* Ceo regory case's fy 2015 total compensation $29.7 million
versus $14.0 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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Friday, April 29, 2016
BRIEF-Vtti Energy Partners files for mixed shelf of up to $500 mln
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $500 million - sec filing
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BRIEF-Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals files for mixed shelf of up to $53.6 mln - SEC Filing
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $53.6 million - sec filing
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German transport minister urges foreign diesel recalls -Sueddeutsche
FRANKFURT, April 29 (Reuters) - German transport minister
Alexander Dobrindt urged foreign carmakers and vehicle testing
authorities to cooperate with Germany to clamp down on diesel
emissions by...
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Alexander Dobrindt urged foreign carmakers and vehicle testing
authorities to cooperate with Germany to clamp down on diesel
emissions by...
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BRIEF-Peabody Energy Corp CEO FY 2015 total compensation $4.8 mln
* Ceo Glenn L. Kellow's fy 2015 total compensation $4.8
million versus $5.6 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $5.6 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Fidelity National Financial says CEO Raymond Quirk's FY 2015 total compensation $7.1 mln vs $9.1 mln in 2014
* CEO Raymond Quirk's FY 2015 total compensation $7.1
million versus $9.1 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Ollie's Bargain Outlet files for common stock offering
* In the common stock offering, selling stockholders
offering 10.0 million shares of co's common stock
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offering 10.0 million shares of co's common stock
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UPDATE 1-Western Pennsylvania natgas pipeline explodes, injuring one
April 29 (Reuters) - A natural gas pipeline outside
Pittsburgh exploded on Friday, setting off a fire that destroyed
a home, injuring one person inside it and forcing the evacuation
of nearby...
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Pittsburgh exploded on Friday, setting off a fire that destroyed
a home, injuring one person inside it and forcing the evacuation
of nearby...
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BRIEF-Time Warner Inc CEO Bewkes' 2015 compensation $31.5 mln - SEC filing
* CEO Jeffrey L. Bewkes' 2015 total compensation $31.5
million versus $32.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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million versus $32.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-EU watchdog says clearing houses resilient, tougher daily checks needed
LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Clearing houses for derivatives
in the European Union must use tougher assumptions when checking
their daily resilience to market shocks and defaults by members,
the...
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in the European Union must use tougher assumptions when checking
their daily resilience to market shocks and defaults by members,
the...
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BRIEF-Amira Nature Foods says filed an amended formal complaint against Prescience Point LLC
* Filed an amended formal complaint in United States
District Court in the Southern District of New York against
Prescience Point LLC
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District Court in the Southern District of New York against
Prescience Point LLC
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CN Rail struggled with track improvements after fiery derailments
NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) - Canada's biggest railway
struggled to keep some heavily used track in adequate repair
even after a string of derailments last year showed the danger
of moving oil on...
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struggled to keep some heavily used track in adequate repair
even after a string of derailments last year showed the danger
of moving oil on...
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MOVES-Goldman's co-head of global fixed income sales Ariburnu to leave bank: memo
April 29 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc's
co-head of global fixed-income, currency and commodities sales
Dalinc Ariburnu, is retiring from the bank.
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co-head of global fixed-income, currency and commodities sales
Dalinc Ariburnu, is retiring from the bank.
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BRIEF-CVR Energy Inc says CEO'S 2015 total compensation was $8.2 mln
* CEO John J. Lipinski's 2015 total compensation was $8.2
million versus $3.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Hedge fund managers Crispin Odey and Paul Marshall say Brexit would help London
LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - More than 100 executives from
Britain's financial services industry, including hedge fund
managers Crispin Odey and Paul Marshall, have signed a letter
backing Britain's...
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Britain's financial services industry, including hedge fund
managers Crispin Odey and Paul Marshall, have signed a letter
backing Britain's...
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BRIEF-Liberty Global PLC - CEO's 2015 total comepnsation was $27.7 mln
* Ceo Michael T. Fries' 2015 total comepnsation was $27.7
million versus $112.2 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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million versus $112.2 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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British financiers Odey, Hargreaves and Marshall say Brexit would help London
LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - The main campaign group seeking
to get Britain out of the European Union at a referendum in
June said more than 100 executives from Britain's financial
services industry...
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to get Britain out of the European Union at a referendum in
June said more than 100 executives from Britain's financial
services industry...
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BRIEF-European regulators recommends approval of Gilead's new HIV treatment
* EU Medicines Agency recommends approval of Biogen Inc
and AbbVie Inc's daclizumab to treat multiple
sclerosis
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and AbbVie Inc's daclizumab to treat multiple
sclerosis
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BRIEF-Teva says FDA has approved ProAir RespiClick
* Teva announces fda approval of proair respiclick
(albuterol sulfate) inhalation powder for pediatric asthma
patients ages 4 to 11
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(albuterol sulfate) inhalation powder for pediatric asthma
patients ages 4 to 11
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Bank bail-in rules may require changes for retail investment- ECB's Nouy
BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's
chief supervisor said new bail-in rules for winding down banks
may require some restrictions to be imposed on investment
opportunities for...
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chief supervisor said new bail-in rules for winding down banks
may require some restrictions to be imposed on investment
opportunities for...
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Norway's wealth fund eyes to ban extra 40 firms due coal, mostly power producers
OSLO, April 29 (Reuters) - Norway's $868-billion wealth fund
is looking at excluding some 40 companies from its investments
due to their use of coal, with these companies being mostly
power producers...
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is looking at excluding some 40 companies from its investments
due to their use of coal, with these companies being mostly
power producers...
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UPDATE 1-Telefonica's profits hit by currency changes, focus on O2
MADRID, April 29 (Reuters) - Spain's Telefonica
reported on Friday a 6.7 percent drop in first-quarter core
profits to 3.376 billion euros ($3.85 billion), broadly in line
with forecasts as lower...
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reported on Friday a 6.7 percent drop in first-quarter core
profits to 3.376 billion euros ($3.85 billion), broadly in line
with forecasts as lower...
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UPDATE 1-Norway's Telenor CFO, legal director resign over Vimpelcom case
OSLO, April 29 (Reuters) - The chief financial officer and
legal director of Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor have
resigned after a report by auditing firm Deloitte found
weaknesses in the company's...
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legal director of Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor have
resigned after a report by auditing firm Deloitte found
weaknesses in the company's...
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Norway's Telenor CFO, legal director resign
OSLO, April 29 (Reuters) - The chief financial officer and
legal director of telecoms firm Telenor have resigned
following the conclusion of an external report into how Telenor
handled allegations of...
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legal director of telecoms firm Telenor have resigned
following the conclusion of an external report into how Telenor
handled allegations of...
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BRIEF-SABMiller says AB InBev to sell some of SAB's asset for EU nod
* AB InBev updates package of commitments with offer to
divest SABMiller's central and eastern european operations
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divest SABMiller's central and eastern european operations
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
Mexico Senate names new commissioners to energy regulators
MEXICO CITY, April 28 (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate on
Thursday named new commissioners to the country's two energy
regulators and a new independent adviser for national oil
company Pemex.
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Thursday named new commissioners to the country's two energy
regulators and a new independent adviser for national oil
company Pemex.
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RPT-Credit Suisse boss Thiam must show turnaround plan on track
LONDON/ZURICH, April 28 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse
investors want answers from CEO Tidjane Thiam about his
turnaround plan in the wake of $1 billion of unexpected trading
writedowns at the bank,...
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investors want answers from CEO Tidjane Thiam about his
turnaround plan in the wake of $1 billion of unexpected trading
writedowns at the bank,...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - April 29
April 29 - 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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pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Alere obtains requisite lender approval for extension to file Form 10
* Announces certain developments relating to the pending
merger transaction with abbott laboratories
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merger transaction with abbott laboratories
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BRIEF-Republic of Turkey files for potential notes offering
* Republic Of Turkey Files For Potential Notes Offering;
Size Not Disclosed - SEC filing
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Size Not Disclosed - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Paypal Holdings says received CID from FTC on March 28 - SEC Filing
* On March 28, received CID from FTC to determine if co,
through Venmo service, is engaged in deceptive practices in
violation of FTC act
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through Venmo service, is engaged in deceptive practices in
violation of FTC act
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LPC/IFR: Managers choose dual compliance as U.S. risk-retention rules loom
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - With U.S. rules forcing
managers to hold onto a portion of their fund's risk set to go
into effect this year, some firms have chosen to make their
deals compliant with...
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managers to hold onto a portion of their fund's risk set to go
into effect this year, some firms have chosen to make their
deals compliant with...
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UPDATE 2-Regulators in talks with NY, NJ Port Authority over road, tunnel probe
April 28 (Reuters) - Securities regulators are in
discussions with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
over a "potential resolution" of their investigation into
multiple road and tunnel...
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discussions with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
over a "potential resolution" of their investigation into
multiple road and tunnel...
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UPDATE 3-Priceline CEO resigns over relationship with employee
April 28 (Reuters) - Priceline Group Inc said on
Thursday that Chief Executive Darren Huston has resigned,
effective immediately, after an investigation found that his
personal relationship with an...
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Thursday that Chief Executive Darren Huston has resigned,
effective immediately, after an investigation found that his
personal relationship with an...
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REFILE-YOUR MONEY-Cyber bullying delivers a punch to consumer wallets
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - Anyone who has had
embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with
angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber
bullying. But there is...
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embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with
angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber
bullying. But there is...
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UPDATE 1-Keycorp, First Niagara to sell 18 branches in New York
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Cleveland-based KeyCorp
and First Niagara Financial Group Inc will sell
18 First Niagara branches in and around Buffalo, New York, to
resolve antitrust concerns tied...
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and First Niagara Financial Group Inc will sell
18 First Niagara branches in and around Buffalo, New York, to
resolve antitrust concerns tied...
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Acadia drug approval could clear way for Axovant dementia therapy
April 28 (Reuters) - An imminent ruling on Acadia
Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug for Parkinson's disease
psychosis is being closely watched by a Bermuda-based company
with a similar treatment for...
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Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug for Parkinson's disease
psychosis is being closely watched by a Bermuda-based company
with a similar treatment for...
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CME Group sees $5 mln savings a year from shutting New York floor
CHICAGO, April 28 (Reuters) - CME Group Inc will
save $5 million a year by shutting its New York trading floor,
the chief financial officer said on Thursday, as the futures
market operator works to...
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save $5 million a year by shutting its New York trading floor,
the chief financial officer said on Thursday, as the futures
market operator works to...
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Credit Suisse boss Thiam must show turnaround plan on track
LONDON/ZURICH, April 28 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse
investors want answers from CEO Tidjane Thiam about his
turnaround plan in the wake of $1 billion of unexpected trading
writedowns at the bank,...
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investors want answers from CEO Tidjane Thiam about his
turnaround plan in the wake of $1 billion of unexpected trading
writedowns at the bank,...
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BRIEF-Fidelity Bank responds to media reports
* Refers to reports in the media on investigations into
transactions undertaken by the bank in 2015
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transactions undertaken by the bank in 2015
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RBS says may miss end-2017 deadline to carve out Williams & Glyn
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Part-nationalised Royal Bank of
Scotland said on Thursday it risked missing an end-2017
deadline to sell its Williams & Glyn brand, a condition of its
crisis-era bailout.
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Scotland said on Thursday it risked missing an end-2017
deadline to sell its Williams & Glyn brand, a condition of its
crisis-era bailout.
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BRIEF-Time Warner Cable says "We expect the merger to close next month" - Conf call on Charter merger
* Says "We now await the decision of the FCC and the
California PUC" - Conf call on Charter merger
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California PUC" - Conf call on Charter merger
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UPDATE 2-EU calculation for handing out free carbon permits flawed - court
* Effect on carbon market expected to be muted
(Adds Commission comment, details of reform policy options)
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(Adds Commission comment, details of reform policy options)
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada - April 28
April 28 (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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EU parliament approves rules to stop market benchmarks rigging
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - The first set of European Union
rules to avoid further attempts by banks and brokers to rig
currency markets and interest rate benchmarks were approved on
Thursday.
