* Regeneron And Sanofi announce positive Dupilumab
topline results from two Phase 3 trials in inadequately
controlled moderate to-severe atopic Dermatitis patients
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - April 1
April 1 (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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U.S. asks Deutsche, JPMorgan to give details on 1MDB dealings -sources
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Reuters) - Officials of the U.S.
Department of Justice have asked Deutsche Bank and
JPMorgan for details of their dealings with Malaysia's
1MDB, as global investigations into...
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Department of Justice have asked Deutsche Bank and
JPMorgan for details of their dealings with Malaysia's
1MDB, as global investigations into...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - April 1
The following are the top stories on the business pages of
British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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U.S. SEC's White pushes investor protections in Silicon Valley
March 31 (Reuters) - The chair of the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission took on "unicorns," tech startups and other
privately held companies on Thursday, admonishing Silicon Valley
firms to be...
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Exchange Commission took on "unicorns," tech startups and other
privately held companies on Thursday, admonishing Silicon Valley
firms to be...
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BRIEF-Rovi says extends existing interactive program guide license - SEC Filing
* Extension of existing interactive program guide license,
distribution agreement, patent license agreement with time
warner cable
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distribution agreement, patent license agreement with time
warner cable
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BRIEF-Immucell enters into agreements covering certain credit facilities with TD Bank
* On march 28, 2016, co entered into agreements covering
certain credit facilities with td bank n.a. In amount of up to
$4.5 million - sec filing
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certain credit facilities with td bank n.a. In amount of up to
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's top court removes Lula probe from crusading judge
BRASILIA, March 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's Supreme Court ruled
on Thursday to remove a corruption investigation into former
president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from the jurisdiction of a
lower court...
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on Thursday to remove a corruption investigation into former
president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from the jurisdiction of a
lower court...
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U.S. FCC won't investigate Netflix throttling of some mobile consumers
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that video
provider Netflix did not violate any U.S. regulations
when it "throttled" the...
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Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that video
provider Netflix did not violate any U.S. regulations
when it "throttled" the...
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BRIEF-Competition Bureau reaches consent agreement with Iron Mountain Inc
* Iron mountain to sell records management assets in six
major cities to resolve competition concerns following its
acquisition of recall
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major cities to resolve competition concerns following its
acquisition of recall
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UPDATE 1-SEC sues ex-Navistar CEO Ustian over emissions disclosures
March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission on Thursday sued former Navistar International Corp
Chief Executive Daniel Ustian, accusing him of
defrauding the public about the...
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Commission on Thursday sued former Navistar International Corp
Chief Executive Daniel Ustian, accusing him of
defrauding the public about the...
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Exxon, California regulators reach preliminary agreement on Torrance refinery
HOUSTON, March 31 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil and
California's South Coast Air Quality Management have reached a
preliminary agreement to allow the restart of a crippled
gasoline unit at its Torrance...
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California's South Coast Air Quality Management have reached a
preliminary agreement to allow the restart of a crippled
gasoline unit at its Torrance...
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BRIEF-Kalobios Pharmaceuticals files Non-Timely 10-K
* "Company's restructuring program places enormous strain on
its limited human and financial resources" - SEC filing
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its limited human and financial resources" - SEC filing
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Valeant directors, CEO ordered to cease trading shares
March 31 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
Inc's directors and key officers have received a
cease-trade order by the securities regulator in the Canadian
province of Quebec, on the...
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Inc's directors and key officers have received a
cease-trade order by the securities regulator in the Canadian
province of Quebec, on the...
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UPDATE 1-Valeant directors, CEO ordered to cease trading shares
March 31 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
Inc's directors and key officers have received a
cease-trade order by the securities regulator in the Canadian
province of Quebec, on the...
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Inc's directors and key officers have received a
cease-trade order by the securities regulator in the Canadian
province of Quebec, on the...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. FTC sues Endo alleging antitrust violations
March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said
it filed a complaint in a district court accusing Endo
International Plc of violating antitrust laws by
striking "pay-for-delay" deals to...
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it filed a complaint in a district court accusing Endo
International Plc of violating antitrust laws by
striking "pay-for-delay" deals to...
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Ford issues three recalls, including one that led to two fires
DETROIT, March 31 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on
Thursday it will conduct three separate safety recalls including
one of sport-utility vehicles with a defective engine heater
that led to two...
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Thursday it will conduct three separate safety recalls including
one of sport-utility vehicles with a defective engine heater
that led to two...
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UPDATE 2-GE Capital asks U.S. government to lift 'too big to fail' designation
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - General Electric Co's
GE Capital financing arm on Thursday asked the U.S.
government to stop designating it as a "systemically important
financial institution," a...
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GE Capital financing arm on Thursday asked the U.S.
government to stop designating it as a "systemically important
financial institution," a...
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UPDATE 2-AIG CEO says MetLife "too big to fail" ruling an opportunity
March 31 (Reuters) - A judge's ruling that MetLife Inc
is not "too big to fail" opens up an opportunity for
insurer American International Group Inc to seek an
exemption from the tag, AIG Chief...
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is not "too big to fail" opens up an opportunity for
insurer American International Group Inc to seek an
exemption from the tag, AIG Chief...
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BRIEF-One Horizon Group files for non-timely 10-K
* Files for non-timely 10-K - SEC filing
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BRIEF-AIG CEO Peter Hancock on Metlife ruling-i think the whole world was somewhat surprised- CNBC
* AIG CEO Peter Hancock on Metlife ruling-i think the whole
world was somewhat surprised- CNBC
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world was somewhat surprised- CNBC
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AIG CEO says MetLife ruling an opportunity for AIG
March 31 (Reuters) - A judge's ruling that MetLife Inc
is not a "too big to fail" opens up an opportunity for
American International Group Inc to also apply for
exemption, AIG Chief Executive Peter...
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is not a "too big to fail" opens up an opportunity for
American International Group Inc to also apply for
exemption, AIG Chief Executive Peter...
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China central bank discloses derivatives holdings positions for first time
SHANGHAI, March 31 (Reuters) - The People's Bank of China
(PBOC) reported data on its derivatives holdings positions in
forwards and futures in foreign currencies versus the yuan for
the first time...
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(PBOC) reported data on its derivatives holdings positions in
forwards and futures in foreign currencies versus the yuan for
the first time...
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BRIEF-US Foods says added KKR as underwriter to its IPO
* Says added KKR as underwriter to its IPO
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U.S. Senator seeks investigation of insurers over retirement rule
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - Senator Elizabeth Warren, a
Massachusetts Democrat who advocates for strong financial
regulation, asked U.S. securities regulators on Thursday to
investigate comments...
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Massachusetts Democrat who advocates for strong financial
regulation, asked U.S. securities regulators on Thursday to
investigate comments...
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Hong Kong tribunal upholds Moody's reprimand for report on Chinese companies
HONG KONG, March 31 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong tribunal has
upheld a disciplinary action against Moody's Investor Services
for a report it published on Chinese companies, in a landmark
decision that...
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upheld a disciplinary action against Moody's Investor Services
for a report it published on Chinese companies, in a landmark
decision that...
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EU watchdog fines DTCC for derivatives repository failings
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - The European Union's markets
watchdog has fined the U.S. DTCC Derivatives Repository Ltd
64,000 euros ($72,620) for failing to give regulators speedy
access to its data...
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watchdog has fined the U.S. DTCC Derivatives Repository Ltd
64,000 euros ($72,620) for failing to give regulators speedy
access to its data...
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UPDATE 1-EU watchdog fines DTCC for derivatives repository failings
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - The European Union's markets
watchdog has fined the U.S. DTCC Derivatives Repository Ltd
(DDRL) 64,000 euros ($72,620) for failing to give regulators
speedy access to...
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watchdog has fined the U.S. DTCC Derivatives Repository Ltd
(DDRL) 64,000 euros ($72,620) for failing to give regulators
speedy access to...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Hong Kong overnight offshore interbank offered rate falls to -3.725 pct, 1st time in negative territory
SHANGHAI, March 31 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong Overnight Interbank Offered Rate for offshore
yuan (CNH HIBOR) plunged to -3.725 percent Thursday, the first time it has quoted
in negative territory.
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yuan (CNH HIBOR) plunged to -3.725 percent Thursday, the first time it has quoted
in negative territory.
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U.S. Senator Wyden pledges to fight limits on encryption
SAN FRANCISCO, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
pledged on Wednesday to fight legislation expected shortly in
Congress that would limit encryption protection in American
technology...
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pledged on Wednesday to fight legislation expected shortly in
Congress that would limit encryption protection in American
technology...
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Decline in financial settlements with U.S. Big Pharma -report
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The amount of money big
U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers have paid to settle charges
for violating federal health care laws has declined sharply in
recent years,...
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U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers have paid to settle charges
for violating federal health care laws has declined sharply in
recent years,...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - March 31
March 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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the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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RPT-Basel watchdog adopts softer rules on banks' rate risk - sources
TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Global banking regulators will
avoid forcing banks to set aside money to cover the risk of
higher interest rates, two people with direct knowledge of their
deliberations...
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avoid forcing banks to set aside money to cover the risk of
higher interest rates, two people with direct knowledge of their
deliberations...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 31
The following are the top stories on the business pages of
British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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BRIEF-Pioneer Power Solutions Inc files for Non-Timely 10-K
* Pioneer Power Solutions Inc files for Non-Timely 10-K
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FBI's secret method of unlocking iPhone may never reach Apple
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The FBI may be allowed to
withhold information about how it broke into an iPhone belonging
to a gunman in the December San Bernardino shootings, despite a
U.S....
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withhold information about how it broke into an iPhone belonging
to a gunman in the December San Bernardino shootings, despite a
U.S....
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UPDATE 1-Medivation working with JPMorgan on takeover approaches -sources
March 30 (Reuters) - Medivation Inc has been
working with investment JPMorgan Chase & Co to handle
interest from other companies in a potential acquisition, but it
has no plans to sell itself,...
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working with investment JPMorgan Chase & Co to handle
interest from other companies in a potential acquisition, but it
has no plans to sell itself,...
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BRIEF-Dynavax says FDA has scheduled Sept 15 as action date for heplisav-b
March 30 (Reuters) - Dynavax Announces Fda Acceptance For
Review Of Biologics License Application And Pdufa Action Date
For Heplisav
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Review Of Biologics License Application And Pdufa Action Date
For Heplisav
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BRIEF-Real Goods Solar says unable to file annual report on Form 10-K for FY ended December 31, 2015
* Says company is unable to file annual report on Form 10-K
for FY ended December 31, 2015 by the prescribed due date
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for FY ended December 31, 2015 by the prescribed due date
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After iPhone unlocking, Americans should still expect privacy: W.House
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The American people should
"absolutely" still have confidence in their personal privacy
despite the government's success in unlocking an Apple iPhone
belonging to a...
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"absolutely" still have confidence in their personal privacy
despite the government's success in unlocking an Apple iPhone
belonging to a...
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Icahn's CVR Energy loses malpractice case vs Wachtell law firm
NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - A federal judge dismissed an
unusual lawsuit in which CVR Energy Inc accused the
powerful Manhattan law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz of
malpractice tied to the...
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unusual lawsuit in which CVR Energy Inc accused the
powerful Manhattan law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz of
malpractice tied to the...
