FRANKFURT, July 31 (Reuters) - Germany's Federal Office for
Motor Vehicles has approved diesel engines of General Motors'
Opel unit, after initial doubts about whether the engine
control software...
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Saturday, July 30, 2016
Singapore c.bank says examining Goldman on work related to 1MDB bond deals
SINGAPORE, July 30 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank said
on Saturday it is examining the extent of Goldman Sachs'
local unit's involvement in bond deals for Malaysian state
investor 1Malaysia...
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on Saturday it is examining the extent of Goldman Sachs'
local unit's involvement in bond deals for Malaysian state
investor 1Malaysia...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. authorities subpoena Goldman in 1MDB probe -WSJ
July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities have issued subpoenas
to Goldman Sachs Group Inc for documents related to the
bank's dealings with scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1MDB, the
Wall Street Journal...
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to Goldman Sachs Group Inc for documents related to the
bank's dealings with scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1MDB, the
Wall Street Journal...
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Friday, July 29, 2016
U.S. authorities subpoena Goldman in 1MDB probe -WSJ
July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities have issued subpoenas
to Goldman Sachs Group Inc for documents related to the
bank's dealings with scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1MDB, the
Wall Street Journal...
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to Goldman Sachs Group Inc for documents related to the
bank's dealings with scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1MDB, the
Wall Street Journal...
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BRIEF-Adma Biologics receives CRL from FDA for pending biologics license application
* CRL did not cite any concerns with clinical safety and
efficacy data for ri-002 submitted by adma in bla
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efficacy data for ri-002 submitted by adma in bla
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Judge denies Uber motion to compel arbitration in surge-pricing lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday
denied a motion by Uber Technologies Inc to compel
arbitration in a passenger lawsuit over so-called surge pricing
brought against the...
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denied a motion by Uber Technologies Inc to compel
arbitration in a passenger lawsuit over so-called surge pricing
brought against the...
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UPDATE 1-Bayer says will halt future U.S. sales of insecticide
CHICAGO, July 29 (Reuters) - The agricultural unit of German
chemicals company Bayer AG will halt future U.S.
sales of an insecticide that can be used on more than 200 crops
after losing a fight with...
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chemicals company Bayer AG will halt future U.S.
sales of an insecticide that can be used on more than 200 crops
after losing a fight with...
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UPDATE 2-Tesla mulling two theories to explain 'Autopilot' crash: source
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
told U.S. Senate Commerce Committee staff it is considering two
theories that may help explain what led to the May 7 fatal crash
that killed a...
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told U.S. Senate Commerce Committee staff it is considering two
theories that may help explain what led to the May 7 fatal crash
that killed a...
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Deutsche Bank scrapes through European banks stress test
FRANKFURT, July 30 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank
showed a weaker reading in the European Union's banking stress
test than most of its peers, indicating that the lender still
has far to go in a revamp it...
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showed a weaker reading in the European Union's banking stress
test than most of its peers, indicating that the lender still
has far to go in a revamp it...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Italian, Irish, Spanish banks do worst in EU stress test
LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Banks from Italy, Ireland, Spain
and Austria fared worst in the latest European Union stress
test, which the region's banking watchdog said on Friday showed
there was...
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and Austria fared worst in the latest European Union stress
test, which the region's banking watchdog said on Friday showed
there was...
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UPDATE 1-Portugal's BCP says stress test results positive, posts loss
LISBON, July 29 (Reuters) - Portugal's largest listed bank,
Millennium bcp, said on Friday it obtained "clearly positive"
results in the latest stress test by the European Central Bank,
even as it...
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Millennium bcp, said on Friday it obtained "clearly positive"
results in the latest stress test by the European Central Bank,
even as it...
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UPDATE 1-EU banks stress test results by core equity capital
(Adds link to stress test website)
LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - The European Banking Authority
published the results of its "stress test" of 51 banks on
Friday.
Lenders faced a theoretical...
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LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - The European Banking Authority
published the results of its "stress test" of 51 banks on
Friday.
Lenders faced a theoretical...
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Raiffeisen merger would raise RZB CET 1 ratio by 40 bps-FMA
VIENNA, July 29 (Reuters) - Austria's Raiffeisen
Zentralbank's core equity tier 1 (CET 1) ratio will be
raised by 0.4 percentage points through its planned merger with
Raiffeisen Bank International,...
