* Sunstorm Holding AB, controlled by EQT V Ltd and Accent
Equity 2003, in each case through companies, ("Sunstorm"), has
sold in total 15.6 million shares in Scandic Hotels Group AB
("Scandic")...
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Macau gambling revenue breaks 2-yr downward trend with 1 pct August rise
HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Macau, the world's biggest
casino hub, posted a 1.1 percent rise in gambling revenue in
August, the first positive monthly year-over-year growth in more
than two years,...
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casino hub, posted a 1.1 percent rise in gambling revenue in
August, the first positive monthly year-over-year growth in more
than two years,...
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BRIEF-Galenica says 85.6 pct of Relypsa shares tendered
* 38,673,841 shares of Relypsa were tendered until
now, corresponding to 85.6 percent of shares
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now, corresponding to 85.6 percent of shares
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Morning News Call - India, September 1
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Wal-Mart plans early layaways to catch 'Star Wars' boost
CHICAGO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - For the second year in a row,
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will begin its holiday layaway
program two weeks early, hoping for a head start to the year-end
shopping season and a...
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc will begin its holiday layaway
program two weeks early, hoping for a head start to the year-end
shopping season and a...
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Nikkei edges up as gains by banks offset weak mining stocks
TOKYO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks edged up in choppy
trade on Thursday morning as gains by banks offset weak mining
shares, while many investors waited for jobs data to provide
clues on when...
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trade on Thursday morning as gains by banks offset weak mining
shares, while many investors waited for jobs data to provide
clues on when...
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China official services PMI expands at slightly slower pace in August
BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's services
industry expanded again in August, but at a slightly slower pace
than in the previous month, an official survey showed on
Thursday.
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industry expanded again in August, but at a slightly slower pace
than in the previous month, an official survey showed on
Thursday.
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RPT-China official manufacturing activity unexpectedly expands in August-PMI
BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's
manufacturing sector unexpectedly expanded in August, though
growth was modest, an official survey showed on Thursday.
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manufacturing sector unexpectedly expanded in August, though
growth was modest, an official survey showed on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Costco Wholesale August sales rose 2 pct to $8.9 bln
* Costco Wholesale Corporation reports August, fourth
quarter and fiscal year 2016 sales results
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quarter and fiscal year 2016 sales results
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UPDATE 3-Japanese airline ANA to replace 100 Rolls engines on 787s
SEATTLE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - ANA Holdings Inc,
Japan's largest airline, said on Wednesday it will replace all
100 Rolls-Royce engines on its fleet of Boeing 787
Dreamliners following three engine...
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Japan's largest airline, said on Wednesday it will replace all
100 Rolls-Royce engines on its fleet of Boeing 787
Dreamliners following three engine...
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Canada fertilizer deal would send farmers to regulators
WINNIPEG/CHICAGO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - North American farmers
will pressure regulators to protect their negotiating leverage
with fertilizer suppliers if Potash Corp of Saskatchewan
and Agrium Inc...
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will pressure regulators to protect their negotiating leverage
with fertilizer suppliers if Potash Corp of Saskatchewan
and Agrium Inc...
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UPDATE 1-McDonald's names new head of U.S. unit
LOS ANGELES, Aug 31 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp on
Wednesday said Michael Andres will retire as president of
McDonald's USA at the end of the year as the fast-food chain
fights to maintain the...
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Wednesday said Michael Andres will retire as president of
McDonald's USA at the end of the year as the fast-food chain
fights to maintain the...
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UPDATE 4-U.S. accuses EU of grabbing tax revenues with Apple decision
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The United States has accused
the European Union of grabbing revenue intended for U.S. coffers
when it ordered Apple Inc to pay up to $14.5 billion in
back taxes, a...
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the European Union of grabbing revenue intended for U.S. coffers
when it ordered Apple Inc to pay up to $14.5 billion in
back taxes, a...
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Brazil's Temer says spending cap key to fixing economy
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer said on
Wednesday that fixing Brazil's economy would not be easy, but
his priority was to pass a spending cap this year, attract
foreign...
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Wednesday that fixing Brazil's economy would not be easy, but
his priority was to pass a spending cap this year, attract
foreign...
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Cloud management company Box's quarterly revenue jumps 30 pct
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Cloud management company Box Inc's
quarterly revenue jumped 30.3 percent as the company
added customers.
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quarterly revenue jumped 30.3 percent as the company
added customers.
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Brazil's Rousseff will appeal impeachment to Supreme Court
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's former President Dilma
Rousseff will appeal her impeachment to the Supreme Court, her
lawyer and former attorney general Jose Eduardo Cardozo told
journalists on...
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Rousseff will appeal her impeachment to the Supreme Court, her
lawyer and former attorney general Jose Eduardo Cardozo told
journalists on...
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Citibank resigning as pay agent on PDVSA bonds -sources
CARACAS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Citibank is stepping aside as
the bank in charge of making payments on bonds issued by
Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, according to three sources
with knowledge of the...
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the bank in charge of making payments on bonds issued by
Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, according to three sources
with knowledge of the...
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UPDATE 1-Infoblox begins negotiations to sell itself - sources
Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. network security firm Infoblox Inc
has launched a process to sell itself after it received
buyout interest from private equity firms and it came under
pressure from activist...
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has launched a process to sell itself after it received
buyout interest from private equity firms and it came under
pressure from activist...
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Investors pull most from U.S. stock funds invested abroad since May -ICI
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Investors took back the most
money since May from U.S.-based funds that buy international
stocks, further hemming in their exposure to Europe and...
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NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Investors took back the most
money since May from U.S.-based funds that buy international
stocks, further hemming in their exposure to Europe and...
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Amtrak gets partial victory in U.S. appeal over Sandy insurance
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Amtrak secured a partial U.S.
appellate court win on Wednesday in its efforts to recoup
insurance coverage after the railroad service sustained more
than $1 billion in...
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appellate court win on Wednesday in its efforts to recoup
insurance coverage after the railroad service sustained more
than $1 billion in...
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Tesla will release Autopilot update "in weeks" -Musk
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc plans to
release an update of its partly automated self-driving system
"in a few weeks," Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter on
Wednesday.
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release an update of its partly automated self-driving system
"in a few weeks," Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Irish cabinet may need more time to decide on Apple appeal- minister
* Opinion split on Dublin streets over 13 billion euros
(Adds comments from Irish PM, vox pop, analyst)
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(Adds comments from Irish PM, vox pop, analyst)
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BRIEF-Compass says closed new round of funding of $75 mln
* Compass says closed new round of funding of $75 million ,
led by Wellington Management Company Llp
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led by Wellington Management Company Llp
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BRIEF-Southeastern Argive Investments, Llc says it has sold $23.4 mln in equity financing
* Southeastern Argive Investments, Llc says it has sold
$23.4 mln in equity financing - SEC Filing
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$23.4 mln in equity financing - SEC Filing
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Colombia cenbank may hold interest rates steady for the first time in year
BOGOTA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Colombia's central bank is
expected to hold its benchmark lending rate for the first time
in a year on Friday to help a sluggish economy, even though
inflation remains well...
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expected to hold its benchmark lending rate for the first time
in a year on Friday to help a sluggish economy, even though
inflation remains well...
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BRIEF-Two U.S. Senators call for federal investigation of Takata Truck explosion
* U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal And Edward Markey Call
For Federal Investigation Of Takata Truck Explosion
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For Federal Investigation Of Takata Truck Explosion
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UPDATE 2-Nokia's patent chief departs in wake of Samsung pacts
HELSINKI/FRANKFURT, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The head of Nokia's
small, but highly profitable patent licensing
division is leaving after two years in the role, the Finnish
company said on Wednesday, weeks...
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small, but highly profitable patent licensing
division is leaving after two years in the role, the Finnish
company said on Wednesday, weeks...
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China may open share markets to Saudi Aramco - S.Arabia's Falih
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Aug 31 (Reuters) - China has shown
interest in opening its stock markets to Saudi Aramco when the
national oil giant conducts an initial public offer of its
equity, the...
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interest in opening its stock markets to Saudi Aramco when the
national oil giant conducts an initial public offer of its
equity, the...
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BRIEF-TRC announces Q4 fiscal 2016 financial results
* Qtrly net service revenue $ 132.3 million versus $ 114.6
million
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Spanish bond prices rise for second day ahead of confidence vote
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Spain's government bonds edged
higher on Wednesday for a second day running before a vote that
could trigger the country's third election in a year or end an
eight-month...
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higher on Wednesday for a second day running before a vote that
could trigger the country's third election in a year or end an
eight-month...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-US 10-yr yield on for biggest monthly rise in over a year
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Bond yields rose on Wednesday,
with 10-year U.S. Treasury yields on course for their biggest
monthly rise in over a year as investors continued to build up
bets that the...
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with 10-year U.S. Treasury yields on course for their biggest
monthly rise in over a year as investors continued to build up
bets that the...
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FOREX-Dollar hits one-month high vs yen on Fed rate hike bets
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a one-month high
against the yen on Wednesday as investors reversed bets made
against the greenback on speculation that the U.S. Federal
Reserve would not...
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against the yen on Wednesday as investors reversed bets made
against the greenback on speculation that the U.S. Federal
Reserve would not...
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Russian oil privatisation saga points to limits of Putin's power
MOSCOW/UFA, Russia, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Russia's decision to
postpone the privatisation of a mid-sized oil company has sent a
message to investors: for all his power, President Vladimir
Putin has...
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postpone the privatisation of a mid-sized oil company has sent a
message to investors: for all his power, President Vladimir
Putin has...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Cyprus signs deal with Egypt for gas transfers via pipeline
NICOSIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Cyprus signed a deal on
Wednesday for the transfer of natural gas via pipeline to Egypt,
once extraction starts of discoveries made off the Mediterranean
island.
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Wednesday for the transfer of natural gas via pipeline to Egypt,
once extraction starts of discoveries made off the Mediterranean
island.
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 31
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 13
points, or 0.19 percent, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures down 0.2 percent ahead of the cash market...
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points, or 0.19 percent, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures down 0.2 percent ahead of the cash market...
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Brazil poised to leave rates steady as inflation remains high
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank is widely
expected to hold interest rates at near-decade highs for the
ninth straight time on Wednesday, keeping up a battle against
inflation that...
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expected to hold interest rates at near-decade highs for the
ninth straight time on Wednesday, keeping up a battle against
inflation that...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 31
Aug 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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First U.S.-Cuba scheduled flight in decades set to depart
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 31 (Reuters) - The first
regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States
and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on
Wednesday, starting a new...
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regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States
and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on
Wednesday, starting a new...
