it will temporarily
suspend flights to Venezuela as of next month due to economic
difficulties in the South American...
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India's Sun Pharma gets U.S. subpoena over generic drugs pricing
MUMBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice
(DoJ) has subpoenaed India's largest drugmaker Sun
Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd seeking information about
the pricing and marketing of the...
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(DoJ) has subpoenaed India's largest drugmaker Sun
Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd seeking information about
the pricing and marketing of the...
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UPDATE 1-WHO rejects call for Olympics to be moved due to Zika
LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday rejected a call for the Rio Olympic Games to be moved or postponed due to the threat posed by a large outbreak of Zika virus...
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UPDATE 1 -French fuel supply improving, but crisis not over - minister
PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - France's fuel supply crisis is not
yet over, the transport minister warned on Saturday, while Prime
Minister Manuel Valls was quoted as saying he was ready to ride
out...
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yet over, the transport minister warned on Saturday, while Prime
Minister Manuel Valls was quoted as saying he was ready to ride
out...
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UPDATE 2-French fuel supply improving, but crisis not over - minister
PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - France's fuel supply crisis is not
yet over, the transport minister warned on Saturday, while Prime
Minister Manuel Valls was quoted as saying he was ready to ride
out...
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yet over, the transport minister warned on Saturday, while Prime
Minister Manuel Valls was quoted as saying he was ready to ride
out...
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French fuel supply improving, but crisis not over -minister
PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - The fuel supply situation in
France is improving, but the crisis caused by strikes is not
fully over, the country's transport minister said on Saturday.
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France is improving, but the crisis caused by strikes is not
fully over, the country's transport minister said on Saturday.
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REFILE-WHO rejects call for Olympics to be moved due to Zika
LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday rejected a call for the Rio Olympic Games to be moved or postponed due to the threat posed by large outbreak of Zika virus...
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UPDATE 1-Chinese users criticise Microsoft's push for Windows 10 upgrade-Xinhua
SHANGHAI, May 27 (Reuters) - Chinese users of Microsoft
products are criticising the software company's push to
get them to mandatorily upgrade their Windows operating systems,
the official Xinhua...
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products are criticising the software company's push to
get them to mandatorily upgrade their Windows operating systems,
the official Xinhua...
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Friday, May 27, 2016
BRIEF-FCMI Parent acquires securities of Golden Predator Mining
* Acquired beneficial ownership, control over 4 million
units of golden predator at price of $0.16 per unit for
aggregate purchase price of $640,000
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units of golden predator at price of $0.16 per unit for
aggregate purchase price of $640,000
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Gawker privacy lawsuit evolves into battle of tech billionaires
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27 (Reuters) - Billionaire media owner
Pierre Omidyar is backing news and entertainment web site Gawker
Media in its lawsuit against wrestler Hulk Hogan, adding a new
twist to a...
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Pierre Omidyar is backing news and entertainment web site Gawker
Media in its lawsuit against wrestler Hulk Hogan, adding a new
twist to a...
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Kansas Supreme Court strikes down school funding system
May 27 (Reuters) - The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday again
struck down the state's proposed school funding system and
provided lawmakers a deadline of June 30 to fix disparities
between rich and...
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struck down the state's proposed school funding system and
provided lawmakers a deadline of June 30 to fix disparities
between rich and...
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BRIEF-Republic Airways, United Airlines reach agreement on long-term relationship
* Republic Airways Holdings Inc and United Airlines reach
comprehensive agreement on a long term commercial relationship
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comprehensive agreement on a long term commercial relationship
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New incentives needed to develop antibiotics to fight superbugs
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Drugmakers are renewing efforts
to develop medicines to fight emerging antibiotic-resistant
bacteria, but creating new classes of drugs on the scale needed
is unlikely...
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to develop medicines to fight emerging antibiotic-resistant
bacteria, but creating new classes of drugs on the scale needed
is unlikely...
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Illinois governor vetoes bill to ease Chicago pension payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 27 (Reuters) - Illinois Governor
Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill on Friday that would have enabled
Chicago to spread out pension payments to its public safety
workers' pensions,...
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Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill on Friday that would have enabled
Chicago to spread out pension payments to its public safety
workers' pensions,...
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REFILE-Williams tells Energy Transfer it would consider new offer -sources
May 27 (Reuters) - Williams Cos Inc has informed
Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) LP that it is open to
considering a new offer that would amend terms of its $20
billion sale to its larger U.S pipeline...
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Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) LP that it is open to
considering a new offer that would amend terms of its $20
billion sale to its larger U.S pipeline...
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Illinois lawmakers focus on funding fix for Chicago schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 27 (Reuters) - A funding fix for the
fiscally challenged Chicago Public Schools is taking center
stage in the final days of the Illinois legislature's spring
session, with the...
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fiscally challenged Chicago Public Schools is taking center
stage in the final days of the Illinois legislature's spring
session, with the...
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Wall St Week Ahead-Fed reaction to data barrage is focus for stocks
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Data on inflation and
employment, two of the economic indicators most important to a
"data-dependent" U.S. Federal Reserve are expected next week.
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employment, two of the economic indicators most important to a
"data-dependent" U.S. Federal Reserve are expected next week.
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BRIEF-Moody's issues statement on New Jersey governor signing bills
* Moody's issues statement regarding New Jersey governor
Christie signing two bills to help Atlantic city
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Christie signing two bills to help Atlantic city
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BRIEF-Michaels Companies says Michaels Stores's certain units entered into amended credit agreement
* Michaels Stores, Inc. Certain units entered into third
amended credit agreement of credit agreement, dated as of sept
17, 2012
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amended credit agreement of credit agreement, dated as of sept
17, 2012
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N.J. Gov. Christie signs Atlantic City rescue package into law
May 27 (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on
Friday signed into law a package of legislation that provides
distressed gambling hub Atlantic City with immediate cash help
but also a...
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Friday signed into law a package of legislation that provides
distressed gambling hub Atlantic City with immediate cash help
but also a...
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Putin vows Russian retaliation over U.S. missile shield
ATHENS, May 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
said on Friday Moscow had no choice but to retaliate over the
U.S. missile shield in Europe, and warned that both Romania and
Poland could...
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said on Friday Moscow had no choice but to retaliate over the
U.S. missile shield in Europe, and warned that both Romania and
Poland could...
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Kerry welcomes bid to spur talks between Venezuela, opposition
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John
Kerry spoke to former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis RodrÃguez
Zapatero on Thursday to welcome efforts he is leading to
facilitate...
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Kerry spoke to former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis RodrÃguez
Zapatero on Thursday to welcome efforts he is leading to
facilitate...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Air Force, Boeing announce KC-46 tanker delay
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force and Boeing
Co said on Friday that Boeing will miss its deadline for
delivering an initial batch of KC-46 aerial refueling tankers.
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Co said on Friday that Boeing will miss its deadline for
delivering an initial batch of KC-46 aerial refueling tankers.
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BRIEF-Berylson Master Fund LP reports 7.3 pct stake in Northern Power Systems Corp, as of May 24, 2016
* Berylson Master Fund LP reports 7.3 pct stake in Northern
Power Systems Corp, as of May 24, 2016 - Sec filing
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UPDATE 1-Verizon strike seen lowering U.S. May payrolls by 35,000 jobs
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The strike by Verizon
Communications Inc workers will probably trim U.S.
non-farm payroll growth in May by at least 35,000 jobs, a Labor
Department report showed on...
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Communications Inc workers will probably trim U.S.
non-farm payroll growth in May by at least 35,000 jobs, a Labor
Department report showed on...
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UPDATE 1-IMF OKs new 2-year $88 bln flexible credit line for Mexico
MEXICO CITY, May 27 (Reuters) - The International Monetary
Fund on Friday boosted its flexible credit line with Mexico to
$88 billion in a bid to support Latin America's No. 2 economy,
whose currency...
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Fund on Friday boosted its flexible credit line with Mexico to
$88 billion in a bid to support Latin America's No. 2 economy,
whose currency...
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BRIEF-Caesars Entertainment Corp provides financial outlook
* Sees net revenue $9,196 million in 2017, $9,620 million in
2018, $10,053 million in 2019, $10,468 million in 2020 for
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
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2018, $10,053 million in 2019, $10,468 million in 2020 for
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
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GLOBAL LNG-Prices lift on UK gas gains as Middle East demand heats up
MILAN/LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Asian liquefied natural gas
(LNG) prices rose while warming temperatures in the Middle East
coupled with the start of Ramadan next week looked set to boost
regional...
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(LNG) prices rose while warming temperatures in the Middle East
coupled with the start of Ramadan next week looked set to boost
regional...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rises, stocks firm ahead of Yellen
* Global stocks edge higher
(Updates with U.S. market openings, changes dateline, previous
LONDON)
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(Updates with U.S. market openings, changes dateline, previous
LONDON)
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BRIEF-GlaxoSmithKline appoints Vivienne Cox to board
* Dr Vivienne Cox, CBE, has been appointed to board of
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TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices slip ahead of Yellen
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices slipped on
Friday as traders await for possible clues on the U.S. economy
and timing on a possible interest rate increase from Federal
Reserve Chair...