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Zentralbank's core equity tier 1 (CET 1) ratio will be
raised by 0.4 percentage points through its planned merger with
Raiffeisen Bank International,...
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Monte dei Paschi fares worst in EU banks stress test
LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi,
Raiffeisen, Banco Popular and two of Ireland's main
banks came out worst in a European Union stress test aimed at
cleaning up balance sheets to boost the...
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Raiffeisen, Banco Popular and two of Ireland's main
banks came out worst in a European Union stress test aimed at
cleaning up balance sheets to boost the...
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BRIEF-Sinclair Settles says settles with FCC, to pay $9.5 mln
* Entered Into Consent Decree With FCC Resolving "Number Of
Previously Disclosed Matters That Have Been Pending At FCC"
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Previously Disclosed Matters That Have Been Pending At FCC"
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UPDATE 1-Pennsylvania attorney general announces Hershey trust reform deal
HARRISBURG, Penn., July 29 (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania
Attorney General's office unveiled on Friday the terms of a
reform agreement with the charitable trust that controls Hershey
Co that includes a...
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Attorney General's office unveiled on Friday the terms of a
reform agreement with the charitable trust that controls Hershey
Co that includes a...
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Tesla mulling two theories to explain 'Autopilot' crash: source
July 29 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc told U.S.
Senate Commerce Committee staff it is considering two theories
that may explain what led to the May 7 fatal crash that killed a
Florida man who was...
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Senate Commerce Committee staff it is considering two theories
that may explain what led to the May 7 fatal crash that killed a
Florida man who was...
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Pennsylvania's top law officer announces Hershey trust reform deal
July 29 (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania Attorney General's
office unveiled on Friday the terms of a reform agreement with
the charitable trust that controls Hershey Co that
includes a 10-year term limit...
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office unveiled on Friday the terms of a reform agreement with
the charitable trust that controls Hershey Co that
includes a 10-year term limit...
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BRIEF-Alkermes says U.S. District Court issued unambiguous opinion in favor of co, U.S. FDA - SEC filing
* On July 28 U.S. District Court for District of Columbia
issued unambiguous opinion in favor of co and U.S. FDA - SEC
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issued unambiguous opinion in favor of co and U.S. FDA - SEC
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UPDATE 1-Michigan prosecutor charges six in Flint water scandal
DETROIT, July 29 (Reuters) - Six Michigan state employees
were charged on Friday in connection with dangerous levels of
lead in the city of Flint's drinking water, prosecutors said.
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were charged on Friday in connection with dangerous levels of
lead in the city of Flint's drinking water, prosecutors said.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. banks dialed back risky loans early this year-regulators
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. banks are weighed down
by loans to the struggling energy industry but underwriting
standards improved early this year, according to a report on
Friday from...
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by loans to the struggling energy industry but underwriting
standards improved early this year, according to a report on
Friday from...
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UK banks lining up to re-open AT1 market
NEW YORK, July 29 (IFR) - Several UK banks could reopen the
Additional Tier 1 capital market in the weeks ahead, as
yield-starved investors find more to like in the risky asset
class.
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Additional Tier 1 capital market in the weeks ahead, as
yield-starved investors find more to like in the risky asset
class.
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BRIEF-UK's CMA to review undertakings given BAE Systems 1999 deal
* To review undertakings given by British Aerospace Plc, now
BAE Systems Plc, arising from acquisition of General Electric Co
unit in Nov 1999
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BAE Systems Plc, arising from acquisition of General Electric Co
unit in Nov 1999
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UPDATE 2-Trade groups urge U.S. court to reverse 'net neutrality' rules
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Several wireless, cable and
broadband trade associations on Friday urged the full U.S. Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia to reverse a ruling
upholding the...
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broadband trade associations on Friday urged the full U.S. Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia to reverse a ruling
upholding the...
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UPDATE 1-Mercedes pulls U.S. E-Class ad touting self-driving car
* Withdrawal comes in wake of consumer group complaints
(Adds statement from Mercedes-Benz)
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(Adds statement from Mercedes-Benz)
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Brazil's Bradesco sees defaults climbing further this year
SAO PAULO, July 29 (Reuters) - Loans in a arrears at Banco
Bradesco SA will probably climb to around 4.9 percent of
outstanding credit, executives said Friday, reflecting the
impact of a recession...
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Bradesco SA will probably climb to around 4.9 percent of
outstanding credit, executives said Friday, reflecting the
impact of a recession...