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UPDATE 1-Trade critic Trump visits Boeing Co's backyard
EVERETT, Washington/WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) -
R epublican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending
Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday
visited a Seattle...
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R epublican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending
Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday
visited a Seattle...
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Japan's military seeks record spending to counter N Korea, China moves
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Japan's defence ministry on
Wednesday asked for a hike in spending to record levels, as it
juggles its responses to a growing ballistic missile threat from
North Korea and...
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Wednesday asked for a hike in spending to record levels, as it
juggles its responses to a growing ballistic missile threat from
North Korea and...
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BOJ will make full use of existing tools to hit price goal -Funo
NIIGATA, Japan, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board
member Yukitoshi Funo said on Wednesday the central bank will
make full use of its existing policy tools to ensure the
country's households and...
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member Yukitoshi Funo said on Wednesday the central bank will
make full use of its existing policy tools to ensure the
country's households and...
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Nikkei rises to more than 2-week high; exporters and financials gain
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose on Wednesday
to highs not seen in two weeks, led by exporters and financial
stocks as the dollar stood tall against the yen and upbeat U.S.
consumer...
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to highs not seen in two weeks, led by exporters and financial
stocks as the dollar stood tall against the yen and upbeat U.S.
consumer...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Aug 31
Aug 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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UPDATE 7-EU hits Apple with 13 billion euro Irish tax demand
* GRAPHIC - Apple's tax structure http://tmsnrt.rs/2bxS7Sd
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(Adds Apple warning of issue and establishing escrow account)
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BRIEF-Boeing Commercial Airplanes announces passing of Joe Sutter on Tuesday
* Boeing Commercial Airplanes announces passing of Joe
Sutter, known as the 'father of the 747', earlier on tuesday at
the age of 95
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Sutter, known as the 'father of the 747', earlier on tuesday at
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UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca to pay $5.52 mln to resolve U.S. SEC foreign bribery case
Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said on Tuesday that
AstraZeneca Plc will pay $5.52 million to resolve a
foreign bribery probe into improper payments by its sales and
marketing staff to...
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AstraZeneca Plc will pay $5.52 million to resolve a
foreign bribery probe into improper payments by its sales and
marketing staff to...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken on Fed official's comments, U.S. data
(Adds final prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Tuesday as comments by a high-ranking Federal
Reserve policymaker and strong U.S....
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Tuesday as comments by a high-ranking Federal
Reserve policymaker and strong U.S....
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AstraZeneca to pay $5.52 mln to resolve U.S. SEC foreign bribery case
NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said on Tuesday
that AstraZeneca Plc will pay $5.52 million to resolve a
foreign bribery probe into improper payments by its sales and
marketing staff to...
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that AstraZeneca Plc will pay $5.52 million to resolve a
foreign bribery probe into improper payments by its sales and
marketing staff to...
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Trade critic Trump visits Boeing Co's backyard
EVERETT, Washington/WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) -
R epublican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending
Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday was
to visit a Seattle...
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R epublican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending
Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday was
to visit a Seattle...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to nearly 3-week low; technicals weigh
(Adds trader comment, updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3096, or 76.36 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches weakest since Aug. 10 at C$1.3103
* Canadian bond prices...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3096, or 76.36 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches weakest since Aug. 10 at C$1.3103
* Canadian bond prices...
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BRIEF-S&P says Texas Water Development Board's 2016 revenue bonds rated 'AAA'
* Texas Water Development Board's 2016 revenue bonds rated
'AAA', other ratings affirmed at 'AAA'
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'AAA', other ratings affirmed at 'AAA'
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UPDATE 1-Gulf of Mexico oil, gas operations affected by storm
HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Some U.S. oil and gas producers in the eastern
parts of the Gulf of Mexico have shut production on nine platforms, moved
drilling rigs and evacuated non-essential workers...
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parts of the Gulf of Mexico have shut production on nine platforms, moved
drilling rigs and evacuated non-essential workers...
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BRIEF-Schlumberger says supply & demand Balance for oil continues to tighten
* Schlumberger NV Sees Q3 Reservoir Characterization Results
To Be "Almost Flat" Sequentially
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To Be "Almost Flat" Sequentially
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Gamesa, Siemens reject GE's offer for Adwen JV - sources
MADRID/FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Siemens and
Gamesa have rejected a non-binding offer from General
Electric for assets belonging to a wind power venture
between Gamesa and Areva, sources close to...
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Gamesa have rejected a non-binding offer from General
Electric for assets belonging to a wind power venture
between Gamesa and Areva, sources close to...
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Scotiabank reins in mortgage lending, stays vigilant
TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Bank of Nova Scotia,
Canada's third-biggest lender, has pulled back on mortgage
lending in its domestic market, potentially insulating itself if
house prices fall in...
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Canada's third-biggest lender, has pulled back on mortgage
lending in its domestic market, potentially insulating itself if
house prices fall in...
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Twitter to share ad revenue on videos by U.S. individual users
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc said it would share
some of the advertising revenue on videos created by its
individual users in the United States as part of an expanded
video advertising program.
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some of the advertising revenue on videos created by its
individual users in the United States as part of an expanded
video advertising program.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken on Fed official's comments, U.S. data
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Tuesday as comments by a high-ranking Federal
Reserve policymaker and strong U.S. economic data kept...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Tuesday as comments by a high-ranking Federal
Reserve policymaker and strong U.S. economic data kept...
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Q&A-Why the EU says Apple must pay Ireland $14.5 billion in tax
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The European Commission (EC)
ordered Apple Inc. to pay Ireland unpaid taxes of up to
13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) on Tuesday as it ruled the firm
had received illegal...
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ordered Apple Inc. to pay Ireland unpaid taxes of up to
13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) on Tuesday as it ruled the firm
had received illegal...
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UPDATE 1-GE names Richard Laxer CEO of GE Capital
Aug 30 (Reuters) - General Electric Co on Tuesday
named Richard Laxer chief executive of GE Capital, which the
conglomerate began shrinking in 2015 as part of efforts to
return to its industrial...
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named Richard Laxer chief executive of GE Capital, which the
conglomerate began shrinking in 2015 as part of efforts to
return to its industrial...
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BRIEF-General Mills makes leadership changes in U.S. Retail and Europe-Australasia businesses
* General mills announces leadership changes in U.S. Retail
and Europe-Australasia businesses
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and Europe-Australasia businesses
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Oil firms deepen cost cuts as price recovery remains elusive
STAVANGER, Norway, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Oil companies are
deepening cost cuts through efficiency and standardisation to
stay profitable while maintaining dividends as a supply glut
pushes back a...
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deepening cost cuts through efficiency and standardisation to
stay profitable while maintaining dividends as a supply glut
pushes back a...
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BRIEF-China Education Resources Q2 revenue $5.099 million
* Gross revenues of $ 5.1 million in Q2 of 2016 compared to
gross revenue of $3.95 million for same period in 2015
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gross revenue of $3.95 million for same period in 2015
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UPDATE 1-Canada producer prices up as Brexit fuels gold, silver demand
OTTAWA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Investor demand for gold and
silver in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union
in late June helped push Canadian producer prices up by 0.2
percent in July,...
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silver in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union
in late June helped push Canadian producer prices up by 0.2
percent in July,...
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S.Africa's ANC says police must not "humiliate" Gordhan
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A police investigation into
South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan should be carried
out in a manner that does not "humiliate" the minister, African
National...
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South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan should be carried
out in a manner that does not "humiliate" the minister, African
National...
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Warsaw looks to win more finance business in wake of Brexit
WARSAW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Poland's deputy prime minister is
due to meet a string of banks in London this week as the country
tries to boost its status as one of Europe's fastest growing
financial...
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due to meet a string of banks in London this week as the country
tries to boost its status as one of Europe's fastest growing
financial...
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UPDATE 1-Aluminium producer seeks Q4 premium of $82/T from Japan buyers-sources
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A major aluminium producer has
offered Japanese buyers a premium of $82 per tonne for
October-December primary metal shipments, down 9-12 percent from
the previous quarter,...
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offered Japanese buyers a premium of $82 per tonne for
October-December primary metal shipments, down 9-12 percent from
the previous quarter,...
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BRIEF-Bioamber JV with Mitsui & Co achieves final operational milestone
* JV with Mitsui & Co. Has achieved final operational
milestone set out in a CAD$20 million commercial loan that joint
venture drew down in 2015
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milestone set out in a CAD$20 million commercial loan that joint
venture drew down in 2015
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FOREX-Dollar firm near two-wk high, investors seek more guidance on rates
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The dollar hovering near a
two-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday with
investors focused on the next set of U.S. data to see whether it
supports...
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two-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday with
investors focused on the next set of U.S. data to see whether it
supports...
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Ireland "disagrees profoundly" with EU on Apple tax bill
DUBLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Ireland disagrees profoundly with
the European Commission's ruling against its tax dealings with
Apple Inc, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said on
Tuesday ahead of seeking...
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the European Commission's ruling against its tax dealings with
Apple Inc, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said on
Tuesday ahead of seeking...
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Tuesday:
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Buyout firms' hushed deals with top investors risk US regulators' ire
NEW YORK, Aug 30(Reuters) - Some U.S. private equity firms
are courting their biggest and savviest investors with
privileged access to special fee-saving deals without telling
other investors,...
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are courting their biggest and savviest investors with
privileged access to special fee-saving deals without telling
other investors,...
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UPDATE 1-Japan's ANA says 787 engine repairs could take 3 years
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Japanese carrier ANA Holdings Inc
said on Tuesday it could take as long as three years to
replace faulty turbine blades in the Rolls-Royce engines
powering its Boeing 787s.
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said on Tuesday it could take as long as three years to
replace faulty turbine blades in the Rolls-Royce engines
powering its Boeing 787s.
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RPT-Options sought as Merkel's radio silence complicates path to soft Brexit landing
BERLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Triggering the procedure for
Britain to exit the European Union is like turning off the
engines on an airplane, a top European diplomat says: best only
do it if you can see...
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Britain to exit the European Union is like turning off the
engines on an airplane, a top European diplomat says: best only
do it if you can see...
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Brexit angst prompts UK services firms to cut expansion plans-CBI
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Optimism among Britain's services
companies has fallen sharply, with investment plans at their
leanest for more than four years, as employers wait for clearer
signs of what...
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companies has fallen sharply, with investment plans at their
leanest for more than four years, as employers wait for clearer
signs of what...
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UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 30
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open
13-18 points, or 0.2-0.3 percent, lower on Tuesday, according to financial
bookmakers, with futures trading down 0.3 percent ahead of...