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UPDATE 1-Canada's Morneau says economy will benefit from weak C$ over time
NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - Canadian Finance Minister
Bill Morneau on Wednesday said it may take more time for the
country's economy to reap the benefits from a weaker Canadian
dollar as domestic...
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Bill Morneau on Wednesday said it may take more time for the
country's economy to reap the benefits from a weaker Canadian
dollar as domestic...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. jury finds GM ignition switch defective but did not cause crash
NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. jury found on
Wednesday that a defective ignition switch was not to blame for
a 2014 accident in a General Motors car, the first trial
to reach a verdict since...
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Wednesday that a defective ignition switch was not to blame for
a 2014 accident in a General Motors car, the first trial
to reach a verdict since...
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Deutsche Bank agrees to pay $4 mln for trading violations
NEW YORK, March 29 (Reuters) - A Deutsche Bank AG
unit will pay more than $4 million to settle allegations that it
failed to properly report data on millions of options trades,
according to a...
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unit will pay more than $4 million to settle allegations that it
failed to properly report data on millions of options trades,
according to a...
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Canada's Morneau indicates foreign investment laws won't change
NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - Canadian Finance Minister
Bill Morneau on Tuesday indicated the new Liberal government
would not relax regulations limiting foreign investment in
sensitive sectors of...
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Bill Morneau on Tuesday indicated the new Liberal government
would not relax regulations limiting foreign investment in
sensitive sectors of...
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals' rare liver disorder drug wins U.S. approval
March 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
has cleared Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc's drug to treat a
rare kind of liver disease, making it the first treatment to win
U.S. approval for...
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has cleared Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc's drug to treat a
rare kind of liver disease, making it the first treatment to win
U.S. approval for...
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Basel watchdog adopts softer rules on banks' rate risk - sources
TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Global banking regulators will
avoid forcing banks to set aside money to cover the risk of
higher interest rates, two people with direct knowledge of their
deliberations...
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avoid forcing banks to set aside money to cover the risk of
higher interest rates, two people with direct knowledge of their
deliberations...
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BRIEF-Actinium Pharmaceuticals receives orphan drug designation from FDA for Iomab-B
* Receives orphan drug designation from FDA for Iomab-B in
treating refractory and relapsed acute myeloid leukemia in
elderly patients
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treating refractory and relapsed acute myeloid leukemia in
elderly patients
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UPDATE 1-EU opens in-depth investigation into Hutchison, Vimpelcom Italian deal
BRUSSELS, March 30 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust
regulators said they had opened an in-depth investigation into
Hutchison's planned merger of its Italian mobile
telecoms business with...
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regulators said they had opened an in-depth investigation into
Hutchison's planned merger of its Italian mobile
telecoms business with...
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EU regulators open in-depth probe into Hutchison, Vimpelcom Italian deal
BRUSSELS, March 30 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust
regulators said they had opened an in-depth investigation into
Hutchison's planned merger of its Italian mobile
telecoms business with...
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regulators said they had opened an in-depth investigation into
Hutchison's planned merger of its Italian mobile
telecoms business with...
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UPDATE 1-K+S chairman backs CEO after report of pressure to replace him
* Chairman says board to decide succession in due course
(Releads with Chairman backing CEO, background on waste water
disposal, prosecutor's charges)
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(Releads with Chairman backing CEO, background on waste water
disposal, prosecutor's charges)
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada- March 30
March 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from
selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Uber returns to Spanish streets in search of regulatory U-turn
MADRID, March 30 (Reuters) - Uber will be back in
Spain from Wednesday, after regulation and hostility from local
taxi firms drove it off the streets at the end of 2014.
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Spain from Wednesday, after regulation and hostility from local
taxi firms drove it off the streets at the end of 2014.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Most U.S. car headlights inadequate, insurance group's ratings find
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - Headlights on a third of
U.S. midsize car models do a poor job, and only one, the Toyota
Prius v, performed well enough with an optional upgrade to earn
a good rating...
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U.S. midsize car models do a poor job, and only one, the Toyota
Prius v, performed well enough with an optional upgrade to earn
a good rating...
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UPDATE 1-Apple could use Brooklyn case to pursue details about FBI iPhone hack-source
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 (Reuters) - If the U.S. Department
of Justice asks a New York court to force Apple Inc to
unlock an iPhone, the technology company could push the
government to reveal how it...
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of Justice asks a New York court to force Apple Inc to
unlock an iPhone, the technology company could push the
government to reveal how it...
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U.S. labor complaint filed against California warehouse that serves retailers
March 29 (Reuters) - A National Labor Relations Board
director has filed a complaint against a California warehouse
serving some of the largest U.S. retailers after finding
evidence it violated...
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director has filed a complaint against a California warehouse
serving some of the largest U.S. retailers after finding
evidence it violated...
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End of China's corn stockpiling threatens global feed -grain trade
CHICAGO, March 29 (Reuters) - Grain traders worried on
Tuesday about the risk for reduced demand from China after the
government said it would scrap its corn stockpiling program at a
time when global...
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Tuesday about the risk for reduced demand from China after the
government said it would scrap its corn stockpiling program at a
time when global...
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's biggest party quits ruling coalition, Rousseff isolated
BRASILIA, March 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest party
announced on Tuesday it was leaving President Dilma Rousseff's
governing coalition and pulling its members from her government,
a departure that...
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announced on Tuesday it was leaving President Dilma Rousseff's
governing coalition and pulling its members from her government,
a departure that...
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Amazon agrees to pay fine for wage law violation by contractor
March 29 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc agreed to pay
over $80,000 in dues and fines after a delivery contractor of
the online retailer failed to pay employee wages, Massachusetts'
attorney general said.
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over $80,000 in dues and fines after a delivery contractor of
the online retailer failed to pay employee wages, Massachusetts'
attorney general said.
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UPDATE 2-FDA panel backs Acadia drug for psychosis linked to Parkinson's
March 29 (Reuters) - An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration backed an approval for Acadia
Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug for psychosis related to
Parkinson's disease.
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Drug Administration backed an approval for Acadia
Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug for psychosis related to
Parkinson's disease.
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Brazil's Rousseff to form new gov't this week -chief of staff
BRASILIA, March 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma
Rousseff will announce a new governing coalition before the end
of the week, her chief of staff Jaques Wagner said on Tuesday,
after her main...
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Rousseff will announce a new governing coalition before the end
of the week, her chief of staff Jaques Wagner said on Tuesday,
after her main...
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BRIEF-Servicemaster says will record additional charge of $2 mln in Q1
* As a result of entering into plea agreement, co will
record an additional charge of $2 million in q1 of 2016 - sec
filing
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BRIEF-Acelrx Pharmaceuticals names Howard Rosen as CEO
* Acelrx pharmaceuticals names howard b. Rosen as chief
executive officer and provides update on clinical development
activities and corporate priorities for 2016
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executive officer and provides update on clinical development
activities and corporate priorities for 2016
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MOVES- CEO leaves US real estate lobby group
NEW YORK, March 29 (IFR) - Steve Renna, CEO and president of
powerful real estate lobby group CRE Finance Council, has left
the organization, a spokesperson told IFR on Tuesday.
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powerful real estate lobby group CRE Finance Council, has left
the organization, a spokesperson told IFR on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Probe of Exxon's climate change disclosures expands
WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - The attorneys general of
Massachusetts and the U.S. Virgin Islands said on Tuesday they
will investigate whether Exxon Mobil Corp misled
investors and the public...
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Massachusetts and the U.S. Virgin Islands said on Tuesday they
will investigate whether Exxon Mobil Corp misled
investors and the public...
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Aveo Pharmaceuticals to pay U.S. SEC $4 mln to settle kidney drug case
March 29 (Reuters) - Biotech company Aveo Pharmaceuticals
Inc will pay $4 million to settle civil charges that it
misled investors about U.S. regulators' concerns involving its
drug to treat kidney...
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Inc will pay $4 million to settle civil charges that it
misled investors about U.S. regulators' concerns involving its
drug to treat kidney...
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Spanish court says to try alleged Islamists, renews request for US help
MADRID, March 29 (Reuters) - Spain's High Court said on
Tuesday it would try six alleged members of an Islamist cell and
would also renew its request for help from the United States to
retrieve...
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Tuesday it would try six alleged members of an Islamist cell and
would also renew its request for help from the United States to
retrieve...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. FTC sues Volkswagen over diesel advertising claims
WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade
Commission filed suit on Tuesday against Volkswagen AG
for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands
of its diesel vehicles were...
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Commission filed suit on Tuesday against Volkswagen AG
for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands
of its diesel vehicles were...
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U.S. probes Brazil's Odebrecht, Braskem for corruption -Valor
SAO PAULO, March 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of
Justice is investigating possible corruption in contracts among
Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem, engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht and...
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Justice is investigating possible corruption in contracts among
Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem, engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht and...
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BRIEF-Evans Bancorp files for mixed shelf of up to $50 mln
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $50 million - sec filing
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BRIEF-Pain Therapeutics resubmits REMOXY new drug application to U.S. FDA
* Pain Therapeutics resubmits REMOXY new drug application to
the U.S. Food and drug administration
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the U.S. Food and drug administration
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U.S. firms target investment in Israeli cannabis R&D
TEL AVIV, March 29 (Reuters) - Already a pioneer in
high-tech and cutting-edge agriculture, Israel is starting to
attract American companies looking to bring medical marijuana
know-how to a booming...
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high-tech and cutting-edge agriculture, Israel is starting to
attract American companies looking to bring medical marijuana
know-how to a booming...
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BRIEF-T-Mobile USA files for senior notes offering of up to $1.0 bln
* Files for senior notes offering of up to $1.0 billion -
sec filing
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BRIEF-Biolinerx reports successful top-line phase 2 trial results
* Successful results in phase 2 trial for AML data identify
a potential biomarker for future selection of BL-8040-responsive
AML patients
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a potential biomarker for future selection of BL-8040-responsive
AML patients
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UPDATE 1-Amaya CEO Baazov goes on indefinite leave
March 29 (Reuters) - Amaya Inc Chief
Executive David Baazov was taking an indefinite paid leave of
absence, the Canadian gambling website operator said, a week
after Baazov was charged with insider...
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Executive David Baazov was taking an indefinite paid leave of
absence, the Canadian gambling website operator said, a week
after Baazov was charged with insider...
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Chrysler to recall 60,000 SUVs in China over ABS braking issue - watchdog
SHANGHAI, March 29 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
NV's China unit will recall over 60,000 sport-utility
vehicles in the country due to issues related to the cars'
anti-skid braking (ABS)...
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NV's China unit will recall over 60,000 sport-utility
vehicles in the country due to issues related to the cars'
anti-skid braking (ABS)...
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Keryx says anemia drug succeeds in study of kidney patients
March 29 (Reuters) - Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc
on Tuesday said its drug to treat iron deficiency anemia in
chronic kidney disease patients not yet requiring dialysis met
the goals of a late stage...
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on Tuesday said its drug to treat iron deficiency anemia in
chronic kidney disease patients not yet requiring dialysis met
the goals of a late stage...
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Cleco Corp wins regulator approval for sale to Macquarie-led group
March 29 (Reuters) - Louisiana electricity supplier Cleco
Corp said on Monday that it has got approval from the
state's public service commission to sell itself to an investor
group led by Macquarie...