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rules to avoid further attempts by banks and brokers to rig
currency markets and interest rate benchmarks were approved on
Thursday.
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COLUMN-Tapping retirement accounts early: the ins and outs
CHICAGO, April 28 (Reuters) - 401(k) accounts are not
designed as piggy banks to be tapped for nonretirement expenses.
But stuff happens.
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designed as piggy banks to be tapped for nonretirement expenses.
But stuff happens.
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UPDATE 2-Deutsche Bank posts surprise profit, beats expectations
FRANKFURT, April 28 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank
posted a surprise net profit in the first quarter that was
helped by lower litigation costs, but Chief Executive John Cryan
warned investors not to...
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posted a surprise net profit in the first quarter that was
helped by lower litigation costs, but Chief Executive John Cryan
warned investors not to...
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Citi drops out of $1.5 bln financing of Americana sale -sources
DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Citigroup has dropped out
of the group of banks providing a $1.5 billion bridge loan to
Gulf-based Adeptio for its proposed purchase of a majority stake
in Kuwait Food Co...
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of the group of banks providing a $1.5 billion bridge loan to
Gulf-based Adeptio for its proposed purchase of a majority stake
in Kuwait Food Co...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
UPDATE 1-Mitsubishi Motors says U.S. models compliant, shares regain some ground
* But has lost nearly half of market value since scandal
(Recasts with share reaction, adds transport ministry tests)
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(Recasts with share reaction, adds transport ministry tests)
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BRIEF-Valeant to name 4 new directors as soon as Friday -CNBC, citing DJ
* Valeant to name 4 new directors as soon as Friday as 5
board members step down; departing directors to include
Valueact's Mason Morfit -CNBC, citing DJ
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board members step down; departing directors to include
Valueact's Mason Morfit -CNBC, citing DJ
(Bengaluru Newsroom)
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UPDATE 1-Myanmar's Mr Clean says he takes 'red tape road' to profit
YANGON, April 28 (Reuters) - Scaffolding around the 139-year
old Burma Railway Headquarters, a red-brick colonial relic at
the centre of a half billion dollar property development in
central Yangon,...
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old Burma Railway Headquarters, a red-brick colonial relic at
the centre of a half billion dollar property development in
central Yangon,...
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Moody's says it will appeal HK tribunal decision on "red flags" report
HONG KONG, April 28 (Reuters) - Moody's Investor Services
said on Thursday it was appealing a tribunal decision that
upheld a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) disciplinary
action against the...
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said on Thursday it was appealing a tribunal decision that
upheld a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) disciplinary
action against the...
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UPDATE 1-Valeant to name four new directors as soon as Friday -WSJ
April 27 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International Inc is expected to name four new
directors as soon as Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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International Inc is expected to name four new
directors as soon as Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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FBI would gain new hacking power if search warrant rules change
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. judges will be able to
issue search warrants giving law enforcement agents power to
access computers in any jurisdiction, potentially even overseas,
under a...
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issue search warrants giving law enforcement agents power to
access computers in any jurisdiction, potentially even overseas,
under a...
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BRIEF-Valeant Chairman Robert Ingram also considering leaving the board- CNBC, citing DJ
* Valeant Chairman Robert Ingram also considering leaving
the board- CNBC, citing dow jones
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the board- CNBC, citing dow jones
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Myanmar's Mr Clean says he takes 'red tape road' to profit
YANGON, April 28 (Reuters) - Scaffolding around the 139-year
old Burma Railway Headquarters, a red-brick colonial relic at
the centre of a half billion dollar property development in
central Yangon,...
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old Burma Railway Headquarters, a red-brick colonial relic at
the centre of a half billion dollar property development in
central Yangon,...
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UPDATE 1-Chile court tosses key part of president's labor reform law
SANTIAGO, April 27 (Reuters) - A top court ruled on
Wednesday that key provisions of Chilean President Michelle
Bachelet's landmark labor reform were unconstitutional,
invalidating parts of the...
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Wednesday that key provisions of Chilean President Michelle
Bachelet's landmark labor reform were unconstitutional,
invalidating parts of the...
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BRIEF-Lazard files for potential mixed shelf
* Files for potential mixed shelf; size not disclosed - sec
filing
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UPDATE 1-Labor agency files complaint against VW on row with UAW in Tennessee
April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Labor Relations Board
on Tuesday filed an unfair labor practices complaint against
Volkswagen AG for not bargaining with a portion of
plant workers at its...
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on Tuesday filed an unfair labor practices complaint against
Volkswagen AG for not bargaining with a portion of
plant workers at its...
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UPDATE 1-Mitsubishi says U.S. mileage ratings for its cars are correct
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp
, which has admitted manipulating fuel economy tests for
mini-vehicles in Japan, on Wednesday said its vehicles for the
model years 2013 to...
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, which has admitted manipulating fuel economy tests for
mini-vehicles in Japan, on Wednesday said its vehicles for the
model years 2013 to...
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UPDATE 3-Email privacy bill unanimously passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of
Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday to require law
enforcement authorities to get a search warrant before asking
technology companies to...
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Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday to require law
enforcement authorities to get a search warrant before asking
technology companies to...
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BRIEF-Ocular Therapeutix says completes end-of-phase 2 review with FDA for OTX-TP for glaucoma and ocular hypertension
* Says completes end-of-phase 2 review with FDA for OTX-TP
for glaucoma and ocular hypertension
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for glaucoma and ocular hypertension
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UPDATE 1-Valeant CEO to tell U.S. Senate he regrets raising heart drug prices
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Outgoing Valeant
Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Michael Pearson plans
to tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that it was a "mistake"
to jack up the price of two...
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Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Michael Pearson plans
to tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that it was a "mistake"
to jack up the price of two...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil banks brace for fresh wave of loan refinancing deals
(Adds comments, share performance throughout)
By Guillermo Parra-Bernal
SAO PAULO, April 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest listed
lenders are facing a deluge of requests from companies...
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By Guillermo Parra-Bernal
SAO PAULO, April 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest listed
lenders are facing a deluge of requests from companies...
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BRIEF-Immune Therapeutics says NAFDAC approves Lodonal
* NAFDAC approved lodonal as over counter, non-toxic adjunct
therapy in treatment of HIV/Aids and immune system regulator
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therapy in treatment of HIV/Aids and immune system regulator
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UPDATE 1-Pfizer to pay $784.6 million to resolve Wyeth false claims lawsuit
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc has
agreed to pay $784.6 million to resolve allegations that Wyeth,
which it acquired in 2009, underpaid drug rebates to Medicaid,
the federal health...
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agreed to pay $784.6 million to resolve allegations that Wyeth,
which it acquired in 2009, underpaid drug rebates to Medicaid,
the federal health...
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GSK finds axing doctor payments needn't torpedo sales
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - It has been one of the
pharmaceutical industry's most closely watched experiments: does
ending payments to doctors undermine drug sales?
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pharmaceutical industry's most closely watched experiments: does
ending payments to doctors undermine drug sales?
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Santander Brasil sees limited deterioration in loan book quality
SAO PAULO, April 27 (Reuters) - Loan book quality at Banco
Santander Brasil SA could show limited deterioration in coming
months thanks to strict credit risk assessment policies that are
speeding up...
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Santander Brasil SA could show limited deterioration in coming
months thanks to strict credit risk assessment policies that are
speeding up...
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Nasdaq's $1.1 bln ISE deal gets U.S. DOJ approval - CEO
NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc's $1.1
bln acquisition of ise from deutsche boerse ag has
received doj approval - CEO
NASDAQ'S ISE DEAL STILL NEEDS U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION...
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bln acquisition of ise from deutsche boerse ag has
received doj approval - CEO
NASDAQ'S ISE DEAL STILL NEEDS U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION...
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RPT-Valeant CEO to tell U.S. Senate he regrets raising heart drug prices
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Outgoing Valeant
Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Michael Pearson plans
to tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that he regrets his
decision to acquire and jack up...
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Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Michael Pearson plans
to tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that he regrets his
decision to acquire and jack up...
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RPT-Clampdown on trade secret theft seen passing U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Corporate trade secrets,
including manufacturing processes and computer methods, would
enjoy greater legal protections against theft under legislation
expected to be...
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including manufacturing processes and computer methods, would
enjoy greater legal protections against theft under legislation
expected to be...
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EU's Tusk calls for Eurogroup on Greece within days
BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers
should meet on Greece within days to avoid renewed uncertainty
over the country's ability to finance itself, European Council
President...
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should meet on Greece within days to avoid renewed uncertainty
over the country's ability to finance itself, European Council
President...
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Speculative bubble in China commodity futures rattles industry players
SHANGHAI, April 27 (Reuters) - A surge of volatility in
China's once placid commodities futures markets has rattled
industrial players who use them for hedging, with some taking
losses or cutting...
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China's once placid commodities futures markets has rattled
industrial players who use them for hedging, with some taking
losses or cutting...
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BRIEF-Integra Lifesciences says to launch Omnigraft dermal regeneration matrix in June
* Integra lifesciences provides update for omnigraft(tm)
commercialization plans, including expectations for an earlier
launch
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commercialization plans, including expectations for an earlier
launch
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Mitsubishi Motors says no need for financial help at the moment
TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp
on Wednesday said it saw no need to request assistance from
financial backers as it was in a strong financial position to
deal with a fuel economy...
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on Wednesday said it saw no need to request assistance from
financial backers as it was in a strong financial position to
deal with a fuel economy...
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Broker Tradition to launch collateral trading platform
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Interdealer broker Tradition
will next month launch the first stages of a platform for the
trading of collateral such as government bonds in an effort to
improve...
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will next month launch the first stages of a platform for the
trading of collateral such as government bonds in an effort to
improve...
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Malaysia names new c.bank governor to succeed longtime chief Zeti
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on
Wednesday it has appointed Muhammad Ibrahim as the new governor
of the central bank, after months of market speculation and
uncertainty ahead of...
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Wednesday it has appointed Muhammad Ibrahim as the new governor
of the central bank, after months of market speculation and
uncertainty ahead of...
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UK regulator criticises Asda over promotion tactics
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Wal Mart's British
supermarket Asda has agreed to change the way it operates
promotions after being singled out for criticism by the
competition regulator.
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supermarket Asda has agreed to change the way it operates
promotions after being singled out for criticism by the
competition regulator.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
DEALTALK-How some SunEdison creditors scored a safe, lucrative debt deal
April 27 (Reuters) - When a group of hedge funds agreed to
lend $725 million to SunEdison Inc - three months
before it filed for bankruptcy last week - they secured an
unusually generous concession...
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lend $725 million to SunEdison Inc - three months
before it filed for bankruptcy last week - they secured an
unusually generous concession...
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DEALTALK-U.S. companies skeptical of corporate China's advances
April 27 (Reuters) - Chinese life sciences entrepreneur Wei
Zhou submitted a $1.5 billion bid for U.S. gene testing company
Affymetrix last month - topping a $1.3 billion agreed
acquisition by Thermo...
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Zhou submitted a $1.5 billion bid for U.S. gene testing company
Affymetrix last month - topping a $1.3 billion agreed
acquisition by Thermo...
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Clampdown on trade secret theft seen passing U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Corporate trade secrets,
including manufacturing processes and computer methods, would
enjoy greater legal protections against theft under legislation
expected to be...
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including manufacturing processes and computer methods, would
enjoy greater legal protections against theft under legislation
expected to be...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - April 27
April 27 - 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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pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Valeant CEO to tell U.S. Senate he regrets raising heart drug prices
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Outgoing Valeant
Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Michael Pearson plans
to tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that he regrets his
decision to acquire and jack up...
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Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Michael Pearson plans
to tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that he regrets his
decision to acquire and jack up...
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U.S. Treasury anti-laundering head to join HSBC -sources
ST. LOUIS, April 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury
Department's top anti-money laundering official is resigning to
take what sources said on Tuesday was a top post at HSBC
Holdings Plc, which is...
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Department's top anti-money laundering official is resigning to
take what sources said on Tuesday was a top post at HSBC
Holdings Plc, which is...