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UPDATE 1-Enbridge profit misses, hurt by Fort McMurray wildfire
July 29 (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc , Canada's
largest pipeline company, reported a slightly
lower-than-expected profit as the company's liquids pipeline
business was hit by a massive wildfire in Fort...
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largest pipeline company, reported a slightly
lower-than-expected profit as the company's liquids pipeline
business was hit by a massive wildfire in Fort...
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BRIEF-SABMiller says China clears Anheuser-Busch InBev deal
* Anheuser-Busch InBev receives clearance from china's
ministry of commerce for proposed combination with sabmiller
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UPDATE 1-Insurer Cigna's profit misses estimates as medical costs rise
July 29 (Reuters) - Health insurer Cigna Corp
reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday due to
a rise in medical costs in its business that sells plans under
the Affordable Care Act...
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reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday due to
a rise in medical costs in its business that sells plans under
the Affordable Care Act...
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RPT-Wholesale California gasoline prices plunge, consumers still pay up
HOUSTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Wholesale gasoline in
California became the cheapest in the country this week, but
that change has largely gone unseen at the pump, where consumers
are still paying the...
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California became the cheapest in the country this week, but
that change has largely gone unseen at the pump, where consumers
are still paying the...
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UPDATE 2-Romania arrests central bank deputy governor in graft investigation
* Romania holds rate-setting meeting on Aug. 4 without
Olteanu
(Adds detail, central bank, background)
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Olteanu
(Adds detail, central bank, background)
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Health insurer Cigna's revenue rises nearly 5 pct
July 29 (Reuters) - Health insurer Cigna Corp's
quarterly revenue rose nearly 5 percent as it added new members
to government-backed health plans.
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quarterly revenue rose nearly 5 percent as it added new members
to government-backed health plans.
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RPT-INSIGHT-Turkey's investment grade hangs in balance as post-coup purges deepen
ISTANBUL, July 28 (Reuters) - A crackdown in Turkey after a
failed coup could further weaken its institutions and threaten
its investment grade status, investors fear, as dismissals and
detentions...
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failed coup could further weaken its institutions and threaten
its investment grade status, investors fear, as dismissals and
detentions...
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
Wholesale California gasoline prices plunge, consumers still pay up
HOUSTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Wholesale gasoline in
California became the cheapest in the country this week, but
that change has largely gone unseen at the pump, where consumers
are still paying the...
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California became the cheapest in the country this week, but
that change has largely gone unseen at the pump, where consumers
are still paying the...
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Japan's MUFG agrees to buy Guggenheim's fund administration business
TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
(MUFG) has agreed to buy a fund administration business
from Chicago-based investment and advisory firm Guggenheim
Partners, extending a...
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(MUFG) has agreed to buy a fund administration business
from Chicago-based investment and advisory firm Guggenheim
Partners, extending a...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - July 29
July 29 (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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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 2-America Movil profit almost halves on Mexico mobile competition
MEXICO CITY, July 28 (Reuters) - Mexican telecoms company
America Movil on Thursday reported a 45 percent drop in
second-quarter profit compared with the year earlier period,
missing expectations as...
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America Movil on Thursday reported a 45 percent drop in
second-quarter profit compared with the year earlier period,
missing expectations as...
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BRIEF-Smart Technologies announces court approves plan of arrangement
* Court of queen's bench of alberta has granted final order
approving proposed arrangement involving foxconn technology
group
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approving proposed arrangement involving foxconn technology
group
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China sends officials to seven regions to probe investment slowdown
SHANGHAI, July 29 (Reuters) - China has sent teams of
officials to seven regions to investigate a rapid slowdown in
private investment, the country's cabinet said late on Thursday.
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officials to seven regions to investigate a rapid slowdown in
private investment, the country's cabinet said late on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-FDA takes steps to protect blood supply in Florida amid Zika probe
CHICAGO, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has ordered blood banks in Florida's two most
densely populated counties to stop collecting blood as health
officials determine...
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Administration has ordered blood banks in Florida's two most
densely populated counties to stop collecting blood as health
officials determine...
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Monte dei Paschi says considering letters from by Passera, UBS
MILAN, July 28 (Reuters) - Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena
said on Thursday it had received two letters from
former Italian industry minister Corrado Passera and Swiss bank
UBS, amid reports that...
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said on Thursday it had received two letters from
former Italian industry minister Corrado Passera and Swiss bank
UBS, amid reports that...