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Corp said on Monday that it has got approval from the
state's public service commission to sell itself to an investor
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 29
March 29 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open
higher on Tuesday, after a long Easter holiday weekend, according to financial
bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European...
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Monday, March 28, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 29
March 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on
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UPDATE 1-SunEdison being investigated by SEC on liquidity concerns-WSJ
March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission is looking into SunEdison Inc's disclosures
to see if the solar company exaggerated its liquidity last year
when it said it had more...
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Commission is looking into SunEdison Inc's disclosures
to see if the solar company exaggerated its liquidity last year
when it said it had more...
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SunEdison being investigated by SEC on liquidity concerns-WSJ
March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission is looking into SunEdison Inc's disclosures
to see if the solar company exaggerated its liquidity last year
when it said it had more...
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Commission is looking into SunEdison Inc's disclosures
to see if the solar company exaggerated its liquidity last year
when it said it had more...
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BRIEF-SEC investigating SunEdison's disclosures to investors about its liquidity - WSJ, citing sources
* Officials In SEC's Enforcement Unit Are Looking Into
Whether SunEdison Overstated Its Liquidity Last Fall When It
Told Investors It Had More Than $1 Bln In Cash - WSJ, citing
sources
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Whether SunEdison Overstated Its Liquidity Last Fall When It
Told Investors It Had More Than $1 Bln In Cash - WSJ, citing
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UPDATE 1-Buffett boosts Berkshire's Wells Fargo stake to 10 pct
March 28 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc
on Monday said it has increased its ownership stake in
Wells Fargo & Co to 10 percent, a level that could mean
increased federal scrutiny...
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on Monday said it has increased its ownership stake in
Wells Fargo & Co to 10 percent, a level that could mean
increased federal scrutiny...
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UPDATE 3-Partner at N.Y. boutique bank PJT accused of securities fraud
NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - A former partner at a unit of
boutique investment bank PJT Partners Inc has been
arrested on charges that he stole $25 million from investors and
tried to fraudulently...
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boutique investment bank PJT Partners Inc has been
arrested on charges that he stole $25 million from investors and
tried to fraudulently...
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Campbell Soup to switch to BPA-free cans by 2017
March 28 (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co, the world's
largest soup maker, said it would completely switch to cans that
do not use the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) for their linings in
North America by the...
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largest soup maker, said it would completely switch to cans that
do not use the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) for their linings in
North America by the...
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UPDATE 3-U.S. drops legal action against Apple over encrypted iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO, March 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice
Department dropped a high-stakes legal fight against Apple on
Monday, saying the government successfully accessed data stored
on an encrypted...
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Department dropped a high-stakes legal fight against Apple on
Monday, saying the government successfully accessed data stored
on an encrypted...
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American Airlines pilot charged with drinking before Detroit flight
March 28 (Reuters) - An American Airlines co-pilot
was charged on Monday with drinking before a weekend flight out
of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, prosecutors said.
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was charged on Monday with drinking before a weekend flight out
of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, prosecutors said.
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UPDATE 1-Tribune Publishing to replace CFO, dismisses auditor
March 28 (Reuters) - Tribune Publishing Co said on
Monday it dismissed its auditor and will replace its chief
financial officer, two weeks after disclosing that a
misstatement could occur in the...
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Monday it dismissed its auditor and will replace its chief
financial officer, two weeks after disclosing that a
misstatement could occur in the...
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BRIEF-Elaine Wynn says filed complaint Court to gain control of her Wynn Resorts stock
* Filed a complaint in Nevada state court to gain control of
her wynn resorts stock
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U.S. judge rejects 14 banks' bid to throw out rate-rigging lawsuit
NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Manhattan
on Monday rejected an effort by 14 of the world's biggest banks
to throw out a private lawsuit accusing them of rigging an
interest rate...
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on Monday rejected an effort by 14 of the world's biggest banks
to throw out a private lawsuit accusing them of rigging an
interest rate...
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Volkswagen recalls 5,600 U.S. electric vehicles for stalling issue
WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG
is recalling nearly 5,600 electric e-Golf cars in the United
States to address a battery problem that can cause stalling, the
company said Monday.
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is recalling nearly 5,600 electric e-Golf cars in the United
States to address a battery problem that can cause stalling, the
company said Monday.
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UPDATE 1-N.Y. financial services firm partner arrested for securities fraud
NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - A former managing principal
at financial services firm Park Hill Group was arrested on
charges that he engaged in a $95 million scheme to defraud
investors, U.S....
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at financial services firm Park Hill Group was arrested on
charges that he engaged in a $95 million scheme to defraud
investors, U.S....
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BRIEF-Mondelez CEO Irene Rosenfeld's 2015 total compensation was $19.7 mln
* Mondelez international inc says ceo irene rosenfeld's 2015
total compensation was $19.7 million versus $21 million in 2014
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total compensation was $19.7 million versus $21 million in 2014
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Valeant CEO subpoenaed to testify before U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - The chief executive of
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, which is
under scrutiny for dramatically hiking the price of older drugs,
has been summoned to...
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, which is
under scrutiny for dramatically hiking the price of older drugs,
has been summoned to...
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New U.S. sanctions a headache for companies linked to North Korean gold
WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - More than two dozen
U.S.-listed companies have links to North Korean gold in their
supply chains, according to regulatory disclosures reviewed by
Reuters, potentially...
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U.S.-listed companies have links to North Korean gold in their
supply chains, according to regulatory disclosures reviewed by
Reuters, potentially...
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BRIEF-Eiger Biopharmaceuticals says EMA has granted orphan medicinal product status to ubenimex
* European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted orphan
medicinal product status to ubenimex
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Tribune Publishing to replace CFO, dismisses auditor
March 28 (Reuters) - Tribune Publishing Co said on
Monday it will replace its chief financial officer and dismissed
its auditor, two weeks after disclosing material weaknesses in
internal control...
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Monday it will replace its chief financial officer and dismissed
its auditor, two weeks after disclosing material weaknesses in
internal control...
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Israel's Delek hopes to stick to Leviathan development schedule
TEL AVIV, March 28 (Reuters) - Israel's Delek Group
said on Monday it hopes to keep to its timetable for
development of the Leviathan natural gas field despite a Supreme
Court decision to block a...
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said on Monday it hopes to keep to its timetable for
development of the Leviathan natural gas field despite a Supreme
Court decision to block a...
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Sunday, March 27, 2016
China's Shenzhen raises property deposit thresholds - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, March 28 (Reuters) - The southern Chinese city of
Shenzhen has raised deposit requirements for some home buyers,
the latest in a series of measures being introduced across the
country to...
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Shenzhen has raised deposit requirements for some home buyers,
the latest in a series of measures being introduced across the
country to...
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Leviathan partners urge Israel govt to resolve regulatory uncertainty
JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Partners in Israel's
offshore Leviathan natural gas field called on the government to
quickly resolve the regulatory uncertainty that remains after
the Supreme Court...
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offshore Leviathan natural gas field called on the government to
quickly resolve the regulatory uncertainty that remains after
the Supreme Court...
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UPDATE 1-Israeli court blocks government's natural gas plan in blow to energy firms
JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Israel's Supreme Court
blocked a controversial plan to develop the country's natural
gas fields on Sunday, dealing a blow to energy companies
operating in the eastern...
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blocked a controversial plan to develop the country's natural
gas fields on Sunday, dealing a blow to energy companies
operating in the eastern...
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Bangladesh asks NY Fed, Philippines to help retrieve stolen money
DHAKA, March 27 (Reuters) - The new governor of Bangladesh's
central bank has sent formal letters to the New York Fed, as
well as central bank and money laundering chiefs in the
Philippines, asking...
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central bank has sent formal letters to the New York Fed, as
well as central bank and money laundering chiefs in the
Philippines, asking...
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Right-to-sue debate may fracture Puerto Rico rescue talks in U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - Congress will soon decide
whether to shield cash-strapped Puerto Rico from investor
lawsuits while the island maps a plan to resolve its financial
crisis - an...
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whether to shield cash-strapped Puerto Rico from investor
lawsuits while the island maps a plan to resolve its financial
crisis - an...
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
Friday, March 25, 2016
Probe into Biomet bribery charges to continue past DPA deadline
March 25 (Reuters) - Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc said
on Friday a U.S. investigation into foreign bribes at Biomet,
before it was acquired by Zimmer, would continue past a deferred
prosecution...
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on Friday a U.S. investigation into foreign bribes at Biomet,
before it was acquired by Zimmer, would continue past a deferred
prosecution...
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BRIEF-Vector Group says CEO Lorber's 2015 total compensation $42.5 mln
* Says ceo howard lorber's 2015 total compensation was $42.5
million versus $29.6 million in 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Virgin America CEO David Cush's FY2015 total compensation $3.7 mln
* Ceo david cush's fy 2015 total compensation was $3.7
million versus $4.6 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Allergan CEO's 2015 total compensation was $21.6 million
* CEO Brenton Saunders' 2015 total compensation was $21.6
million versus $36.6 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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Senate's request for info from Ackman related to Valeant-source
BOSTON, March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. legislators investigating
price hikes in the pharmaceutical industry have asked William
Ackman's hedge fund for information on Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International...
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price hikes in the pharmaceutical industry have asked William
Ackman's hedge fund for information on Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International...
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Russia investor, funds pay $18 million to settle U.S. press release hacking case
NEW YORK, March 25 (Reuters) - A Moscow-based hedge fund
manager, his investment firms and two Paris-based funds have
agreed to pay nearly $18 million to resolve a U.S. regulator's
claims that they...
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manager, his investment firms and two Paris-based funds have
agreed to pay nearly $18 million to resolve a U.S. regulator's
claims that they...
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BRIEF-Ingersoll-Rand CEO M. W. Lamach's FY 2015 total compensation $17.3 mln
* Ingersoll-rand Plc CEO M. W. Lamach's fy 2015 total
compensation was $17.3 million versus $19.4 million in fy 2014 -
SEC filing
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U.S. attempt to unlock San Bernardino iPhone could impact N.Y. case: Apple
NEW YORK, March 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said the U.S.
Justice Department's new attempts to unlock an iPhone used by
one of the San Bernardino shooters without the tech giant's help
could eliminate...
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Justice Department's new attempts to unlock an iPhone used by
one of the San Bernardino shooters without the tech giant's help
could eliminate...
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BRIEF-Phillips 66 CEO Garland's 2015 total compensation $22.9 mln
* Cfo greg maxwell's 2015 total compensation was $5.4
million versus $4.6 in 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $4.6 in 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Waste Management CEO David Steiner's 2015 total compensation was $11.6 mln
* Ceo david steiner's fy 2015 total compensation was $11.6
million versus $10.8 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Huntsman Executive Chairman Jon Huntsman's 2015 total compensation was $6.2 mln
* Ceo peter huntsman's fy 2015 total compensation $11.5
million versus $15.2 million in fy 2014
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UPDATE 1-FDA staff says Acadia's drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis is effective
March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff
members said on Friday Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc's
drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease was
an effective...
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members said on Friday Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc's
drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease was
an effective...
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BRIEF-Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises CEO James Ferland's 2015 total compensation was $9.9 mln
* Ceo james ferland's fy 2015 total compensation $9.9
million versus $6.9 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-FDA staff backs Acadia's drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease
* Single pivotal study established statistical evidence that
pimavanserin 40 mg does not worsen parkinson's disease status
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pimavanserin 40 mg does not worsen parkinson's disease status
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FDA staff backs Acadia's drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease
March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff
members said on Friday Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc's
drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease was
effective enough to...