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UPDATE 2-In bold move, U.S. Steel launches campaign to stop China imports
NEW YORK, April 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Steel Corp has
launched a campaign to prevent imports from China's largest
steel producers, it said on Tuesday, the boldest step yet by a
U.S. company as a trade...
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launched a campaign to prevent imports from China's largest
steel producers, it said on Tuesday, the boldest step yet by a
U.S. company as a trade...
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BRIEF-Staples CEO FY 2015 total compensation was $9.9 million
* Ceo ronald l. Sargent's fy 2015 total compensation was
$9.9 million versus $12.4 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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$9.9 million versus $12.4 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-U.S. EPA orders Mitsubishi to conduct new vehicle testing
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency said on Tuesday it ordered Mitsubishi Motors
Corp to provide additional information and conduct new
tests of U.S. vehicles...
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Protection Agency said on Tuesday it ordered Mitsubishi Motors
Corp to provide additional information and conduct new
tests of U.S. vehicles...
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Collegium Pharma's opioid painkiller wins U.S. approval
Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc said on Tuesday its
abuse-deterrent painkiller won full marketing approval from U.S.
health regulators.
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abuse-deterrent painkiller won full marketing approval from U.S.
health regulators.
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BRIEF-Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza's fy 2015 total compensation was $2.1 mln
* Ceo b. Ben baldanza's fy 2015 total compensation was $2.1
million versus $6.2 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $6.2 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-Canada PM says thinking on pipelines has not changed
KANANASKIS, Alberta, April 26 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he still opposed a crude
oil pipeline travelling through a British Columbia rainforest
but declined to...
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Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he still opposed a crude
oil pipeline travelling through a British Columbia rainforest
but declined to...
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BRIEF-Roper Technologies CEO's FY 2015 total compensation $23.2 mln
* CEO brian jellison's fy 2015 total compensation $23.2
million versus $22.7 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $22.7 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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CPPIB supports call for greater transparency at Bombardier
TORONTO, April 26 (Reuters) - jCanada's biggest public
pension fund has come out in support of a shareholder proposal
calling for greater transparency at plane and train maker
Bombardier Inc, despite...
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pension fund has come out in support of a shareholder proposal
calling for greater transparency at plane and train maker
Bombardier Inc, despite...
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ECB likely to decide next week to scrap 500-euro bill - source
FRANKFURT, April 26 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is
likely to decide at its May 4 Governing Council meeting to scrap
the 500-euro ($564) banknote, a source familiar with the
discussion said,...
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likely to decide at its May 4 Governing Council meeting to scrap
the 500-euro ($564) banknote, a source familiar with the
discussion said,...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. House Democrats question if Valeant is withholding records
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Democrats on a powerful
U.S. congressional panel are questioning whether Canada-based
Valeant Pharmaceuticals may be wrongfully withholding
documents in connection...
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U.S. congressional panel are questioning whether Canada-based
Valeant Pharmaceuticals may be wrongfully withholding
documents in connection...
Read more
U.S. House Democrats question if Valeant is wrongfully withholding records
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Democrats on a powerful
U.S. congressional panel are questioning whether Canada-based
Valeant Pharmaceuticals may be wrongfully withholding
documents in connection...
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U.S. congressional panel are questioning whether Canada-based
Valeant Pharmaceuticals may be wrongfully withholding
documents in connection...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. proposes rule to shrink big banks' liquidity risk
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The top U.S. banking
regulator on Tuesday released its proposal for establishing a
Net Stable Funding Ratio, a final piece in the puzzle to
strengthen banks'...
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regulator on Tuesday released its proposal for establishing a
Net Stable Funding Ratio, a final piece in the puzzle to
strengthen banks'...
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Ex-Barclays boss tells court he did not know of alleged rigging
LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Former Barclays executive Eric
Bommensath told a London court on Tuesday that he was not aware
of alleged attempts by traders at the British bank to manipulate
the Libor...
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Bommensath told a London court on Tuesday that he was not aware
of alleged attempts by traders at the British bank to manipulate
the Libor...
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U.S. proposes bank funding ratio to discourage 'volatile' short-term funding'
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The top U.S. banking
regulator on Tuesday released its proposal for establishing a
Net Stable Funding Ratio, a final piece in the puzzle to
strengthen banks'...
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regulator on Tuesday released its proposal for establishing a
Net Stable Funding Ratio, a final piece in the puzzle to
strengthen banks'...
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DuPont expects SEC to finish review of Dow merger by June
April 26 (Reuters) - DuPont said on Tuesday it
expected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's review of
its proposed merger with Dow Chemical Co would be
completed by the end of June.
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expected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's review of
its proposed merger with Dow Chemical Co would be
completed by the end of June.
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India orders panic button on mobile phones amid women's safety fears
MUMBAI, April 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - All mobile
phones sold in India from January 2017 must have a panic button
enabling the user to call for help, the government has said,
amid concern...
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phones sold in India from January 2017 must have a panic button
enabling the user to call for help, the government has said,
amid concern...
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BRIEF-U.S. FDA approves Rockwell's triferic powder packet
* U.S. FDA approves Rockwell's triferic powder packet for
treating anemia in hemodialysis patients
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treating anemia in hemodialysis patients
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UPDATE 1-Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving cars
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google unit
, Ford Motor Co, the ride-sharing service Uber
and two other companies said on Tuesday they are
forming a coalition to push for federal...
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, Ford Motor Co, the ride-sharing service Uber
and two other companies said on Tuesday they are
forming a coalition to push for federal...
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BRIEF-Summit's IND cleared by FDA
* Summit's IND cleared by FDA allowing expansion of phaseout
dmd, a phase 2 clinical trial of ezutromid (smt c1100), into the
us
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dmd, a phase 2 clinical trial of ezutromid (smt c1100), into the
us
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Google, Ford, Uber form coalition on self-driving cars
April 26 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google unit,
Ford Motor Co, Volvo Cars and two ride-sharing companies
said Tuesday they are forming a coalition to urge federal action
on self-driving cars.
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Ford Motor Co, Volvo Cars and two ride-sharing companies
said Tuesday they are forming a coalition to urge federal action
on self-driving cars.
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RPT-COLUMN-Mitsubishi, measurement and Goodhart's law: James Saft
April 26 (Reuters) - The Mitsubishi Motors mileage scandal
illustrates a key weakness at the heart of most investment
processes: management by measurement and target setting often
leads to chicanery.
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illustrates a key weakness at the heart of most investment
processes: management by measurement and target setting often
leads to chicanery.
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BRIEF-Ipsen partner Exelixis obtains FDA approval of CABOMETYX tablets
* Announces that its partner Exelixis obtained FDA
approval of CABOMETYX (cabozantinib) tablets for patients with
advanced renal cell carcinoma who have received prior
anti-angiogenic therapy
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approval of CABOMETYX (cabozantinib) tablets for patients with
advanced renal cell carcinoma who have received prior
anti-angiogenic therapy
Source...
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Thai bank SCB close to hiring Morgan Stanley for insurance unit stake sale -sources
SINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters) - Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
, Thailand's No. 3 lender, is close to hiring Morgan
Stanley to advise on a potential sale of a significant
stake in its life insurance...
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, Thailand's No. 3 lender, is close to hiring Morgan
Stanley to advise on a potential sale of a significant
stake in its life insurance...
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REFILE-Thai bank SCB close to hiring Morgan Stanley for insurance unit stake sale -sources
SINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters) - Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
, Thailand's No. 3 lender, is close to hiring Morgan
Stanley to advise on a potential sale of a significant
stake in its life insurance...
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, Thailand's No. 3 lender, is close to hiring Morgan
Stanley to advise on a potential sale of a significant
stake in its life insurance...
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Monday, April 25, 2016
Alibaba weighs appeal against HK panel ruling that healthcare deal broke takeover code
HONG KONG, April 26 (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it's considering whether
to launch an appeal against a Hong Kong regulator's finding that
it breached takeover...
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it's considering whether
to launch an appeal against a Hong Kong regulator's finding that
it breached takeover...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - April 26
April 26 (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 - April 26
April 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in
the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Alere receives default notice from bondholder group - Bloomberg
April 25 (Reuters) - Alere Inc received a notice of
default from a group of its bondholders after the diagnostics
company delayed filing its 2015 annual report in March,
Bloomberg reported Monday.
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default from a group of its bondholders after the diagnostics
company delayed filing its 2015 annual report in March,
Bloomberg reported Monday.
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U.S. panel finds Sarepta muscular dystrophy drug not proven effective
April 25 (Reuters) - An experimental drug to treat Duchenne
muscular dystrophy, a devastating degenerative disease that
mostly affects young boys, was not supported by enough evidence
to prove it is...
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muscular dystrophy, a devastating degenerative disease that
mostly affects young boys, was not supported by enough evidence
to prove it is...
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BRIEF-Alere received notice of default from group of bondholders - Bloomberg
* Alere Inc received a notice of default from a group of
bondholders after co delayed filing its 2015 financial statement
- Bloomberg, citing sources
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bondholders after co delayed filing its 2015 financial statement
- Bloomberg, citing sources
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UPDATE 1-Tilton's Patriarch Partners sued by the Zohar funds she created
April 25 (Reuters) - Patriarch Partners, the private equity
firm of flamboyant investor Lynn Tilton, is being sued for
allegedly refusing to provide financial records to the new
manager of the Zohar...
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firm of flamboyant investor Lynn Tilton, is being sued for
allegedly refusing to provide financial records to the new
manager of the Zohar...
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UPDATE 1-Citadel tops list of private U.S. trading venues -report
NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Citadel Securities, one of
the top market makers in U.S. stocks and listed stock options,
runs one of the largest stock trading venues in the country,
according to a...
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the top market makers in U.S. stocks and listed stock options,
runs one of the largest stock trading venues in the country,
according to a...
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UPDATE 3-Canadian regulator approves Enbridge Line 3 with conditions
CALGARY, Alberta, April 25 (Reuters) - Canadian regulators
on Monday recommended the federal government approve Enbridge
Inc's plan to replace one of its major crude oil export
pipelines, but also...
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on Monday recommended the federal government approve Enbridge
Inc's plan to replace one of its major crude oil export
pipelines, but also...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA panel meets to discuss Sarepta muscular dystrophy drug
April 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of patients and advocates
packed a hotel ballroom in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Monday to
try to persuade advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to support...
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packed a hotel ballroom in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Monday to
try to persuade advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to support...
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Canadian regulator okays Enbridge Line 3, imposes 89 conditions
CALGARY, Alberta, April 25 (Reuters) - Canadian regulators
recommended the federal government approve Enbridge Inc's
Line 3 pipeline replacement project on Monday, but
imposed 89 project-specific...
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recommended the federal government approve Enbridge Inc's
Line 3 pipeline replacement project on Monday, but
imposed 89 project-specific...
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BRIEF-Caterpillar Inc says CEO Douglas R. Oberhelman's 2015 total compensation was $15.8 million
* Ceo douglas r. Oberhelman's 2015 total compensation was
$15.8 million versus $15.1 million in 2014 - sec filing
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$15.8 million versus $15.1 million in 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Abbvie receives U.S. FDA approval of supplemental new drug application for Viekira Pak without Ribavirin
* Abbvie receives u.s. Fda approval of supplemental new drug
application for viekira pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and
ritonavir tablets; dasabuvir tablets) without ribavirin in
genotype 1b chronic...
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application for viekira pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and
ritonavir tablets; dasabuvir tablets) without ribavirin in
genotype 1b chronic...
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U.S. FDA panel meets to discuss Sarepta muscular dystrophy drug
April 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of patients and advocates
packed a hotel ballroom in Hyattsville, Maryland on Monday to
try to persuade advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to support...
Read more
packed a hotel ballroom in Hyattsville, Maryland on Monday to
try to persuade advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to support...