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13-18 points, or 0.2-0.3 percent, lower on Tuesday, according to financial
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Vivendi's pay-TV discusses distribution offers with Iliad in France - media
PARIS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Vivendi's pay-TV unit
Canal Plus is holding talks with French telecoms firm Iliad
about new distribution offers as it tries to stem
subscription losses in the country,...
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Canal Plus is holding talks with French telecoms firm Iliad
about new distribution offers as it tries to stem
subscription losses in the country,...
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COLUMN-Kiss it goodbye, the great buyback boom is on the wane: James Saft
Aug 30 (Reuters) - The great stock buyback boom may be on
the wane, undermined by falling company earnings.
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the wane, undermined by falling company earnings.
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* Kkr expands asia pacific leadership team with new
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appointments in china, korea, and singapore
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Pentagon orders review of unfinished aircraft carrier
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has ordered a
review of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which is
under construction and due to be delivered in November, a
Defense Department...
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review of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which is
under construction and due to be delivered in November, a
Defense Department...
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UPDATE 3-Samarco dam failed due to poor drainage and design -investigation
BELO HORIZONTE/RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The deadly
collapse of a tailings dam last November at the Samarco mine,
owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton, was caused
by drainage and design flaws,...
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collapse of a tailings dam last November at the Samarco mine,
owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton, was caused
by drainage and design flaws,...
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Twin Butte Energy debenture holders reject proposed takeover deal
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Twin Butte Energy Ltd
debenture holders voted to reject a takeover bid by
Hong Kong's privately held Reignwood Resources Holding Pte Ltd
on Monday, throwing the...
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debenture holders voted to reject a takeover bid by
Hong Kong's privately held Reignwood Resources Holding Pte Ltd
on Monday, throwing the...
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BRIEF-American Airlines Group names Robert Isom as president
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operation and assume all revenue responsibilities for Airline
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Canada's SNC-Lavalin says it is mulling offer for French business
MONTREAL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canadian construction and
engineering company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on
Monday it is weighing an offer for its entire business in
France, which has about 1,100...
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engineering company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on
Monday it is weighing an offer for its entire business in
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FOREX-Dollar gives up gains as jobs data in focus
* Payrolls data on Friday in focus
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House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform Send Letter
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UPDATE 1-Colorado's anti-fracking measures fail to qualify for ballot
HOUSTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Environmental groups have failed
to gather enough signatures to put two measures on Colorado's
ballot in November that aimed to curb fracking and oil and gas
work, the...
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to gather enough signatures to put two measures on Colorado's
ballot in November that aimed to curb fracking and oil and gas
work, the...
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BRIEF-Prism medical says court approval granted for deal with Handicare Group AB
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WRAPUP 2-Solid U.S. consumer spending boosts prospect of Fed rate hike
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending
increased for a fourth straight month in July amid strong demand
for automobiles, pointing to a pickup in economic growth that
could pave the way...
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increased for a fourth straight month in July amid strong demand
for automobiles, pointing to a pickup in economic growth that
could pave the way...
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Rockets hit Saudi border town as Yemen war flares anew
NAJRAN, Saudi Arabia, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Yemeni Houthi
forces are again firing rockets at this corner of southern Saudi
Arabia, ending a lull of several weeks and complicating efforts
to revive talks...
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forces are again firing rockets at this corner of southern Saudi
Arabia, ending a lull of several weeks and complicating efforts
to revive talks...
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BRIEF-Sirius XM says new 5-year broadcasting agreement with Learfield, IMG
* New 5-Year Broadcasting Agreement With Learfield, IMG,
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Which Now Includes Both Streaming, Satellite Radio Broadcast
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UPDATE 1-Truck carrying Takata air bag inflators explodes in U.S., killing one
Aug 29 (Reuters) - A truck that was transporting Takata Corp
air bag inflators and propellants at the centre of a
global recall exploded in Texas last week, killing one woman and
injuring four other...
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air bag inflators and propellants at the centre of a
global recall exploded in Texas last week, killing one woman and
injuring four other...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Rousseff says "future of Brazil at stake" in Senate trial
BRASILIA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Suspended President Dilma
Rousseff told the Senate on Monday the future of Brazil was at
stake in her impeachment trial as her conservative opponents
were using...
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Rousseff told the Senate on Monday the future of Brazil was at
stake in her impeachment trial as her conservative opponents
were using...
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BRIEF-Joseph Pirinea submits shareholder proposal to Ambac Financial to review strategic alternatives
* Joseph Pirinea - On August 26, submitted to Ambac
Financial Group shareholder proposal to hire investment banking
firm to review strategic alternatives
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Financial Group shareholder proposal to hire investment banking
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures flat after hawkish comments from Fed
August 29 (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a flat
opening for Canada's main stock index on Monday as investors
assessed hawkish comments from senior U.S. Federal Reserve
officials that indicated...
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opening for Canada's main stock index on Monday as investors
assessed hawkish comments from senior U.S. Federal Reserve
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BRIEF-Martin Shkreli dissolves stake in Kalobios Pharmaceuticals
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Pharmaceuticals common stock held on Aug 25, 2016 and Aug 26,
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Greek economy grows 0.2 pct q/q in second quarter
ATHENS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Greece's economy grew by 0.2
percent in April-to-June compared to the first quarter, a
statistics service (ELSTAT) official said on Monday, downwardly
revising a previous...
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percent in April-to-June compared to the first quarter, a
statistics service (ELSTAT) official said on Monday, downwardly
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European shares lower on U.S. rate hike expectations, Alstom up
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff takes stand in impeachment trial
BRASILIA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Suspended President Dilma
Rousseff will make a last stand in Brazil's Senate on Monday in
an impeachment trial that is widely expected to remove her from
office and end...
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Rousseff will make a last stand in Brazil's Senate on Monday in
an impeachment trial that is widely expected to remove her from
office and end...
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Nikkei surges to 1-1/2 week high on Yellen effect, weak yen
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks surged to
1-1/2-week highs on Monday morning as the yen weakened after
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled an interest
rate hike remains on the...
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1-1/2-week highs on Monday morning as the yen weakened after
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled an interest
rate hike remains on the...
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More U.S. counties to see Obamacare marketplace monopoly -analysis
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Nearly a third of U.S. counties
will likely be served by only one insurer that participates in
an Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace in 2017, according to
an analysis...
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will likely be served by only one insurer that participates in
an Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace in 2017, according to
an analysis...
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UPDATE 1-Uber, Careem suspend services in UAE capital
ABU DHABI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing companies Uber
and Careem have suspended services in Abu Dhabi, the
capital of the United Arab Emirates, since Saturday and do not
know when they can...
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and Careem have suspended services in Abu Dhabi, the
capital of the United Arab Emirates, since Saturday and do not
know when they can...
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UPDATE 2-South African finance minister to be charged with graft - newspaper
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 28 (Reuters) - South African Finance
Minister Pravin Gordhan could be charged with graft as soon as
this week, the City Press newspaper reported on Sunday, citing
senior sources in...
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Minister Pravin Gordhan could be charged with graft as soon as
this week, the City Press newspaper reported on Sunday, citing
senior sources in...
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Two United Airlines pilots held on alcohol charge in Scotland
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Two United Airlines
pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence
of alcohol in Scotland on Saturday as they were about to fly to
the United States,...
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pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence
of alcohol in Scotland on Saturday as they were about to fly to
the United States,...
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UPDATE 2-Germany's Gabriel says poorly handled Brexit would see Europe go down the drain
BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Sigmar
Gabriel said on Sunday that if Britain's exit from the European
Union was badly handled and other member countries followed its
lead, Europe...
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Gabriel said on Sunday that if Britain's exit from the European
Union was badly handled and other member countries followed its
lead, Europe...
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Profit at China's Sinopec slumps 21.6 percent in first half
BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China Petroleum and Chemical
Corporation, or Sinopec Corp, said on Sunday its net
profit fell 21.6 percent in the first half of 2016, hurt by a
steep decline in...
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Corporation, or Sinopec Corp, said on Sunday its net
profit fell 21.6 percent in the first half of 2016, hurt by a
steep decline in...
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UPDATE 1-China launches state-owned aircraft engine maker -state media
BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China has set up a state-owned
aircraft engine maker with registered capital of 50 billion yuan
($7.5 billion), state television said on Sunday, in the latest
effort to...
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aircraft engine maker with registered capital of 50 billion yuan
($7.5 billion), state television said on Sunday, in the latest
effort to...
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EDF chief urges Britain to give go-ahead to nuclear plant
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The head of EDF Energy
has urged the British government to approve the Hinkley Point C
nuclear power project, an explict appeal by the French energy
giant ahead of a...
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has urged the British government to approve the Hinkley Point C
nuclear power project, an explict appeal by the French energy
giant ahead of a...
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Turkey-backed Syrian rebels seize two villages from Kurdish-allied forces -monitor
BEIRUT, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Turkey-backed Syrian rebels
captured two villages from forces allied to the Kurdish-backed
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria on Sunday, the
Syrian...
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captured two villages from forces allied to the Kurdish-backed
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria on Sunday, the
Syrian...
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Israeli tech group Shellanoo plans Tel Aviv IPO
JERUSALEM, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Israeli technology company
Shellanoo is planning to raise at least 100 million shekels
($26.5 million) in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tel
Aviv Stock Exchange...
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Shellanoo is planning to raise at least 100 million shekels
($26.5 million) in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tel
Aviv Stock Exchange...
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SNB's Maechler currently sees no scope to lift negative rates - interview
ZURICH, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank remains
committed to negative interest rates and currently sees no
opportunity to lift the policy, governing board member Andrea
Maechler told Swiss...
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committed to negative interest rates and currently sees no
opportunity to lift the policy, governing board member Andrea
Maechler told Swiss...
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China launches state-owned aircraft engine maker -state media
BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China has set up a state-owned
aircraft engine maker with registered capital of 50 billion yuan
($7.50 billion), state television said on Sunday, in the latest
bid to...
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aircraft engine maker with registered capital of 50 billion yuan
($7.50 billion), state television said on Sunday, in the latest
bid to...
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
As Obama heads to Laos, signs of a tilt away from China
VIENTIANE, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The secretive communist
government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7
million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And
yet its sleepy...
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government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7
million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And
yet its sleepy...
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S.Korea's KEPCO buys Colorado solar power plant from Carlyle Group
SEOUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO)
signed a contract on Aug. 26 to buy a solar power
plant from the U.S.-based Carlyle Group's Cogentrix Solar
Holdings, KEPCO said in a...
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signed a contract on Aug. 26 to buy a solar power
plant from the U.S.-based Carlyle Group's Cogentrix Solar
Holdings, KEPCO said in a...