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members said on Friday Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc's
drug to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease was
effective enough to...
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BRIEF-HNI CEO Stan Askren's 2015 total compensation was $5.9 mln
* Says ceo stan askren's fy 2015 total compensation $5.9
million versus $5.4 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-FPPC opens investigation into governor's top aide for failure to disclose timing of stock sales in PG&E
* Opened an investigation into Nancy McFadden's failure to
report dates and times of stock sales in pg&e
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BRIEF-Progressive CEO Glenn Renwick's 2015 total compensation was $10.1 mln
* Says ceo glenn renwick's fy 2015 total compensation $10.1
million versus $9.8 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Delta Air Lines in agreement to settle lawsuit against Republic
March 24 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc has agreed
to settle a lawsuit that accused Republic Airways Holdings Inc
of breaching a contract to operate flights for Delta,
Republic said in a news...
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to settle a lawsuit that accused Republic Airways Holdings Inc
of breaching a contract to operate flights for Delta,
Republic said in a news...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - March 25
March 25 (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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the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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UPDATE 1-U.S. extends BMW deadline to get replacement air bag inflators
March 24 (Reuters) - BMW AG will get five more
months to acquire Takata air bag replacement parts for
a massive recall because tests showed some of the substitute
inflators may also be defective, the...
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months to acquire Takata air bag replacement parts for
a massive recall because tests showed some of the substitute
inflators may also be defective, the...
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U.S. senators call for review of ChemChina deal for Syngenta
CHICAGO, March 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. government panel that
reviews foreign acquisitions should assess the impact on
domestic food security from state-owned China National Chemical
Corp's planned...
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reviews foreign acquisitions should assess the impact on
domestic food security from state-owned China National Chemical
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CORRECTED-OFFICIAL-Citigroup says being investigated in Germany over dividend trades
FRANKFURT, March 22 (Reuters) - Citigroup is being
investigated by German tax authorities over an equity trading
strategy known as "cum-ex," or "dividend stripping," the U.S.
bank said on Tuesday.
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investigated by German tax authorities over an equity trading
strategy known as "cum-ex," or "dividend stripping," the U.S.
bank said on Tuesday.
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U.S. judge questions Lyft settlement over driver benefits
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge questioned
on Thursday whether a proposed class action settlement between
Lyft and its California drivers is fair and raised concerns that
the $12.25...
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on Thursday whether a proposed class action settlement between
Lyft and its California drivers is fair and raised concerns that
the $12.25...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Ackman's hedge fund cooperating with U.S. on drug pricing probe -letter
BOSTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William
Ackman, whose hedge fund is one of the biggest investors in drug
company Valeant, has been asked to supply information to U.S.
legislators...
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Ackman, whose hedge fund is one of the biggest investors in drug
company Valeant, has been asked to supply information to U.S.
legislators...
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Switzerland to hand Venezuela oil firm bank records to US - Bloomberg
ZURICH, March 24 (Reuters) - In a widening corruption probe
into Venezuela's state oil company by the U.S. Justice
Department, Swiss regulators have agreed to provide U.S.
prosecutors with records...
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into Venezuela's state oil company by the U.S. Justice
Department, Swiss regulators have agreed to provide U.S.
prosecutors with records...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse to pay $29 mln in U.S. regulator's mortgage case
NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG
has agreed to pay more than $29 million to resolve a
U.S. regulator's claims that it sold toxic mortgage-backed
securities to credit unions that...
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has agreed to pay more than $29 million to resolve a
U.S. regulator's claims that it sold toxic mortgage-backed
securities to credit unions that...
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UPDATE 4-U.S. indicts Iranians for hacking dozens of banks, New York dam
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Seven Iranian hackers broke
into computers of dozens of U.S. banks, causing millions of
dollars in lost business, and tried to shut down a New York dam,
the U.S....
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into computers of dozens of U.S. banks, causing millions of
dollars in lost business, and tried to shut down a New York dam,
the U.S....
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Credit Suisse to pay $29 million in U.S. regulator's mortgage case
NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG
has agreed to pay more than $29 million to resolve a
U.S. regulator's claims that it sold toxic mortgage-backed
securities to credit unions that...
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has agreed to pay more than $29 million to resolve a
U.S. regulator's claims that it sold toxic mortgage-backed
securities to credit unions that...
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GMO labels spread as U.S. congressional effort to halt them fades
LOS ANGELES, March 24 (Reuters) - Even as General Mills Inc
and other companies vow to keep fighting mandatory
labeling of genetically modified food ingredients, they have
begun rolling out these...
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and other companies vow to keep fighting mandatory
labeling of genetically modified food ingredients, they have
begun rolling out these...
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UPDATE 2-Air Canada to get more flexibility on maintenance, union upset
OTTAWA, March 24 (Reuters) - Canada announced on Thursday it
would give Air Canada more leeway to decide where its
planes are maintained, prompting union protests that the move
could cost thousands...
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would give Air Canada more leeway to decide where its
planes are maintained, prompting union protests that the move
could cost thousands...
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CBO says ACA insurance provisions to cost $660 bln net in 2016
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Federally subsidized health
insurance coverage provided under President Barack Obama's
Affordable Care Act will cost the U.S. government a net $660
billion in 2016,...
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insurance coverage provided under President Barack Obama's
Affordable Care Act will cost the U.S. government a net $660
billion in 2016,...
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BRIEF-WEC Energy CEO Gale Klappa's FY 2015 total compensation $13.8 mln
* CEO Gale Klappa's FY 2015 total compensation $13.8 million
versus $12.5 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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U.S. judge sets April 21 deadline for VW, EPA to reach diesel fix
March 24 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday gave
Volkswagen AG and
U.S. regulators until April 21 to reach a diesel emissions
settlement covering about 600,000 vehicles following...
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Volkswagen AG and
U.S. regulators until April 21 to reach a diesel emissions
settlement covering about 600,000 vehicles following...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. blames Iran for hacking dozens of banks, New York dam
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on
Thursday announced the indictment of seven Iranian hackers for a
coordinated campaign of cyber attacks on dozens of U.S. banks
and a New...
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Thursday announced the indictment of seven Iranian hackers for a
coordinated campaign of cyber attacks on dozens of U.S. banks
and a New...
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BRIEF-Kempharm receives NDA user-fee waiver from FDA
* FDA has set a target action date under prescription drug
user fee act of June 9, 2016
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BRIEF-Biomarin- gets European orphan drug designation for Gene Therapy drug for Hemophilia A
* Receives European orphan drug designation for bmn 270,
first investigational aav-factor viii gene therapy for patients
with hemophilia a
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INSIGHT-Brazil graft crackdown spurs work for lawyers, corporate change
SAO PAULO, March 24 (Reuters) - In the midst of Brazil's
worst recession in decades, lawyer Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
switched firms to focus full-time on one of the only booming
fields in the...
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worst recession in decades, lawyer Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
switched firms to focus full-time on one of the only booming
fields in the...
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada-March 24
March 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from
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BRIEF-Portola Pharmaceuticals announces topline results from Phase 3 apex trial of betrixaban
* Announces topline results from phase 3 apex trial of
betrixaban for prevention of blood clots in acute medically ill
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UPDATE 1-EU helps protect UK energy supply from Russia's Putin, says pro-EU minister
LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Britain's membership of the
European Union helps secure the country's energy supply from any
possible threat by Vladimir Putin's Russia to restrict gas
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European Union helps secure the country's energy supply from any
possible threat by Vladimir Putin's Russia to restrict gas
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CORRECTED-Dutch regulator fines 'big 4' accounting firms
AMSTERDAM, March 24 (Reuters) - The Dutch financial markets
authority AFM said on Thursday it had levied fines of up to 2.23
million euros ($2.5 million) on the big four accounting firms,
saying...
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authority AFM said on Thursday it had levied fines of up to 2.23
million euros ($2.5 million) on the big four accounting firms,
saying...
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UK banks say leaving the EU would be bad for their business
LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Britain's banks said their
business would suffer if the country left the European Union,
the industry's trade body said on Thursday.
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business would suffer if the country left the European Union,
the industry's trade body said on Thursday.
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Indonesia says Inpex, Shell to invest in Masela onshore LNG project
JAKARTA, March 24 (Reuters) - Japanese oil firm Inpex Corp
and Royal Dutch Shell are expected to invest
in the construction of Indonesia's onshore Masela liquefied
natural gas plant, an energy...
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and Royal Dutch Shell are expected to invest
in the construction of Indonesia's onshore Masela liquefied
natural gas plant, an energy...
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UPDATE 1-Indonesia tells Grab, Uber to partner with transport firms
JAKARTA, March 24 (Reuters) - Taxi-hailing apps Grab and
Uber Technologies Inc must partner with a transport
business and register their cars by the end of May if they want
to go on operating in...
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Uber Technologies Inc must partner with a transport
business and register their cars by the end of May if they want
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
BRIEF-Charter Township of Clinton Police and Fire Retirement System files lawsuit against LPL Financial Holdings - court filing
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Statements By Misrepresenting The Company'S Business And
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USDA regulators clear two GM corn traits from Monsanto, Syngenta
CHICAGO, March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) will no longer regulate a
genetically-modified corn developed by Monsanto Co to
resist its dicamba herbicide, the agency said...
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Agriculture (USDA) will no longer regulate a
genetically-modified corn developed by Monsanto Co to
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 24
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Exxon Mobil must allow climate change vote -SEC
March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission has ruled Exxon Mobil Corp must include a
climate change resolution on its annual shareholder proxy, a
defeat for the world's largest...
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Commission has ruled Exxon Mobil Corp must include a
climate change resolution on its annual shareholder proxy, a
defeat for the world's largest...
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UPDATE 3-Pepco, Exelon close deal after getting final approval
WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - Exelon Corp closed
its $6.8 billion merger with Pepco Holdings Inc on
Wednesday, shortly after receiving the final regulatory approval
to create the largest U.S....
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its $6.8 billion merger with Pepco Holdings Inc on
Wednesday, shortly after receiving the final regulatory approval
to create the largest U.S....
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advisor to evaluate other strategic alternatives available to
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VW, EPA expect not to unveil diesel settlement Thursday -sources
March 23 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG was not
expected to unveil an agreement Thursday with U.S. regulators at
a federal court hearing in California on how to address excess
emissions in 580,000 diesel...
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expected to unveil an agreement Thursday with U.S. regulators at
a federal court hearing in California on how to address excess
emissions in 580,000 diesel...
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UPDATE 1-Novartis settles civil charges alleging bribery in China - SEC
March 23 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Novartis AG agreed
on Wednesday to pay more than $25 million to the U.S. government
to settle civil charges that it bribed healthcare professionals
in China to boost...
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on Wednesday to pay more than $25 million to the U.S. government
to settle civil charges that it bribed healthcare professionals
in China to boost...
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UPDATE 3-FCC not expected to act this week on Charter-TWC merger -sources
March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications
Commission is not expected to make a decision this week on
Charter Communications Inc's planned acquisition of
Time Warner Cable Inc, sources...
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Commission is not expected to make a decision this week on
Charter Communications Inc's planned acquisition of
Time Warner Cable Inc, sources...
