Wednesday, August 31, 2016

BRIEF-EQT places 15.6 mln Scandic Hotels shares at SEK 69.50/shr

* 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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BRIEF-TSMC orders machinery equipment from ASM American

* Says orders machinery equipment worth T$1.12 billion

($35.30 million)

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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Unanimous NLRB order requires Volkswagen to bargain with UAW local union - UAW

* Unanimous NLRB order requires Volkswagen to bargain with

UAW local union

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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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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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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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DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Sept. 14

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DIARY-Top Economic Events to Sept. 14

Political and general news

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

ALPBACH, Austria - National Bank of Austria...

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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Packaging Corp of America announces 15 pct dividend increase

* First quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share will be paid

on October 14, 2016

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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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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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BRIEF-Shoe Carnival Q2 earnings per share $0.22

* Q2 earnings per share view $0.27 -- Thomson Reuters

I/B/E/S

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Kewaunee Scientific raises quarterly dividend to $0.15/shr

* Kewaunee Scientific Corporation raises quarterly dividend

15%

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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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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Bob Evans reports fiscal 2017 Q1 results and raises fiscal 2017 EPS guidance

* Reports Fiscal 2017 First-Quarter results and raises

fiscal 2017 EPS guidance

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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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BRIEF-Gramercy reports two recent acquisitions totaling $60.2 million

* Gramercy Property Trust announces two recent acquisitions

totaling $60.2 million

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BRIEF-ChineseAll Digital Publishing plans to acquire stakes in Sina's online bookstore

Aug 31 (Reuters) - ChineseAll Digital Publishing Group Co

Ltd

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UPDATE 2-Weak pound to hurt South Africa's Steinhoff UK business

* Shares down 2 percent after sales miss estimates

(Adds shares, impact of weak pound)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar/yen hits 1-month high as investors reassess stance, reverse bets

* Dollar/yen rises as investors reverse bets on Japan

currency

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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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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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BRIEF-Clubcorp holdings acquires heritage golf club

* Acquires heritage golf club

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BRIEF-Dundee and United Hydrocarbon International announce restructuring

* Dundee Corporation and United Hydrocarbon International

corp. Announce restructuring

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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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UPDATE 7-EU hits Apple with 13 billion euro Irish tax demand

* GRAPHIC - Apple's tax structure http://tmsnrt.rs/2bxS7Sd

(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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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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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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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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U.S. slams EU, but Apple tax demand first issued in Washington

* Washington warns $14.5 billion Irish bill may hurt

relations

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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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BRIEF-Bunge to acquire controlling interest in Grupo Minsa's corn milling business

* Bunge to acquire controlling interest in Grupo Minsa's

corn milling business

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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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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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UPDATE 3-South Africa's ANC backs Gordhan, urges him to cooperate with police

* Finmin in probe over suspected spy unit at tax service

(Adds Denel spat)

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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Santander Holdings provides update on form 10-Q filing

* Santander holdings USA, inc. Provides update on form 10-Q

filing

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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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UPDATE 4-France's Macron resigns in step towards presidency run

* Sound on economy but untested on national security

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 1-EU to hand Apple hefty Irish tax bill -sources

* Irish government, Apple to appeal any adverse ruling

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Monday, August 29, 2016

BRIEF-Moody's affirms Japan's A1 rating; outlook stable

* Japan's rating affirmation reflects slow but continuing

progress in developing policy framework which could ultimately

reflate japanese economy

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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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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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BRIEF-KKR expands Asia Pacific leadership team

* Kkr expands asia pacific leadership team with new

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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UPDATE 2-Japan household spending stubbornly weak even as jobless rate hits 21-year low

* July household spending falls 0.5 pct yr/yr vs f'cast -0.9

pct

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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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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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BRIEF-KongZhong corporation Q2 net income per ADS US$ 0.07

* Quarterly net income per ADS US$ 0.07

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BRIEF-Gran Tierra to enter into an amendment to terms of existing credit facility

* On August 23, 2016 co entered into an amendment to terms

of existing credit facility

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BRIEF-American Airlines Group names Robert Isom as president

* As president, Isom will continue to oversee Airline's

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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FOREX-Dollar gives up gains as jobs data in focus

* Payrolls data on Friday in focus

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BRIEF-U.S. Representatives seek details from Mylan on EpiPens price rise

* Representatives Jason Chaffetz, Elijah Cummings Of U.S.