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Friday as traders await for possible clues on the U.S. economy
and timing on a possible interest rate increase from Federal
Reserve Chair...
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Portugal PM warns Lisbon dock workers to end strike
LISBON, May 27 (Reuters) - Portugal's prime minister warned
Lisbon dock workers on Friday that his patience was running out
after a strike that has lasted a month, paralysing the city's
ports.
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Lisbon dock workers on Friday that his patience was running out
after a strike that has lasted a month, paralysing the city's
ports.
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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open flat as Yellen's speech awaited
* Futures up: Dow 17 pts, S&P 1.75 pts, Nasdaq 6.5 pts
(Adds details, comment, updates prices)
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(Adds details, comment, updates prices)
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UPDATE 1-EU regulators back approval of Gilead's new hep C drug
May 27 (Reuters) - An advisory panel to the European drug
regulator recommended an approval for Gilead Sciences Inc's
new drug combination to treat hepatitis C.
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regulator recommended an approval for Gilead Sciences Inc's
new drug combination to treat hepatitis C.
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UPDATE 1-South Africa's Zuma not "at war" with fin minister -presidency
JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - South Africa's President
Jacob Zuma is not "at war" with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan
over the control of the National Treasury, the presidency said
on Friday in...
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Jacob Zuma is not "at war" with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan
over the control of the National Treasury, the presidency said
on Friday in...
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MOVES-Barclays hires Ashton-Rigby as CIO from JP Morgan
LONDON, May 27 (IFR) - Barclays has hired Mark Ashton-Rigby
as its new chief information officer, the fifth former JP Morgan
senior executive to be recruited by the bank.
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as its new chief information officer, the fifth former JP Morgan
senior executive to be recruited by the bank.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Britain plans steel pensions overhaul to ease sale of Tata assets
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Britain's government said on
Thursday it had started discussions on overhauling the
deficit-laden British Steel Pension Scheme, a major stumbling
block for potential buyers...
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Thursday it had started discussions on overhauling the
deficit-laden British Steel Pension Scheme, a major stumbling
block for potential buyers...
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Citic Metal in talks to buy Freeport Americas stake - Bloomberg
May 27 (Reuters) - China's Citic Metal Co is in talks with
Freeport-McMoRan Inc to buy a minority stake in the
miner's North and South American operations, Bloomberg reported,
citing people familiar...
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc to buy a minority stake in the
miner's North and South American operations, Bloomberg reported,
citing people familiar...
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UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca potassium drug delayed by manufacturing snag
LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca said on
Friday U.S. regulators would not approve its new drug for high
potassium levels at present due to a manufacturing issue,
dealing a blow to a product...
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Friday U.S. regulators would not approve its new drug for high
potassium levels at present due to a manufacturing issue,
dealing a blow to a product...
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German yields hit 10-day trough as chances of U.S. June hike diminish
LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - German yields fell to a 10-day
low on Friday, with this week's weaker-than-expected data and
Britain's upcoming EU referendum seen diminishing the chances of
an interest...
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low on Friday, with this week's weaker-than-expected data and
Britain's upcoming EU referendum seen diminishing the chances of
an interest...
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BRIEF-Arizona Mining announces $18 mln underwritten private placement
* Underwriters to purchase 14 million common shares of
company at a price of $1.29 per common share
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company at a price of $1.29 per common share
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France's Hollande: Brexit would be bad news for world economy
ISE-SHIMA, Japan, May 27 (Reuters) - French President
Francois Hollande said on Friday that a British exit from the
European Union would be bad news for the global economy,
although it was not for...
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Francois Hollande said on Friday that a British exit from the
European Union would be bad news for the global economy,
although it was not for...
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
BRIEF-AstraZeneca receives complete response letter from U.S. FDA for sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
* Astrazeneca receives complete response letter from us fda
for sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (zs-9) for oral suspension
for treatment of hyperkalaemia
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for sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (zs-9) for oral suspension
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UPDATE 2-Valeant rejected joint takeover bid from Takeda, TPG in spring - source
May 26 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc
received a joint takeover offer from Japan's Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co Ltd and TPG Capital Management LP
this spring that the Canadian...
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received a joint takeover offer from Japan's Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co Ltd and TPG Capital Management LP
this spring that the Canadian...
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Nikkei edges up amid reports of tax-hike delay, weaker yen
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose in thin trade
on Friday morning amid steady yen weakness and media reports
that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would delay by two years a sales
tax hike...
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on Friday morning amid steady yen weakness and media reports
that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would delay by two years a sales
tax hike...
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Doubleline's Gundlach sees Yellen as more cautious than some Fed officials
May 26 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive officer
of DoubleLine Capital, on Thursday said U.S. Federal Reserve
Chair Janet Yellen appears to be more cautious on raising
interest rates...
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of DoubleLine Capital, on Thursday said U.S. Federal Reserve
Chair Janet Yellen appears to be more cautious on raising
interest rates...
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BRIEF-Northern Dynasty says offerings of up to $15.0 mln
* Northern Dynasty announces offerings of up to $15.0
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UPDATE 4-Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. jury handed Google
a major victory on Thursday in a long-running
copyright battle with Oracle Corp over Android software
used to run most of the world's...
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a major victory on Thursday in a long-running
copyright battle with Oracle Corp over Android software
used to run most of the world's...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms to 1-week high; implied vol hits lowest in 4 months
* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2970, or 77.10 U.S. cents
* Loonie touched its strongest since May 18 at C$1.2912
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
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* Loonie touched its strongest since May 18 at C$1.2912
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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UPDATE 3-Trump says he would exit global climate accord, slash US oil regulation
BISMARCK, ND, May 26 (Reuters) - Donald Trump, the
presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said on Thursday
that he would pull the United States out of the U.N. global
climate accord and slash...
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presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said on Thursday
that he would pull the United States out of the U.N. global
climate accord and slash...
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BRIEF-Nesscap Energy posts quarterly net loss of $0.6 mln
* Revenue for three-month period improved to $3.8 million,
compared to $3.4 million in same period last year
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compared to $3.4 million in same period last year
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YOUR MONEY-If you waste $50 each time you skip class, would you do it?
NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - As college attendance wanes
through the semester, one professor teaches her 300 geoscience
students how to work out the cost of cutting class.
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through the semester, one professor teaches her 300 geoscience
students how to work out the cost of cutting class.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar falls on durables data; stocks steady
* U.S. oil ends lower after hitting $50 a barrel
(Adds U.S. oil closing level, updates prices)
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Symantec says SWIFT malware linked to attack in Philippines
May 26 (Reuters) - The malware that was used to steal $81
million from Bangladesh's central bank has been linked to
another cyber attack, this time on a bank in the Philippines,
cyber security...
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million from Bangladesh's central bank has been linked to
another cyber attack, this time on a bank in the Philippines,
cyber security...
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UPDATE 2-Software problem delays Los Angeles flights - FAA
LOS ANGELES, May 26 (Reuters) - Planes arriving and
departing Los Angeles International Airport were delayed on
Thursday after a problem with air-traffic control software
briefly halted all flights,...
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departing Los Angeles International Airport were delayed on
Thursday after a problem with air-traffic control software
briefly halted all flights,...
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Los Angeles flights delayed due to 'equipment issues'- FAA
May 26 (Reuters) - Flights arriving and departing Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) should expect delays due to
"equipment issues," the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
said in an online...
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Angeles International Airport (LAX) should expect delays due to
"equipment issues," the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
said in an online...
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CORRECTED-Lidl owner to invest 6.5 bln euros in 2016 - newspaper
BERLIN, May 26 (Reuters) - The Schwarz group that owns
German discount supermarket chain Lidl plans to
invest 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion)in 2016, with part of
that going to sprucing up its...
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German discount supermarket chain Lidl plans to
invest 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion)in 2016, with part of
that going to sprucing up its...
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BRIEF-S&P revises outlook on Consorcio Ara to positive, confirms rating
* Said on Wednesday Standard & Poor's revised outlook on
Consorcio Ara to positive from stable
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Consorcio Ara to positive from stable
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Amazon to deliver fresh food in Berlin soon - Manager Magazin
BERLIN, May 26 (Reuters) - Amazon plans to start
deliveries of fresh food in Berlin in coming months, a magazine
reported on Thursday, as the ecommerce giant extends its foray
into groceries beyond...
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deliveries of fresh food in Berlin in coming months, a magazine
reported on Thursday, as the ecommerce giant extends its foray
into groceries beyond...
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Madoff victims may soon recoup another $247 million
May 26 (Reuters) - Nearly 7-1/2 years after Bernard Madoff's
Ponzi scheme was unmasked, the court-appointed trustee recouping
money for the swindler's victims on Thursday sought court
approval to...
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Ponzi scheme was unmasked, the court-appointed trustee recouping
money for the swindler's victims on Thursday sought court
approval to...
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CORRECTED-Canadian lender CIBC's quarterly profit rises
May 26 (Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
reported a 3.5 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped
by growth in its retail and business banking division.
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reported a 3.5 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped
by growth in its retail and business banking division.