Read more
BRIEF-U.S. ends Honda investigation for failure to report deaths - CNBC
* U.S. ends investigation of Honda for failure to report
deaths after carmaker fulfills obligations - CNBC, Citing AP
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deaths after carmaker fulfills obligations - CNBC, Citing AP
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BRIEF-Tesaro announces submission of investigational new drug application
* Tesaro Announces Submission Of Investigational New Drug
Application For Anti Tim-3 antibody tsr-022 to the u.s. Fda
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Application For Anti Tim-3 antibody tsr-022 to the u.s. Fda
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PRESS DIGEST-Canada - April 25
April 25 (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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UPDATE 2-Ball, Rexam to sell some can plants to get antitrust nod for merger
April 25 (Reuters) - Beverage can makers Ball Corp
and Rexam Plc will sell some of their assets to European
packaging maker Ardagh Group in a deal worth $3.42
billion, as they seek antitrust...
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and Rexam Plc will sell some of their assets to European
packaging maker Ardagh Group in a deal worth $3.42
billion, as they seek antitrust...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 25
April 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE futures were up 0.06 percent by
0616 GMT on Monday, ahead of the cash market open. For more on the factors
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0616 GMT on Monday, ahead of the cash market open. For more on the factors
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Ball Corp, Rexam to sell some assets to Ardagh for $3.42 bln
April 25 (Reuters) - Drinks can maker Ball Corp said
it along with British rival Rexam Plc agreed to sell
some assets to Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group for
about $3.42 billion to meet antitrust...
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it along with British rival Rexam Plc agreed to sell
some assets to Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group for
about $3.42 billion to meet antitrust...
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 25
April 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 8
points, or 0.1 percent, on Monday, according to financial bookmakers. For more
on the factors affecting European stocks, please...
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points, or 0.1 percent, on Monday, according to financial bookmakers. For more
on the factors affecting European stocks, please...
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Alberta premier says Canada PM "aligned" with province on pipelines
KANANASKIS, Alberta, April 24 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are broadly "aligned"
with Alberta and the need to develop pipelines to get the
region's oil to...
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Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are broadly "aligned"
with Alberta and the need to develop pipelines to get the
region's oil to...
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Canada minister urges new media laws to boost local content -paper
TORONTO, April 23 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government is
prepared to overhaul the country's laws governing broadcasting,
media and cultural industries to support local content, Heritage
Minister...
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prepared to overhaul the country's laws governing broadcasting,
media and cultural industries to support local content, Heritage
Minister...
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
EU finmins to consider focusing on spending cap to cut morass of budget rules
AMSTERDAM, April 23 (Reuters) - European Union finance
ministers agreed on Saturday to discuss whether they can regain
some control over a morass of EU budget rules by focusing mainly
on an annual...
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ministers agreed on Saturday to discuss whether they can regain
some control over a morass of EU budget rules by focusing mainly
on an annual...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. drops N.Y. fight with Apple after gaining access to iPhone
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the...
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on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the...
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Friday, April 22, 2016
Look Mao, no hands! China's roadmap to self-driving cars
BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - In the race to develop
self-driving cars, the United States and Europe lead in
technology, but China is coming up fast in the outside lane with
a regulatory structure...
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self-driving cars, the United States and Europe lead in
technology, but China is coming up fast in the outside lane with
a regulatory structure...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. oil baron Harold Hamm endorses Trump for president
HOUSTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Harold Hamm, chief executive
of shale oil producer Continental Resources Inc and Mitt
Romney's 2012 energy adviser, endorsed U.S. presidential
candidate Donald Trump on...
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of shale oil producer Continental Resources Inc and Mitt
Romney's 2012 energy adviser, endorsed U.S. presidential
candidate Donald Trump on...
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U.S. drops N.Y. fight with Apple after gaining access to iPhone
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the...
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on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the...
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BRIEF-Renaissancere Ventures Ltd reports 8.1 pct passive stake in Kingstone Companies
* Renaissancere Ventures Ltd reports 8.1 pct passive stake
in Kingstone Companies Inc as of April 18- SEC filing
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in Kingstone Companies Inc as of April 18- SEC filing
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UPDATE 2-Halliburton says it cut 6,000 jobs in Q1, delays earnings call
* Expects Q2 will mark "landing point" for U.S. rig count
(Adds details on results, background)
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(Adds details on results, background)
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UPDATE 2-TransCanada agrees to Quebec environmental review for pipeline
CALGARY, Alberta, April 22 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp
agreed to submit to a Quebec environmental review of
its Energy East pipeline on Friday, avoiding a potential legal
battle with the province...
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agreed to submit to a Quebec environmental review of
its Energy East pipeline on Friday, avoiding a potential legal
battle with the province...
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ValueAct taps renowned lawyer Boies for US antitrust lawsuit
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - ValueAct Capital, the $16
billion hedge fund, has hired renowned attorney David Boies,
according to a court filing on Friday, in a sign of the activist
investor's...
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billion hedge fund, has hired renowned attorney David Boies,
according to a court filing on Friday, in a sign of the activist
investor's...
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UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.1 million cars, SUVs for rollaway issue
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
NV said on Friday it is recalling more than 1.1
million cars and SUVs worldwide because the vehicles may roll
away after drivers exit.
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NV said on Friday it is recalling more than 1.1
million cars and SUVs worldwide because the vehicles may roll
away after drivers exit.
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UPDATE 1-Canada extends grain transportation rules one year
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 22 (Reuters) - Canada's new
Liberal government on Friday extended by one year rules put in
place in 2014 to speed movement of grain by rail, after an
unprecedented backup of...
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Liberal government on Friday extended by one year rules put in
place in 2014 to speed movement of grain by rail, after an
unprecedented backup of...
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U.S. probes toy jewelry kits linked to high lead levels
April 22 (Reuters) - The top U.S. consumer product safety
regulator is reviewing whether to recall widely sold toy
jewelry-making kits after a New York state probe determined that
the products...
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regulator is reviewing whether to recall widely sold toy
jewelry-making kits after a New York state probe determined that
the products...
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BRIEF-Hornbeck Offshore Services' CEO Todd Hornbeck's 2015 compensation was $4.6 mln - SEC filing
* CEO Todd M. Hornbeck's 2015 total compensation was $4.6
million versus $5.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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million versus $5.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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Wall Street inspects new pay proposal, wondering who will get dinged
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - Wall Street bankers and
traders are scrutinizing a new regulatory proposal that could
restrict their pay for longer periods of time and require them
to give back bonus...
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traders are scrutinizing a new regulatory proposal that could
restrict their pay for longer periods of time and require them
to give back bonus...
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Spy chief pressed for number of Americans ensnared in data espionage
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are pressing
the nation's top intelligence official to estimate the number of
Americans ensnared in email surveillance and other such spying
on foreign...
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the nation's top intelligence official to estimate the number of
Americans ensnared in email surveillance and other such spying
on foreign...
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UPDATE 2-HSBC yields to shareholders on pay, flags Brexit danger
* Dividend growth subject to profits -execs
(Adds fresh quotes, shareholder protests, dividend policy,
updates share price)
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(Adds fresh quotes, shareholder protests, dividend policy,
updates share price)
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Brazil says to pay debt to energy companies starting in 2017
SAO PAULO, April 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's government will pay
debt to energy transmission companies starting in 2017, the
country's official gazette said on Friday, a surprise decision
that sent...
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debt to energy transmission companies starting in 2017, the
country's official gazette said on Friday, a surprise decision
that sent...
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BRIEF-Agreed to withdraw regulatory complaints against Google - Microsoft
* Microsoft - Has agreed to withdraw regulatory complaints
against Google, reflecting "changing legal priorities"
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against Google, reflecting "changing legal priorities"
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BRIEF-Google - Microsoft and Co agree to withdraw regulatory complaints
* Google - Following patent agreement, Microsoft and Google
agreed to withdraw regulatory complaints against one another.
(Reporting by Vishal Sridhar)
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agreed to withdraw regulatory complaints against one another.
(Reporting by Vishal Sridhar)
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada - April 22
April 22 (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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Venezuela runs up $1 bln debt for late shipping containers
PUERTO CABELLO, Venezuela/LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) -
V enezuelan state agencies have run up close to $1 billion in
debts with shipping firms due to delays in returning containers,
potentially...
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V enezuelan state agencies have run up close to $1 billion in
debts with shipping firms due to delays in returning containers,
potentially...
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German carmakers to recall 630,000 cars to fix emissions - govt official
BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - German car manufacturers will
recall 630,000 Porsche, Volkswagen Opel, Audi and Mercedes
vehicles to fix diesel emissions management software, a German
government...
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recall 630,000 Porsche, Volkswagen Opel, Audi and Mercedes
vehicles to fix diesel emissions management software, a German
government...
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BRIEF-Allegion CEO D.D. Petratis' total compensation was $7.4 mln vs $9 mln in 2014
* Ceo d. d. Petratis' fy 2015 total compensation was $7.4
million versus $9 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $9 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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RPT-European drivers bristle as VW reaches U.S. diesel deal
FRANKFURT/LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - European owners of
Volkswagen cars read the details of a deal to
compensate U.S. drivers for the diesel emissions scandal with
frustration as their wait for...
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Volkswagen cars read the details of a deal to
compensate U.S. drivers for the diesel emissions scandal with
frustration as their wait for...
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Australia watchdog looks to end ExxonMobil, BHP joint gas sales
MELBOURNE, April 22 (Reuters) - Australia's competition
watchdog wants to break up a marketing joint venture between
ExxonMobil Corp and BHP Billiton to help
boost competition in the eastern...
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watchdog wants to break up a marketing joint venture between
ExxonMobil Corp and BHP Billiton to help
boost competition in the eastern...
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Paramount offers EU concessions in Sky geoblocking case
BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - Paramount Pictures, a unit of
Viacom, has offered the EU antitrust regulator concessions in a
landmark case over geographical restrictions on movie licensing
deals...
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Viacom, has offered the EU antitrust regulator concessions in a
landmark case over geographical restrictions on movie licensing
deals...
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - April 22
April 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in
the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - April 22
April 22 (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- British Business - April 22
April 22 (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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BRIEF-Apple's iBooks store, iTunes Movies were shut in China last week - NYT
* Apple's iBooks store, iTunes movies were shut in China
last week after China's state regulator asserted its authority
and demanded the closings - NYT
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last week after China's state regulator asserted its authority
and demanded the closings - NYT
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UPDATE 1-Daimler opens internal emissions probe at U.S. request
April 21 (Reuters) - German automaker Daimler AG
said late Thursday it is conducting an internal investigation of
its certification process for diesel exhaust emissions in the
United States at the...
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said late Thursday it is conducting an internal investigation of
its certification process for diesel exhaust emissions in the
United States at the...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - April 22
April 22 (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
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Kite Pharma CEO's 2015 total compensation was $6.7 mln
* CEO Arie Belldegrun's 2015 total compensation was $6.7
million versus $16.2 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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million versus $16.2 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Salesforce.Com Inc says CEO Marc Benioff's FY 2016 total compensation $33.4 million versus $39.9 million last year
* Salesforce.Com Inc says chairman and CEO marc Benioff's FY
2016 total compensation $33.4 million versus $39.9 million last
year
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2016 total compensation $33.4 million versus $39.9 million last
year
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UPDATE 3-U.S. regulators propose to restrict Wall Street exec pay
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. regulators
issued a proposal on Thursday to restrict incentive-based
compensation at big financial companies and prevent executives
from receiving...
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issued a proposal on Thursday to restrict incentive-based
compensation at big financial companies and prevent executives
from receiving...
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Mexico Senate committee OK's air transport deal with United States
MEXICO CITY, April 21 (Reuters) - A key committee in
Mexico's Senate on Thursday ratified a deal with the United
States that would boost competition in air transportation, a
Senate spokesman said,...
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Mexico's Senate on Thursday ratified a deal with the United
States that would boost competition in air transportation, a
Senate spokesman said,...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-All cars road tested by UK found to exceed lab emission limits
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday all 37
diesel car models it had tested out on the road exceeded the
laboratory limits for polluting nitrogen oxides, but only
Volkswagen had used...
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diesel car models it had tested out on the road exceeded the
laboratory limits for polluting nitrogen oxides, but only
Volkswagen had used...
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EU mergers and takeovers (April 21)
BRUSSELS, April 21 (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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UPDATE 1-Sen. Warren demands answers from U.S. regulators over Cohen firm
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth
Warren, a firebrand supporter of strong financial regulation,
asked on Thursday why securities regulators approved Steve
Cohen's new firm as an...