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As Fed nears rate hikes, policymakers plan for 'brave new world'
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Aug 27 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve
policymakers are signaling they could raise U.S. interest rates
soon but they are already weighing new tools they may need to
fight the next...
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policymakers are signaling they could raise U.S. interest rates
soon but they are already weighing new tools they may need to
fight the next...
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UPDATE 1-Suspected Kurdish militants fire rockets at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport -media
ISTANBUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Suspected Kurdish militants
fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city
of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff
scrambling for...
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fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city
of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff
scrambling for...
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Coeure says "half-baked" govt reforms not helping ECB outlook
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Aug 27 (Reuters) - Economic reforms by
European governments have so far been "half-baked and
half-hearted," and not helped authorities reach their inflation
goals, European...
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European governments have so far been "half-baked and
half-hearted," and not helped authorities reach their inflation
goals, European...
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TABLE-Qatar July trade surplus shrinks 53 pct yr/yr
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Qatar's Ministry of Development, Planning
and Statistics released the following trade data for July on
Saturday, showing the surplus shrinking 52.5 percent from a year
earlier...
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and Statistics released the following trade data for July on
Saturday, showing the surplus shrinking 52.5 percent from a year
earlier...
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BOJ's Kuroda: Recent inflation data may show expectations not yet anchored
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Aug 27 (Reuters) - The recent dip in
inflation in Japan may mean inflation expectations are not yet
anchored at the Bank of Japan's two percent target, and the bank
will approve...
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inflation in Japan may mean inflation expectations are not yet
anchored at the Bank of Japan's two percent target, and the bank
will approve...
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Greece PM says EU sleepwalking toward cliff, wants debt relief by end 2016
ATHENS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Greece said on Sunday the EU was
"sleepwalking towards a cliff" by sticking to austerity rules
that created huge inequalities among members, and it expected a
debt relief...
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"sleepwalking towards a cliff" by sticking to austerity rules
that created huge inequalities among members, and it expected a
debt relief...
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-FDA recommends Zika testing for all blood donated in U.S.
CHICAGO/TAMPA, Fla., Aug 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration recommended on Friday that all blood donated
in the United States and its territories be tested for Zika
virus, as it...
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Drug Administration recommended on Friday that all blood donated
in the United States and its territories be tested for Zika
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BRIEF-Aurora Spine Q2 loss per share $0.01
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VTTI says it resumes operations at Malaysia terminal
SINGAPORE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - VTTI, the storage unit of
world's largest oil trader Vitol, said late on Friday it has
resumed operations at its Malaysia terminal ATT Tanjung Bin
(ATB).
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world's largest oil trader Vitol, said late on Friday it has
resumed operations at its Malaysia terminal ATT Tanjung Bin
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Friday, August 26, 2016
LPC: Private equity firms put more capital, less debt into LBOs
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Higher company valuations and
lenders wary of risky investments are pushing private equity
firms to increase the size of equity contributions, or checks,
for leveraged...
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lenders wary of risky investments are pushing private equity
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WRAPUP 1-Declining inventories curb U.S. second-quarter growth; consumption surges
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth was a
bit more sluggish than initially thought in the second quarter
as businesses aggressively ran down stocks of unsold goods,
offsetting a spurt...
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bit more sluggish than initially thought in the second quarter
as businesses aggressively ran down stocks of unsold goods,
offsetting a spurt...
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MONEY MARKETS-Dollar Libor hits 7-year high ahead of Yellen
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A gauge on what banks charge
each other to borrow dollars for three months rose on Friday to
its highest level in more than seven years, ahead of a highly
anticipated...
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each other to borrow dollars for three months rose on Friday to
its highest level in more than seven years, ahead of a highly
anticipated...
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Brazil lower house unlikely to pass tax hikes, minister tells newspaper
SAO PAULO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Brazilian lower house of
Congress is unlikely to pass any plan to raise taxes to cover a
swelling budget deficit, Speaker Rodrigo Maia told Valor
Econômico newspaper...
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Congress is unlikely to pass any plan to raise taxes to cover a
swelling budget deficit, Speaker Rodrigo Maia told Valor
Econômico newspaper...
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German economy set fair on growth path despite Brexit risk
BERLIN, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Germany's domestic economy is set
fair for further growth, with robust household and government
spending propelling a self-reinforcing cycle of activity, though
Britain's...
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fair for further growth, with robust household and government
spending propelling a self-reinforcing cycle of activity, though
Britain's...
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
British economy escapes Brexit 'bomb', for now
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Britain's high streets are
heaving with shoppers despite June's shock vote to leave the
European Union, big companies have reported few signs of
distress and some tabloid...
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heaving with shoppers despite June's shock vote to leave the
European Union, big companies have reported few signs of
distress and some tabloid...
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BRIEF-SABMiller publishes scheme documents in relation to AB InBev offer
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JGBs slip as market tracks Treasuries ahead of Yellen speech
TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
slipped on Friday, with the market tracking an overnight fall in
U.S. Treasuries.
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slipped on Friday, with the market tracking an overnight fall in
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UPDATE 1-Japan July consumer prices post biggest annual fall in 3 yrs
* July nationwide core CPI -0.5 pct vs f'cast -0.4 pct
* Tokyo Aug core CPI -0.4 pct vs f'cast -0.3 pct
* Gloomy data keeps BOJ under pressure for more easing
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* Tokyo Aug core CPI -0.4 pct vs f'cast -0.3 pct
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DEALTALK-Anbang's Hong Kong IPO to lift veil on Chinese group's backers
HONG KONG, Aug 26 (Reuters) - For investors and bankers
wanting to know more about who's behind Anbang Insurance Group,
China's second-largest life insurer, plans for a Hong Kong IPO
next year should...
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wanting to know more about who's behind Anbang Insurance Group,
China's second-largest life insurer, plans for a Hong Kong IPO
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EMBARGOED-UK consumers recover some confidence after Brexit vote hit-survey
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - British consumers have regained
some of the confidence they lost after the Brexit vote in June,
according to a survey published on Friday, the latest sign that
households...
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some of the confidence they lost after the Brexit vote in June,
according to a survey published on Friday, the latest sign that
households...
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UPDATE 2-GM cleared in second U.S. verdict over crash blamed on ignition switch
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A Texas jury said on Thursday a
General Motors Co ignition switch, linked to nearly 400
injuries and deaths, was not to blame for a fatal 2011 crash,
according to a...
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General Motors Co ignition switch, linked to nearly 400
injuries and deaths, was not to blame for a fatal 2011 crash,
according to a...
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's Senate begins Rousseff's impeachment trial
* Markets look to Temer to cut spending
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Moody's doubts about fiscal reforms)
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(Adds witness discredited, Lula criticism of impeachment,
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Brazil's economy sheds 94,724 payroll jobs in July - ministry
BRASILIA, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy shed a net
94,724 payroll jobs in July, the Labor Ministry said on
Thursday, taking total job losses over the past 12 months to 1.7
million as the...
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94,724 payroll jobs in July, the Labor Ministry said on
Thursday, taking total job losses over the past 12 months to 1.7
million as the...
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BRIEF-Bottomline Technologies announces share repurchase program of up to $60 mln
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BRIEF-JC Penney - CEO Marvin Ellison purchases of 50,000 shares in open market
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UPDATE 2-U.S. SEC fines 13 advisers for false claims involving F-Squared
Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission fined 13 investment advisory firms on Thursday for
spreading false claims made by the now-defunct F-Squared
Investments Inc, which had...
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Commission fined 13 investment advisory firms on Thursday for
spreading false claims made by the now-defunct F-Squared
Investments Inc, which had...
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DBRS cautious over Portugal's CGD recapitalisation plans
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Credit rating agency DBRS said on
Thursday it was difficult to assess the impact on Portugal's
government rating from the plan to recapitalise state-owned bank
CGD until it was...
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Thursday it was difficult to assess the impact on Portugal's
government rating from the plan to recapitalise state-owned bank
CGD until it was...
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UPDATE 2-Tesla wins U.S. antitrust approval to buy SolarCity
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc has
won U.S. antitrust approval to buy solar panel installer
SolarCity Corp, the Federal Trade Commission said on
Thursday.
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won U.S. antitrust approval to buy solar panel installer
SolarCity Corp, the Federal Trade Commission said on
Thursday.
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BRIEF-Clinton Group reports 3.3 pct stake in Evine Live
* Clinton Group Inc reports 3.3 pct stake in evine live as
of Aug 23 - SEC Filng
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of Aug 23 - SEC Filng
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UPDATE 2-GM mustard clears hurdle in India but more remain
* Final decision needed by minister; opposition likely
(Adds environment ministry comment in paragraph 5)
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(Adds environment ministry comment in paragraph 5)
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UPDATE 1-Medtronic's profit beats estimates on lower costs
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Medtronic Plc, the world's
largest standalone medical device maker, reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by lower costs.
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largest standalone medical device maker, reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by lower costs.
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Brussels rebuffs U.S. attack on EU tax investigations
BRUSSELS, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The European Commission
rebuffed an attack by the U.S. Treasury on its investigations
into alleged sweetheart tax deals between companies such as
Apple and McDonald's and...
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rebuffed an attack by the U.S. Treasury on its investigations
into alleged sweetheart tax deals between companies such as
Apple and McDonald's and...
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BRIEF-Infosonics amendment decreases maximum advances to $3 mln
* Says On August 23, 2016, entered into the sixth amendment
to loan and security agreement with Silicon Valley Bank-SEC
Filing
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to loan and security agreement with Silicon Valley Bank-SEC
Filing
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UPDATE 1-Taiwan to inspect Mega Financial branches in New York, Panama
* Says received visit from Fed to discuss fintech, not Mega
(Adds regulator comments, context)
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(Adds regulator comments, context)
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UPDATE 1-China's big P2P platforms shrug off crackdown
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Aug 25 (Reuters) - China's bid to tame
its peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector could cost smaller
platforms some business, but the impact on larger players will
be limited, and some...
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its peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector could cost smaller
platforms some business, but the impact on larger players will
be limited, and some...
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Brexit takes deeper toll on German business morale-Ifo economist
BERLIN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union weighed on German business morale in August more
heavily than previously, with orders in the chemicals and auto
industry...
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European Union weighed on German business morale in August more
heavily than previously, with orders in the chemicals and auto
industry...
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European shares pull back, weighed down by pharma, miners
MILAN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Thursday,
weighed down by losses among pharma and mining sector stocks,
while firms such as Sunrise and Ahold were lifted by well
received earning...
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weighed down by losses among pharma and mining sector stocks,
while firms such as Sunrise and Ahold were lifted by well
received earning...