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Bezos passes Buffett, becomes third-richest person -Forbes
July 28 (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos, the founder and chief
executive of Amazon.com Inc, has become the world's
third-richest person as of the market close for the first time,
Forbes magazine said, passing...
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executive of Amazon.com Inc, has become the world's
third-richest person as of the market close for the first time,
Forbes magazine said, passing...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. probes contracts between Eli Lilly and PBMs
July 28 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co said it
received a civil investigative demand from the U.S. attorney's
office for the southern district of New York, requesting
documents and information relating...
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received a civil investigative demand from the U.S. attorney's
office for the southern district of New York, requesting
documents and information relating...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. consumer agency seeks to overhaul debt collection industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. watchdog for
consumer finances unveiled on Thursday a proposal to toughen
regulation of the multibillion-dollar debt collection industry,
with a focus on...
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consumer finances unveiled on Thursday a proposal to toughen
regulation of the multibillion-dollar debt collection industry,
with a focus on...
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LPC: Firms refinance CLO step-up tranches to avoid interest rate increase
NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - At least seven Collateralized
Loan Obligation (CLO) managers have refinanced funds so far this
year to cut spreads on Triple A tranches with coupons that can
step up to...
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Loan Obligation (CLO) managers have refinanced funds so far this
year to cut spreads on Triple A tranches with coupons that can
step up to...
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INSIGHT-Turkey's investment grade hangs in balance as post-coup purges deepen
ISTANBUL, July 28 (Reuters) - A crackdown in Turkey after a
failed coup could further weaken its institutions and threaten
its investment grade status, investors fear, as dismissals and
detentions...
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failed coup could further weaken its institutions and threaten
its investment grade status, investors fear, as dismissals and
detentions...
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Brazil to sell oil rights near areas Petrobras seeks to sell -ANP
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 28 (Reuters) - Brazil plans to sell
rights to new oil exploration and production areas at an auction
in 2017 adjacent to existing blocks where state-led Petroleo
Brasileiro SA...
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rights to new oil exploration and production areas at an auction
in 2017 adjacent to existing blocks where state-led Petroleo
Brasileiro SA...
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BRIEF-Brookfield Infrastructure -Announcement regarding Asciano transaction
* Says Supreme Court of New South Wales has made orders
approving proposed scheme of arrangement
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approving proposed scheme of arrangement
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Mercedes rejects claims about 'misleading' self-driving car ads
FRANKFURT, July 28 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz has defended an
advertising campaign for its new E-Class against allegations
that consumers were being misled about the car's self-driving
capabilities,...
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advertising campaign for its new E-Class against allegations
that consumers were being misled about the car's self-driving
capabilities,...
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Brazil prosecutors sue to block license for ThyssenKrupp mill
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 28 (Reuters) - Regional prosecutors in
Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state filed a lawsuit on Thursday to
block the granting of an operating license to Thyssenkrupp AG's
CSA plant...
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Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state filed a lawsuit on Thursday to
block the granting of an operating license to Thyssenkrupp AG's
CSA plant...
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UPDATE 1-TransCanada profit beats; says asset sale plan on track
July 28 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp, Canada's
second-largest pipeline company, reported a slightly
higher-than-expected quarterly profit, and said the process of
seeking buyers for a sale of some...
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second-largest pipeline company, reported a slightly
higher-than-expected quarterly profit, and said the process of
seeking buyers for a sale of some...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Bradesco points to hard year as provision outlook worsens
SAO PAULO, July 28 (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco SA
will boost loan-loss provisions more than previously forecast
this year, a sign Brazil's harshest recession in eight decades
and a deluge of...
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will boost loan-loss provisions more than previously forecast
this year, a sign Brazil's harshest recession in eight decades
and a deluge of...
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UPDATE 1-Baker Hughes posts bigger-than-expected loss due to weak drilling activity
July 28 (Reuters) - Baker Hughes Inc reported a
bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, hurt by lower drilling
activity and pricing, and the oilfield services provider said it
did not expect North...
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bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, hurt by lower drilling
activity and pricing, and the oilfield services provider said it
did not expect North...