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FCC not expected to act this week on Charter-Time Warner merger -sources
March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications
Commission is not expected to act this week on Charter
Communications Inc's planned acquisition of Time Warner
Cable Inc, sources briefed on the...
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Commission is not expected to act this week on Charter
Communications Inc's planned acquisition of Time Warner
Cable Inc, sources briefed on the...
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UPDATE 2-Amazon says its female workers paid equally as men
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc,
under pressure from an activist shareholder to disclose its
policies on gender pay equality, said on Wednesday its female
employees earned as much...
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under pressure from an activist shareholder to disclose its
policies on gender pay equality, said on Wednesday its female
employees earned as much...
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BRIEF-Arch Capital CEO Constantine Iordanou's 2015 total compensation was $10.6 mln
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Amazon.com says review finds women get equal pay at company
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 (Reuters) - Online retailer
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday a recent survey of its
employees found that female workers earned 99.9 cents for every
dollar earned by men in the...
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Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday a recent survey of its
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EU mergers and takeovers (March 23)
BRUSSELS, March 23 (Reuters) - The following are mergers
under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the
EU merger process:
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under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the
EU merger process:
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BRIEF-L-3 Communications says CEO Michael Strianese's FY 2015 total compensation $10.6 mln
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$10.6 million versus $14.8 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA approves Teva's biotech drug for severe asthma
March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
said on Wednesday it had approved Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Ltd's drug to treat asthma in adults who have
a history of severe attacks...
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said on Wednesday it had approved Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Ltd's drug to treat asthma in adults who have
a history of severe attacks...
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Italy govt wins confidence vote on bid to bolster battered banks
ROME, March 23 (Reuters) - Italy's government won a
confidence vote on Wednesday on a decree aimed at helping the
country's feeble banking system, including state-backed
guarantees to help sell bad...
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confidence vote on Wednesday on a decree aimed at helping the
country's feeble banking system, including state-backed
guarantees to help sell bad...
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Respironics to settle U.S. kickback charges for $34.8 million
March 23 (Reuters) - Respironics Inc has agreed to pay $34.8
million to settle U.S. Department of Justice claims that it
provided kickbacks in the form of free call center services to
suppliers, to...
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million to settle U.S. Department of Justice claims that it
provided kickbacks in the form of free call center services to
suppliers, to...
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BRIEF-Amaya says CEO, Baazov will be fully exonerated
* Amaya does not anticipate charges will have any impact on
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management or day-to-day affairs of operating business
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BRIEF-Tesaro says MAA for oral rolapitant validated by European Medicines Agency
* Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for oral
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Four men torch Uber car in Nairobi on day service launched in Mombasa
NAIROBI, March 23 (Reuters) - Four men torched a car from
the ride hailing company Uber in the Kenyan capital
Nairobi on Wednesday, police said, on the same day Uber launched
its services in Mombasa,...
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the ride hailing company Uber in the Kenyan capital
Nairobi on Wednesday, police said, on the same day Uber launched
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Quebec regulator files insider trading charges against Amaya CEO
March 23 (Reuters) - Quebec's securities regulator has filed
insider trading charges against Canadian gambling website
operator Amaya Inc's chief executive, David
Baazov.
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insider trading charges against Canadian gambling website
operator Amaya Inc's chief executive, David
Baazov.
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BRIEF-Prologis says CEO Hamid Moghadam's FY 2015 total compensation $15 mln
* Says CEO Hamid Moghadam's FY 2015 total compensation $15.0
million versus $16.5 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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million versus $16.5 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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U.S. wealth managers grit teeth and prepare for Labor rule
NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - Wealth managers in the United
States are cutting fees, relying more on technology to give
advice and reducing the minimum amounts clients can hold in
their brokerage...
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States are cutting fees, relying more on technology to give
advice and reducing the minimum amounts clients can hold in
their brokerage...
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BRIEF-Roche submits filing to FDA for Cobas Procalcitonin (percent) assay to help clinicians assess response of septic patients to treatment
* Has submitted elecsys brahms percent (procalcitonin) assay
for premarket notification (510k) to U.S. Food and Drug
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for premarket notification (510k) to U.S. Food and Drug
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"Don't punish us" plead UK's fledgling banks as new rules bite
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters) - Tougher rules aimed at holding
top UK bankers to account when things go wrong are driving up
pay, which smaller "challenger" banks say is making it harder to
recruit...
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top UK bankers to account when things go wrong are driving up
pay, which smaller "challenger" banks say is making it harder to
recruit...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 23
March 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down
13 points, or 0.2 percent lower, on Wednesday, according to financial
bookmakers, with futures down 0.2 percent ahead of the cash...
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13 points, or 0.2 percent lower, on Wednesday, according to financial
bookmakers, with futures down 0.2 percent ahead of the cash...
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 23
March 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down
13 points, or 0.2 percent lower, on Wednesday, according to financial
bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks,...
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13 points, or 0.2 percent lower, on Wednesday, according to financial
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
UPDATE 3-U.S. grants China's ZTE temporary reprieve on export curbs
WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will
give Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp
a three-month reprieve on tough export restrictions
it imposed earlier this...
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give Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp
a three-month reprieve on tough export restrictions
it imposed earlier this...
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RPT-Iranians exasperated as U.S. sanctions frustrate deal making
DUBAI/LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - More than two months
after international nuclear sanctions on Iran were supposed to
have ended, frustration is deepening that few trade deals are
going through as...
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after international nuclear sanctions on Iran were supposed to
have ended, frustration is deepening that few trade deals are
going through as...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 23
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Big Corn finds unlikely allies in US biofuel push: carmakers and drivers
NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. corn producers may have
found two unlikely allies in their decade-long battle with big
oil to get ethanol into the nation's fuel stream: automobile
manufacturers...
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found two unlikely allies in their decade-long battle with big
oil to get ethanol into the nation's fuel stream: automobile
manufacturers...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - March 23
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 23
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UPDATE 1-New York lawmakers end last statewide ban on mixed martial arts
ALBANY, N.Y., March 21 (Reuters) - New York's state assembly on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to legalize mixed martial arts fights, effectively ending the last remaining statewide ban on the combat...
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ConAgra to disclose GMOs on labels throughout U.S.
March 22 (Reuters) - ConAgra Foods Inc on Tuesday
joined other food giants in plans to use labels that disclose
the presence of genetically modified organisms or GMOs in its
food throughout the...
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joined other food giants in plans to use labels that disclose
the presence of genetically modified organisms or GMOs in its
food throughout the...
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Ex-Goldman Sachs employee spared jail over New York Fed leaks
NEW YORK, March 22 (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs Group
Inc associate who admitted to illegally obtaining
confidential documents from a friend at the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York was handed a...
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Inc associate who admitted to illegally obtaining
confidential documents from a friend at the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York was handed a...
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Amazon exec weighs in on proposed Staples-Office Depot merger
WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - An executive with
Amazon.com Inc's unit that sells office supplies to
businesses gave testimony on Tuesday that appeared to bolster a
U.S. regulator's wariness over a...
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Amazon.com Inc's unit that sells office supplies to
businesses gave testimony on Tuesday that appeared to bolster a
U.S. regulator's wariness over a...
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BRIEF-Brinks CEO Schievelbein's 2015 total compensation $5.6 mln
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BRIEF-Boston Scientific CEO's 2015 compensation was $11.6 mln
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UPDATE 1-Canada to invest in green technology, but less than some expected
OTTAWA/TORONTO, March 22 (Reuters) - Canada will invest in
green technology projects and introduce tax breaks to boost
energy efficiency, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on
Tuesday, but the...
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green technology projects and introduce tax breaks to boost
energy efficiency, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on
Tuesday, but the...
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Italian police open money laundering investigation of broker linked to HSBC
MILAN, March 22 (Reuters) - An Italian financial broker
working on behalf of HSBC in the Swiss town of Lugano
is under investigation for possible money laundering in a probe
linked to a wider tax...
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working on behalf of HSBC in the Swiss town of Lugano
is under investigation for possible money laundering in a probe
linked to a wider tax...
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UPDATE 1-Kentucky sues Volkswagen over diesel emissions cheating
March 22 (Reuters) - Kentucky sued Volkswagen AG and its
luxury units on Tuesday claiming the German automaker's diesel
emissions cheating scheme violated the state's Consumer
Protection Act.
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luxury units on Tuesday claiming the German automaker's diesel
emissions cheating scheme violated the state's Consumer
Protection Act.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. top court wrestles with Puerto Rico restructuring case
WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - Liberal justices on Tuesday
signaled support for Puerto Rico as the U.S. Supreme Court
considered whether to revive a law that could let the U.S.
territory cut...
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signaled support for Puerto Rico as the U.S. Supreme Court
considered whether to revive a law that could let the U.S.
territory cut...
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UPDATE 1-Lumber Liquidators settles with California clean air agency
March 22 (Reuters) - Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc
said it had reached a settlement with the California Air
Resources Board, the state's clean air agency, to resolve an
inquiry into the company's...
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said it had reached a settlement with the California Air
Resources Board, the state's clean air agency, to resolve an
inquiry into the company's...
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BRIEF-Centene and Health Net receive DMHC regulatory approval
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U.S. grants China's ZTE temporary export license through June 30
WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is
granting Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp
a temporary export license through June 30,
according to a U.S. Commerce...
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granting Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp
a temporary export license through June 30,
according to a U.S. Commerce...
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Iranians exasperated as U.S. sanctions frustrate deal making
DUBAI/LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - More than two months
after international nuclear sanctions on Iran were supposed to
have ended, frustration is deepening that few trade deals are
going through as...
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after international nuclear sanctions on Iran were supposed to
have ended, frustration is deepening that few trade deals are
going through as...
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BRIEF-Ingalls & Snyder Value Partners reports 7.77 pct passive stake in Mosys
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UPDATE 1-Caixabank and Angola's dos Santos thrash out BPI deal -sources
LISBON, March 22 (Reuters) - Caixabank and Isabel
dos Santos are thrashing out final details of a deal for the
Spanish bank to buy the Angolan investor's stake in Portugal's
Banco BPI, sources said.
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dos Santos are thrashing out final details of a deal for the
Spanish bank to buy the Angolan investor's stake in Portugal's
Banco BPI, sources said.
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Brazil police expand investigation of Odebrecht conglomerate
SAO PAULO, March 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian federal police and
prosecutors said they were deepening their investigation of
Latin America's largest engineering firm Odebrecht on Tuesday
and had evidence...
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prosecutors said they were deepening their investigation of
Latin America's largest engineering firm Odebrecht on Tuesday
and had evidence...
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Italy's bank troubles test ECB's mettle
MILAN, March 22 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is
trying to strongarm Italian banks into cleaning up their balance
sheets, a year and a half after they fared the worst of all euro
zone lenders...
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trying to strongarm Italian banks into cleaning up their balance
sheets, a year and a half after they fared the worst of all euro
zone lenders...
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BRIEF-FDA grants fast track designation for Medicinova's drug for progressive multiple sclerosis
* FDA grants fast track designation for Medicinova's MN-166
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UPDATE 1-Brazil police targets Odebrecht in new anti-corruption raid
BRASILIA, March 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian federal police were
seeking to arrest 15 people on Tuesday as part of the corruption
investigation centered on state-run oil producer Petroleo
Brasileiro SA,...