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UPDATE 1-Uber to pull out of Macau in September - Macau media
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Global ride-hailing giant Uber
Technologies Inc will pull out of the gambling hub of
Macau on September 9, less than 10 months after it launched
there, Macau media reported, citing...
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Technologies Inc will pull out of the gambling hub of
Macau on September 9, less than 10 months after it launched
there, Macau media reported, citing...
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European shares open lower led by miners; GFK soars
MILAN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - European shares fell in opening
deals on Thursday with mining stocks leading losers for a second
day in a row, while German market research firm GFK soared on
merger and...
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deals on Thursday with mining stocks leading losers for a second
day in a row, while German market research firm GFK soared on
merger and...
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
CrowdStrike, other cybersecurity firms rejoining industry cooperative
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Some information security
companies that were shut out of the leading system for sharing
data on malicious software are revealing more about how their
own systems...
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companies that were shut out of the leading system for sharing
data on malicious software are revealing more about how their
own systems...
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BRIEF-Technip signs agreement with BTG Bioliquids
* Signs agreement with BTG Bioliquids to design and build
pyrolysis plants for biomass-to-oil production
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pyrolysis plants for biomass-to-oil production
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BRIEF-Proofpoint acquires Return Path's email fraud protection business
* Proofpoint acquires Return Path's email fraud protection
business unit, extending its suite of Business Email Compromise
(BEC) solutions
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business unit, extending its suite of Business Email Compromise
(BEC) solutions
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BRIEF-Ellomay Capital reports publication of financial results of Dorad Energy
* Reports publication of financial results of Dorad Energy
Ltd. For the three months ended June 30, 2016
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Ltd. For the three months ended June 30, 2016
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Argentina posts $270 mln July trade surplus, above expectations
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Argentina posted a trade
surplus of $270 million in July, the statistics
office said on Wednesday.
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surplus of $270 million in July, the statistics
office said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Corby Spirit And Wine Q4 EPS C$0.33
* Corby Spirit And Wine announces quarterly dividend and
reports fourth quarter and year-ended 2016 results
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reports fourth quarter and year-ended 2016 results
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UPDATE 1-Emerging markets-focused hedge fund ESG to separate from Carlyle
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The partners of Emerging Sovereign Group
LLC (ESG) have agreed to buy back the majority stake in the
emerging markets-focused hedge fund manager that was acquired by
Carlyle Group...
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LLC (ESG) have agreed to buy back the majority stake in the
emerging markets-focused hedge fund manager that was acquired by
Carlyle Group...
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MOVES-Valerie Kay leaves Morgan Stanley
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (IFR) - Valerie Kay, a managing director in
senior relationship management at Morgan Stanley, has left the
firm, according to two people close to the situation.
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senior relationship management at Morgan Stanley, has left the
firm, according to two people close to the situation.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam stocks down ahead of Yellen speech as commodities drop
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stock
markets tracked prices of commodities lower on Wednesday as
traders remained on the sidelines ahead of U.S. Federal...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stock
markets tracked prices of commodities lower on Wednesday as
traders remained on the sidelines ahead of U.S. Federal...
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Despite setback, an ETF bets some dividend payers may falter
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. exchange-traded fund
with an innovative strategy is sticking to its bet the music
will stop for some dividend-paying companies, even as its own
performance has the...
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with an innovative strategy is sticking to its bet the music
will stop for some dividend-paying companies, even as its own
performance has the...
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UPDATE 1-Mexico annual inflation ticks up in early August
(Updates with prices, details)
MEXICO CITY, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Mexico's annual inflation
rate quickened in early August to its highest level since
February, driven up by energy and tomato prices,...
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MEXICO CITY, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Mexico's annual inflation
rate quickened in early August to its highest level since
February, driven up by energy and tomato prices,...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's inflation remains near 9 pct in mid-August
BRASILIA, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's annual inflation rate
remained at nearly 9 percent in mid-August, fueling doubts over
the timing of interest rate cuts as policymakers struggle with a
harsh...
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remained at nearly 9 percent in mid-August, fueling doubts over
the timing of interest rate cuts as policymakers struggle with a
harsh...
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens little changed as investors eye Fed
Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little changed at the
open on Wednesday as investors kept up their wait for Federal
Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech on Friday for clues on the
timing of an...
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open on Wednesday as investors kept up their wait for Federal
Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech on Friday for clues on the
timing of an...
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
JGBs edge down as Tokyo stocks gain, super longs steady
TOKYO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
were mostly lower on Wednesday as a rise in Tokyo stocks
pressured safe-haven debt.
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were mostly lower on Wednesday as a rise in Tokyo stocks
pressured safe-haven debt.
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Aug 24
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Investors urge G20 nations to ratify Paris climate deal this year
OSLO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Investors managing more than $13
trillion of assets urged leaders of the Group of 20 on Wednesday
to ratify a global climate deal by the end of 2016 and to step
up efforts to...
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trillion of assets urged leaders of the Group of 20 on Wednesday
to ratify a global climate deal by the end of 2016 and to step
up efforts to...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks cement gains after recent rally, oil slips
HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Asian stocks consolidated
recent gains on Wednesday, helped by Wall Street's rise
overnight, even as oil prices slid after a surprise build in
U.S. crude stocks.
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recent gains on Wednesday, helped by Wall Street's rise
overnight, even as oil prices slid after a surprise build in
U.S. crude stocks.
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DIARY-Top Economic Events to Sept. 6
Political and general news
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UPDATE 2-U.S. Trade Rep approves import ban on Arista devices, says rival Cisco
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Representative
has upheld an import ban on Arista Networks Inc's
ethernet switches following a federal commission's finding in
June that the company's...
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has upheld an import ban on Arista Networks Inc's
ethernet switches following a federal commission's finding in
June that the company's...
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Former Itau banker joins buyside firm Noctua
* Mexico's Nafinsa to issue first local Green bond
* Colombia to prefund some of 2017 needs with local debt
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* Mexico's Nafinsa to issue first local Green bond
* Colombia to prefund some of 2017 needs with local debt
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UPDATE 1-US CBO says budget deficit to reach $590 bln for fiscal 2016
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. budget deficit is
expected to grow to $590 billion in fiscal year 2016 due to
slower than expected growth in revenues and higher spending for
programs...
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expected to grow to $590 billion in fiscal year 2016 due to
slower than expected growth in revenues and higher spending for
programs...
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MOVES-Former Itau banker joins buyside firm Noctua
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (IFR) - Ricardo Navarro, the former head of
international debt capital markets at Brazilian investment bank
Itau BBA, has joined asset management firm Noctua Partners as a
portfolio...
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international debt capital markets at Brazilian investment bank
Itau BBA, has joined asset management firm Noctua Partners as a
portfolio...
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Former anchor says Fox News a 'sex-fueled cult' in harassment lawsuit
Aug 23 (Reuters) - A former Fox News anchor claims in a
lawsuit that former network Chairman Roger Ailes, who resigned
amid allegations of sexual harassment and is reportedly advising
Republican...
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lawsuit that former network Chairman Roger Ailes, who resigned
amid allegations of sexual harassment and is reportedly advising
Republican...
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MOVES-PGIM Real Estate names head of Asia Pacific investment research
Aug 23 (Reuters) - PGIM Real Estate, a unit of PGIM Inc, the
global investment management businesses of Prudential Financial
Inc, named Cuong Nguyen head of Asia Pacific investment
research.
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global investment management businesses of Prudential Financial
Inc, named Cuong Nguyen head of Asia Pacific investment
research.
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TABLE-Saudi June imports plunge 24 pct y/y, non-oil exports fall
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's imports in June tumbled
23.9 percent from a year earlier while non-oil exports dropped
10.0 percent, data from the Central Department of Statistics and
Information...
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23.9 percent from a year earlier while non-oil exports dropped
10.0 percent, data from the Central Department of Statistics and
Information...
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US STOCKS-Wall St moves higher led by tech, strong housing data
* Indexes up: Dow 0.27 pct, S&P 0.39 pct, Nasdaq 0.45 pct
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UPDATE 1-Mexico approves oil auction terms for onshore tender in 2017
MEXICO CITY, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Mexico's oil regulator on
Tuesday approved auction terms and contracts for a dozen onshore
oil and gas fields, to be bid out next year as part of a series
of tenders...
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Tuesday approved auction terms and contracts for a dozen onshore
oil and gas fields, to be bid out next year as part of a series
of tenders...
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. new home sales race to near nine-year high; supply dwindles
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - New U.S. single-family home
sales unexpectedly rose in July, reaching their highest level in
nearly nine years as demand increased broadly, brightening the
housing...
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sales unexpectedly rose in July, reaching their highest level in
nearly nine years as demand increased broadly, brightening the
housing...
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises to 1-week high as bank earnings support financials
TORONTO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose
to a one-week high on Tuesday, led by financial shares after one
of the country's major banks reported better-than-expected
earnings, while...
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to a one-week high on Tuesday, led by financial shares after one
of the country's major banks reported better-than-expected
earnings, while...
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US SWAPS-U.S. 30-year swap spread at widest on record
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The discount on the interest
rate on U.S. 30-year interest rate swap contracts and the yield
on U.S. 30-year Treasuries grew to a record wide on Tuesday due
to demand for...
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rate on U.S. 30-year interest rate swap contracts and the yield
on U.S. 30-year Treasuries grew to a record wide on Tuesday due
to demand for...
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher for first time in three days
Aug 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher for the first
time in three days on Tuesday as investors await Federal Reserve
Chair Janet Yellen's speech this week for clues on the next
interest rate...
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time in three days on Tuesday as investors await Federal Reserve
Chair Janet Yellen's speech this week for clues on the next
interest rate...
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BRIEF-TEN announces delivery, long term charter of Panamax Product Tanker "Sunray"
* Ten, Ltd announces delivery and long term charter of
Panamax Product Tanker "Sunray"
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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher for first time in three days
* Futures up: Dow 44 pts, S&P 4.75 pts, Nasdaq 12.5 pts
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BRIEF-Hibbett Sports executed promissory note renewing existing credit facility on Aug 19 - SEC Filing
* On Aug 19, co executed new promissory note renewing
existing unsecured revolving credit facility between company,
subsidiaries, regions bank - SEC Filing
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existing unsecured revolving credit facility between company,
subsidiaries, regions bank - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Stemline Therapeutics expect to provide further updates around multiple SL-401
* Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation From U.S. Food
And Drug Administration For SL-401
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And Drug Administration For SL-401
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BRIEF-Agreement between Unit Cobalt International Energy Angola and Sonangol terminated
* On aug 22, 2016, purchase and sale agreement between unit
cobalt international energy angola ltd. And sonangol was
automatically terminated
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cobalt international energy angola ltd. And sonangol was
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Toll Brothers revenue jumps 23.5 pct
Aug 23 (Reuters) - U.S. luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc
reported a 23.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue,
boosted by an increase in home sales and prices.