House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform Send Letter

To Mylan CEO

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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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BRIEF-Prism medical says court approval granted for deal with Handicare Group AB

* Court approval granted for acquisition of Prism Medical

Ltd. by 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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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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BRIEF-Sirius XM says new 5-year broadcasting agreement with Learfield, IMG

* New 5-Year Broadcasting Agreement With Learfield, IMG,

Which Now Includes Both Streaming, Satellite Radio Broadcast

Rights

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UPDATE 1-Singapore steps up Zika prevention effort as confirmed cases rise to 56

* House inspections, clean-up spreads to other parts of

island

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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar gains as rate hike seen more likely

* Payrolls data on Friday in focus

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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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BRIEF-Lightbridge receives official confirmation of compliance

* Lightbridge receives official confirmation of compliance

with all applicable requirements for continued listing on the

Nasdaq capital market

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BRIEF-Cynapsus receives fda fast track designation for APL-130277

Aug 29 (Reuters) - Cynapsus Receives FDA fast track

designation for apl

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BRIEF-Martin Shkreli dissolves stake in Kalobios Pharmaceuticals

* Martin Shkreli - sold all shares of Kalobios

Pharmaceuticals common stock held on Aug 25, 2016 and Aug 26,

2016 in private transactions

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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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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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INDIA TOP NEWS

 Dirty laundry: Welspun tangle...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 2-Japan pledges $30 billion for Africa over next three years

* Abe says it is investment that has faith in Africa's

future

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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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UPDATE 3-Kurdish-aligned group in north Syria says targeted by Turkish warplanes

* Turkey yet to comment on report by Jarablus Military

Council

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BRIEF-Aurora Spine Q2 loss per share $0.01

* 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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Friday, August 26, 2016

BRIEF-Nobel REIT Qtrly AFFO $954,823 versus $613,855

* Qtrly AFFO $954,823 versus $613,855

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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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BRIEF-Unity Bancorp declared 25 pct increase in its cash dividend

* Unity Bancorp declares 25% increase in cash dividend and a

10% stock dividend

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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Marine Products announces commencement of tender offer

* Marine Products Corporation announces commencement of

tender offer

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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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BRIEF-SABMiller publishes scheme documents in relation to AB InBev offer

* Today publishing scheme document, which is being sent, or

made available, to SABMiller shareholders

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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 26

Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the

Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and

does not vouch for their accuracy.

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UPDATE 3-Lotte Group vice chairman found dead, suicide suspected

* Lotte Group Vice Chairman Lee In-won has died - Lotte

Group

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5:00 pm: RBI to release weekly...

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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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FOREX-Dollar wavers, poised for weekly gains ahead of Yellen speech

* Upbeat U.S. data prompts investors to raise Dec rate hike

bets

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BRIEF-Ferroglobe reports Q2 loss per share $0.25

* Q2 earnings per share view $0.02 -- Thomson Reuters

I/B/E/S

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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 3-Brazil's Senate begins Rousseff's impeachment trial

* Markets look to Temer to cut spending

(Adds witness discredited, Lula criticism of impeachment,

Moody's doubts about fiscal reforms)

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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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BRIEF-Bottomline Technologies announces share repurchase program of up to $60 mln

* Board of directors has authorized a share repurchase

program of up to $60 million

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BRIEF-U.S senate judiciary committee chairman Grassley on Mylan says I want my letter answered - CNBC

Aug 25 (Reuters) - U.S Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman

Grassley on CNBC

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BRIEF-Altria Group increases qtrly dividend by 8% to $0.61/common share

* Altria increases quarterly dividend by 8.0% to $0.61 per

common share

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BRIEF-JC Penney - CEO Marvin Ellison purchases of 50,000 shares in open market

* CEO Marvin Ellison reports open market purchase of 50,000

shares of co's common stock on August 25 - sec filing

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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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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Navios Maritime Holdings Qtrly loss per share $0.29

* Says expect to cut general and administrative expenses by

40 pct by year-end

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Mosaic Company appoints Kelvin Westbrook to board of directors

* Kelvin westbrook elected to board of directors of the

mosaic company

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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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BRIEF-Workday Q2 loss per share $0.55

* Q2 revenue $377.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $372.7

million

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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks rebound as euro slips; oil tumbles

* Earlier equity gloom lifts as Brexit fallout fears

dissipate

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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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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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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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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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US STOCKS-Defensive stocks take Wall St lower ahead of Fed

* Indexes down: Dow 0.14 pct, S&P 0.16 pct, Nasdaq 0.13 pct

(Updates to early afternoon)

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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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BRIEF-Renoworks Software names Debbie Carter-Ross as CFO

* Renoworks announces 2016 second quarter financial results

and names new CFO

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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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UPDATE 2-Slovenia's bond yields hit record low as debt swap brings ECB relief

* ECB purchases lagging in Slovenia and other states

(Updates prices for close)

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BRIEF-Image Sensing Systems adopts tax benefit preservation plan

* Image Sensing Systems, Inc. adopts tax benefit

preservation plan

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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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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology buys 11.1 mln share of Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information

Technology Co Ltd :

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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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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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Nikkei rises as yen pauses; BOJ's ETF buying supports mood