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seeking to arrest 15 people on Tuesday as part of the corruption
investigation centered on state-run oil producer Petroleo
Brasileiro SA,...
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COLUMN-LME walks fine line between beasts of aluminium and regulation: Andy Home
LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange (LME)
has just announced proposals for a new layer of regulatory
oversight in the form of "accountability levels".
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has just announced proposals for a new layer of regulatory
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 22
March 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on
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Citigroup says being investigated in Germany over dividend trades
FRANKFURT, March 22 (Reuters) - Citigroup is being
investigated by German tax authorities over an equity trading
strategy known as "cum-ex" or "dividend stripping," the U.S.
bank said on Tuesday.
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investigated by German tax authorities over an equity trading
strategy known as "cum-ex" or "dividend stripping," the U.S.
bank said on Tuesday.
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Monday, March 21, 2016
BRIEF-Apple has no info about how government might access iPhone-lawyer
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information about what technique government might use to access
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BRIEF-Blue Earth to receive $1-$3.0 mln DIP financing from Jackson Investment
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senior lender and a principal shareholder of the company
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 22
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UPDATE 3-FanDuel, DraftKings shut down daily fantasy sports games in New York
NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters) - Top daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings agreed to halt their business in New York on Monday, betting on a legislative path to make the games legal...
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Omega Advisors' Leon Cooperman gets Wells notice from SEC
March 21 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Omega Advisors Inc and its
CEO Leon Cooperman received a Wells notice from the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission in March this year, according
to an investor...
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CEO Leon Cooperman received a Wells notice from the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission in March this year, according
to an investor...
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Senate proposal on encryption gives judges broad powers
WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S.
senators has begun circulating long-awaited draft legislation
that would give federal judges clear authority to order
technology companies...
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senators has begun circulating long-awaited draft legislation
that would give federal judges clear authority to order
technology companies...
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Illinois asks Peabody Energy for info on future cleanup costs
WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - The Illinois attorney
general has asked Peabody Energy Corp in a letter to
explain how it would cover $92 million in future cleanup costs
in the state if the company...
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general has asked Peabody Energy Corp in a letter to
explain how it would cover $92 million in future cleanup costs
in the state if the company...
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Canada's Terra Energy halts operations after bank demands payment
CALGARY, Alberta, March 21 (Reuters) - Canadian junior oil
and gas producer Terra Energy Corp said it shut down
production, ceased operations and announced the resignation of
directors and officers...
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and gas producer Terra Energy Corp said it shut down
production, ceased operations and announced the resignation of
directors and officers...
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UPDATE 2-Alberta regulator sets steam restriction at CNRL oil sands project
CALGARY, Alberta, March 21 (Reuters) - The Alberta Energy
Regulator said on Monday it is implementing additional
requirements at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's
Primrose oil sands project after...
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Regulator said on Monday it is implementing additional
requirements at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's
Primrose oil sands project after...
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Staples' merger with Office Depot hangs in balance at court hearing
WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - The fate of Staples Inc's
planned merger with Office Depot Inc, which
U.S. antitrust regulators have sued to stop, depends in part on
whether a district court judge...
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planned merger with Office Depot Inc, which
U.S. antitrust regulators have sued to stop, depends in part on
whether a district court judge...
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FanDuel and DraftKings shut down games in New York
NEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters) - Top daily fantasy sports
companies FanDuel and DraftKings agreed to stop taking money in
New York on Monday, amid a months long fight with the state's
attorney general...
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companies FanDuel and DraftKings agreed to stop taking money in
New York on Monday, amid a months long fight with the state's
attorney general...
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UPDATE 1-Halliburton-Baker Hughes deal faces delay again, EU wants more info
March 21 (Reuters) - Oilfield services provider Halliburton
Co's plan to acquire smaller rival Baker Hughes
faces more delay after European Union antitrust regulators
halted their investigation into...
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Co's plan to acquire smaller rival Baker Hughes
faces more delay after European Union antitrust regulators
halted their investigation into...
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UPDATE 1-Fed approves Goldman acquisition of GE Capital's U.S. online deposits
March 21 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc received
permission on Monday to complete its $17 billion acquisition of
GE Capital Bank's U.S. online deposits.
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permission on Monday to complete its $17 billion acquisition of
GE Capital Bank's U.S. online deposits.
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UPDATE 2-BioMarin drug fails to show inattention, mood benefit in study
March 21 (Reuters) - BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc's
drug met the main goal of reducing a toxic buildup of an amino
acid in the blood of patients with a genetic disorder, but did
not show benefit in...
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drug met the main goal of reducing a toxic buildup of an amino
acid in the blood of patients with a genetic disorder, but did
not show benefit in...
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UPDATE 1-Western Union says to expand in Cuba
March 21 (Reuters) - Western Union Co said on Monday
it would expand in Cuba, at a time when U.S. President Barack
Obama started a historic Cuba tour as the two countries attempt
to rebuild their...
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it would expand in Cuba, at a time when U.S. President Barack
Obama started a historic Cuba tour as the two countries attempt
to rebuild their...
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Indian court extends relief to pharma firms in drug ban case
NEW DELHI, March 21 (Reuters) - An Indian court restrained
the government from enforcing a ban on hundreds of drugs for
another week on Monday until it has heard petitions from
drugmakers challenging...
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the government from enforcing a ban on hundreds of drugs for
another week on Monday until it has heard petitions from
drugmakers challenging...
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BRIEF-Alhambra resources says on March 11, 2016, submitted request for arbitration against republic of Kazakhstan at ICSID
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against republic of Kazakhstan at ICSID
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EU stops Halliburton, Baker Hughes deal probe again, wants more info
BRUSSELS, March 21 - Halliburton's plan to acquire Baker
Hughes and create the world's biggest U.S. oilfield
services provider faces more delay after European Union
antitrust regulators halted their...
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Hughes and create the world's biggest U.S. oilfield
services provider faces more delay after European Union
antitrust regulators halted their...
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BRIEF-BioMarin Pharmaceutical says late-stage study of pegvaliase meets primary endpoint
* Biomarin Phase 3 study of pegvaliase for phenylketonuria
(PKU) meets primary endpoint of blood phenylalanine (Phe)
reduction (p<0.0001)
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(PKU) meets primary endpoint of blood phenylalanine (Phe)
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China banking regulator tells lenders to rein in risks- sources
SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - China's banking regulator has
urged lenders not to pay out extraordinary dividends and limit
their local government debt exposure, two people with direct
knowledge of...
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urged lenders not to pay out extraordinary dividends and limit
their local government debt exposure, two people with direct
knowledge of...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 21
March 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in
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Sunday, March 20, 2016
BRIEF-Amgen -Positive Top Line results from Phase 3 study evaluating Romosozumab in men with Osteoporosis
* Amgen And Ucb Announce Positive Top Line results from
Phase 3 study evaluating Romosozumab in men with Osteoporosis
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Phase 3 study evaluating Romosozumab in men with Osteoporosis
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UPDATE 1-U.S. to offer China's ZTE "temporary relief" on export curbs - official
March 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Commerce is
expected this week to lift export curbs it imposed on Chinese
telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp for
alleged Iran sanctions...
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expected this week to lift export curbs it imposed on Chinese
telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp for
alleged Iran sanctions...
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Study for European banks says Brexit would harm sector
LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Banks in London would be hit
hard if Britain left the European Union to trigger a long spell
of uncertainty, a study conducted for European banking lobby
AFME said on...
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hard if Britain left the European Union to trigger a long spell
of uncertainty, a study conducted for European banking lobby
AFME said on...
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UPDATE 1-Freedom says it picks Digital First bid for California papers
March 20 (Reuters) - Freedom Communications Inc, the
bankrupt publisher of two California newspapers, said it would
accept a $51.8 million takeover bid from Digital First Media
instead of a higher...
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bankrupt publisher of two California newspapers, said it would
accept a $51.8 million takeover bid from Digital First Media
instead of a higher...
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CORRECTED-Six months into "Dieselgate" scandal, gloom deepens in VW's hometown
WOLFSBURG, Germany, March 18 (Reuters) - When Martin
Winterkorn dropped by to order some new glasses in the
Volkswagen company town of Wolfsburg, he was "visibly dejected",
according to his optician....
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Winterkorn dropped by to order some new glasses in the
Volkswagen company town of Wolfsburg, he was "visibly dejected",
according to his optician....
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Facebook's Zuckerberg meets propaganda czar in China charm drive
BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Facebook's co-founder
and CEO Mark Zuckerberg met China's propaganda tsar Liu Yunshan
in Beijing on Saturday as part of a charm offensive in one of
the few markets where...
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and CEO Mark Zuckerberg met China's propaganda tsar Liu Yunshan
in Beijing on Saturday as part of a charm offensive in one of
the few markets where...
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Saturday, March 19, 2016
BRIEF-Delek us holdings files for potential stock shelf size not disclosed - SEC filing
* Files for potential stock shelf; size not disclosed - SEC
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Chile's Empresas CMPC says its president will step down
SANTIAGO, March 18 (Reuters) - Eliodoro Matte, president of
Chilean wood pulp company Empresas CMPC, will step down
from his post next month, the company said in a note to Chile's
SVS securities...
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Chilean wood pulp company Empresas CMPC, will step down
from his post next month, the company said in a note to Chile's
SVS securities...
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UPDATE 1-Cheerios maker General Mills to label GMOs in U.S. products
March 18 (Reuters) - General Mills Inc said on
Friday it would begin putting labels on U.S. products that
contain genetically engineered ingredients, a move it said was
forced by a Vermont law that...
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Friday it would begin putting labels on U.S. products that
contain genetically engineered ingredients, a move it said was
forced by a Vermont law that...
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BRIEF-Oracle files for potential mixed shelf offering size not disclosed - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Scorpio tankers files for potential mixed shelf, size not disclosed - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Anadarko petroleum says CEO FY 2015 total compensation $17.1 mln
* Says CEO R. A. Walker's FY 2015 total compensation $17.1
mln versus $20.7 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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mln versus $20.7 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-La-Z-Boy Inc announces lawsuit verdict
* La-Z-Boy - lawsuit arises from a contract dispute over
whether a 2002 contract requires company to pay royalties on
certain of its power products
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whether a 2002 contract requires company to pay royalties on
certain of its power products
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UPDATE 6-Starwood gets $13 bln bid from Anbang, tops Marriott offer
March 18 (Reuters) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc
on Friday said a $13 billion cash offer from China's
Anbang Insurance Group Co was superior to one from Marriott
International Inc,...
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on Friday said a $13 billion cash offer from China's
Anbang Insurance Group Co was superior to one from Marriott
International Inc,...
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BRIEF-Edenbrook Capital reports 5.2 pct stake in Frequency Electronics
March 18 (Reuters) - Edenbrook Capital Llc Reports 5.2 Pct
Stake In Frequency Electronics Inc
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Stake In Frequency Electronics Inc
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UPDATE 1-U.S. prosecutors, Apple to bring witnesses to hearing on locked iPhone
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government and
Apple Inc will be able to cross-examine the other's
witnesses in a court hearing next week over whether the
technology company must help...
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Apple Inc will be able to cross-examine the other's
witnesses in a court hearing next week over whether the
technology company must help...
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U.S. prosecutors, Apple to bring witnesses to hearing on locked iPhone
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government and
Apple Inc will be able to cross-examine witnesses in a
court hearing next week over whether the company must help
federal investigators unlock...