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Warren, a firebrand supporter of strong financial regulation,
asked on Thursday why securities regulators approved Steve
Cohen's new firm as an...
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EU executive seeks to ease regulatory burden on small banks
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Union will propose
changing the bloc's rules on bank capital requirements to ease
the burden on smaller lenders in a bid to boost growth, EU
financial...
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changing the bloc's rules on bank capital requirements to ease
the burden on smaller lenders in a bid to boost growth, EU
financial...
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VW hikes provisions for emissions scandal to 10-20 bln euros - sources
HAMBURG, April 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is
hiking its provisions to pay for an emissions cheating scandal
to between 10 billion euros ($11.34 billion) and 20 billion
euros from currently 6.7 billion...
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hiking its provisions to pay for an emissions cheating scandal
to between 10 billion euros ($11.34 billion) and 20 billion
euros from currently 6.7 billion...
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What devaluation? Egyptian currency traders shrug off black market crackdown
CAIRO, April 21 (Reuters) - Egypt's war on black market
currency traders is not going to plan. One month after a
devaluation that was supposed to ease an acute dollar shortage
in the banking system,...
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currency traders is not going to plan. One month after a
devaluation that was supposed to ease an acute dollar shortage
in the banking system,...
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Walgreens, Duane Reade settle NY overcharge probe
April 21 (Reuters) - Walgreen Co agreed to pay $500,000 and
reform its advertising practices to settle allegations its
Walgreens and Duane Reade stores in New York routinely
overcharged consumers and...
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reform its advertising practices to settle allegations its
Walgreens and Duane Reade stores in New York routinely
overcharged consumers and...
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NY regulator wants foreign banks' records on dealings with Panama firm
April 21 (Reuters) - New York state's financial regulator
has told 13 foreign banks doing business there to hand over
details about their dealings with a law firm in Panama that
helped set up...
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has told 13 foreign banks doing business there to hand over
details about their dealings with a law firm in Panama that
helped set up...
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Regulators take softer line on banks' interest rate risk
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Global regulators have dropped
plans to force banks to set aside money to cover potential
losses if interest rates rise from their historic lows, marking
the latest sign...
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plans to force banks to set aside money to cover potential
losses if interest rates rise from their historic lows, marking
the latest sign...
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BRIEF-Ultragenyx reports positive interim data from Phase 2 study of KRN23
* Reports positive interim data from Phase 2 study of KRN23
for the treatment of tumor-induced osteomalacia
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for the treatment of tumor-induced osteomalacia
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RPT-Lyft's nice-guy strategy leaves it struggling to catch Uber
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (Reuters) - In late 2014, Uber and
Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
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Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
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Oman picks banks for first international bond in almost 20 yrs -sources
DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - The government of Oman has
chosen five banks to arrange the sultanate's first international
bond issue in almost 20 years, sources aware of the matter said
on Thursday.
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chosen five banks to arrange the sultanate's first international
bond issue in almost 20 years, sources aware of the matter said
on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Oman picks banks for first international bond in almost 20 yrs -sources
DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - The government of Oman has
chosen five banks to arrange the sultanate's first international
bond issue in almost 20 years, sources aware of the matter said
on Thursday.
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chosen five banks to arrange the sultanate's first international
bond issue in almost 20 years, sources aware of the matter said
on Thursday.
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EU regulators extend Hutchison, Vimpelcom deal probe by a week
BRUSSELS, April 21 - European Union antitrust regulators
have extended their investigation into a plan by CK Hutchison
Holdings and Vimpelcom to merge their Italian
mobile businesses after the...
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have extended their investigation into a plan by CK Hutchison
Holdings and Vimpelcom to merge their Italian
mobile businesses after the...
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AbbVie gets option on early Argenx cancer drug for $40 mln
April 21 (Reuters) - AbbVie has acquired an option
on an early-stage immuno-oncology drug from biotech company
Argenx, giving the U.S. drugmaker access to a
treatment with the potential to block a...
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on an early-stage immuno-oncology drug from biotech company
Argenx, giving the U.S. drugmaker access to a
treatment with the potential to block a...
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Lyft's nice-guy strategy leaves it struggling to catch Uber
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (Reuters) - In late 2014, Uber and
Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
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Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - April 21
April 21 (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-Newmont Mining investigates some activities outside of U.S.-filing
April 20 (Reuters) - Newmont Mining Corp is
conducting an investigation into certain
business activities of the company, its affiliates and
contractors in countries outside the United States, the...
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conducting an investigation into certain
business activities of the company, its affiliates and
contractors in countries outside the United States, the...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - April 21
April 21 (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
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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U.S. court rejected claim FBI use of spy data is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The top judge on the
secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ruled last
year against a constitutional challenge to U.S. surveillance
rules permitting the...
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secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ruled last
year against a constitutional challenge to U.S. surveillance
rules permitting the...
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BRIEF-On Assignment CEO Dameris's FY 2016 compensation was $7.6 mln - SEC filing
* CEO Peter Dameris's FY 2016 total compensation $7.6
million versus $5.6 million in FY 2014 - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Puerto Rico files to sell debt ahead of possible default
April 20 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's Government Development
Bank (GDB), the U.S. territory's primary fiscal agent, has filed
with regulators to issue taxable one-year debt as it faces a
looming default...
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Bank (GDB), the U.S. territory's primary fiscal agent, has filed
with regulators to issue taxable one-year debt as it faces a
looming default...
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EXCLUSIVE-VW to offer to buy back nearly 500,000 U.S. diesel cars-sources
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG
and U.S. officials have reached a framework deal under which the
automaker would offer to buy back almost 500,000 diesel cars
that used sophisticated...
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and U.S. officials have reached a framework deal under which the
automaker would offer to buy back almost 500,000 diesel cars
that used sophisticated...
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BRIEF-Popeyes louisiana kitchen says ceo Cheryl A. Bachelder's 2015 total compensation was $4.2 mln versus $3.2 mln in 2014 - SEC Filing
* Ceo cheryl a. Bachelder's 2015 total compensation was $4.2
million versus $3.2 million in 2014 - sec filing
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Puerto Rico registers to sell debt before possible default -report
April 20 (Reuters) - The Government Development Bank of
Puerto Rico has filed with regulators to issue taxable one-year
notes as it faces a looming debt default on May 1, Bloomberg
news service...
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Puerto Rico has filed with regulators to issue taxable one-year
notes as it faces a looming debt default on May 1, Bloomberg
news service...
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BRIEF-Lattice Semiconductor CEO Billerbeck's 2015 compensation was $2.6 mln - SEC filing
* CEO Billerbeck, Darin G. 2015 total compensation was $2.6
million versus $3.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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million versus $3.9 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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VW expected to offer to buyback U.S. diesel vehicles
April 20 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG and U.S.
officials have reached the framework of a deal ahead of a
Thursday court deadline, to remedy problems caused by hundreds
of thousands of vehicles that are...
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officials have reached the framework of a deal ahead of a
Thursday court deadline, to remedy problems caused by hundreds
of thousands of vehicles that are...
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VW to pay US customers $5,000 each to settle dieselgate - Die Welt
BERLIN, April 20 (Reuters) - Volkswagen has
reached a deal with U.S. authorities to settle the case over its
cheating of diesel emissions tests that would involve it paying
each affected customer...
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reached a deal with U.S. authorities to settle the case over its
cheating of diesel emissions tests that would involve it paying
each affected customer...
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LPC: Foreign investors may face new tax bill on CLO risk-retention compliance
NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) - Foreign buyers of U.S.
Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) may face a new tax on
their investments as deals compliant with U.S. risk-retention
rules are issued.
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Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) may face a new tax on
their investments as deals compliant with U.S. risk-retention
rules are issued.
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UPDATE 2-VW to set aside billions more to cover Dieselgate costs
* VW biggest DAX gainer on speculation about U.S. settlement
(Releads on provisions, adds detail from sources, background)
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(Releads on provisions, adds detail from sources, background)
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Mozambique assured all financing disclosed to IMF - source close to Russia's VTB
MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - A source closed to Russia's
second-largest bank VTB said on Wednesday that the
bank was assured by Mozambique's finance ministry that all its
financing were disclosed to...
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second-largest bank VTB said on Wednesday that the
bank was assured by Mozambique's finance ministry that all its
financing were disclosed to...
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UPDATE 1-Fed should better safeguard economic data, internal watchdog says
April 20 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should beef up its
controls over embargoed economic information given to news
outlets, the U.S central bank's internal watchdog said on
Wednesday in a 38-page...
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controls over embargoed economic information given to news
outlets, the U.S central bank's internal watchdog said on
Wednesday in a 38-page...
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BRIEF-Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma's ALS study meets primary efficacy endpoint
* Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation presents Edaravone
clinical trial data in ALS at 2016 American Academy of Neurology
annual meeting
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clinical trial data in ALS at 2016 American Academy of Neurology
annual meeting
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BRIEF-Cytrx to present new clinical data on its cancer drug
* Cytrx to present updated aldoxorubicin clinical trial data
at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in
June 2016
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June 2016
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RPT-Criminal charges coming on Wednesday over Flint water -report
April 19 (Reuters) - Michigan's attorney general will
announce criminal charges on Wednesday connected to his
investigation into dangerous levels of lead in Flint's drinking
water, the Detroit Free...
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announce criminal charges on Wednesday connected to his
investigation into dangerous levels of lead in Flint's drinking
water, the Detroit Free...
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EU to consider single "expenditure rule" to cut through budget morass
BRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) - Years of changes and
additions to European Union rules have made meeting targets so
complex they are difficult to follow, prompting an attempt to
simplify them.
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additions to European Union rules have made meeting targets so
complex they are difficult to follow, prompting an attempt to
simplify them.
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UPDATE 1-Medical device maker St. Jude reports better-than-expected profit
April 20 (Reuters) - St. Jude Medical Inc reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue helped by
strength in its heart failure and neuromodulation businesses.
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better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue helped by
strength in its heart failure and neuromodulation businesses.
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BRIEF-Baxter receives marketing authorization in UK, Denmark for NUMETA G13E
* Baxter receives marketing authorization in the united
kingdom and denmark for numeta g13e ready-to-use iv nutrition
for preterm newborns
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kingdom and denmark for numeta g13e ready-to-use iv nutrition
for preterm newborns
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BRIEF-Cara therapeutics announces removal of FDA clinical hold on I.V. CR845 trial
* Cara therapeutics announces removal of FDA clinical hold
on clin3001 postoperative pain trial for i.v. Cr845
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on clin3001 postoperative pain trial for i.v. Cr845
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Medical device maker St. Jude reports 7.6 pct rise in revenue
April 20 (Reuters) - St. Jude Medical Inc reported a
7.6 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by higher sales in
its heart failure and neuromodulation businesses.
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7.6 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by higher sales in
its heart failure and neuromodulation businesses.
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VW resists move for trial instead of EPA settlement
BERLIN, April 20 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is
resisting a demand from plaintiffs in the United States to go to
trial rather than settle its diesel emissions case with the
Environmental Protection...
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resisting a demand from plaintiffs in the United States to go to
trial rather than settle its diesel emissions case with the
Environmental Protection...
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BRIEF-Medicinova announces interim data from clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in ALS
* Announces interim data from clinical trial of MN-166
(ibudilast) in ALS presented at the American Academy of
Neurology (AAN) 68th annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada
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(ibudilast) in ALS presented at the American Academy of
Neurology (AAN) 68th annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada
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Yukos shareholders say they will appeal "surprise" Dutch ruling
AMSTERDAM, April 20 (Reuters) - Former shareholders in
defunct oil Russian oil company Yukos said they would appeal a
Dutch court's finding that they were not entitled to
compensation from Russia...
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defunct oil Russian oil company Yukos said they would appeal a
Dutch court's finding that they were not entitled to
compensation from Russia...
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UPDATE 1-Dutch court overturns $50 bln Yukos award against Russia
AMSTERDAM, April 20 (Reuters) - In a victory for Moscow, a
Dutch court on Wednesday overturned an order that Russia pay $50
billion to shareholders in defunct oil company Yukos, saying
that the...