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BRIEF-Milestone Scientific announces completion of clinical trial enrollment for epidural instrument
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BRIEF-Americas Silver says Alex Davidson named as chairman
* Americas Silver Corporation announces Alex Davidson
appointed as chairman; company recommences full operations at
the Nuestra Senora Mine
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Valeant appoints Tyco's Sam Eldessouky corporate controller
May 26 (Reuters) - Embattled drugmaker Valeant
Pharmaceuticals International Inc appointed Sam
Eldessouky senior vice president and corporate controller,
effective May 31.
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Pharmaceuticals International Inc appointed Sam
Eldessouky senior vice president and corporate controller,
effective May 31.
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Obama says North Korea nuclear programme is serious mid-term risk
ISE-SHIMA, Japan, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack
Obama said on Thursday that North Korea's nuclear ambitions pose
a serious medium-term threat, adding that engagement with China
and other...
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Obama said on Thursday that North Korea's nuclear ambitions pose
a serious medium-term threat, adding that engagement with China
and other...
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BRIEF-Snapchat Inc says has sold $1.81 bln in equity offering - SEC filing
* Snapchat Inc discloses in Form D with U.S. SEC that the
total offering amount was for $1.81 billion
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European shares mixed, weighed down by underperforming periphery
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - European shares were mixed on
Thursday, with banks in Italy and Spain on the back foot
following a recent rally while commodity stocks were boosted as
Brent crude oil...
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Thursday, with banks in Italy and Spain on the back foot
following a recent rally while commodity stocks were boosted as
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Britain to consult on steel pensions in drive to find buyer for Tata Steel UK
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Britain's government said on
Thursday it had launched a consultation to overhaul the
deficit-laden British Steel Pension Scheme, a major stumbling
block for potential...
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Thursday it had launched a consultation to overhaul the
deficit-laden British Steel Pension Scheme, a major stumbling
block for potential...
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Electra Private Equity names activist investor Bramson as interim CEO
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Electra Private Equity
on Thursday appointed activist investor Edward Bramson as
interim chief executive and served notice on its investment
manager Electra Partners, as...
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on Thursday appointed activist investor Edward Bramson as
interim chief executive and served notice on its investment
manager Electra Partners, as...
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
European Factors to Watch-Shares to edge down from 4-week high
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - European stocks were seen opening slightly lower
on Thursday, set to edge down after hitting a four week high in the previous
session, with appetite for equities knocked by...
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on Thursday, set to edge down after hitting a four week high in the previous
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 26
May 26 (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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UPDATE 1-Chico's makes corporate governance changes as proxy fight kicks off
May 25 (Reuters) - U.S. womenswear firm Chico's FAS Inc
on Wednesday made changes to its corporate governance
structure and proposed electing board members annually, in a
move to get shareholders on...
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on Wednesday made changes to its corporate governance
structure and proposed electing board members annually, in a
move to get shareholders on...
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Biotech Regeneron replaces Intel as sponsor of Science Talent Search
NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - Biotechnology company Regeneron
Pharmaceuticals Inc on Thursday became the title
sponsor of the most prestigious U.S. science competition for
high school students, taking...
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Pharmaceuticals Inc on Thursday became the title
sponsor of the most prestigious U.S. science competition for
high school students, taking...
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Nikkei edges up but wary of yen volatility
TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks inched higher in
choppy trade on Thursday following a rise in oil prices and
gains on Wall Street, but indexes remained vulnerable to yen
volatility as the...
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choppy trade on Thursday following a rise in oil prices and
gains on Wall Street, but indexes remained vulnerable to yen
volatility as the...
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S.Korea Q1 household credit growth accelerates, fastest since late 2006
SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's household credit in
the March quarter rose at the fastest annual pace in nearly nine
years, central bank data showed on Wednesday, accelerating for a
seventh...
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the March quarter rose at the fastest annual pace in nearly nine
years, central bank data showed on Wednesday, accelerating for a
seventh...
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Illinois House Democrats advance FY 2017 budget amid veto threat
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 25 (Reuters) - Illinois took another
step on Wednesday that is bound to lead nowhere in solving its
strangled finances, with the Democratic-led House approving a
new spending...
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step on Wednesday that is bound to lead nowhere in solving its
strangled finances, with the Democratic-led House approving a
new spending...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. levies hefty duties on Chinese corrosion-resistant steel
WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) - Corrosion-resistant steel
from China will face final U.S. anti-dumping and anti-subsidy
duties of up to 450 percent under the U.S. Commerce Department's
latest...
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from China will face final U.S. anti-dumping and anti-subsidy
duties of up to 450 percent under the U.S. Commerce Department's
latest...
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UPDATE 2-Hundreds protest in downpour at shut McDonald's headquarters
OAK BROOK, Ill., May 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters
marched through pouring rain to call for higher wages and union
rights at McDonald's Corp on Wednesday, leading the
hamburger chain to shut...
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marched through pouring rain to call for higher wages and union
rights at McDonald's Corp on Wednesday, leading the
hamburger chain to shut...
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BRIEF-Costco Q3 earnings per share $1.24
* Qtrly comparable sales excluding the negative impacts from
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BRIEF-Emerald Oil enters into purchase agreement with CL Energy
* Under terms of agreement, substantially all of assets
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would be sold for approximately $73.0 million
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UPDATE 1-Australia raises concerns over $6.5 bln Asciano buyout
SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) - Australia's antitrust watchdog
said on Thursday a proposed A$9.1 billion ($6.5 billion) buyout
of rail and port giant Asciano Ltd by a host of global
investors may hurt...
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said on Thursday a proposed A$9.1 billion ($6.5 billion) buyout
of rail and port giant Asciano Ltd by a host of global
investors may hurt...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 26
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BRIEF-Capreit announces increase in monthly cash distributions
* Approved a 2.5 pct increase in monthly cash distributions
to $0.1042 per unit, or $1.25 per unit on an annualized basis
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to $0.1042 per unit, or $1.25 per unit on an annualized basis
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BRIEF-Crown Capital completes $15 mln term loan with Bill Gosling outsourcing
* Crown Capital completes $15 million term loan with Bill
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BRIEF-Wright Medical says issued $395 mln of senior notes due 2021
* On May 20, 2016, co issued $395 million aggregate
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Mexico's Arca signs letter of intent with Coca-Cola bottling franchise in U.S.
MEXICO CITY, May 25 (Reuters) - Mexican bottling company
Arca Continental said on Wednesday it had signed a
letter of intent with the Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola
Bottling Company UNITED to...
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Arca Continental said on Wednesday it had signed a
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UPDATE 1-Takata hires Lazard Ltd, seeks cash infusion
May 25 (Reuters) - Takata Corp hired investment
bank Lazard Ltd to lead efforts to help resolve financial issues
stemming from its record-setting recall of tens of millions of
faulty airbags, sources...
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bank Lazard Ltd to lead efforts to help resolve financial issues
stemming from its record-setting recall of tens of millions of
faulty airbags, sources...
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Corn glut in China set to pressure U.S. wheat market
LAKIN, Kan./CHICAGO, May 25 (Reuters) - China's efforts to
cut its domestic corn stocks by shunning imports and
alternatives have already roiled U.S. sorghum and renewable fuel
markets, and are now...
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cut its domestic corn stocks by shunning imports and
alternatives have already roiled U.S. sorghum and renewable fuel
markets, and are now...
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Marfrig upsizes seven-year bond after getting US$2bn in orders
NEW YORK, May 25 (IFR) - Brazilian beef producer Marfrig was
set to price an upsized US$750m seven-year non-call three bond
at a yield of 8.25% on Wednesday after amassing a book of over
US$2bn.
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set to price an upsized US$750m seven-year non-call three bond
at a yield of 8.25% on Wednesday after amassing a book of over
US$2bn.
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AT&T bids for Yahoo's internet business - Bloomberg
May 25 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc, the No. 2 U.S. wireless
carrier, has made a bid for Yahoo Inc's internet
business, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people
familiar with the matter.
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carrier, has made a bid for Yahoo Inc's internet
business, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people
familiar with the matter.
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UPDATE 1-Nestle seeks cost-savings to cope with tougher markets
VEVEY, Switzerland, May 25 (Reuters) - Nestle on
Wednesday announced new cost-savings as part of efforts to cope
with increasing competition and to make its sprawling business
more agile and...
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Wednesday announced new cost-savings as part of efforts to cope
with increasing competition and to make its sprawling business
more agile and...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil defaults hit record in April as lending tightens
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, May 25 (Reuters) - Bank loan defaults in
Brazil hit an all-time high in April as the harshest recession
in at least eight decades and rising borrowing costs are making
it much...
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Brazil hit an all-time high in April as the harshest recession
in at least eight decades and rising borrowing costs are making
it much...
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UPDATE 1-Kyrgyz court fines Centerra unit Kumtor $98 mln
BISHKEK, May 25 (Reuters) - A court in Kyrgyzstan fined the
country's biggest gold miner Kumtor Operating Company, a unit of
Canada's Centerra Gold, 6.7 billion some ($98 million)
for environmental...
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country's biggest gold miner Kumtor Operating Company, a unit of
Canada's Centerra Gold, 6.7 billion some ($98 million)
for environmental...