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reported a 23.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue,
boosted by an increase in home sales and prices.
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CORRECTED-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on August 23
(Corrects first bullet to say index closed down 0.4 percent at 6,828.54 points)
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 24 to
28 points, or 0.4 percent, on Tuesday,...
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Aug 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 24 to
28 points, or 0.4 percent, on Tuesday,...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on August 23
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 24 to
28 points, or 0.4 percent, on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures up 0.5 percent ahead of the cash market...
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28 points, or 0.4 percent, on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures up 0.5 percent ahead of the cash market...
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Monday, August 22, 2016
BRIEF-Galapagos reports start of FINCH Phase 3 program with filgotinib
* Reported on Monday the initiation of the FINCH global
Phase 3 program investigating the efficacy and safety of 100 mg
and 200 mg filgotinib once daily, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
patient...
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Phase 3 program investigating the efficacy and safety of 100 mg
and 200 mg filgotinib once daily, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
patient...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 23
Aug 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Aug 23
Aug 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
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Myanmar coffee to hit Whole Foods as economic opening continues
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Two shipments of coffee beans
from Myanmar arrived in the United States this month, the first
commercial-scale imports in over 15 years and the fruits of a
U.S....
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from Myanmar arrived in the United States this month, the first
commercial-scale imports in over 15 years and the fruits of a
U.S....
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COLUMN-Emerging markets may enjoy secular stagnation: James Saft
Aug 23 (Reuters) - A low-growth world won't be an easy one
for emerging markets, but at least the Federal Reserve will keep
the water in the bath warm.
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for emerging markets, but at least the Federal Reserve will keep
the water in the bath warm.
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Moody's downgrades Brazil's Odebrecht construction company
SAO PAULO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service
downgraded the credit ratings of two units of Odebrecht SA, the
engineering and construction company and the financial holding
entity, citing...
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downgraded the credit ratings of two units of Odebrecht SA, the
engineering and construction company and the financial holding
entity, citing...
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BRIEF-Moody's downgrades Bahamas' ratings to Baa3 with stable outlook, concluding review for downgrade
* Moody's downgrades Bahamas' ratings to Baa3 with stable outlook, concluding review for
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BRIEF-RGS Energy reports Q2 revenue $3.3 mln vs $11.1 mln
* Q2 revenue $3.3 million versus $11.1 million
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Beyond war on drugs, Philippines' Duterte seen setting up economic boom
MANILA, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Less than two months in office,
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is getting high marks from
the business community for policies that could engineer an
economic surge...
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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is getting high marks from
the business community for policies that could engineer an
economic surge...
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BRIEF-Lenovo will load Microsoft's Office, Onedrive,Skype on select devices running Android operating system
* Collaboration between Microsoft and Lenovo also includes a
patent cross-licensing agreement that covers Lenovo and motorola
devices
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patent cross-licensing agreement that covers Lenovo and motorola
devices
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Retailer Target to focus on digital efforts, CIO says
Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. retailer Target Corp will
focus on technologies that enhance customers' store experience
and on other digital efforts, Chief Information Officer Mike
McNamara said.
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focus on technologies that enhance customers' store experience
and on other digital efforts, Chief Information Officer Mike
McNamara said.
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BRIEF-Accenture to acquire Australian security company Redcore
* Entered into an agreement to acquire Redcore, a privately
held Australia-based consulting company
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held Australia-based consulting company
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BRIEF-Penske Automotive Group reports purchase of 100,000 shares of co's common stock on Aug 18 at average price of $42.85/share
* Penske corp reports purchase of 100,000 shares of co's
common stock on Aug 18 at average price of $42.85/share - SEC
filing
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common stock on Aug 18 at average price of $42.85/share - SEC
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IMF says reassessing Ghana outlook due to new budget, state energy debt
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary
Fund said on Monday it was reassessing Ghana's macroeconomic and
fiscal outlook in light of new legislation that could breach a
key...
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Fund said on Monday it was reassessing Ghana's macroeconomic and
fiscal outlook in light of new legislation that could breach a
key...
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UPDATE 1-Federal Reserve under growing pressure to reform system, goals
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve has
two guiding goals when designing monetary policy: maximum
employment and stable inflation.
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two guiding goals when designing monetary policy: maximum
employment and stable inflation.
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St flat as biotechs offset energy
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little changed
on Monday as a drop in oil prices that weighed on the energy
sector was offset with a strong showing by biotech stocks.
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on Monday as a drop in oil prices that weighed on the energy
sector was offset with a strong showing by biotech stocks.
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Brazil, with no minimum retirement age, committed to pension reform -official
BRASILIA, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government is
committed to overhaul its expensive pension system despite an
incipient economic recovery that could ease social security
expenditures in the...
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committed to overhaul its expensive pension system despite an
incipient economic recovery that could ease social security
expenditures in the...
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BRIEF-Helsinn Investment Fund reports 7.1 pct passive stake in MEI Pharma - SEC filing
* Helsinn Investment Fund SA reports 7.1 pct passive stake
in MEI Pharma Inc as of Aug. 16 - SEC filing
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in MEI Pharma Inc as of Aug. 16 - SEC filing
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GM asks judge to throw out ignition switch case over 'fabricated' key
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - General Motors Co on
Monday asked a Texas judge to throw out a lawsuit over a fatal
2011 crash blamed on a faulty ignition switch, accusing
plaintiffs and their lawyers...
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Monday asked a Texas judge to throw out a lawsuit over a fatal
2011 crash blamed on a faulty ignition switch, accusing
plaintiffs and their lawyers...
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Wells Fargo to pay $4.1 mln for illegal student loan practices-CFPB
Aug 22 (Reuters) - A Wells Fargo & Co unit will pay a total
of $4.1 million to settle charges that it engaged in illegal
private student loan servicing practices that unfairly penalized
certain...
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of $4.1 million to settle charges that it engaged in illegal
private student loan servicing practices that unfairly penalized
certain...
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BRIEF-Monmouth Real Estate Investment buys Florida property for $37.8 mln
* Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation announces new
acquisition in the Orlando, Fl MSA
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acquisition in the Orlando, Fl MSA
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BRIEF-Valiant Investment Holdings LLC says it has sold $50.4 mln in equity financing
* Valiant Investment Holdings LLC says it has sold $50.4 mln
in equity financing - SEC Filing
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in equity financing - SEC Filing
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UPDATE 2-Portugal's bond yields recede from 3-week high as rating fears ebb
LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Portugal's 10-year bond yield
edged back from a three-week high on Monday after the country
passed a ratings test that soothed concerns it could be on the
brink of a...
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edged back from a three-week high on Monday after the country
passed a ratings test that soothed concerns it could be on the
brink of a...
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street opens lower as oil prices drop
Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as oil
prices fell and investors weighed the prospects of an interest
rate hike as soon as next month.
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prices fell and investors weighed the prospects of an interest
rate hike as soon as next month.
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BRIEF-Medivation to pay fee of $510 mln, upon Pfizer deal termination
* Upon termination, Medivation will pay Pfizer a termination
fee of $510 million
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fee of $510 million
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BRIEF-Westport Fuel Systems to sell portion of joint venture interest
* Westport Fuel Systems to sell portion of joint venture
interest for approximately $11 million
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interest for approximately $11 million
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BRIEF-ADW capital partners, Camac Partners look to sell Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc
* ADW Capital Partners, L.P. and Camac Partners, LLC seek
sale of Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc.
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sale of Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc.
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BRIEF-NV5 Global wins $15 mln contract with New York City department of design and construction
* NV5 wins new $15 million contract with New York City
department of design and construction
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department of design and construction
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BRIEF-U.S. Concrete acquires Ready-Mixed Concrete Producer in NY
* U.S. Concrete acquires Ready-Mixed Concrete Producer in
New York Metropolitan Area
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Government on hook for China banks' shrinking capital
HONG KONG, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Hit by bad loans, Chinese
banks are expected to show a weakening in their capital strength
in first-half earnings, raising the prospect that government
might have to...
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banks are expected to show a weakening in their capital strength
in first-half earnings, raising the prospect that government
might have to...
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CEE MARKETS-Stocks rebound helps zloty firm from lows
* Equities rebound in line with Western stock markets
* Zloty weakest in almost 3 weeks, but rebounds
* Polish budget plans add to risks on zloty-analysts
By Sandor Peto and Jakub...
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* Zloty weakest in almost 3 weeks, but rebounds
* Polish budget plans add to risks on zloty-analysts
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
RPT-Gulf tourism frenzy in Bosnia delights business, polarises locals
SARAJEVO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Abdulah Al Sanousi enjoys the
breeze in the lush resort outside Sarajevo where his family
bought a flat to escape the summer heat at home in Kuwait, one
of thousands of...
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breeze in the lush resort outside Sarajevo where his family
bought a flat to escape the summer heat at home in Kuwait, one
of thousands of...
Read more
U.S. watchdog clears ChemChina takeover of Syngenta
ZURICH, Aug 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator has cleared
ChemChina's blockbuster takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds
group Syngenta, the companies said on Monday.
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ChemChina's blockbuster takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds
group Syngenta, the companies said on Monday.
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Welspun India shares slump after Target severs ties with co
MUMBAI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Shares in Welspun India
, one of the world's largest textile manufacturers,
fell by their maximum daily limit of 20 percent on Monday after
Target Corp said it was severing...
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, one of the world's largest textile manufacturers,
fell by their maximum daily limit of 20 percent on Monday after
Target Corp said it was severing...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 22
Aug 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Taiwan's Mega Financial shares fall 5 pct after New York branch fined by regulators
TAIPEI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Shares of Mega Financial Holding
, one of Taiwan's biggest banks, opened 5 percent lower
in Taipei on Monday after its New York banking branch was fined
$180 million by New...
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, one of Taiwan's biggest banks, opened 5 percent lower
in Taipei on Monday after its New York banking branch was fined
$180 million by New...
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BRIEF-Zoetis appoints Glenn David as CFO
* Zoetis announces appointment of Glenn David as executive
vice president and chief financial officer
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vice president and chief financial officer
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RPT-UPDATE 3-China blasts Australian blocking of grid sale; door open to locals
SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - China voiced anger on Friday over
a decision by Australia to rule out on security grounds the
preferred Chinese bidders for an energy grid potentially worth
more than $7...
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a decision by Australia to rule out on security grounds the
preferred Chinese bidders for an energy grid potentially worth
more than $7...