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BRIEF-Caladrius Biosciences receives FDA fast track designation
* Caladrius Biosciences receives FDA fast track designation
for CLBS03 to treat recent onset type 1 diabetes
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for CLBS03 to treat recent onset type 1 diabetes
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BRIEF-Evolent health files for common stock offering
* Evolent Health Inc Files For Common Stock Offering Of Up
To 44.0 Mln Shares Of Class A Common Stock - Sec Filing
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Baker Hughes posts bigger loss due to impairment charges
July 28 (Reuters) - Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes
Inc reported a bigger quarterly loss, hurt by impairment
and restructuring charges related to writedown of assets, job
cuts and contract...
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Inc reported a bigger quarterly loss, hurt by impairment
and restructuring charges related to writedown of assets, job
cuts and contract...
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Uber China welcomes new regulations on ride-sharing
BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - The Chinese arm of Uber
Technologies Inc said on Thursday it welcomes newly
published government guidelines on ride-sharing services and
sees the rules as an endorsement...
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Technologies Inc said on Thursday it welcomes newly
published government guidelines on ride-sharing services and
sees the rules as an endorsement...
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China requires ride hailing services to sign labour contract with drivers
BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - New regulations require China's
online ride-hailing services to sign labour contracts with
drivers, the vice minister of transport, Liu Xiaoming, told a
news conference...
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online ride-hailing services to sign labour contracts with
drivers, the vice minister of transport, Liu Xiaoming, told a
news conference...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - July 28
July 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
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China issues regulations for online ride-hailing services
BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - China has issued the final
version of a policy to regulate booming online-ride hailing
services, according to a document made public on Thursday, for a
sector in which...
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version of a policy to regulate booming online-ride hailing
services, according to a document made public on Thursday, for a
sector in which...
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Technip upgrades 2016 target, costs savings ahead of schedule
PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - French oil services company
Technip said on Thursday plans to cut spending due to
the fall in oil prices was ahead of schedule as it reported a
better-than-expected second...
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Technip said on Thursday plans to cut spending due to
the fall in oil prices was ahead of schedule as it reported a
better-than-expected second...
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RPT-Sudden rush to emerging debt funds highlights scarcity of bonds
LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Emerging market debt funds are
enjoying a bumper inflow for the first time in three years, but
portfolio managers are struggling to invest the bonanza as new
bond sales...
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enjoying a bumper inflow for the first time in three years, but
portfolio managers are struggling to invest the bonanza as new
bond sales...
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
U.S. consumer agency seeks to overhaul debt collection industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. watchdog for
consumer finances unveiled on Thursday a major proposal to
toughen regulation of the multibillion-dollar debt collection
industry, with a focus...
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consumer finances unveiled on Thursday a major proposal to
toughen regulation of the multibillion-dollar debt collection
industry, with a focus...
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Asciano $6.8 bln buyout clears final hurdle with Australian court approval
SYDNEY, July 28 (Reuters) - A A$9.1 billion ($6.8 billion)
buyout of Australian port and rail freight giant Asciano Ltd
by global investors was approved by a court on
Thursday, clearing the final...
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buyout of Australian port and rail freight giant Asciano Ltd
by global investors was approved by a court on
Thursday, clearing the final...
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BRIEF-Cemex and Kosmos Cement Company have voluntarily entered into a settlemt with the EPA
* Cemex and its affiliate, Kosmos Cement Company, have
voluntarily entered into a settlemt with the EPA
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voluntarily entered into a settlemt with the EPA
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BRIEF-Hutchinson Technology says U.S. DOJ has opened an investigation relating to sale of suspension assemblies
* Says received a letter on july 26, 2016 from antitrust
division of U.S. Department of justice
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division of U.S. Department of justice
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Brazil prosecutor freezes $11.7 mln of Facebook funds due to WhatsApp case
SAO PAULO, July 27 (Reuters) - The public federal prosecutor
in the Brazilian state of Amazonas said on Wednesday the court
there froze 38 million reais ($11.7 million) of funds held in
Facebook...
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in the Brazilian state of Amazonas said on Wednesday the court
there froze 38 million reais ($11.7 million) of funds held in
Facebook...
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UPDATE 1-Wall St banker merely discussed work with inside trader dad -lawyer
NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - The defense lawyer for a
former Wall Street investment banker charged with giving his
father inside information insisted on Wednesday that his client
had no intention of...
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former Wall Street investment banker charged with giving his
father inside information insisted on Wednesday that his client
had no intention of...