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Eurogroup deal on Greece a credit positive development - Moody's
LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - A decision by euro zone finance
ministers to unlock further aid to Greece is a positive
development for the sovereign's creditworthiness, Moody's
ratings agency said on...
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ministers to unlock further aid to Greece is a positive
development for the sovereign's creditworthiness, Moody's
ratings agency said on...
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MOVES-Andrew Stancliffe to head Macquarie Securities' Europe cash trading
May 25 (Reuters) - Macquarie Securities, the institutional
equities division of the Macquarie Group, appointed
Andrew Stancliffe head of cash trading for Europe.
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equities division of the Macquarie Group, appointed
Andrew Stancliffe head of cash trading for Europe.
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BRIEF-BBVA signs strategic collaboration with Red Hat
* Signs strategic collaboration with Red Hat to accelerate the group's global
transformation and technology-driven innovation processes
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transformation and technology-driven innovation processes
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BRIEF-Microsoft to streamline smartphone hardware business, cut up to 1,850 jobs
* Announced plans to streamline company's smartphone
hardware business, which will impact up to 1,850 jobs
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hardware business, which will impact up to 1,850 jobs
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BRIEF-GSK says gene therapy for immune disorder meets main goal
* Key efficacy endpoint for analysis was survival. All 18
patients were alive after a median follow-up of 6.9 years at
data cut on 8th may 2014
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patients were alive after a median follow-up of 6.9 years at
data cut on 8th may 2014
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Ukraine's Poroshenko to oversee Savchenko prisoner swap on Wed -Interfax
MOSCOW, May 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Petro
Poroshenko will arrive in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don in
the next few hours where jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko
will be exchanged...
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Poroshenko will arrive in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don in
the next few hours where jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko
will be exchanged...
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Russian finance minister says Eurobond yield of 4.75 pct 'acceptable'
MOSCOW, May 25 (Reuters) - The 4.75 percent yield on
Russia's latest Eurobond is "acceptable" in current market
conditions, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Wednesday.
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Russia's latest Eurobond is "acceptable" in current market
conditions, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Wednesday.
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European shares hit new 4-week high, Novo Nordisk leads
LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - European shares climbed to a new
four-week high on Wednesday, with Novo Nordisk
leading the market higher after a U.S. advisory panel
recommended approval of its new...
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four-week high on Wednesday, with Novo Nordisk
leading the market higher after a U.S. advisory panel
recommended approval of its new...
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Euro zone needs powerful finance minister: ECB's Villeroy
MADRID, May 25 (Reuters) - The euro zone needs to urgently
set up an institution to fully coordinate national fiscal and
structural policies, headed by a powerful finance minister with
a budget,...
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set up an institution to fully coordinate national fiscal and
structural policies, headed by a powerful finance minister with
a budget,...
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - May 25
May 25 (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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European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening higher
LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - Financial spreadbetters on Wednesday predicted
Britain's FTSE 100 to open 53 points higher, or up by 0.9 percent,
Germany's DAX to gain 113 points, or 1.1 percent up, and...
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Britain's FTSE 100 to open 53 points higher, or up by 0.9 percent,
Germany's DAX to gain 113 points, or 1.1 percent up, and...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 25
May 25 (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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Lockheed's F-35 jet to face delay in testing -U.S. govt officials
WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp's
F-35 stealth fighter jet will see a delay in initial
operational testing as it is taking longer than expected to
configure test aircraft with...
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F-35 stealth fighter jet will see a delay in initial
operational testing as it is taking longer than expected to
configure test aircraft with...
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Exxon says crude output from Indonesia's Cepu block could reach 200,000 bpd
JAKARTA, May 25 (Reuters) - Crude oil output from Exxon
Mobil's Cepu block in Indonesia could reach 200,000
barrels per day (bpd) up from 185,000 bpd at present, if the
government approves an...
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Mobil's Cepu block in Indonesia could reach 200,000
barrels per day (bpd) up from 185,000 bpd at present, if the
government approves an...
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UPDATE 1-China's Huawei files patent suits against Samsung Elec
HONG KONG, May 25 (Reuters) - Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
on Wednesday said it sued Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
claiming infringement of smartphone patents, the
Chinese firm's first intellectual...
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on Wednesday said it sued Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
claiming infringement of smartphone patents, the
Chinese firm's first intellectual...
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Pemex discusses potential business opportunities with Lukoil
MEXICO CITY, May 24 (Reuters) - The chief executives of
Mexican state oil company Pemex and Russian oil major Lukoil
on Tuesday discussed potential joint business
opportunities and the possibility...
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Mexican state oil company Pemex and Russian oil major Lukoil
on Tuesday discussed potential joint business
opportunities and the possibility...
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Economic hit would outweigh post-Brexit budget savings for UK - IFS think tank
LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - Any budget savings Britain would
make by cutting its funding to the European Union would be wiped
out by even a small economic slowdown that could result from
leaving the...
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make by cutting its funding to the European Union would be wiped
out by even a small economic slowdown that could result from
leaving the...
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UPDATE 3-Monsanto rejects Bayer bid, but open to more talks
May 24 (Reuters) - Monsanto Co, the world's largest
seed company, turned down Bayer AG's $62 billion
acquisition bid as "incomplete and financially inadequate" on
Tuesday, but said it was open to...
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seed company, turned down Bayer AG's $62 billion
acquisition bid as "incomplete and financially inadequate" on
Tuesday, but said it was open to...
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BRIEF-Empery Asset Management reports 8.58 pct passive stake in Sophiris Bio
* Empery Asset Management Lp reports 8.58 percent passive
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BRIEF-CNinsure Q1 revenue RMB 697.5 million
* Cninsure inc says number of active users of cnpad app was
27,905 in q1 of 2016, as compared to 36,679 in q4 of 2015
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27,905 in q1 of 2016, as compared to 36,679 in q4 of 2015
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BRIEF-Timkensteel to offer, sell $75 mln of senior notes due 2021
* Timkensteel Corp says intends to offer and sell $75
million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes
due 2021 in registered public offering
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million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes
due 2021 in registered public offering
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BRIEF-TriNetX enters into collaboration with celgene to advance clinical trial design and research for next-generation medicines
* Announced collaboration with celgene corp to advance clinical trial design
and research for celgene's next-generation therapeutic programs
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UPDATE 1-UK waste manager Shanks considers bid for Van Gansewinkel
May 24 (Reuters) - Britain's Shanks Group Plc is
considering a bid for Van Gansewinkel Groep BV, Benelux's
largest waste management company, for an undisclosed sum, the
companies said.
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considering a bid for Van Gansewinkel Groep BV, Benelux's
largest waste management company, for an undisclosed sum, the
companies said.
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Foreign investors showed interest in Russia's Eurobond - TASS cites EconMin
MOSCOW, May 24 (Reuters) - Foreign investors showed interest
in Russia's Eurobond, TASS news agency cited Russia's Economy
Minister Alexei Ulyukayev as saying on Tuesday.
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in Russia's Eurobond, TASS news agency cited Russia's Economy
Minister Alexei Ulyukayev as saying on Tuesday.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Euro zone ministers meet to discuss Greek debt
BRUSSELS, May 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers
meet on Tuesday to discuss whether Greece has passed sufficient
reforms to unblock new loans and how international lenders might
grant Athens...
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meet on Tuesday to discuss whether Greece has passed sufficient
reforms to unblock new loans and how international lenders might
grant Athens...
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UPDATE 1-Anthem CEO expects U.S. regulatory decision in July
NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc Chief
Executive Officer Joseph Swedish said on Tuesday the health
insurer was pushing for approval from antitrust regulators
reviewing its acquisition of Cigna...
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Executive Officer Joseph Swedish said on Tuesday the health
insurer was pushing for approval from antitrust regulators
reviewing its acquisition of Cigna...
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BRIEF-Kinross unionized employees at Tasiast Mine have initiated strike action
* Unionized employees at Kinross Gold's Tasiast mine in
Mauritania have today initiated strike action
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Mauritania have today initiated strike action
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TREASURIES-U.S. 2-to-10-year yield gap tightest since 2007
NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - The yield premium on U.S.
10-year Treasuries over two-year issues contracted on Tuesday to
its smallest level since late 2007 as traders increased bets the
Federal...
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10-year Treasuries over two-year issues contracted on Tuesday to
its smallest level since late 2007 as traders increased bets the
Federal...
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BRIEF-Chico's FAS says Bonnie Brooks, Bill Simon are nominated to stand for election to board
* Bonnie Brooks, Bill Simon have been nominated to stand for
election to the company's board of directors
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election to the company's board of directors
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MOVES-Allianz unit AGCS expands Terry FitzGerald's role
May 24 (Reuters) - Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
(AGCS), a unit of Germany's Allianz SE, appointed
Terry FitzGerald combined head of financial institutions and
commercial directors and...
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(AGCS), a unit of Germany's Allianz SE, appointed
Terry FitzGerald combined head of financial institutions and
commercial directors and...