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Dutch court on Wednesday overturned an order that Russia pay $50
billion to shareholders in defunct oil company Yukos, saying
that the...
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China bank regulator tells Shanghai lenders to rein in bill risks - memo
SHANGHAI, April 20 (Reuters) - China's banking regulator has
urged Shanghai's lenders to rein in risks connected with bills
of exchange, according to two sources with direct knowledge of
the matter...
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urged Shanghai's lenders to rein in risks connected with bills
of exchange, according to two sources with direct knowledge of
the matter...
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 20
April 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down
20 points, or 0.3 percent lower on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers.
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20 points, or 0.3 percent lower on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers.
For more on the factors affecting European stocks,...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 20
April 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down
20 points, or 0.3 percent, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures down 0.41 percent ahead of the cash market...
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20 points, or 0.3 percent, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures down 0.41 percent ahead of the cash market...
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Criminal charges coming on Wednesday over Flint water - report
April 19 (Reuters) - Michigan's attorney general will
announce criminal charges on Wednesday connected to his
investigation into dangerous levels of lead in Flint's drinking
water, the Detroit Free...
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announce criminal charges on Wednesday connected to his
investigation into dangerous levels of lead in Flint's drinking
water, the Detroit Free...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - April 20
April 20 (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
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. House committee votes to smooth e-cigarette regulatory path
April 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives
committee on Tuesday approved an amendment to an agricultural
funding bill that would make it easier for e-cigarettes to win
regulatory clearance...
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committee on Tuesday approved an amendment to an agricultural
funding bill that would make it easier for e-cigarettes to win
regulatory clearance...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge in Staples fight with FTC pushes back at firm's arguments
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - The judge hearing a fight
between the U.S. government and Staples Inc over
whether the No. 1 office supply store may merge with a smaller
rival expressed doubt on...
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between the U.S. government and Staples Inc over
whether the No. 1 office supply store may merge with a smaller
rival expressed doubt on...
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BRIEF-Supernus Pharmaceuticals CEO 2015 total compensation $3.2 mln
* CEO Jack A. Khattar's 2015 total compensation was $3.2
million versus $1.7 million in 2014 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Lululemon Athletica Inc says CEO Laurent Potdevin's FY 2015 total compensation was $5.2 mln
* CEO Laurent Potdevin's FY 2015 total compensation was $5.2
million - sec filing
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U.S. House committee votes to smooth e-cigarette regulatory path
April 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives
committee on Tuesday approved an amendment to an agricultural
funding bill that would make it easier for e-cigarettes to win
regulatory clearance...
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committee on Tuesday approved an amendment to an agricultural
funding bill that would make it easier for e-cigarettes to win
regulatory clearance...
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BRIEF-Yintech Investment Holdings Ltd sees IPO of 7.5 mln ADS representing 150 mln shares
* Yintech Investment Holdings Ltd Sees IPO Of 7.5 Mln Ads
Representing 150 Mln Ordinary Shares - Sec filing
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Representing 150 Mln Ordinary Shares - Sec filing
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UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC sets penalties in two corporate fraud cases
April 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission announced two fraud cases alleging that accounting
failures left investors in the dark about the finances of
computer accessories...
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Commission announced two fraud cases alleging that accounting
failures left investors in the dark about the finances of
computer accessories...
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UPDATE 2-Apple refused China request for source code in last two years -lawyer
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has been
asked by Chinese authorities within the last two years to hand
over its source code but refused, the company's top lawyer told
lawmakers on Tuesday...
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asked by Chinese authorities within the last two years to hand
over its source code but refused, the company's top lawyer told
lawmakers on Tuesday...
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VW "Dieselgate" software developed at Audi in 1999 -report
BERLIN, April 19 (Reuters) - German carmaker Audi created
so-called defeat devices which cut emissions in 1999, years
before parent company Volkswagen (VW) used them to
cheat diesel emissions tests,...
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so-called defeat devices which cut emissions in 1999, years
before parent company Volkswagen (VW) used them to
cheat diesel emissions tests,...
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EU mergers and takeovers (April 19)
BRUSSELS, April 19 (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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UPDATE 2-Canada's competition watchdog drops probe into Google
TORONTO, April 19 (Reuters) - Canada's Competition Bureau
said on Tuesday that it was dropping an investigation into
Google after saying in 2013 that it suspected the company was
abusing its dominant...
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said on Tuesday that it was dropping an investigation into
Google after saying in 2013 that it suspected the company was
abusing its dominant...
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U.S. tells court Staples, Office Depot touted 2-player market
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - No. 1 office supply store
Staples Inc and its biggest rival Office Depot Inc
have both touted the office supply market as having just
two major players, the U.S....
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Staples Inc and its biggest rival Office Depot Inc
have both touted the office supply market as having just
two major players, the U.S....
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U.S. SEC sets penalties in two corporate fraud cases
April 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission announced two fraud cases alleging that accounting
failures left investors in the dark about the finances of
computer accessories...
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Commission announced two fraud cases alleging that accounting
failures left investors in the dark about the finances of
computer accessories...
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LPC: CLO risk-retention rules may lead to hefty bill
NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - Rules requiring
Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) managers to hold onto a
portion of their fund's risk may also force them to pony up
millions of dollars before...
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Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) managers to hold onto a
portion of their fund's risk may also force them to pony up
millions of dollars before...
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TIMELINE-Google wins some, loses some in global antitrust battles
FRANKFURT, April 19 (Reuters) - For more than a decade,
Internet search and advertising giant Google, now a unit of
holding company Alphabet Inc, has sparred with
competitors in an expanding range of...
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Internet search and advertising giant Google, now a unit of
holding company Alphabet Inc, has sparred with
competitors in an expanding range of...
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Bristol-Myers' Opdivo extends survival in head and neck cancer -study
April 19 (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb's cancer
immunotherapy drug, Opdivo, helped advanced head and neck cancer
patients with a dismal prognosis live longer than other standard
treatments,...
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immunotherapy drug, Opdivo, helped advanced head and neck cancer
patients with a dismal prognosis live longer than other standard
treatments,...
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UPDATE 1-Bristol-Myers' Opdivo extends survival in head and neck cancer -study
April 19 (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb's cancer
immunotherapy drug, Opdivo, helped advanced head and neck cancer
patients with a dismal prognosis live longer than other standard
treatments,...
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immunotherapy drug, Opdivo, helped advanced head and neck cancer
patients with a dismal prognosis live longer than other standard
treatments,...
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Polaris to recall 133,000 recreational off-highway vehicles
April 19 (Reuters) - All-terrain vehicle maker Polaris
Industries Inc will recall about 133,000 recreational
off-highway vehicles due to a fire risk.
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Industries Inc will recall about 133,000 recreational
off-highway vehicles due to a fire risk.
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Russia won't rush with structural reforms - PM
MOSCOW, April 19 (Reuters) - The Russian government should
not rush to implement rapid structural reforms because this may
extend the crisis for another few years and weigh heavily on...
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not rush to implement rapid structural reforms because this may
extend the crisis for another few years and weigh heavily on...
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UPDATE 1-Health insurer UnitedHealth reports better-than-expected revenue
April 19 (Reuters) - Health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc
reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue helped
by strength in its Optum business which offers healthcare
services and drug...
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reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue helped
by strength in its Optum business which offers healthcare
services and drug...
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BRIEF-Synergy pharmaceuticals says FDA set Jan 29, 2017 as PDUFA for constipation drug
* Synergy pharmaceuticals announces acceptance of new drug
application for plecanatide, a novel uroguanylin analog, in
chronic idiopathic constipation
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application for plecanatide, a novel uroguanylin analog, in
chronic idiopathic constipation
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UPDATE 1-EU Commission is not consistent in applying fiscal rules - auditors
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission is
not consistent in applying fiscal rules requiring European Union
states to keep budgets under control, EU auditors said on
Tuesday.
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not consistent in applying fiscal rules requiring European Union
states to keep budgets under control, EU auditors said on
Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-EC to challenge French taxi law after Uber complaint
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission is
preparing to challenge a French law on taxi services and
chauffeured cars, two people familiar with the matter said on
Tuesday, following a...
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preparing to challenge a French law on taxi services and
chauffeured cars, two people familiar with the matter said on
Tuesday, following a...
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Michigan community bank plans US-domiciled Islamic bonds
SYDNEY, April 19 (Reuters) - Michigan-based University Bank,
a unit of University Bancorp, is planning a debut sale
of Islamic bonds (sukuk), a rare sharia-compliant deal in the
United States,...
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a unit of University Bancorp, is planning a debut sale
of Islamic bonds (sukuk), a rare sharia-compliant deal in the
United States,...
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Monday, April 18, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - April 19
April 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on
the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 3-U.S. regulators concerned about leverage in large hedge funds
WASHINGTON/BOSTON, April 18 (Reuters) - The heads of the
major U.S. financial regulatory agencies on Monday raised
concerns about a concentration of leverage in large hedge funds
and called for a...
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major U.S. financial regulatory agencies on Monday raised
concerns about a concentration of leverage in large hedge funds
and called for a...
Read more
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - April 19
April 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in
the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories
and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 1-Theranos under investigation by several U.S. regulators
April 18 (Reuters) - Blood-testing firm Theranos Inc
confirmed on Monday it is under investigation by federal
prosecutors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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confirmed on Monday it is under investigation by federal
prosecutors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Read more
BRIEF-Walgreens Boots Alliance and NY State Department of Health received subpoenas in recent weeks about representations made to Theranos - WSJ
Walgreens Boots Alliance and NY State Department of Health
received subpoenas in recent weeks about representations made to
Theranos - WSJ
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received subpoenas in recent weeks about representations made to
Theranos - WSJ
Source text (http://on.wsj.com/1U3ss1h)
Further company...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. regulators concerned about leverage in large hedge funds
WASHINGTON/BOSTON, April 18 (Reuters) - The heads of the
major U.S. financial regulatory agencies on Monday raised
concerns about a concentration of leverage in large hedge funds
and called for a...
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major U.S. financial regulatory agencies on Monday raised
concerns about a concentration of leverage in large hedge funds
and called for a...
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BRIEF-OZ Management LP reports 5.2 percent stake in Square Inc as of April 6 - SEC Filing
* OZ Management LP reports 5.2 percent stake in Square Inc
as of April 6 - SEC Filing
Source - http://1.usa.gov/1U3pzgZ
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as of April 6 - SEC Filing
Source - http://1.usa.gov/1U3pzgZ
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BRIEF-Dynavax presents encouraging data from clinical trial of immuno-oncology product candidate, SD-101
* Dynavax presents encouraging data from clinical trial of
immuno-oncology product candidate, SD-101
Source text for Eikon:
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immuno-oncology product candidate, SD-101
Source text for Eikon:
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Blackberry CEO says tech firms should comply with lawful access requests
TORONTO, April 18 (Reuters) - Tech companies should comply
with lawful requests to access protected data, BlackBerry
Chief Executive John Chen said on Monday, in thinly
veiled criticism of rival...
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with lawful requests to access protected data, BlackBerry
Chief Executive John Chen said on Monday, in thinly
veiled criticism of rival...
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Trading start-up files antitrust lawsuit in New York
NEW YORK, April 18 (IFR) - Derivatives trading start-up
TeraExchange filed an antitrust lawsuit Monday alleging that
some of the biggest banks in the world conspired to block
customers from using its...
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TeraExchange filed an antitrust lawsuit Monday alleging that
some of the biggest banks in the world conspired to block
customers from using its...
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UPDATE 3-Caixabank makes new bid to take control of Banco BPI
* Regulatory, political pressure on Isabel dos Santos
(Updates with analyst comment, background)
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(Updates with analyst comment, background)
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UPDATE 1-U.S. steelworkers union petitions against large aluminum imports
NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - The United Steelworkers (USW)
said on Monday it has filed a complaint with U.S. regulators
seeking to stem what it called a "flood" of aluminum imports
that have...
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said on Monday it has filed a complaint with U.S. regulators
seeking to stem what it called a "flood" of aluminum imports
that have...