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Apple Inc will be able to cross-examine witnesses in a
court hearing next week over whether the company must help
federal investigators unlock...
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UPDATE 1-Uber seeking to buy self-driving cars - source
* Fully-automated cars not expected on the road before 2025
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VW managers knew of possible penalties in Aug 2015 - Der Spiegel
FRANKFURT, March 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's VW
brand chief and its head of procurement were told in an internal
meeting on Aug. 24, 2015 that the German carmaker could face
potential penalties of...
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brand chief and its head of procurement were told in an internal
meeting on Aug. 24, 2015 that the German carmaker could face
potential penalties of...
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UPDATE 1-FBI probes Bangladesh bank account cyber theft - WSJ
March 18 (Reuters) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) is probing the cyber theft of tens of millions of dollars
from the Bangladesh central bank's U.S. account, the Wall Street
Journal...
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(FBI) is probing the cyber theft of tens of millions of dollars
from the Bangladesh central bank's U.S. account, the Wall Street
Journal...
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Fed's Rosengren: proactive supervision makes U.S. banks resilient
March 18 (Reuters) - Rigorous stress tests and hefty capital
requirements have helped make the biggest U.S. banks more
resilient than their foreign counterparts to financial market
swings, a top U.S....
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requirements have helped make the biggest U.S. banks more
resilient than their foreign counterparts to financial market
swings, a top U.S....
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Fed bank supervisors can curb but not eliminate failures -Dudley
NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - The army of supervisors from
the Federal Reserve and other agencies can reduce but not
eliminate the risk of bank failures, New York Fed President
William Dudley said...
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the Federal Reserve and other agencies can reduce but not
eliminate the risk of bank failures, New York Fed President
William Dudley said...
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Staples, Office Depot say FTC opposition to deal "simply wrong"
March 18 (Reuters) - Staples Inc said the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission's opposition to its $6.3 billion
acquisition of Office Depot Inc was "simply wrong" and
that it did not take into account...
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Federal Trade Commission's opposition to its $6.3 billion
acquisition of Office Depot Inc was "simply wrong" and
that it did not take into account...
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Russia c.bank chief sees risk of pension contribution freeze in 2017
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Russian central bank governor
Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday there was a risk that a freeze
in contributions to the mandatory accumulative component of the
pension...
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Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday there was a risk that a freeze
in contributions to the mandatory accumulative component of the
pension...
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BRIEF-Staples Inc says commitment to merger has not changed
* "in making its case, FTC refuses to even acknowledge rise
of new competitors, such as amazon"
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of new competitors, such as amazon"
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada-March 18
March 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from
selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
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BRIEF-Eagle Pharmaceuticals says FDA rejects company's blood thinner
* Eagle Pharmaceuticals receives complete response letter
from FDA on Kangio (RTU Bivalirudin) application
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from FDA on Kangio (RTU Bivalirudin) application
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BRIEF-Texcal Energy Llc files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection - court filing
* Texcal Energy Llc Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Protection In Delaware Court - Court filing
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Protection In Delaware Court - Court filing
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BRIEF-Denver parent corporation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware court- Court filing
* Denver Parent Corporation Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Protection In Delaware Court - Court filing
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Protection In Delaware Court - Court filing
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BRIEF-Tintina Resources says DEQ has completed its initial review of mine permit
* Montana DEQ has completed its initial completeness and
compliant review of Tintina's application for a mine operating
permit
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compliant review of Tintina's application for a mine operating
permit
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 18
March 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in
the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
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Australia arrests Chinese nationals for importing drugs
SYDNEY, March 18 (Reuters) - Twenty-four people, many of
them Chinese nationals, have been arrested in Australia and
charged with illegally importing drugs, Australia's anti-money
laundering...
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them Chinese nationals, have been arrested in Australia and
charged with illegally importing drugs, Australia's anti-money
laundering...
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Thursday, March 17, 2016
UPDATE 1-Bank heist puts Philippines financial system at risk -c.bank
MANILA, March 18 (Reuters) - The Philippines' financial
system is facing a risk because of the $81 million that was
stolen by hackers from the New York Fed account of Bangladesh's
central bank and...
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system is facing a risk because of the $81 million that was
stolen by hackers from the New York Fed account of Bangladesh's
central bank and...
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BRIEF-RPX says received Mangrove Partners' letter and will respond in due course
* Received Mangrove Partners' letter and will carefully
review their suggestions and will respond in due course
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review their suggestions and will respond in due course
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Westinghouse Electric denies accounting probe report
March 17 (Reuters) - Westinghouse Electric Co, a U.S. unit
of Toshiba Corp, denied a media report that indicated
the nuclear unit's finances were possibly being investigated by
the U.S. government.
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of Toshiba Corp, denied a media report that indicated
the nuclear unit's finances were possibly being investigated by
the U.S. government.
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UPDATE 4-Brazil's Lula sworn in over protests as Rousseff faces impeachment
BRASILIA, March 17 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as chief of staff to his
successor Dilma Rousseff on Thursday as a judge sought to block
his...
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as chief of staff to his
successor Dilma Rousseff on Thursday as a judge sought to block
his...
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BRIEF-Westinghouse CEO refutes Bloomberg report
* Westinghouse says CEO refutes Bloomberg news article that
implies that Westinghouse's finances are under government
investigation
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implies that Westinghouse's finances are under government
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BRIEF-Warren resources - accounting firm issued audit opinion
* Accounting firm issued audit opinion with statement that
there is substantial doubt as to ability of co to continue as
going concern
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BRIEF-Health canada says four Canadian clinical trials, involving cancer medicine zydelig (idelalisib) in combination with other cancer medicines, being stopped
* International clinical trials, including trials in Canada,
are being stopped due to serious adverse events with the drug
zydelig, in combination with other cancer drugs
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are being stopped due to serious adverse events with the drug
zydelig, in combination with other cancer drugs
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BRIEF-YRC worldwide says CEO's 2015 total compensation was $5.2 mln
* Says CFO Jamie Pierson's FY 2015 total compensation $2.7
million versus $7.0 million in FY 2014
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BRIEF-Sunpower CEO Thomas Werner's 2015 total compensation was $8.6 mln
* Says ceo thomas werner's fy 2015 total compensation $8.6
million versus $5.0 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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Brazil lower house launches impeachment process for Rousseff
BRASILIA, March 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's lower house of
Congress launched impeachment proceedings against President
Dilma Rousseff on Thursday by approving a committee of 65
members that will study...
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Congress launched impeachment proceedings against President
Dilma Rousseff on Thursday by approving a committee of 65
members that will study...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. sues to stop Tribune Publishing from buying California papers
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of
Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday aimed at blocking Tribune
Publishing Co, which owns the Los Angeles Times, from
acquiring papers in nearby...
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Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday aimed at blocking Tribune
Publishing Co, which owns the Los Angeles Times, from
acquiring papers in nearby...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. safety agency says automakers to add automatic braking by 2022
MCLEAN, Va., March 17 (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety
regulators said on Thursday that 20 automakers have agreed to
make automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all U.S.
vehicles by 2022, a move...
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regulators said on Thursday that 20 automakers have agreed to
make automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all U.S.
vehicles by 2022, a move...
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BRIEF-Perrigo CEO Joseph Papa's 2015 total compensation was $11.5 mln
* Says cfo judy brown's fy 2015 total compensation $3.4
million versus $3.4 million in fy 2014
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million versus $3.4 million in fy 2014
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UPDATE 1-Payday loan promoter to pay $1 million penalty to New York
March 17 (Reuters) - An online company that sells leads for
payday loans has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and stop
generating leads in New York, the state's financial regulator
said on Thursday.
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payday loans has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and stop
generating leads in New York, the state's financial regulator
said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Cardinal Financial files for mixed shelf of up to $100 mln
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $100 million - sec filing
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BRIEF-Aflac CEO Daniel Amos' 2015 total compensation $12.0 mln
* CEO Daniel Amos' 2015 total compensation was about $12.0
million versus $8.6 million in 2014 - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan FY 2015 total compensation was $13.8 mln
* Says ceo brian moynihan fy 2015 total compensation $13.8
million versus $15.3 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's watchdog passes Raízen, Wilmar sugar joint venture
SAO PAULO, March 17 (Reuters) - Brazilian antitrust watchdog
Cade approved a joint venture formed by sugar and ethanol
producer Raízen Energia SA and trader Wilmar International Ltd
to export sugar,...
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Cade approved a joint venture formed by sugar and ethanol
producer Raízen Energia SA and trader Wilmar International Ltd
to export sugar,...
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UK fraud prosecutor faces new test in "Euribor 5" case
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - Britain's Serious Fraud Office
(SFO) faces a fresh challenge on Friday when it is expected to
try to bring four Germans and a Frenchman to London to face
rate-fixing...
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(SFO) faces a fresh challenge on Friday when it is expected to
try to bring four Germans and a Frenchman to London to face
rate-fixing...
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Omron Corp to pay $4.6mln, plead guilty to bid rigging-DOJ
March 17 (Reuters) - A unit of Omron Corp has
agreed to plead guilty and pay $4.6 million for conspiring to
rig bids on power window switches installed in Honda Civics
sold in the U.S., the...
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agreed to plead guilty and pay $4.6 million for conspiring to
rig bids on power window switches installed in Honda Civics
sold in the U.S., the...
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UPDATE 2- -Bangladesh police launch heist probe; Manila banker took away cash in car
DHAKA/MANILA, March 17 (Reuters) - Bangladesh police
launched a criminal investigation on Thursday into the cyber
theft of $81 million from the central bank's U.S. account but
said it was too early...
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launched a criminal investigation on Thursday into the cyber
theft of $81 million from the central bank's U.S. account but
said it was too early...
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U.S. court dismisses shareholder lawsuit against Transocean
March 17 (Reuters) - Transocean Ltd on Thursday won
the dismissal of an appeal by shareholders accusing the owner of
the doomed Deepwater Horizon drilling rig of deceiving them
about its safety...
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the dismissal of an appeal by shareholders accusing the owner of
the doomed Deepwater Horizon drilling rig of deceiving them
about its safety...
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BRIEF-Dimension Therapeutics to submit investigational new drug application for DTX301
* Dimension Therapeutics receives positive opinion for
European orphan drug designation for DTX301 for treatment of
ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency
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European orphan drug designation for DTX301 for treatment of
ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency
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European cars to use more aluminium to meet CO2 targets
CAPE TOWN, March 17 (Reuters) - The amount of light,
recyclable aluminium in European cars will rise to 180 kg on
average by 2020 as automakers look to cut harmful carbon
emissions, a senior metals...
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recyclable aluminium in European cars will rise to 180 kg on
average by 2020 as automakers look to cut harmful carbon
emissions, a senior metals...
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EU watchdog asked to rethink core planks of securities reform
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - European Union regulators have
been asked to rethink planned rules for injecting more
transparency into bond markets and imposing limits on market
share in commodities,...
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been asked to rethink planned rules for injecting more
transparency into bond markets and imposing limits on market
share in commodities,...