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BRIEF-DSW reports Q1 adjusted earnings per share of $0.40
* Revised its full year earnings guidance reflecting
"expectations for softer sales for balance of year in a
challenging retail environment"
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"expectations for softer sales for balance of year in a
challenging retail environment"
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UPDATE 1-Brazil police launch raids for 2nd straight day in Petrobras probe
BRASILIA, May 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian police said they
launched raids and served arrest warrants on Tuesday for a
second straight day as part of the wide-ranging graft probe into
state-controlled...
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launched raids and served arrest warrants on Tuesday for a
second straight day as part of the wide-ranging graft probe into
state-controlled...
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty falls further as EU-Poland tensions flare
* Zloty weakest since February, EU's Timmermans in Warsaw
* Worries over tension with EU weighs on Polish assets
* Forint near multi-month low, 15 bp rate cut seen
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* Worries over tension with EU weighs on Polish assets
* Forint near multi-month low, 15 bp rate cut seen
By Sandor Peto
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UPDATE 1-Toll Brothers' profit, revenue beat on higher home sales
May 24 (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc's quarterly
revenue rose nearly 31 percent, beating analysts' estimates, as
the company sold more luxury homes at higher prices, mainly in
the West market and...
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revenue rose nearly 31 percent, beating analysts' estimates, as
the company sold more luxury homes at higher prices, mainly in
the West market and...
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JGBs little changed, investors uncertain over fiscal policy
TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
were little changed on Monday, staying comfortably near the
middle of their recent trading ranges that partly reflected
investor uncertainty...
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were little changed on Monday, staying comfortably near the
middle of their recent trading ranges that partly reflected
investor uncertainty...
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UPDATE 1-Private consumption, construction investment propel German Q1 growth
* Expenditure on refugees gives extra push
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Monday, May 23, 2016
BRIEF-NEL partners with Praxair for Norwegian hydrogen refulleling station
* Uno-X Hydrogen AS, a NEL ASA joint venture, has entered into an agreement
with a Norwegian affiliate of Praxair as a strategic alliance to install
20 hydrogen refuelling stations, covering all the...
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with a Norwegian affiliate of Praxair as a strategic alliance to install
20 hydrogen refuelling stations, covering all the...
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European Factors to Watch-Equity futures fall
LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - European equity futures fell on Tuesday, tracking
losses on Asian and U.S. markets as investors worried about the possibility of a
U.S. interest rate increase in coming...
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losses on Asian and U.S. markets as investors worried about the possibility of a
U.S. interest rate increase in coming...
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UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Exchange to work quickly to build a China bond connect scheme
HONG KONG, May 24 (Reuters) - The operator of Hong Kong's
stock exchange said on Tuesday it will "work very quickly" on a
plan to link bond markets in China with those in the Asia's
financial centre,...
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stock exchange said on Tuesday it will "work very quickly" on a
plan to link bond markets in China with those in the Asia's
financial centre,...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks near 11-week lows, dollar bounces on Fed rate view
HONG KONG, May 24 (Reuters) - Asian shares stumbled to near
2-1/2-month lows on Tuesday and the U.S. dollar pared some of
its recent losses as investors worried about the likelihood of a
U.S....
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2-1/2-month lows on Tuesday and the U.S. dollar pared some of
its recent losses as investors worried about the likelihood of a
U.S....
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Climate change takes center stage at Exxon, Chevron annual meetings
HOUSTON, May 24 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp and
Chevron Corp will face their toughest-ever push by
shareholders concerned about a warming world at annual meetings
on Wednesday, as the Paris accord...
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Chevron Corp will face their toughest-ever push by
shareholders concerned about a warming world at annual meetings
on Wednesday, as the Paris accord...
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UPDATE 1-Barington Capital launches proxy fight against U.S. retailer Chico's - source
May 23 (Reuters) - Barington Capital has nominated two
directors to join the board of Chico's FAS Inc's, in a
proxy fight that targets high expenses and weak stock returns at
the women's apparel...
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directors to join the board of Chico's FAS Inc's, in a
proxy fight that targets high expenses and weak stock returns at
the women's apparel...
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FOREX-Risk aversion shores up yen, commodity currencies sag on declining oil
* Canadian dollar struggles near 6-week lows as oil slides
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UPDATE 3-Tribune gets $70.5 mln investment, rejects Gannett offer
* Soon-Shiong to hold 12.9 pct stake in Tribune
(Adds details on ISS report, information on non-disclosure
agreements)
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(Adds details on ISS report, information on non-disclosure
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Barington Capital nominating 2 directors to retailer Chico's board -WSJ
May 23 (Reuters) - Activist investor Barington Capital Group
LP is nominating two directors to women's apparel retailer
Chico's FAS Inc's board of directors, the Wall Street
Journal reported on...
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LP is nominating two directors to women's apparel retailer
Chico's FAS Inc's board of directors, the Wall Street
Journal reported on...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's new top diplomat shifts focus from ideology to trade
BRASILIA/BUENOS AIRES, May 23 (Reuters) - The arrival of a
tough-talking foreign minister in Brazil marks a move away from
ideologically-driven diplomacy that raised tensions with the
United States...
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tough-talking foreign minister in Brazil marks a move away from
ideologically-driven diplomacy that raised tensions with the
United States...
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CORRECTED-Brazil's new top diplomat shifts focus from ideology to trade
BRASILIA, May 23 (Reuters) - The arrival of a tough-talking
foreign minister in Brazil marks a move away from the
ideologically-driven diplomacy that raised tensions with the
United States in the...
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foreign minister in Brazil marks a move away from the
ideologically-driven diplomacy that raised tensions with the
United States in the...
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BRIEF-Berkshire Hathaway buys about 824,000 shares of Phillips 66
* Berkshire Hathaway bought about 824,000 shares of Phillips
66 from 19 May to 23 May raises stake to 76.37 million shares -
SEC filing
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 24
May 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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UPDATE 1-Embraer's new E-Jet makes first flight underweight, ahead of time
SAO PAULO, May 23 (Reuters) - The first re-engined aircraft
in Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA's narrowbody E-Jet
family took its first flight on Monday, months ahead of schedule
and below the...
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in Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA's narrowbody E-Jet
family took its first flight on Monday, months ahead of schedule
and below the...
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Fed's Harker adds to drumbeat of approaching U.S. rate hikes
PHILADELPHIA, May 23 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will
likely raise interest rates two or three times this year,
another top Fed official said on Monday, reinforcing the central
bank's message it...
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likely raise interest rates two or three times this year,
another top Fed official said on Monday, reinforcing the central
bank's message it...
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BRIEF-Facebook says found no evidence for political bias on 'Trending Topics'
* Facebook issues response to U.S. Senate Commerce Committee
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Chairman John Thune's letter on Trending Topics
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Production of Coke halted in Venezuela for lack of sugar
May 23 (Reuters) - The Venezuelan bottler of Coca-Cola has
halted production of sugar-sweetened beverage due to a lack of
sugar, a Coca-Cola Co spokeswoman said on Monday.
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halted production of sugar-sweetened beverage due to a lack of
sugar, a Coca-Cola Co spokeswoman said on Monday.
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BRIEF-Air Lease Corp says placement of two Airbus A350-900 with Malaysia Airlines
* Announces the placement of two additional new Airbus
A350-900 aircraft with Malaysia Airlines Berhad
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A350-900 aircraft with Malaysia Airlines Berhad
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BRIEF-Teck Resources announces amendment to $1.2 bln credit facility
* To extend maturity of its us$1.2 billion revolving credit
facility from june 2017 to june 2019
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facility from june 2017 to june 2019
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Soccer-Manchester United sack manager Van Gaal
May 23 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has left the Premier League club, he said in a statement on Monday.
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French competition watchdog launches online ad inquiry
PARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - The French competition authority
launched an inquiry on Monday on the exploitation of Internet
users' data for the online advertising industry, putting major
personal data...
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launched an inquiry on Monday on the exploitation of Internet
users' data for the online advertising industry, putting major
personal data...
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Uruguay slashes growth forecasts for 2016, 2017
MONTEVIDEO, May 23 (Reuters) - Uruguay's government on
Monday sharply cut its forecast for growth this year and next,
citing weak economic expansion in countries neighboring the
South American nation.
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Monday sharply cut its forecast for growth this year and next,
citing weak economic expansion in countries neighboring the
South American nation.
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UPDATE 3-Ares Capital to buy American Capital in deal valued at $3.4 bln
May 23 (Reuters) - Specialty finance company Ares Capital
Corp agreed to buy smaller rival American Capital Ltd
in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $3.4 billion, aiming
to capture a bigger share of...
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Corp agreed to buy smaller rival American Capital Ltd
in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $3.4 billion, aiming
to capture a bigger share of...
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UPDATE 2-Libor antitrust claims are revived in setback for banks
NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday
revived a civil lawsuit accusing major banks of conspiring to
manipulate the Libor benchmark interest rate, in a big setback
for their...
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revived a civil lawsuit accusing major banks of conspiring to
manipulate the Libor benchmark interest rate, in a big setback
for their...