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Russia wants no more delay in Ukraine Eurobond case
MOSCOW/LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked for
more time to file a defence in its legal stand-off in a London
court over a $3 billion bond held by Russia, but Moscow does not
want another...
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more time to file a defence in its legal stand-off in a London
court over a $3 billion bond held by Russia, but Moscow does not
want another...
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Uber, Ola temporarily suspend surge pricing in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, April 18 (Reuters) - Global ride-hailing company,
Uber Technologies Inc, has temporarily suspended
'surge pricing' in the Indian capital after the state government
threatened to cancel...
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Uber Technologies Inc, has temporarily suspended
'surge pricing' in the Indian capital after the state government
threatened to cancel...
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UPDATE 1-Carnival Corp may delay start of Cuba cruises
April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. cruise operator Carnival Corp
said it may delay its voyages to Cuba, scheduled to
start on May 1, unless Cuban authorities allow Cuban-born
Americans to travel in cruise...
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said it may delay its voyages to Cuba, scheduled to
start on May 1, unless Cuban authorities allow Cuban-born
Americans to travel in cruise...
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BRIEF-Geovax says MVA-VLP vaccine vector has proven safe in multiple human clinical trials
* Geovax Labs inc says "vaccine construction is progressing
rapidly" and we expect to initiate animal studies next month
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rapidly" and we expect to initiate animal studies next month
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UPDATE 1-U.S. top court rejects challenge to Google book-scanning project
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Monday declined to hear a challenge by a group of authors who
contend that Google's massive effort to scan millions
of books for an online...
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Monday declined to hear a challenge by a group of authors who
contend that Google's massive effort to scan millions
of books for an online...
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Chile's Quinenco sells flexible bottle business in $435 million deal
SANTIAGO, April 18 (Reuters) - Chilean industrial and
financial group Quinenco said in a note to regulators on Monday
it would sell its flexible bottle operation to Amcor Holding,
the world's largest...
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financial group Quinenco said in a note to regulators on Monday
it would sell its flexible bottle operation to Amcor Holding,
the world's largest...
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BRIEF-Caladrius Biosciences reaches agreement with japanese regulators for development of cell therapy
* Caladrius reaches agreement with japanese regulators on
development plan for cd34 cell therapy for critical limb
ischemia
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development plan for cd34 cell therapy for critical limb
ischemia
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BRIEF-Uranium Resources files for sale of up to 2.5 mln shares of co's common stock by Aspire Capital Fund
* Files for sale of up to 2.5 million shares of co's common
stock by aspire capital fund llc - sec filing
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stock by aspire capital fund llc - sec filing
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-EU's antitrust chief looking closely at Google's Android
AMSTERDAM, April 18 (Reuters) - The European Union antitrust
chief, who has already charged Google with favouring
its own shopping service in internet searches, said on Monday
that she was now...
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chief, who has already charged Google with favouring
its own shopping service in internet searches, said on Monday
that she was now...
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News Corp broadens Google antitrust complaint - source
AMSTERDAM, April 18 (Reuters) - News Corp has
expanded its complaint against Google to EU antitrust
regulators investigating whether the Internet search engine
abused its dominance, a person familiar...
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expanded its complaint against Google to EU antitrust
regulators investigating whether the Internet search engine
abused its dominance, a person familiar...
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EU's Vestager says looking closely at Google's Android
AMSTERDAM, April 18 (Reuters) - Europe's antitrust chief
said on Monday that she was looking closely at Google's
deals with phone makers and operators, concerned that
conditions related to its...
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said on Monday that she was looking closely at Google's
deals with phone makers and operators, concerned that
conditions related to its...
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Spain's Abertis, Brookfield to launch bid for Brazil's Arteris
MADRID, April 18 (Reuters) - Spain's Abertis said
on Monday that, together with a unit of Canada's Brookfield
Asset Management, it will launch a bid for the shares
of Brazil's Arteris it doesn't...
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on Monday that, together with a unit of Canada's Brookfield
Asset Management, it will launch a bid for the shares
of Brazil's Arteris it doesn't...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - April 18
April 18 (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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Sunday, April 17, 2016
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Boerse says Brexit is a risk for any US suitors for LSE
BERLIN, April 17 (Reuters) - A British vote to leave the
European Union could be a threat to any rival bidder from the
United States for the London Stock Exchange but would
not undermine the planned...
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European Union could be a threat to any rival bidder from the
United States for the London Stock Exchange but would
not undermine the planned...
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Deutsche Boerse sees Brexit risk for potential US suitors for LSE
BERLIN, April 17 (Reuters) - A British vote to leave the
European Union could be a threat to any rival bidder from the
United States for the London Stock Exchange but would
not undermine the planned...
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European Union could be a threat to any rival bidder from the
United States for the London Stock Exchange but would
not undermine the planned...
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RPT-Rome metro eternally delayed under reforming Renzi's feet
ROME, April 15 (Reuters) - In power for two years, Italian
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has initiated many reforms aimed at
invigorating the anaemic economy, including his flagship
overhaul of the...
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Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has initiated many reforms aimed at
invigorating the anaemic economy, including his flagship
overhaul of the...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA rejects Chiasma's drug to treat growth disorder
April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
has rejected Chiasma Inc's experimental drug to treat
adults with a type of growth disorder, the company said on
Friday.
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has rejected Chiasma Inc's experimental drug to treat
adults with a type of growth disorder, the company said on
Friday.
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Friday, April 15, 2016
U.S. state prosecutors met with climate groups as Exxon probes expanded
HOUSTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A coalition of U.S. state
attorneys general received guidance from well-known climate
scientists and environmental lawyers in March as some of them
opened investigations...
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attorneys general received guidance from well-known climate
scientists and environmental lawyers in March as some of them
opened investigations...
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U.S. FDA rejects Chiasma's drug to treat growth disorder
April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
on Friday rejected Chiasma Inc's drug to treat adults
with a type of growth disorder.
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on Friday rejected Chiasma Inc's drug to treat adults
with a type of growth disorder.
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UPDATE 1-US regulators reissue letter on Morgan Stanley's 'living will'
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve
and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said on Friday
they had reissued their letter from earlier in the week to
Morgan Stanley about...
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and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said on Friday
they had reissued their letter from earlier in the week to
Morgan Stanley about...
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Puerto Rico rescue falters under attack by conservatives, investors
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - An aggressive advertising
and lobbying campaign by conservative activists and financial
interests this week stalled a plan in the U.S. Congress to
rescue Puerto Rico...
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and lobbying campaign by conservative activists and financial
interests this week stalled a plan in the U.S. Congress to
rescue Puerto Rico...
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US regulators reissue letter on Morgan Stanley's 'living will'
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve
and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said on Friday
they had reissued their letter from earlier in the week to
Morgan Stanley about...
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and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said on Friday
they had reissued their letter from earlier in the week to
Morgan Stanley about...
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UPDATE 2-Ex-NFL star Gault is fined in SEC fraud case, will appeal
April 15 (Reuters) - Willie Gault, the former National Football League wide receiver and Olympic sprinter, was ordered to pay $206,571 to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over...
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UBS to now pay $69.8 mln in U.S. credit union settlement
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - UBS AG is now
expected to pay $69.8 million to resolve a U.S. regulator's
lawsuit alleging it sold toxic mortgage-backed securities to
corporate credit unions that...
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expected to pay $69.8 million to resolve a U.S. regulator's
lawsuit alleging it sold toxic mortgage-backed securities to
corporate credit unions that...
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UPDATE 1-NJ's Freedom Mortgage to pay $113 mln in U.S. settlement
April 15 (Reuters) - Freedom Mortgage Corp, a New Jersey
lender, agreed to pay $113 million to settle charges it
knowingly misled the U.S. government into insuring hundreds of
risky mortgages,...
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lender, agreed to pay $113 million to settle charges it
knowingly misled the U.S. government into insuring hundreds of
risky mortgages,...
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UPDATE 2-Obama urges more consumer choices for cable TV set-top boxes
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on
Friday weighed in on the debate over allowing consumers to
switch from pricey cable television boxes to less expensive
devices, urging...
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Friday weighed in on the debate over allowing consumers to
switch from pricey cable television boxes to less expensive
devices, urging...
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NJ's Freedom Mortgage to pay $113 mln in U.S. settlement
April 15 (Reuters) - Freedom Mortgage Corp, a New Jersey
lender, agreed to pay $113 million to settle charges it
knowingly misled the U.S. government into insuring hundreds of
risky mortgages,...
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lender, agreed to pay $113 million to settle charges it
knowingly misled the U.S. government into insuring hundreds of
risky mortgages,...
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Renata Hesse to head Justice Department's Antitrust Division
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Renata Hesse, who has been
in the midst of enforcing antitrust law during a surge of
aggressive corporate dealmaking, has been named to head the
Justice Department's...
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in the midst of enforcing antitrust law during a surge of
aggressive corporate dealmaking, has been named to head the
Justice Department's...
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Congress should give Puerto Rico debt restructuring authority -White House
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress should
give Puerto Rico the authority to restructure its debt, the
White House said on Friday.
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give Puerto Rico the authority to restructure its debt, the
White House said on Friday.
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EU wants more transparency in web search results
BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Union's digital
chief wants search engines such as Alphabet Inc's Google
and Microsoft's Bing to be more transparent
about advertising in web search...
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chief wants search engines such as Alphabet Inc's Google
and Microsoft's Bing to be more transparent
about advertising in web search...
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LPC: KKR brings back dividend deals with US$325m Sedgwick loan
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Private equity firm KKR & Co
took the lead from investment banks constrained by regulation to
arrange a US$325m dividend recapitalization loan for insurance
claims...
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took the lead from investment banks constrained by regulation to
arrange a US$325m dividend recapitalization loan for insurance
claims...
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Daimler says German labour rules may push new tech jobs abroad
FRANKFURT, April 15 (Reuters) - German labour rules may
force Daimler, the 130-year-old inventor of the motor
car, to create more software and technology jobs abroad as it
strives to develop a new...
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force Daimler, the 130-year-old inventor of the motor
car, to create more software and technology jobs abroad as it
strives to develop a new...
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UPDATE 1-Iran calls on U.S., EU to help it access global financial system
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Iran on Friday called on
the United States and the European Union to help it access the
global financial system, including assets that Tehran says were
supposed to be...
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the United States and the European Union to help it access the
global financial system, including assets that Tehran says were
supposed to be...
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BRIEF-Cablevision-Altice deal about to get New York city approval - NY Post
* Cablevision-Altice deal about to get New York city
approval - NY Post, citing source.
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approval - NY Post, citing source.
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UPDATE 1-French court hands symbolic win to GMO maize supporters
PARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - France's top administrative
court overturned a 2014 ban on a type of genetically modified
(GMO) maize in a symbolic victory for GMO supporters that will
not allow such...
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court overturned a 2014 ban on a type of genetically modified
(GMO) maize in a symbolic victory for GMO supporters that will
not allow such...
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BRIEF-Marinus Pharmaceuticals' ganaxolone IV receives FDA orphan drug designation
* Marinus Pharmaceuticals receives FDA orphan drug
designation for ganaxolone IV to treat status epilepticus
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designation for ganaxolone IV to treat status epilepticus
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UPDATE 1-EU extends safety review of chronic Hep C treatments
April 15 (Reuters) - The European health regulator said it
extended a safety review of chronic hepatitis C treatments after
new data showed patients taking the drugs were at risk of their
liver...
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extended a safety review of chronic hepatitis C treatments after
new data showed patients taking the drugs were at risk of their
liver...
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SandRidge says it no longer target of antitrust grand jury probe
April 15 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer SandRidge Energy
Inc said on Friday the company is no longer a target
of a federal grand jury probe concerning violations of antitrust
law related to the...
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Inc said on Friday the company is no longer a target
of a federal grand jury probe concerning violations of antitrust
law related to the...
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BRIEF-EMA'S PRAC extends safety review of chronic Hep C treatments
* Started review of diabetes medicine canagliflozin after
increase in amputations in ongoing trial
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increase in amputations in ongoing trial
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UPDATE 1-Japan securities watchdog recommends punishment of Credit Suisse unit
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan's securities watchdog on
Friday recommended a Japanese unit of Credit Suisse Group AG
be punished after ruling that the brokerage provided
information to clients...