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Pfizer nears $14 billion deal for Medivation-source
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc is in advanced talks
to acquire U.S. cancer drug company Medivation Inc for
close to $14 billion, as it seeks to boost its oncology
portfolio, a person familiar with the...
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to acquire U.S. cancer drug company Medivation Inc for
close to $14 billion, as it seeks to boost its oncology
portfolio, a person familiar with the...
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Health official warns Zika could spread across U.S. Gulf
Aug 21 (Reuters) - One of the top U.S. public health
officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus
could extend its reach across the U.S. Gulf Coast after
officials last week...
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officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus
could extend its reach across the U.S. Gulf Coast after
officials last week...
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Mexico-U.S air transport deal begins in bid to boost competition
MEXICO CITY, Aug 21 (Reuters) - An air transport deal
between Mexico and the United States that aims to boost
competition in the passenger and freight sectors came into force
on Sunday, Mexico's...
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between Mexico and the United States that aims to boost
competition in the passenger and freight sectors came into force
on Sunday, Mexico's...
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RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Stock rotation to continue as Fed seen open to 2016 hike
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The rotation to cyclical
sectors of the S&P 500 and away from defensive stocks could
continue next week if Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen strikes
a tone more...
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sectors of the S&P 500 and away from defensive stocks could
continue next week if Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen strikes
a tone more...
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Promised prosperity never arrived in Russian-held Crimea, locals say
ARMYANSK, Crimea, Aug 21 (Reuters) - More than two years
after Russia annexed Crimea and promised its 2 million people a
better life, residents say prices have soared, wages and
pensions have...
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after Russia annexed Crimea and promised its 2 million people a
better life, residents say prices have soared, wages and
pensions have...
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RPT-UPDATE 2-Soccer-Liverpool not for sale despite Chinese interest - source
LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The American owners of Liverpool,
one of the most famous teams in English soccer, are not planning
to sell, a senior source at the club said on Sunday, after
reports that a...
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one of the most famous teams in English soccer, are not planning
to sell, a senior source at the club said on Sunday, after
reports that a...
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Show of European unity: Merkel, Hollande, Renzi meet to discuss gameplan
NAPLES, Italy, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The leaders of Germany,
France and Italy will meet on Monday to discuss how to keep the
European project together in the second set of talks between the
premiers of...
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France and Italy will meet on Monday to discuss how to keep the
European project together in the second set of talks between the
premiers of...
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Gulf tourism frenzy in Bosnia delights business, polarises locals
SARAJEVO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Abdulah Al Sanousi enjoys the
breeze in the lush resort outside Sarajevo where his family
bought a flat to escape the summer heat at home in Kuwait, one
of thousands of...
Read more
breeze in the lush resort outside Sarajevo where his family
bought a flat to escape the summer heat at home in Kuwait, one
of thousands of...
Read more
RPT-UPDATE 1-Soccer-Liverpool hire advisers after Chinese bid - report
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Liverpool's owners have hired an
investment bank to advise on the possible sale of a sizeable
stake in the club to a Chinese consortium, the Financial Times
said on Saturday citing...
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investment bank to advise on the possible sale of a sizeable
stake in the club to a Chinese consortium, the Financial Times
said on Saturday citing...
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Anger in the Delta keeps oil majors quiet - and Nigeria's crude offline
LONDON/LAGOS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Oil companies and even
Nigerian officials are losing faith in a deal anytime soon with
militants who have slashed the nation's oil output, casting
doubt on a...
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Nigerian officials are losing faith in a deal anytime soon with
militants who have slashed the nation's oil output, casting
doubt on a...
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Croatia's politicians promise tax cuts, woo upstarts before vote
ZAGREB, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Croatia's two biggest parties are
promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to...
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promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to...
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Aug 21
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect
Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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RPT-Croatia's politicians promise tax cuts, woo upstarts before vote
ZAGREB, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Croatia's two biggest parties are
promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to...
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promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to...
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UPDATE 2-Viacom says CEO Dauman to resign post immediately; Dooley steps in
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc said on
Saturday that Chief Executive Philippe Dauman will resign
immediately, marking a victory for the family of controlling
shareholder Sumner Redstone in...
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Saturday that Chief Executive Philippe Dauman will resign
immediately, marking a victory for the family of controlling
shareholder Sumner Redstone in...
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Goldman, S.Korea fund to buy majority stake in cookware firm Happycall
SEOUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc and
South Korean private equity firm EastBridge Partners said on
Sunday they have agreed to acquire a majority stake in cookware
and kitchen...
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South Korean private equity firm EastBridge Partners said on
Sunday they have agreed to acquire a majority stake in cookware
and kitchen...
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Viacom says CEO Dauman to leave in September
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc said on
Saturday that Chief Executive Philippe Dauman will leave the
company next month, marking a victory for the family of
controlling shareholder Sumner...
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Saturday that Chief Executive Philippe Dauman will leave the
company next month, marking a victory for the family of
controlling shareholder Sumner...
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NEWSMAKER-Solitary by nature, India's new central bank head steps into spotlight
MUMBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - India's incoming central bank
governor, Urjit Patel, is widely regarded as having the
professional and academic credentials he needs to make a success
of his new job.
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governor, Urjit Patel, is widely regarded as having the
professional and academic credentials he needs to make a success
of his new job.
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EXOR says Dutch base makes it easier to invest, raise funds
MILAN, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Italy's EXOR, the
holding company of the Agnelli family, said switching its base
to the Netherlands will make it easier to carry out acquisitions
and raise funds in the...
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holding company of the Agnelli family, said switching its base
to the Netherlands will make it easier to carry out acquisitions
and raise funds in the...
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Tunisian premier names government, appoints new finance minister
TUNIS, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Tunisian Prime Minister designate
Youssef Chahed on Saturday named his new government, appointing
a former investment official, Lamia Zribi, as finance minister
and keeping...
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Youssef Chahed on Saturday named his new government, appointing
a former investment official, Lamia Zribi, as finance minister
and keeping...
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India names Urjit Patel as next RBI governor - PMO
MUMBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - India's government promoted Urjit
Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary policy at the
Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next governor for a
three-year term,...
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Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary policy at the
Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next governor for a
three-year term,...
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UPDATE 1-India appoints insider Urjit Patel as new central bank governor
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - India's government
promoted Urjit Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary
policy at the Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next
governor for a...
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promoted Urjit Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary
policy at the Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next
governor for a...
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Toyota restarts production in Venezuela after six months
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Toyota said on Friday it had
restarted its Venezuelan factory after six months without
producing vehicles because of hard currency shortages, good news
for the South American...
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restarted its Venezuelan factory after six months without
producing vehicles because of hard currency shortages, good news
for the South American...
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REFILE-In Egypt, IMF deal brings austerity few can afford
CAIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A few years ago Imad would not
have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly
ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil
servant's salary...
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have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly
ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil
servant's salary...
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Friday, August 19, 2016
BRIEF-Rathdowney Resources closes first tranche of private placement
* Rathdowney closes first tranche of private placement
Source text for Eikon:
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Source text for Eikon:
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UPDATE 1-Peru says no need for new financing, but may refinance debt
LIMA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Peru's finance minister said on
Friday he does not need additional financing to cover a
"worrisome" fiscal deficit inherited from the previous
government but may consider...
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Friday he does not need additional financing to cover a
"worrisome" fiscal deficit inherited from the previous
government but may consider...
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BRIEF-Manitok Energy and Raimount Energy announce closing of arrangement
* Manitok Energy and Raimount Energy announce closing of
arrangement and Manitok Energy announces closing of non-brokered
subscription receipt financing and appointment of director
Source text for...
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arrangement and Manitok Energy announces closing of non-brokered
subscription receipt financing and appointment of director
Source text for...
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BRIEF-Teijin to acquire DuPont stakes in Japan, Indonesia ventures - Nikkei
* Japan's Teijin is set to make two polyester film joint
ventures with Dupont into wholly owned subsidiaries - Nikkei
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ventures with Dupont into wholly owned subsidiaries - Nikkei
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BRIEF-FDA approves Pfizer's TROXYCA ER extended-release capsules CII for pain management
* FDA approves TROXYCA ER (oxycodone hydrochloride and
naltrexone hydrochloride) extended-release CAPSULES CII with
abuse-deterrent properties for the management of pain
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naltrexone hydrochloride) extended-release CAPSULES CII with
abuse-deterrent properties for the management of pain
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CORRECTED-FINRA accuses broker of inappropriate trades, charging retiree $376,000
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority accused a New York broker of unfairly
charging a 72-year-old retiree $376,000 in fees and commissions
after he made repeated...
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Regulatory Authority accused a New York broker of unfairly
charging a 72-year-old retiree $376,000 in fees and commissions
after he made repeated...
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BRIEF-Akers Biosciences settles, to sell breath technology tests
* Settles dispute with Chube, Thirty Six Strategies Llc ,
Gavin Moran, Frank Runge - SEC Filing
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Gavin Moran, Frank Runge - SEC Filing
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall in light trading as dollar rises on Fed hike bets
* Fed policymakers' remarks push investors to rethink July
minutes
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Exxon touts clean tech in Olympic ads as climate pressure grows
HOUSTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp is running television advertisements at the Rio Olympics to showcase its work on clean energy, a high-profile blitz as the company faces pressure over...
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BRIEF-IBM Japan launches business to monitor internet chatter to help attract foreign tourists - Nikkei
* IBM Japan is launching new business that will monitor
internet chatter to support local municipalities to attract more
foreign tourists - Nikkei
Source - [http://s.nikkei.com/2bzRT8q]
Further...
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internet chatter to support local municipalities to attract more
foreign tourists - Nikkei
Source - [http://s.nikkei.com/2bzRT8q]
Further...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. astronauts prepare station for commercial space taxis
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Two NASA astronauts completed a six-hour
spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday to
install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis,
which will end...
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spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday to
install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis,
which will end...
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IEX's 'Flash Boys' exchange goes live, aims to disrupt market
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - IEX Group, the upstart trading
venue featured in Michael Lewis's book "Flash Boys: A Wall
Street Revolt," began operations as a public stock exchange on
Friday after more...
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venue featured in Michael Lewis's book "Flash Boys: A Wall
Street Revolt," began operations as a public stock exchange on
Friday after more...
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BRIEF-Valeura Energy - Execution of definitive agreements for Statoil farm-in on Banarli licences in Turkey
* Valeura announces execution of definitive agreements for
Statoil farm-in on Banarli licences in Turkey
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Statoil farm-in on Banarli licences in Turkey
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BRIEF-DUFL, Inc says it has sold $5.4 million in equity financing
* DUFL, Inc says it has sold $5.4 million in equity
financing - SEC Filing
Source - http://bit.ly/2bt1HE9
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financing - SEC Filing
Source - http://bit.ly/2bt1HE9
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Geo Group - no impact in 2016 from DoJ private prison decision
CHICAGO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Private prison operator Geo
Group Inc expects no financial impact in 2016 from the
U.S. Department of Justice's decision to phase out the use of
private prisons, the...