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BRIEF-Newell Brands' Jarden Group president Burke sells 34,882 shares of co's common stock
* Newell Brands Inc's Jarden Group president William
Burke reports sale of 34,882 shares of co's common stock on May
23 at average price of $47.02 each - sec fililng
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UPDATE 3-Viacom CEO Dauman sues to stay on Sumner Redstone trust
May 23 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc Chief Executive Philippe
Dauman on Monday sued media mogul Sumner Redstone's daughter in
a battle to keep his position on a trust that will determine the
direction of...
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Dauman on Monday sued media mogul Sumner Redstone's daughter in
a battle to keep his position on a trust that will determine the
direction of...
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US STOCKS-Apple boosts Nasdaq and Dow, S&P little changed
* Indexes up: Dow 0.16 pct, S&P 0.04 pct, Nasdaq 0.36 pct
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Deputy chief of Sao Tome's ruling party to run for president
Sao Tome, May 23 (Reuters) - The vice president of Sao
Tome's parliamentary ruling ADI party, Evaristo Carvalho, will
run for president in elections scheduled for July 17, his
spokesman Domingo Boa...
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Tome's parliamentary ruling ADI party, Evaristo Carvalho, will
run for president in elections scheduled for July 17, his
spokesman Domingo Boa...
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Demand for Russia's 10-yr Eurobond at $3 bln - IFR cites market source
MOSCOW, May 23 (Reuters) - Demand for Russia's new 10-year
sovereign Eurobond reached $3 billion, IFR, a Thomson Reuters
news and financial service quoted a market source as saying on
Monday.
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sovereign Eurobond reached $3 billion, IFR, a Thomson Reuters
news and financial service quoted a market source as saying on
Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Valeant CEO Papa plans to lower debt by more than $1.5 bln in 2016
NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc
plans to lower its debt by at least $1.5 billion this
year, Chief Executive Officer Joseph Papa said on Monday during
his first large meeting...
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plans to lower its debt by at least $1.5 billion this
year, Chief Executive Officer Joseph Papa said on Monday during
his first large meeting...
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U.S. top court rejects Dow bid to restore $30.5 million in patent damages
WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Monday rejected a Dow Chemical Co bid to salvage $30.5
million in patent infringement damages in a lengthy legal fight
with Nova Chemicals...
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Monday rejected a Dow Chemical Co bid to salvage $30.5
million in patent infringement damages in a lengthy legal fight
with Nova Chemicals...
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General Atlantic to acquire majority stake in Argus Media
LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. investment firm General
Atlantic will acquire a majority stake in oil price reporting
agency Argus Media in a deal valuing London-based Argus at
nearly 1 billion...
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Atlantic will acquire a majority stake in oil price reporting
agency Argus Media in a deal valuing London-based Argus at
nearly 1 billion...
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BRIEF-Entellus Medical names Brent Moen CFO
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Croatia offers for sale electrical concern Koncar and hoteliers
ZAGREB, May 23 (Reuters) - The Croatian privatisation agency
CERP invited investors on Monday to express interest in a stake
in electrical concern Koncar, part if a move to reduce
public debt.
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CERP invited investors on Monday to express interest in a stake
in electrical concern Koncar, part if a move to reduce
public debt.
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Sterling steadies after week of gains
LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied around $1.45 on
Monday after gaining more than 1 percent against the dollar last
week, with investors still worried that a referendum in exactly
one month...
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Monday after gaining more than 1 percent against the dollar last
week, with investors still worried that a referendum in exactly
one month...
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Israel's Partner Comms Q1 profit drops after break with Orange
JERUSALEM, May 23 (Reuters) - Partner Communications
, Israel's second-largest mobile phone operator,
reported on Monday a drop in first quarter profit and sales as
competition in the cellular market...
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, Israel's second-largest mobile phone operator,
reported on Monday a drop in first quarter profit and sales as
competition in the cellular market...
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BRIEF-KLX Inc Q1 adjusted EPS $0.42
* When cost reduction initiatives completed, will have
reduced esg headcount by up to 55%, from staffing levels in
place at beginning of last fy
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reduced esg headcount by up to 55%, from staffing levels in
place at beginning of last fy
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
UPDATE 1-Toshiba to more than halve its capital base to about $1.8 bln
* Move will plug deficit in its earnings reserves
(Adds earnings corrections for the previous business year)
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(Adds earnings corrections for the previous business year)
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Toshiba to more than halve its capital base to about $1.8 bln
TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp said
on Monday it would more than halve its capital base - a move
that comes in the wake of a $1.3 billion accounting scandal last
year.
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on Monday it would more than halve its capital base - a move
that comes in the wake of a $1.3 billion accounting scandal last
year.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf bourses may weaken further after oil slips
DUBAI, May 23 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf face
further downward pressure on Monday after oil prices weakened
and as trading volumes shrink ahead of the holy month of Ramadan
and the summer...
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further downward pressure on Monday after oil prices weakened
and as trading volumes shrink ahead of the holy month of Ramadan
and the summer...
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REFILE-Nikkei drops on fears government will proceed with sales tax hike
TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell
on Monday on fears that the government will raise the sales tax
next April, risking a further blow to the sluggish economy.
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on Monday on fears that the government will raise the sales tax
next April, risking a further blow to the sluggish economy.
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CORRECTED-To halt smartphone slide, Samsung rewrites playbook
SEOUL, May 23 (Reuters) - From the way it chooses
smartphone components to the models it brings to market, Samsung
Electronics has undergone a painful process of
breaking from its past to reverse a...
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smartphone components to the models it brings to market, Samsung
Electronics has undergone a painful process of
breaking from its past to reverse a...
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UPDATE 1-Oil prices dip on strong dollar, firm global supplies
* Market waiting to see if US shale production restarts -
investment chief
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investment chief
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Fed's Rosengren sees U.S. on verge of meeting test for rate rise -FT
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Conditions for a rate
increase by the Federal Reserve are "on the verge of broadly
being met," Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Boston, told the...
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increase by the Federal Reserve are "on the verge of broadly
being met," Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Boston, told the...
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MOVES-Markel International appoints James Leach managing director
May 23 (Reuters) - Markel International Ltd, a unit of
Markel Corp, appointed James Leach managing director of
its newly consolidated accident and health and contingency
business.
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Markel Corp, appointed James Leach managing director of
its newly consolidated accident and health and contingency
business.
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 23
May 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Greek parliament approves bailout reforms before Eurogroup meeting
ATHENS, May 22 (Reuters) - Greek lawmakers approved on
Sunday a bill which increases tax, creates a new privatisation
fund and frees up the sale of non performing loans in exchange
for much-needed...
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Sunday a bill which increases tax, creates a new privatisation
fund and frees up the sale of non performing loans in exchange
for much-needed...
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First Data shares could rise more than 70 percent -Barron's
May 22 (Reuters) - First Data Corp shares could rise
as much as 70 percent if the company's performance continues to
improve, according to a report on Sunday from the financial
publication Barron's.
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as much as 70 percent if the company's performance continues to
improve, according to a report on Sunday from the financial
publication Barron's.
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Red Hat shares could rise 30 percent in a year -Barron's
May 22 (Reuters) - Red Hat Inc shares could rise 30
percent in a year as more companies use its server software,
according to a report on Sunday in the financial publication
Barron's.
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percent in a year as more companies use its server software,
according to a report on Sunday in the financial publication
Barron's.
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UPDATE 1-Militants attack Agip pipeline in Nigeria's Bayelsa state
YENAGOA, Nigeria, May 22 (Reuters) - A crude oil pipeline in
Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa operated by the local
subsidiary of Italy's Eni was attacked on Sunday, the
Nigeria Security and Civil...
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Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa operated by the local
subsidiary of Italy's Eni was attacked on Sunday, the
Nigeria Security and Civil...
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RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Economic data keeps Fed in focus for stocks
NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Economic data will garner most
of the attention next week, with investors placing a heavy
weight on a host of reports as they try and determine the
likelihood of a rate...
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of the attention next week, with investors placing a heavy
weight on a host of reports as they try and determine the
likelihood of a rate...
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Militants attack Agip oil pipeline in Nigeria's Bayelsa state- security agency
YENAGOA, Nigeria, May 22 (Reuters) - A crude oil pipeline in
Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa operated by the local
subsidiary of Italy's Eni was attacked on Sunday, the
Nigeria Security and Civil...
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Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa operated by the local
subsidiary of Italy's Eni was attacked on Sunday, the
Nigeria Security and Civil...
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Anthem, Cigna merger squabbles could delay antitrust approval - WSJ
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Quarrels have broken out
behind the scenes of Anthem Inc's proposed acquisition
of Cigna Corp, as the health insurers seek regulatory
approval for their landmark deal,...
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behind the scenes of Anthem Inc's proposed acquisition
of Cigna Corp, as the health insurers seek regulatory
approval for their landmark deal,...
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UPDATE 1-Israel's government approves Leviathan natural gas deal
JERUSALEM, May 22 (Reuters) - Israel has approved a deal it
hopes will fast-track development of the huge Leviathan offshore
natural gas field and end years of regulatory uncertainty that
has stifled...
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hopes will fast-track development of the huge Leviathan offshore
natural gas field and end years of regulatory uncertainty that
has stifled...