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Friday recommended a Japanese unit of Credit Suisse Group AG
be punished after ruling that the brokerage provided
information to clients...
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Kremlin says sorry to Goldman Sachs, German paper over Panama Papers slip-up
MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday
apologised to U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs and German
newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung, saying aides had mistakenly
informed President Vladimir...
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apologised to U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs and German
newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung, saying aides had mistakenly
informed President Vladimir...
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Rome metro eternally delayed under reforming Renzi's feet
ROME, April 15 (Reuters) - In power for two years, Italian
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has initiated many reforms aimed at
invigorating the anaemic economy, including his flagship
overhaul of the...
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Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has initiated many reforms aimed at
invigorating the anaemic economy, including his flagship
overhaul of the...
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
UPDATE 1-Not just China: Japan, South Korea push cheap steel as world reels
MANILA/TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - As the world reels from a
flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan
and South Korea are selling products overseas at prices as much
as a third...
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flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan
and South Korea are selling products overseas at prices as much
as a third...
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Japan's securities watchdog to recommend punishment of Credit Suisse -source
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan's securities watchdog will
recommend as early as Friday punishment of Credit Suisse for
violations of the country's financial instruments and exchange
laws, a person...
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recommend as early as Friday punishment of Credit Suisse for
violations of the country's financial instruments and exchange
laws, a person...
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Not just China: Japan, South Korea push cheap steel as world reels
MANILA/TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - As the world reels from a
flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan
and South Korea are selling products overseas at prices as much
as a third...
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flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan
and South Korea are selling products overseas at prices as much
as a third...
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Microsoft lawsuit against government relies on speech, privacy rights
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14 (Reuters) - When the U.S. Department
of Justice sought permission to search a Microsoft Hotmail
account in 2014, a judge rejected one condition the agency asked
for - an order...
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of Justice sought permission to search a Microsoft Hotmail
account in 2014, a judge rejected one condition the agency asked
for - an order...
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BRIEF-Peabody Energy Announces Court Approval Of First-Day Motions Allowing Business Operations To Proceed In Ordinary Course
* Peabody Energy announces court approval of first-day
motions allowing business operations to proceed in ordinary
course
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motions allowing business operations to proceed in ordinary
course
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UPDATE 4-New York suburb, officials charged in landmark bond fraud case
NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - An elected official of a New
York City suburb was charged on Thursday with defrauding
investors who helped finance a controversial minor league
baseball stadium, in...
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York City suburb was charged on Thursday with defrauding
investors who helped finance a controversial minor league
baseball stadium, in...
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Apple, FBI to clash again in Congress over encryption
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc and the
FBI will return to Congress next week to testify before
lawmakers about their heated disagreement over law enforcement
access to encrypted devices,...
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FBI will return to Congress next week to testify before
lawmakers about their heated disagreement over law enforcement
access to encrypted devices,...
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UPDATE 1-Apple, FBI to clash again in Congress over encryption
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc and the
FBI will return to Congress next week to testify before
lawmakers about their heated disagreement over law enforcement
access to encrypted devices,...
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FBI will return to Congress next week to testify before
lawmakers about their heated disagreement over law enforcement
access to encrypted devices,...
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BRIEF-Applied Optoelectronics renewed NT$90 mln and NT$120 mln, one year revolving credit facilities
* On april 8, renewed its nt$90 million and nt$120 million,
one year revolving credit facilities, with e. Sun commercial
bank co ltd
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one year revolving credit facilities, with e. Sun commercial
bank co ltd
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BRIEF-Omnicom Group CEO John Wren 2015 total compensation of $23.6 mln vs $24 mln in 2014
* CEO John D. Wren 2015 total compensation of $23.6 million
versus $24 million in 2014- sec filing
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versus $24 million in 2014- sec filing
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Europe's biggest nations join forces to end tax evasion
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest nations
launched a joint effort on Thursday to clamp down on tax
evasion, responding to damaging revelations of financial
wrongdoing by the rich and...
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launched a joint effort on Thursday to clamp down on tax
evasion, responding to damaging revelations of financial
wrongdoing by the rich and...
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Argentina's Macri sides with taxis as Uber arrives in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES, April 14 (Reuters) - Argentina's biggest city
vowed to punish Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday for
defying a ban and President Mauricio Macri showed solidarity
with cab drivers as the...
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vowed to punish Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday for
defying a ban and President Mauricio Macri showed solidarity
with cab drivers as the...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator to let Fannie, Freddie cut mortgage balances
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The regulator of
government-controlled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac said on Thursday it would
allow the two to cut loans balances for...
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government-controlled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac said on Thursday it would
allow the two to cut loans balances for...
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UPDATE 4-U.S. says China to scrap some export subsidies
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - China has agreed to scrap
export subsidies on a range of products from metals to
agriculture and textiles, the United States said on Thursday, in
a step by Beijing to...
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export subsidies on a range of products from metals to
agriculture and textiles, the United States said on Thursday, in
a step by Beijing to...
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U.S. looks to aviation industry to help shrink road deaths
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is
bringing together top airline and auto company executives to
discuss aviation industry practices such as safety data sharing
that automakers...
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bringing together top airline and auto company executives to
discuss aviation industry practices such as safety data sharing
that automakers...
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UPDATE 1-Ontario pushing 'national solution' to pension reform
* More talks over "national solution" set for June
(Adds comment from Ontario finance minister on pension reform)
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(Adds comment from Ontario finance minister on pension reform)
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UPDATE 1-Microsoft sues U.S. government over data requests
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp
has sued the U.S. government for the right to tell its customers
when a federal agency is looking at their emails, the latest in
a series of...
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has sued the U.S. government for the right to tell its customers
when a federal agency is looking at their emails, the latest in
a series of...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers target May 1 for Puerto Rico debt crisis bill
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Democratic and Republican
lawmakers are working in "good faith" to finalize legislation
addressing Puerto Rico's debt crisis by May 1, Nancy Pelosi, the
Democratic...
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lawmakers are working in "good faith" to finalize legislation
addressing Puerto Rico's debt crisis by May 1, Nancy Pelosi, the
Democratic...
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UPDATE 1-Russia's Putin: Panama papers are a 'provocation'
MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Media reports about offshore
accounts in Panama are a "provocation", Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, blaming U.S. officials and U.S.
bank Goldman Sachs...
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accounts in Panama are a "provocation", Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, blaming U.S. officials and U.S.
bank Goldman Sachs...
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Russia's Putin: Panama papers are a 'provocation'
MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Media reports about offshore
accounts in Panama are a "provocation", Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, blaming U.S. officials and U.S.
bank Goldman Sachs...
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accounts in Panama are a "provocation", Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, blaming U.S. officials and U.S.
bank Goldman Sachs...
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BRIEF-Pinnacle Foods says CEO Robert Gamgort's 2015 total compensation was $6.5 mln vs $6 mln in 2014
* Ceo robert j. Gamgort's 2015 total compensation was $6.5
million versus $6 million in 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $6 million in 2014 - sec filing
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Bank clerk and beachgoers may save Italy's oil industry
MILAN, April 14 (Reuters) - It is people like 58-year-old
bank clerk Silvio Doria who may save Italy's oil industry.
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bank clerk Silvio Doria who may save Italy's oil industry.
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BRIEF-Live Ventures says filed petition against Td Ameritrade, Etrade Securities and Charles Schwab
* On april 13 filed a petition against td ameritrade
clearing, inc., e*trade securities llc and charles schwab & co.
- sec filing
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clearing, inc., e*trade securities llc and charles schwab & co.
- sec filing
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BRIEF-Bats Global sees IPO of 13.3 mln shares, priced at $17-$19.00/shr
* Sees IPO of 13.3 million shares to be priced will be
between $17.00 and $19.00 per share - sec filing
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between $17.00 and $19.00 per share - sec filing
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Russia's Putin: Panama papers are 'provocation'
MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir
Putin said on Thursday media reports about offshore accounts in
Panama were a "provocation" and the German newspaper behind the
leaks was...
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Putin said on Thursday media reports about offshore accounts in
Panama were a "provocation" and the German newspaper behind the
leaks was...
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UPDATE 1-Swiss Re, Legal & General set to bid for Deutsche's Abbey Life -sources
April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's Legal & General Group PLC
and Swiss Re AG are among firms said to be
weighing bids for Deutsche Bank AG's Abbey Life
Assurance Co, sources familiar with the matter...
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and Swiss Re AG are among firms said to be
weighing bids for Deutsche Bank AG's Abbey Life
Assurance Co, sources familiar with the matter...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - April 14
April 14 (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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Indonesia to probe palm producers' environmental pledge -anti-monopoly agency
JAKARTA, April 14 (Reuters) - Indonesia will investigate
suspected cartel practices by palm oil companies that are
signatories to the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge (IPOP), an
agreement aimed at curbing...
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suspected cartel practices by palm oil companies that are
signatories to the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge (IPOP), an
agreement aimed at curbing...
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UPDATE 1-Federal regulators investigating Wall St Journal's 'living wills' story
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are investigating how the
Wall Street Journal came to report that the two agencies were
giving failing...
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are investigating how the
Wall Street Journal came to report that the two agencies were
giving failing...
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UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank to settle U.S. silver price-fixing litigation
April 13 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG has agreed
to settle U.S. litigation over allegations it illegally
conspired with Bank of Nova Scotia and HSBC Holdings
Plc to fix silver prices at the expense...
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to settle U.S. litigation over allegations it illegally
conspired with Bank of Nova Scotia and HSBC Holdings
Plc to fix silver prices at the expense...
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Puerto Rico creditors cancel lawsuit after governor's emergency order
SAN JUAN, April 13 (Reuters) - - Creditors of Puerto Rico's
Government Development Bank on Wednesday withdrew a lawsuit that
sought to prevent a run on the bank ahead of a $422 million debt
payment...
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Government Development Bank on Wednesday withdrew a lawsuit that
sought to prevent a run on the bank ahead of a $422 million debt
payment...
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U.S. House panel says Puerto Rico bill in limbo as talks continue
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. House Natural
Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop on Wednesday said Obama
administration proposals to change a Puerto Rico debt relief
bill are under...
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Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop on Wednesday said Obama
administration proposals to change a Puerto Rico debt relief
bill are under...
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UPDATE 1-CME to close New York trading floor in computers' victory
CHICAGO, April 13 (Reuters) - CME Group Inc will
shut its New York trading floor at year's end as computerized
trading claims another victim from the world's old-school
financial system.
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shut its New York trading floor at year's end as computerized
trading claims another victim from the world's old-school
financial system.
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BRIEF-Alkermes CEO Richard Pops' FY 2015 total compensation was $12.4 million versus $10.4 million in FY 2014
* CEO Richard Pops' fy 2015 total compensation was $12.4
million versus $10.4 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $10.4 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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Federal regulators investigating Wall St Journal's 'living wills' story
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are investigating how The
Wall Street Journal came to report that the two agencies were
giving failing...
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are investigating how The
Wall Street Journal came to report that the two agencies were
giving failing...
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UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo's systemic importance rose, says U.S. report
April 13 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co is the only
large U.S. bank to become "significantly" more important to the
global financial system in recent years, according to a report
on Wednesday by a U.S....
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large U.S. bank to become "significantly" more important to the
global financial system in recent years, according to a report
on Wednesday by a U.S....
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Former regulator turns Bitcoin tech advocate
NEW YORK, April 13 (IFR) - Former New York state financial
services chief Benjamin Lawsky may have taken a harsh view of
virtual currency as a regulator, but he has begun to stump for
the technology...
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services chief Benjamin Lawsky may have taken a harsh view of
virtual currency as a regulator, but he has begun to stump for
the technology...
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BRIEF-Oaktop Capital Management II reports 5.2 pct passive stake in Enernoc - SEC filing
* Oaktop Capital Management II, L.P. reports 5.2 percent
passive stake in Enernoc Inc as of 31 December, 2015
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passive stake in Enernoc Inc as of 31 December, 2015
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