* BOJ's ETF buying supports market but limits gains -

analyst

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BRIEF-Pacific Exploration And Production announces court order sanctioning its restructuring transaction

* Announces court order sanctioning its restructuring

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As China e-commerce booms, private equity sees room for growth in storage space

* Investors in China warehouses include Warburg Pincus,

Carlyle

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BRIEF-Ironhorse Oil & Gas says Q2 production fell to 10 boe/d from 67 boe/d in Q1 2016

* Ironhorse announces Q2 2016 financial and operating

results

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BRIEF-Alvopetro posts qtrly loss per share of $0.02

* Alvopetro announces operational update and second quarter

financial and operating results

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Imaflex Qtrly earnings per share $0.010

* Imaflex Inc announces results for the second quarter of

2016

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UPDATE 1-Hedge funds eye Japan stocks again after mauling by wrong-way yen bets

* Hedge funds book losses after bets on rising stocks,

weaker yen

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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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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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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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BRIEF-Hanwha Q Cells Q2 revenue $638 million versus $338 million

* Qtrly earnings per fully diluted american depositary share

were $0.92

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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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BRIEF-Toll Brothers third-quarter earnings per share $0.61

* Toll brothers reports FY 2016 3rd quarter and 9 month

results

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BRIEF-Verizon Communications will redeem all of outstanding 4.80% notes, due September 23, 2044

* Notice to holders of redemption of notes and termination

of listing on taipei exchange

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BRIEF-AU Optronics' unit orders equipment from Applied Materials, Mirle Automation

* Says unit orders machinery equipment worth T$1.0 billion

($31.52 million)

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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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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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Monday, August 22, 2016

Hedge funds eye Japan stocks again after mauling by wrong-way yen bets

* Hedge funds book looses after bets on rising stocks,

weaker yen

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

downgrade

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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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BRIEF-Green Plains to buy three Abengoa bioenergy ethanol plants

* Green plains to purchase three Abengoa bioenergy ethanol

plants

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 1-World stock markets, oil, Treasury yields fall as investors await Fed

* Oil prices fall nearly 3 percent

(Adds U.S. Treasury prices; updates markets)

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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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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

Source - http://bit.ly/2bfPArR

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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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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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BRIEF-AT&T and ETECSA sign deal for Cuba roaming and direct connections

* AT&T and ETECSA sign deal for Cuba roaming and direct

connections

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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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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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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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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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BRIEF-Wowo posts Q2 loss of $0.0035/share

* Wowo Limited reports second quarter 2016 unaudited

financial results

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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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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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Sunday, August 21, 2016

UPDATE 3-U.S. watchdog clears ChemChina's takeover of Syngenta

* Syngenta shares indicated 16 percent higher

(Adds share price indication)

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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slip, dollar stands tall on Fed hike bets

* Investors await this week's Jackson Hole central bankers

meeting

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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 1-Show of European unity: Merkel, Hollande, Renzi meet to discuss gameplan

* Leaders want to show unity, promote "a better Europe"

(Adds Renzi comments)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 1-VW says talks to end supplier dispute will resume on Monday

* VW says keeping legal options open

(Adds negotiations to continue on Monday, details)

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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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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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UPDATE 1-Tunisian premier names government, appoints new finance minister

* Cabinet includes ministers close to unions

(Adds details from announcement, background)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Friday, August 19, 2016

BRIEF-Resource Capital Gold entered into agreements to settle C$1.07 mln of debt at deemed price of $0.12/shr

* RCG finalises shares for debt transaction and milestone

payment on the Corcoran Canyon JV

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BRIEF-Rathdowney Resources closes first tranche of private placement

* Rathdowney closes first tranche of private placement

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall in light trading as dollar rises on Fed hike bets

* Fed policymakers' remarks push investors to rethink July

minutes

(Updates to market close, adds quotes)

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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

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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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BRIEF-S&P places Geo Group ratings on creditwatch with negative implications

* Geo Group Inc ratings placed on creditwatch with negative

implications

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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BRIEF-Eplus announces stock repurchase program

* Eplus announces stock repurchase program

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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 1-Worlds apart: Ratings woes hurt Portuguese bonds as Spanish bonds shine

* Portuguese bond yields set for biggest weekly rise since

May

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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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BRIEF-Cheetah Mobile Q2 loss $0.16 per ads

* Cheetah mobile announces second quarter 2016 unaudited

consolidated financial results

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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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FOREX-Dollar edges up, but on track for weekly loss

* Aussie pressured as Moody's cuts outlook on Australian

banks

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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US STOCKS-Wall St little changed; Wal-Mart up after results

* Indexes down: Dow 0.05 pct, S&P 0.02 pct, Nasdaq 0.06 pct

(Updates to open)

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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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BRIEF-Datawind appoints Jerry Tarasofsky to board of directors

* Datawind appoints technology veteran Jerry Tarasofsky to

board of directors

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