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BRIEF-Alere says is fully cooperating with U.S. DOJ investigation
* Received a U.S. Department Of Justice subpoena addressed
to alere toxicology services, inc. on July 1, 2016
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BRIEF-Brooks Automation Inc files for potential mixed shelf size
* Brooks Automation Inc files for potential mixed shelf;
size not disclosed - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Regulus says working to resolve issues outlined in letter from US FDA about clinical hold
* Received written communication from u.s. FDA outlining
information required to resolve clinical hold for its IND for
RG-101
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information required to resolve clinical hold for its IND for
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BRIEF-Alere gotten subpoena from U.S. DoJ criminal-fraud unit - CNBC, citing DJ
* Alere shares plummet after Dow Jones reports it has gotten
subpoena from U.S. DoJ criminal-fraud unit - CNBC
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UPDATE 1-Teva purchase of Allergan generics business gets OK with conditions
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd won U.S. antitrust approval to purchase
Allergan Plc's generics business, after agreeing to
divest more than 75 generic drugs to...
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Industries Ltd won U.S. antitrust approval to purchase
Allergan Plc's generics business, after agreeing to
divest more than 75 generic drugs to...
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BRIEF-Teva gets U.S. FTC clearance for Actavis Generics deal
* Teva receives clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade
Commission for Actavis Generics acquisition
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Commission for Actavis Generics acquisition
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Teva purchase of Allergan generics business approved with conditions
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd won U.S. antitrust approval to purchase
Allergan Plc's generics business, after agreeing to
divest more than 75 generic drugs to...
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Industries Ltd won U.S. antitrust approval to purchase
Allergan Plc's generics business, after agreeing to
divest more than 75 generic drugs to...
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Mexico announces bid terms for first deep water oil joint venture
MEXICO CITY, July 27 (Reuters) - Mexico's oil regulator on
Wednesday announced bid terms for a first-ever joint venture
between state-owned oil company Pemex and would-be private
partners to develop...
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Wednesday announced bid terms for a first-ever joint venture
between state-owned oil company Pemex and would-be private
partners to develop...
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Sudden rush to emerging debt funds highlights scarcity of bonds
LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Emerging market debt funds are
enjoying a bumper inflow for the first time in three years, but
portfolio managers are struggling to invest the bonanza as new
bond sales...
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enjoying a bumper inflow for the first time in three years, but
portfolio managers are struggling to invest the bonanza as new
bond sales...
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BRIEF-SABmiller said to order halt to integration work with AB InBev - CNBC, citing a report
* SABmiller said to order halt to integration work with AB
Inbev - CNBC, citing a report
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BRIEF-SABMiller said to order halt to AB InBev integration work - BBG, citing sources
* SABMiller Plc management has asked employees to stop work
on integrating operations with that of Anheuser-Busch InBev-
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BRIEF-Om Asset Management files for potential notes offering size not disclosed
* Om Asset Management Plc files for potential notes offering
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UPDATE 3-Anthem vows to fight for Cigna deal; profit beats estimates
July 27 (Reuters) - Health insurer Anthem Inc on
Wednesday said it was committed to its planned acquisition of
Cigna Corp and again vowed to fight U.S. government
efforts to block the deal, saying...
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Wednesday said it was committed to its planned acquisition of
Cigna Corp and again vowed to fight U.S. government
efforts to block the deal, saying...
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Daimler says battery advances make electric trucks viable
FRANKFURT, July 27 (Reuters) - Daimler has
unveiled an electric truck capable of transporting up to 25
tonnes, putting zero-emission vehicles on a par with
conventional-engine variants in terms of...
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unveiled an electric truck capable of transporting up to 25
tonnes, putting zero-emission vehicles on a par with
conventional-engine variants in terms of...
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BRIEF-Tac Capital reports 7.9 pct passive stake in Bravo Brio Restaurant Group
* Tac Capital LLC reports 7.9 percent passive stake in Bravo
Brio Restaurant Group Inc as of July 20 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Verizon Communications files for floating rate notes offering
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BRIEF-Tactile Systems Technology sees IPO of 4.0 million shares
* Anticipate that the IPO price will be $10.00 per share
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EU executive proposes to cancel excessive deficit fines for Spain, Portugal
BRUSSELS, July 27 (Reuters) - The European Commission
proposed on Wednesday to cancel fines for Spain and Portugal
over their failure to cut their deficits to within EU limits and
gave Madrid two...
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proposed on Wednesday to cancel fines for Spain and Portugal
over their failure to cut their deficits to within EU limits and
gave Madrid two...