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Families of EgyptAir victims struggle to accept loss
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - Amal sits in the lobby of a hotel
staring out at Cairo airport. Face tight with exhaustion, eyes
puffy.
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staring out at Cairo airport. Face tight with exhaustion, eyes
puffy.
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Israel's government approves Leviathan natural gas deal -official
JERUSALEM, May 22 (Reuters) - Israel approved on Sunday a
deal meant to fast-track the development of the huge offshore
natural gas field Leviathan, an Energy Ministry spokeswoman
said.
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deal meant to fast-track the development of the huge offshore
natural gas field Leviathan, an Energy Ministry spokeswoman
said.
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REFILE-Egypt's Sisi says all scenarios possible in EgyptAir crash
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah
al-Sisi urged the media on Sunday not to speculate about the
cause of an EgyptAir plane crash which killed all 66 people on
board, and said...
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al-Sisi urged the media on Sunday not to speculate about the
cause of an EgyptAir plane crash which killed all 66 people on
board, and said...
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UPDATE 1-Egypt's Sisi says crash investigation will take time
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah
al-Sisi said on Sunday that an investigation into the cause of
an EgyptAir plane crash could take a long time but the facts
would be made...
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al-Sisi said on Sunday that an investigation into the cause of
an EgyptAir plane crash could take a long time but the facts
would be made...
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf bourses may weaken as investors book profits
DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf may
trade with a weak bias on Sunday as short-term traders book
profits because of a lack of strong positive catalysts.
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trade with a weak bias on Sunday as short-term traders book
profits because of a lack of strong positive catalysts.
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Mourinho set for United, Van Gaal won't discuss leaving
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will be appointed Manchester United manager next week to replace Louis van Gaal despite Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace, British media...
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UPDATE 1-Phillips 66 in final stages of selling Ireland's only oil refinery - sources
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. independent refiner Phillips
66 is in the final stages of selling the only oil
refinery in Ireland, a source familiar with negotiations said on
Saturday.
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66 is in the final stages of selling the only oil
refinery in Ireland, a source familiar with negotiations said on
Saturday.
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UPDATE 2-Soccer-Sublime Lingard volley seals Man United FA Cup win
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Manchester United substitute Jesse Lingard's superb volley in extra time secured a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday for their...
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Soccer-Manchester United claim FA Cup with extra-time win over Palace
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Manchester United won the FA Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Crystal Palace thanks to a goal by substitute Jesse Lingard in the final at Wembley on Saturday.
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REFILE-WRAPUP 3-EgyptAir jet sent smoke-alarm warnings before crash
PARIS/CAIRO, May 21 (Reuters) - The EgyptAir jet which
crashed in the Mediterranean on Thursday sent a series of
warnings indicating that smoke had been detected on board,
shortly before it...
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crashed in the Mediterranean on Thursday sent a series of
warnings indicating that smoke had been detected on board,
shortly before it...
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Phillips 66 in final stages of selling Ireland's only oil refinery - sources
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. independent refiner Phillips
66 is in the final stages of selling the only oil
refinery in Ireland, a source familiar with negotiations said on
Saturday.
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66 is in the final stages of selling the only oil
refinery in Ireland, a source familiar with negotiations said on
Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Some evacuation orders lifted in Canada's scorched oil lands
TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Authorities in Canada's
wildfire-ravaged energy heartland have lifted evacuation orders
on Suncor Energy Inc and Syncrude oil sites after rain
and cold weather helped...
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wildfire-ravaged energy heartland have lifted evacuation orders
on Suncor Energy Inc and Syncrude oil sites after rain
and cold weather helped...
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UPDATE 1-Strikes bring shortages in hundreds of French petrol stations
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - Hundreds of petrol stations faced
shortages in France on Saturday as protests over a labour law
reform led to a fall in refinery output and blockades that
hampered fuel...
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shortages in France on Saturday as protests over a labour law
reform led to a fall in refinery output and blockades that
hampered fuel...
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CORRECTED-New medical guidelines back use of Novartis heart failure drug
LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - New global guidelines on the
treatment of heart failure endorse the use of Novartis'
Entresto, boosting the prospects for a drug that has struggled
to gain traction since...
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treatment of heart failure endorse the use of Novartis'
Entresto, boosting the prospects for a drug that has struggled
to gain traction since...
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WRAPUP 1-French investigators say smoke reported on EgyptAir jet before crash
* Hunt for plane's "black boxes" continues
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Soccer-Barcelona agree kit deal extension with Nike
MADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - Barcelona have agreed an extension to their kit-manufacturing deal with Nike which Spanish media reported was the most lucrative arrangement of its kind in the world.
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G7 united against Brexit but can only hope for an 'In' vote
SENDAI, Japan, May 21 (Reuters) - Finance leaders of the
Group of Seven industrial powers united over the weekend in
wishing that Britain stays in the European Union, but
acknowledged they could do...
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Group of Seven industrial powers united over the weekend in
wishing that Britain stays in the European Union, but
acknowledged they could do...
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French investigators say smoke reported on EgyptAir jet before crash
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - An EgyptAir jet sent a series of
signals indicating that smoke had been detected on board before
it crashed into the Mediterranean on Thursday, France's air
accident...
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signals indicating that smoke had been detected on board before
it crashed into the Mediterranean on Thursday, France's air
accident...
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France's BEA confirms EgyptAir jet signalled smoke on board before crash
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - An EgyptAir jet sent a series of
error messages indicating that smoke had been detected on board
before crashing into the Mediterranean on Thursday, France's BEA
air...
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error messages indicating that smoke had been detected on board
before crashing into the Mediterranean on Thursday, France's BEA
air...
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Treasury's Lew: US economy continues to strengthen but global economy uneven
TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - For highlights from briefings by
finance leaders after the conclusion of Group of Seven (G7)
meetings on Saturday click on:
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finance leaders after the conclusion of Group of Seven (G7)
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HIGHLIGHTS-G7 finance leaders debate global economy, risks
SENDAI, Japan, May 21 (Reuters) - Finance leaders of the
Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies gathered in the northeast
Japanese city of Sendai for a two-day discussion on issues
ranging from the...
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Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies gathered in the northeast
Japanese city of Sendai for a two-day discussion on issues
ranging from the...
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Friday, May 20, 2016
IMF researchers say Japan monetary easing has benefits for Asian economies
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - Japan's extraordinarily easy
monetary policy, a source of friction with the United States for
pushing the yen's value down, has had some positive effects on
emerging...
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monetary policy, a source of friction with the United States for
pushing the yen's value down, has had some positive effects on
emerging...
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G7 reaffirmed existing FX agreements-Japan summary
SENDAI, Japan, May 21 (Reuters) - Finance leaders of the
Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies reaffirmed their existing
exchange-rate agreements, including not targeting exchange rates
and that...
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Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies reaffirmed their existing
exchange-rate agreements, including not targeting exchange rates
and that...
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UPDATE 1-Sumner Redstone removes Viacom CEO and board member from trust
May 20 (Reuters) - Media mogul Sumner Redstone has removed
Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman and Viacom board member
George Abrams from the seven-person trust that will determine
the fate of both Viacom and...
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Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman and Viacom board member
George Abrams from the seven-person trust that will determine
the fate of both Viacom and...
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Sumner Redstone removes Viacom CEO and board member from trust
May 20 (Reuters) - Media mogul Sumner Redstone has removed
Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman and Viacom board member
George Abrams from the seven-person trust that will determine
the fate of both Viacom and...
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Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman and Viacom board member
George Abrams from the seven-person trust that will determine
the fate of both Viacom and...
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Microsoft to crack down on content promoting extremist acts
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - With the world growing
more concerned about attacks by militant groups on civilians,
Microsoft Corp on Friday outlined new policies to crack
down what it called...
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more concerned about attacks by militant groups on civilians,
Microsoft Corp on Friday outlined new policies to crack
down what it called...
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US Treasury's Lew stressed need to refrain from FX devaluation in meeting with Japan's Aso
SENDAI, Japan, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary
Jack Lew told his Japanese counterpart Taro Aso in a meeting on
Saturday that it is important to refrain from competitive
currency...
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Jack Lew told his Japanese counterpart Taro Aso in a meeting on
Saturday that it is important to refrain from competitive
currency...
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BRIEF-Canada Finance Minister Morneau says expects fiscal impact of forest fires to be relatively modest
* Canada Finance Minister Morneau says expects fiscal impact
of forest fires to be relatively modest for federal government,
will be limited to this quarter
(Reporting by David Ljunggren)
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of forest fires to be relatively modest for federal government,
will be limited to this quarter
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BRIEF-Founders Advantage Capital appoints Darren Prins as CFO
* Founders Advantage Capital Corp announces executive
appointment
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Coke Femsa says Venezuelan plants operating on low sugar stocks
MONTERREY, May 20 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Femsa,
Latin America's biggest Coke bottler, said on Friday its
Venezuelan plants are operating with low sugar stocks, which
could cause temporary...
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Latin America's biggest Coke bottler, said on Friday its
Venezuelan plants are operating with low sugar stocks, which
could cause temporary...
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Brazil's 2016 fiscal shortfall could reach 170.5 bln reais
BRASILIA, May 20 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government budget
deficit prior to interest debt payments could reach a staggering
170.5 billion reais ($48.7 billion) in 2016, Finance Minister
Henrique...