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BRIEF-UK's CMA says considering if Hain UK-Orchard House deal would hurt competition
* UK's CMA says considering whether it is the case that
acquisition by Hain Frozen Foods UK of Orchard House Foods
resulted in decrease of competition
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acquisition by Hain Frozen Foods UK of Orchard House Foods
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Deregulation slowdown poses biggest challenge to UBS in China
SHANGHAI, March 17 (Reuters) - A slowdown in the pace of
deregulation is the biggest challenge facing UBS AG in
China, an executive at the Swiss bank said as it opened a branch
of its wealth...
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deregulation is the biggest challenge facing UBS AG in
China, an executive at the Swiss bank said as it opened a branch
of its wealth...
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RPT-Norway satisfies EU smoked salmon appetite through Polish back-door
OSLO, March 16 (Reuters) - Thousands of workers in Poland
have jobs marinating and smoking Norwegian salmon thanks to a
difference in tariffs imposed by the European Union on the
Nordic non-member...
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have jobs marinating and smoking Norwegian salmon thanks to a
difference in tariffs imposed by the European Union on the
Nordic non-member...
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Germany's Bayer secures U.S. FDA approval for hemophilia A therapy
March 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
approved Bayer AG's therapy for the most common form
of hemophilia, about three weeks after the treatment got the
green signal in Europe,...
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approved Bayer AG's therapy for the most common form
of hemophilia, about three weeks after the treatment got the
green signal in Europe,...
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UK asset managers face retail cost hit after any messy EU exit
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - Some British asset managers
face a rise in costs to keep selling one of Europe's most
lucrative mutual funds to wealthy investors on the continent and
beyond if the...
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face a rise in costs to keep selling one of Europe's most
lucrative mutual funds to wealthy investors on the continent and
beyond if the...
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 17
March 17 (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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the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
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Azeri c.bank to raise mandatory reserves for FX deposits to 1 pct
BAKU, March 17 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's central bank will
increase the mandatory reserves banks have to set aside for
foreign exchange deposits to 1 percent from 0.5 percent, it said
in a statement...
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increase the mandatory reserves banks have to set aside for
foreign exchange deposits to 1 percent from 0.5 percent, it said
in a statement...
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UPDATE 1-China's ZTE delays annual results after U.S. restrictions
* ZTE in talks with U.S. Commerce Dept - China official
(Adds comment from China commerce ministry)
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(Adds comment from China commerce ministry)
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Ex-Goldman employee settles SEC insider case, to give up profits
NEW YORK, March 16 (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs Group
Inc employee hired to help the bank root out illegal
conduct settled Securities and Exchange Commission insider
trading charges by agreeing...
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Inc employee hired to help the bank root out illegal
conduct settled Securities and Exchange Commission insider
trading charges by agreeing...
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UPDATE 7-Washington D.C. subway to reopen after safety shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - Washington, D.C.'s subway
system will reopen on Thursday after a day-long shutdown for
emergency safety checks that forced commuters to battle heavy
traffic aboard...
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system will reopen on Thursday after a day-long shutdown for
emergency safety checks that forced commuters to battle heavy
traffic aboard...
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BRIEF-Vaalco Energy says may be unable to continue as going concern
* Due to substantial liquidity concerns, may be unable to
continue as going concern - sec filing
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continue as going concern - sec filing
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RPT-India "not scared" if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates
NEW DELHI, March 16 (Reuters) - U.S. seed company Monsanto
is welcome to leave India if it does not want to lower prices of
genetically modified cotton seeds as directed by the government,
a minister...
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is welcome to leave India if it does not want to lower prices of
genetically modified cotton seeds as directed by the government,
a minister...
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BRIEF-Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf's fy 2015 total compensation was $19.3 mln
* Says cfo john shrewsberry's 2015 total compensation was
$9.1 million versus $7.4 million in 2014 - sec filing
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$9.1 million versus $7.4 million in 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Bridge Bancorp files for mixed shelf of up to $200 mln
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $200 million - sec filing
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BRIEF-Masimo CEO Joe Kiani fy 2015 total compensation was $7.3 mln
* Says ceo joe kiani's fy 2015 total compensation $7.3
million versus $4.4 million - sec filing
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BRIEF-Cleveland BioLabs provides update on pre-EUA review of Entolimod as radiation countermeasure
* FDA indicated further review of pre-EUA dossier would not
proceed until bio-comparability data have been evaluated by
agency
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proceed until bio-comparability data have been evaluated by
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Lula takes Cabinet post in bid to save Rousseff
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, March 16 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will take over as chief of
staff for his successor Dilma Rousseff in a bid to save her from
impeachment,...
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will take over as chief of
staff for his successor Dilma Rousseff in a bid to save her from
impeachment,...
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U.S. Senate blocks bill that would override state GMO labeling laws
March 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a
bill that would nullify state and local efforts to require food
makers to label products made with genetically modified
organisms, or GMOs,...
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bill that would nullify state and local efforts to require food
makers to label products made with genetically modified
organisms, or GMOs,...
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UPDATE 1-Major automakers to announce pact to install auto-braking systems by 2022
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - Major automakers will
announce Thursday they have agreed to install automatic
emergency braking systems in nearly all U.S. vehicles by
September 2022, three sources...
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announce Thursday they have agreed to install automatic
emergency braking systems in nearly all U.S. vehicles by
September 2022, three sources...
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BRIEF-Zhone technologies files for non-timely 10-k - sec filing
* Intends to file annual report as soon as practicable
following execution of amendment to wells fargo credit facility
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following execution of amendment to wells fargo credit facility
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UPDATE 1-Britain targets banks with 2 bln stg tax offsetting cut
* RBS, Lloyds stake sales seen as on track
(Adds reaction, details on bank stake sales, share prices)
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(Adds reaction, details on bank stake sales, share prices)
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Polish PM Szydlo says FX loan bill can be improved
WARSAW, March 16 (Reuters) - Polish Prime Minister Beata
Szydlo said on Wednesday the president's foreign exchange
mortgage conversion bill can yet be improved.
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Szydlo said on Wednesday the president's foreign exchange
mortgage conversion bill can yet be improved.
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BRIEF-Public storage CEO Ronald Havner's 2015 total compensation was $10.5 mln - sec filing
* Says cfo john reyes' fy 2015 total compensation $12.45
million versus $9.24 million in fy 2014
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million versus $9.24 million in fy 2014
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India "not scared" if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates
NEW DELHI, March 16 (Reuters) - U.S. seed company Monsanto
is welcome to leave India if it does not want to lower prices of
genetically modified cotton seeds as directed by the government,
a minister...
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is welcome to leave India if it does not want to lower prices of
genetically modified cotton seeds as directed by the government,
a minister...
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UPDATE 1-Britain unveils plan for sugar tax on soft drinks industry
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Britain will introduce a sugar
levy on soft drinks in two years' time to tackle a growing
obesity crisis, finance minister George Osborne said in a
surprise announcement...
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levy on soft drinks in two years' time to tackle a growing
obesity crisis, finance minister George Osborne said in a
surprise announcement...
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BRIEF-Halozyme doses first patient in phase 3 clinical trial of PEGPH20 in combination with ABRAXANE and Gemcitabine
* Halozyme doses first patient in phase 3 clinical trial of
pegph20 in combination with abraxane and gemcitabine
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pegph20 in combination with abraxane and gemcitabine
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SunEdison delays filing annual report for second time
March 16 (Reuters) - Solar company SunEdison Inc
said on Wednesday it had delayed filing its annual report beyond
the extended due date of March 15 after identifying material
weaknesses in its...
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said on Wednesday it had delayed filing its annual report beyond
the extended due date of March 15 after identifying material
weaknesses in its...
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UPDATE 1-SunEdison and TerraForm delay filing reports again, shares slide
March 16 (Reuters) - Solar company SunEdison Inc
said it had delayed filing its annual report beyond the extended
due date after identifying material weaknesses in its financial
reporting controls,...
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said it had delayed filing its annual report beyond the extended
due date after identifying material weaknesses in its financial
reporting controls,...
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BRIEF-Allergan PLC anticipates completing Actavis acquisition could take as long as June 2016
* Now anticipate that completing Actavis generics
acquisition could take as long as june 2016 - SEC filing
Source - http://1.usa.gov/1R2sPnl
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acquisition could take as long as june 2016 - SEC filing
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U.S. capital commuter chaos looms as safety checks close subway
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of
government workers, tourists and business travelers could face a
chaotic commute in the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday when
the...
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government workers, tourists and business travelers could face a
chaotic commute in the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday when
the...
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UPDATE 1-German court rejects customer's bid to cancel VW purchase
BOCHUM, Germany, March 16 (Reuters) - A German court has
rejected an attempt by a customer to cancel his purchase of a
Volkswagen car in the wake of the company's
emissions scandal, saying the dealer...
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rejected an attempt by a customer to cancel his purchase of a
Volkswagen car in the wake of the company's
emissions scandal, saying the dealer...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 16
March 16 (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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the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 16
March 16 (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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the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
UPDATE 6-Commuter chaos seen for Washington D.C. as safety inspection shuts subway
WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The second-biggest U.S.
subway system, which serves Washington D.C., will close for 29
hours at midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on Tuesday for emergency safety
checks,...
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subway system, which serves Washington D.C., will close for 29
hours at midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on Tuesday for emergency safety
checks,...
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Brazil turmoil dragging down economy, Itaú's Setubal says
SAO PAULO, March 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's escalating
political turmoil is dragging the economy through the mire, as
the government looks unable to implement much-needed reforms to
resuscitate...
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political turmoil is dragging the economy through the mire, as
the government looks unable to implement much-needed reforms to
resuscitate...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 16
March 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on
the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not
verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not
verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 1-Lockheed funds suppliers to keep F-16 fighter line going
WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp
is using its own funds to pay suppliers and stave off
the closure of its F-16 fighter jet production line as it waits
to finalize orders from...
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is using its own funds to pay suppliers and stave off
the closure of its F-16 fighter jet production line as it waits
to finalize orders from...
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UPDATE 1-China's ZTE Corp to appeal U.S. export restrictions - source
LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Chinese telecoms equipment and
smartphone maker ZTE Corp will appeal
export restrictions imposed on it, according to a person
familiar with the matter, seeking to unwind...
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smartphone maker ZTE Corp will appeal
export restrictions imposed on it, according to a person
familiar with the matter, seeking to unwind...
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China's ZTE Corp shares to resume trading Wednesday morning- source
LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Shares of China's ZTE Corp
are expected to resume trading on
Wednesday morning in Hong Kong and the company will appeal new
U.S. export restrictions against it,...
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are expected to resume trading on
Wednesday morning in Hong Kong and the company will appeal new
U.S. export restrictions against it,...
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UPDATE 2-Apple: U.S. founders would be 'appalled' by DOJ iPhone request
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
founding fathers "would be appalled" by a Department of Justice
request to unlock an encrypted iPhone, Apple Inc said
on Tuesday in its final...
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founding fathers "would be appalled" by a Department of Justice
request to unlock an encrypted iPhone, Apple Inc said
on Tuesday in its final...
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U.S. law firm says will pursue VW claims in Europe
BERLIN, March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Hausfeld said it
will pursue claims of European customers harmed by Volkswagen's
emissions scandal, adding to the German automaker's
mounting legal...
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will pursue claims of European customers harmed by Volkswagen's
emissions scandal, adding to the German automaker's
mounting legal...
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BRIEF-Newell rubbermaid files for potential notes offering; size not disclosed - sec filing
* Files for potential notes offering; size not disclosed -
sec filing
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sec filing
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