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Group Inc expects no financial impact in 2016 from the
U.S. Department of Justice's decision to phase out the use of
private prisons, the...
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Shareholder to oppose Randstad $429 mln bid for job-site firm Monster
AMSTERDAM, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Monster Worldwide
shareholder MediaNews said on Friday it will oppose global
staffing firm Randstad's $429 million bid for the U.S.
job-posting site.
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shareholder MediaNews said on Friday it will oppose global
staffing firm Randstad's $429 million bid for the U.S.
job-posting site.
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Britain not to trigger EU divorce before end of year - Downing Street
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May will not begin formal divorce talks on leaving the European
Union before the end of the year, a government spokeswoman said
on Friday.
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May will not begin formal divorce talks on leaving the European
Union before the end of the year, a government spokeswoman said
on Friday.
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BRIEF-Johnson & Johnson reports 15 pct passive stake in Protagonist Therapeutics - SEC filing
* Johnson & Johnson reports 15.0 pct passive stake in
Protagonist Therapeutics Inc as of Aug. 16
Source text (http://bit.ly/2biMrcb)
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Protagonist Therapeutics Inc as of Aug. 16
Source text (http://bit.ly/2biMrcb)
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Investor resistance to Triple C risk crumbles
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (IFR) - Resistance is futile for some
investors eyeing risky Triple C bonds as spreads and absolute
returns continue to tighten across the board.
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investors eyeing risky Triple C bonds as spreads and absolute
returns continue to tighten across the board.
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LPC: Chefs' Warehouse earnings guidance misses mark after financing
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Chefs' Warehouse this
month cut its earnings forecast by about 20% just weeks after it
obtained millions of dollars in financing, drawing the ire of
some lenders.
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month cut its earnings forecast by about 20% just weeks after it
obtained millions of dollars in financing, drawing the ire of
some lenders.
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BRIEF-Synthesis Energy says restructuring Zao Zhuang new gas company joint venture in China
* Synthesis energy systems, inc. Announces the restructuring
of zao zhuang new gas company joint venture in shandong
province, china
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of zao zhuang new gas company joint venture in shandong
province, china
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BRIEF-Spectral expects to release primary end point results for pivotal Euphrates after end of Q3
* Expects to release primary end point results for pivotal
Euphrates trial immediately after end of Q3 ended September 30,
2016
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Euphrates trial immediately after end of Q3 ended September 30,
2016
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BRIEF-Tencent's unit, Huang River purchases 8.02 mln JD.com ADSs
* Tencent's unit, Huang River Investment reports 21.25 pct
stake in JD.com as of August 17-SEC filing
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stake in JD.com as of August 17-SEC filing
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US STOCKS-Futures dip; earnings season ends, rate hike timing in focus
Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were lower on
Friday after a week of choppy trading as the corporate earnings
season winds down and investors again focus on the timing of the
Federal...
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Friday after a week of choppy trading as the corporate earnings
season winds down and investors again focus on the timing of the
Federal...
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BRIEF-Geo Group says Federal Bureau of Prisons renewed contract for correctional facility
* The Geo group announces contract renewal by the federal
bureau of prisons for the D. Ray James correctional facility
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bureau of prisons for the D. Ray James correctional facility
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BRIEF-CCA responds to U.S. decision to phase out federal use of private prisons
* Responds To BOP Decision To Amend Car 16 Solicitation By
Reducing Previously Announced 10,800 Contract Beds To 3,600
Contract Beds
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Reducing Previously Announced 10,800 Contract Beds To 3,600
Contract Beds
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European shares set for biggest weekly fall since mid-June
* William Hill gains after deal breaks down
(Recasts, adds detail and quote, updates prices)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares retreat, oil up as markets return to Fed-watching
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - European shares were poised to
post their biggest weekly loss in two months on Friday and crude
oil edged to eight-week highs on the back of a weaker dollar and
hopes of a...
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post their biggest weekly loss in two months on Friday and crude
oil edged to eight-week highs on the back of a weaker dollar and
hopes of a...
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Australian treasurer formally rejects Chinese bids for state-owned Ausgrid
SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian Treasurer Scott
Morrison on Friday officially rejected bids by two Chinese
companies in the A$10-billion ($7.67-billion) sale of the
country's biggest energy...
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Morrison on Friday officially rejected bids by two Chinese
companies in the A$10-billion ($7.67-billion) sale of the
country's biggest energy...
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European shares set for biggest weekly fall since July
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - European markets fell on Friday
putting the STOXX 600 on track to post its biggest
weekly loss since July with all major sectors in the red on the
day.
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putting the STOXX 600 on track to post its biggest
weekly loss since July with all major sectors in the red on the
day.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 19
Aug 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Aug 19
Aug 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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JPMorgan adds sukuk to emerging markets indices
KUALA LUMPUR/SYDNEY/LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S.
investment bank JPMorgan will include Islamic bonds, or
sukuk, in its emerging markets indices for the first time from
later this year, widening...
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investment bank JPMorgan will include Islamic bonds, or
sukuk, in its emerging markets indices for the first time from
later this year, widening...
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UPDATE 1-Australia denies banks interim approval to jointly negotiate with Apple on payment apps
SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australia's anti-trust regulator
on Friday said it would not grant the country's three biggest
banks interim approval to collectively negotiate with Apple Inc
to install...
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on Friday said it would not grant the country's three biggest
banks interim approval to collectively negotiate with Apple Inc
to install...
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RPT-Japan manufacturers' mood at lowest since 2013 -Reuters Tankan
TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' mood
soured in August to its lowest since 2013 when the central bank
embarked on aggressive monetary easing, a Reuters poll showed,
reflecting the...
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soured in August to its lowest since 2013 when the central bank
embarked on aggressive monetary easing, a Reuters poll showed,
reflecting the...
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UPDATE 3-U.S. judge rejects Uber's driver expenses settlement
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday
rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class
action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees and
entitled to...
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rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class
action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees and
entitled to...
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UPDATE 4-U.S. to phase out federal use of private prisons
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
announced plans on Thursday to phase out its use of privately
operated prisons, calling them less safe and a poor substitute
for...
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announced plans on Thursday to phase out its use of privately
operated prisons, calling them less safe and a poor substitute
for...
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BRIEF-Geo Group comments on DOJ's announcement
* GEO Group comments on Department Of Justice announcement
and announces investor and analyst conference call
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and announces investor and analyst conference call
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UPDATE 1-Emerson Electric to buy Pentair's valves business for $3.15 bln
Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. factory automation equipment maker
Emerson Electric Co said on Thursday it would buy pump
manufacturer Pentair Plc's valves & controls business
for $3.15 billion.
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Emerson Electric Co said on Thursday it would buy pump
manufacturer Pentair Plc's valves & controls business
for $3.15 billion.
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Applied Materials revenue rises 13.3 percent
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc, the
world's largest supplier of tools used to make semiconductors,
reported a 13.3 percent rise in revenue, buoyed by demand from
memory and smartphone...
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world's largest supplier of tools used to make semiconductors,
reported a 13.3 percent rise in revenue, buoyed by demand from
memory and smartphone...
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Energy boosts Wall St; Walmart at 14-month high
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended slightly
higher on Thursday after Brent crude oil's rise above
$50 per barrel boosted energy shares and as Wal-Mart
ended at a 14-month high after it...
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higher on Thursday after Brent crude oil's rise above
$50 per barrel boosted energy shares and as Wal-Mart
ended at a 14-month high after it...
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T-Mobile, Sprint roll out revamped unlimited data plans
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Wireless providers T-Mobile US
Inc and Sprint Corp on Thursday introduced
revamped plans that offer unlimited data, as wireless carriers
step up efforts to woo customers.
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Inc and Sprint Corp on Thursday introduced
revamped plans that offer unlimited data, as wireless carriers
step up efforts to woo customers.
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BRIEF-Barfly Ventures, LLC says it has sold $5 million in equity financing
* Barfly Ventures, LLC says it has sold $5 mln in equity
financing - SEC Filing
Source - http://bit.ly/2bwDVUU
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financing - SEC Filing
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California lawmaker to withdraw zero emissions vehicle bill
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A California lawmaker on
Thursday said she will withdraw a bill that would have required
15 percent of new car sales be zero emission vehicles by 2025
due to...
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Thursday said she will withdraw a bill that would have required
15 percent of new car sales be zero emission vehicles by 2025
due to...
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Enterprise Products approached Williams over acquisition -sources
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Enterprise Product Partners LP
approached Williams Companies Inc earlier this summer
about an acquisition that would combine the two U.S. oil and gas
pipeline companies, people...
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approached Williams Companies Inc earlier this summer
about an acquisition that would combine the two U.S. oil and gas
pipeline companies, people...
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UPDATE 2-United Air names new CFO, chief commercial officer in shuffle
Aug 18 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
said on Thursday it appointed a new chief financial officer and
chief commercial officer in the first major management shuffle
since Oscar Munoz...
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said on Thursday it appointed a new chief financial officer and
chief commercial officer in the first major management shuffle
since Oscar Munoz...
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Investment banker sues Jefferies, alleges pregnancy bias
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Jefferies Group LLC was sued by
a former female investment banker who accused it of stripping
away her bonus and derailing her career because she became
pregnant.
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a former female investment banker who accused it of stripping
away her bonus and derailing her career because she became
pregnant.
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BRIEF-Quest Diagnostics approved to use electronic drug test process for federally-mandated workforce by U.S. Health and Human Services
* Quest Diagnostics approved to use electronic drug test
process for federally-mandated workforce by U.S. Health and
Human Services
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process for federally-mandated workforce by U.S. Health and
Human Services
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BRIEF-Boeing says one new order for the week through Aug. 16
* Boeing Co says that the one new order is for one 737 by
unidentified customer for the week through Aug. 16
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unidentified customer for the week through Aug. 16
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Fed's Dudley upbeat on US employment, return of middle-wage jobs
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Strong recent U.S. jobs growth
and a long-awaited return of middle-wage employment are two
positive signs for the U.S. labor market, an influential Federal
Reserve...
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and a long-awaited return of middle-wage employment are two
positive signs for the U.S. labor market, an influential Federal
Reserve...
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BRIEF-Datawind appoints Jerry Tarasofsky to board of directors
* Datawind appoints technology veteran Jerry Tarasofsky to
board of directors
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board of directors
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