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deficit prior to interest debt payments could reach a staggering
170.5 billion reais ($48.7 billion) in 2016, Finance Minister
Henrique...
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Argentine workers at grains port set to strike - unions
BUENOS AIRES, May 20 (Reuters) - Argentine port and oil
workers are set to strike over the coming days, unions said on
Friday, threatening grains exports and crude production as they
seek salary...
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workers are set to strike over the coming days, unions said on
Friday, threatening grains exports and crude production as they
seek salary...
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BRIEF-Bill Barrett Corp says adopted resolution to cut board size from 8 members to 6 members
* Adopted a resolution reducing size of board from eight
members to six members
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BRIEF-Rennova Health files for stock shelf offering of up to $10 mln
* Files for stock shelf offering of up to $10 million - sec
filing
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BRIEF-Gladstone Commercial says to partially redeem series c preferred stock
* Gladstone commercial corporation announces intention to
partially redeem series C preferred stock and cancellation of
conditional redemptions of series A and series B preferred stock
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partially redeem series C preferred stock and cancellation of
conditional redemptions of series A and series B preferred stock
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rises to third weekly gain; stocks jump
NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Global equity markets rose on
Friday as investors took in stride the possibility the Federal
Reserve may hike interest rates in June, a view that helped U.S.
bond yields...
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Friday as investors took in stride the possibility the Federal
Reserve may hike interest rates in June, a view that helped U.S.
bond yields...
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Dean Foods' Davis said he threw phone in creek to hinder FBI
NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Dean Foods Co's former chairman Thomas Davis said he threw his cellphone into a Dallas creek to hide his role in an insider-trading scheme after FBI agents visited his...
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U.S. securities regulator takes aim at exchange-traded funds
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - The top U.S. securities
regulator is taking aim at exchange-traded funds, with the
agency's chair on Friday saying that recent events have called
for giving the popular...
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regulator is taking aim at exchange-traded funds, with the
agency's chair on Friday saying that recent events have called
for giving the popular...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. oil rig count steady for first this time this year -Baker Hughes
(Recasts, adds quote)
By Scott DiSavino
May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. energy firms this week kept the
number of rigs drilling for oil unchanged for the first time
this year as crude futures trade...
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By Scott DiSavino
May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. energy firms this week kept the
number of rigs drilling for oil unchanged for the first time
this year as crude futures trade...
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BRIEF-Moody's assigns AA3 to Pennsylvania's $991m 2016 go bonds 2016
* Moody's assigns AA3 to Pennsylvania's $991 mln 2016 GO
bonds 2016; outlook remains negative
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bonds 2016; outlook remains negative
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Russia repays Soviet-era debt of $1.7 bln to Kuwait
MOSCOW, May 20 (Reuters) - Russia has repaid Soviet-era debt
to Kuwait of $1.72 billion, the Russian finance ministry said on
Friday.
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to Kuwait of $1.72 billion, the Russian finance ministry said on
Friday.
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European shares boosted by banks and mining stocks
* FTSEurofirst 300 index ends up 1.3 percent
* Italian bank UniCredit lifted by asset sale talk
* Cartier owner Richemont slumps on cautious outlook
* Firmer copper prices boost mining stocks
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* Italian bank UniCredit lifted by asset sale talk
* Cartier owner Richemont slumps on cautious outlook
* Firmer copper prices boost mining stocks
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Nigeria's gross domestic product contracts 0.36 pct in Q1 2016 year-on-year - stats office
LAGOS, May 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's gross domestic product
contracted by 0.36 percent in the first quarter of 2016 after
growing 3.96 percent in the same period last year, the head of
the Nigerian...
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contracted by 0.36 percent in the first quarter of 2016 after
growing 3.96 percent in the same period last year, the head of
the Nigerian...
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EgyptAir chairman says search radius for crashed plane is 40 miles
CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - EgyptAir Chairman Safwat Moslem
told Egyptian state television on Friday that the radius of the
current search area for the crashed plane was 40 miles (64 km)
but would be...
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told Egyptian state television on Friday that the radius of the
current search area for the crashed plane was 40 miles (64 km)
but would be...
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BRIEF-WPX Energy stockholders vote against proposal on reporting methane emissions - SEC filing
* Stockholders did not approve proposal regarding reporting
of company's efforts to monitor and manage methane emissions -
SEC filing
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of company's efforts to monitor and manage methane emissions -
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Fidelity plans for several new ETFs, including for higher rates
BOSTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Fidelity Investments unveiled
plans for several new exchange-traded funds on Friday, including
ones to deal with rising interest rates and higher market
volatility.
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plans for several new exchange-traded funds on Friday, including
ones to deal with rising interest rates and higher market
volatility.
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BRIEF-Equifax says terminated $800 mln credit facility
* On May 16, repaid all outstanding borrowings under and
terminated its $800 million, 364-day revolving credit facility -
sec filing
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terminated its $800 million, 364-day revolving credit facility -
sec filing
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises as higher commodity prices support
TORONTO, May 20 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose
on Friday, led by energy and financial stocks as higher
commodity prices supported the resource-linked market.
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on Friday, led by energy and financial stocks as higher
commodity prices supported the resource-linked market.
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BRIEF-Centrus Energy appoints Larry Cutlip as VP of field operations
* Centrus Energy appoints Larry Cutlip as vice president of
field operations
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CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar heads for third week of gains
LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - The dollar was on course for a
third straight weekly advance on Friday, as more hints the
United States is getting closer to raising interest rates kept
the currency close...
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third straight weekly advance on Friday, as more hints the
United States is getting closer to raising interest rates kept
the currency close...
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BRIEF-Manchester United files notice of 2016 AGM, proxy materials
* Files notice of 2016 annual general meeting of
shareholders and proxy materials - sec filing
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U.S. Treasury official: Yen moves remain 'orderly'
SENDAI, Japan, May 20 (Reuters) - The United States
continues to believe that exchange-rate conditions regarding
Japan have been "orderly," a senior U.S. Treasury official said
on Friday.
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continues to believe that exchange-rate conditions regarding
Japan have been "orderly," a senior U.S. Treasury official said
on Friday.
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China approves sweeping plan to clean up online finance industry -sources
BEIJING, May 20 (Reuters) - China's government has approved
a sweeping plan to clean up the country's online financial
sector, according to sources with direct knowledge of the
matter, including...
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a sweeping plan to clean up the country's online financial
sector, according to sources with direct knowledge of the
matter, including...
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Russia's 2016 budget deficit may be around 4 pct of GDP - RIA cites Economy Minister
MOSCOW, May 20 (Reuters) - Russia's budget deficit may be
around 4 percent of gross domestic product in 2016 if the price
of oil averages $40 per barrel, Economy Minister Alexei
Ulyukayev said on...
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around 4 percent of gross domestic product in 2016 if the price
of oil averages $40 per barrel, Economy Minister Alexei
Ulyukayev said on...
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Greek current account gap shrinks in March on lower trade deficit
ATHENS, May 20 (Reuters) - Greece's current account deficit
shrank in March from the same month a year earlier, helped by a
lower trade gap and a stronger income account surplus, the Bank
of Greece...
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shrank in March from the same month a year earlier, helped by a
lower trade gap and a stronger income account surplus, the Bank
of Greece...
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Panasonic: can move up investment for Tesla battery plant if asked
TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is
prepared to move up its investment plans for Tesla Motors Inc's
battery plant if needed to meet strong demand for the
electric car maker's upcoming Model...
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prepared to move up its investment plans for Tesla Motors Inc's
battery plant if needed to meet strong demand for the
electric car maker's upcoming Model...
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 20
May 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 62
points, or 1 percent, on Friday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
up 0.9 percent ahead of the cash market open. For...
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points, or 1 percent, on Friday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
up 0.9 percent ahead of the cash market open. For...
Read more
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 20
May 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 62
points, or 1 percent higher on Friday, according to financial bookmakers. For
more on the factors affecting European stocks, please...
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points, or 1 percent higher on Friday, according to financial bookmakers. For
more on the factors affecting European stocks, please...
Read more
Morning News Call - India, May 20
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FACTORS TO WATCH
10:00 am: Banks Board Bureau Chairman...
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http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_05202016.pdf
FACTORS TO WATCH
10:00 am: Banks Board Bureau Chairman...
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G7 informal meeting with academics warns of 'Brexit' risk
SENDAI, Japan, May 20 (Reuters) - Participants of an
informal symposium with Group of Seven finance leaders and
academics on Friday agreed a so-called "Brexit" vote for Britain
to exit the European...
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informal symposium with Group of Seven finance leaders and
academics on Friday agreed a so-called "Brexit" vote for Britain
to exit the European...
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Samsung to partner with Alibaba on mobile payments in China
SEOUL, May 20 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics
said it had struck a deal with a Alibaba Group Holding
for owners of its phones to be able to more easily make payments
with Alipay accounts - a move...
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said it had struck a deal with a Alibaba Group Holding
for owners of its phones to be able to more easily make payments
with Alipay accounts - a move...
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