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BRIEF-Pluristem advances towards late-stage trial of PLX-PAD for recovery post hip surgery
* Pluristem advances towards multinational phase III trial
of PLX-PAD to improve recovery following surgery for hip
fracture
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of PLX-PAD to improve recovery following surgery for hip
fracture
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TauRx Alzheimer's drug fails in large study; some benefit seen
CHICAGO, July 27 (Reuters) - TauRx Pharmaceuticals'
experimental Alzheimer's drug LMTX failed to improve cognitive
and functional skills in patients with mild to moderate
Alzheimer's disease, a...
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experimental Alzheimer's drug LMTX failed to improve cognitive
and functional skills in patients with mild to moderate
Alzheimer's disease, a...
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Hardwood flooring maker Lumber Liquidators sales fall
July 27 (Reuters) - Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc's
quarterly sales fell for the fifth straight quarter as the
company struggles to convince customers its hardwood flooring is
safe amid fears that...
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quarterly sales fell for the fifth straight quarter as the
company struggles to convince customers its hardwood flooring is
safe amid fears that...
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UPDATE 3-GlaxoSmithKline invests $360 mln in UK despite Brexit vote
* UK accounts for nearly half GSK R&D, third manufacturing
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UK)
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Airbus CEO says on track to meet 2016 order target
PARIS, July 27 (Reuters) - Airbus Group is on "good track"
to meet its target of selling at least as many jetliners as it
delivers this year, after this month's Farnborough Airshow
accelerated what...
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to meet its target of selling at least as many jetliners as it
delivers this year, after this month's Farnborough Airshow
accelerated what...
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Australia foreign investment watchdog OKs $6.8 bln Asciano takeover
SYDNEY, July 27 (Reuters) - Australia's foreign investment
watchdog cleared the A$9.1 billion ($6.8 billion) buyout of port
and rail freight giant Asciano Ltd, the company said on
Wednesday, paving...
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watchdog cleared the A$9.1 billion ($6.8 billion) buyout of port
and rail freight giant Asciano Ltd, the company said on
Wednesday, paving...
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Australia's major banks team up to challenge Apple on mobile payments apps
SYDNEY, July 27 (Reuters) - Australia's three biggest banks,
including no. 1 lender National Australia Bank (NAB),
on Wednesday said they had lodged a joint application with
anti-trust regulators...
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including no. 1 lender National Australia Bank (NAB),
on Wednesday said they had lodged a joint application with
anti-trust regulators...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 27
July 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 3-Tesla's Musk sees 'modest' capital raise for next strategic turn
SPARKS, Nevada, July 26 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc's
next strategic turn could cost the electric car maker
"tens of billions" of dollars over the long term, but will
likely require only a "modest"...
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next strategic turn could cost the electric car maker
"tens of billions" of dollars over the long term, but will
likely require only a "modest"...
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UPDATE 3-Fiat Chrysler revamps U.S. sales reporting amid federal probes
July 26 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
said on Tuesday it had revised more than five years of
monthly U.S. vehicle sales figures to reflect a new reporting
method, amid an investigation by...
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said on Tuesday it had revised more than five years of
monthly U.S. vehicle sales figures to reflect a new reporting
method, amid an investigation by...
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State Street to pay $530 mln to resolve forex fraud claims
July 26 (Reuters) - Custody bank State Street Corp
said it has agreed to resolve all pending litigation and
regulatory matters in the United States related to its indirect
foreign exchange business.
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said it has agreed to resolve all pending litigation and
regulatory matters in the United States related to its indirect
foreign exchange business.
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LG Display says to invest $1.75 bln to boost OLED display production
SEOUL, July 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd
said on Wednesday it will invest 1.99 trillion won
($1.75 billion) to build a new small- to medium-sized organic
light-emitting diode...
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said on Wednesday it will invest 1.99 trillion won
($1.75 billion) to build a new small- to medium-sized organic
light-emitting diode...
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BRIEF-State Street announces foreign exchange settlement
* Says previously established reserve will be sufficient to
cover all costs associated with these agreements
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cover all costs associated with these agreements
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UPDATE 1-State prosecutors reject U.S. lawmakers' subpoena on Exxon probe
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The top state prosecutors in
New York and Massachusetts said on Tuesday they will refuse to
comply with a subpoena from U.S. congressmen for details on
their...
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New York and Massachusetts said on Tuesday they will refuse to
comply with a subpoena from U.S. congressmen for details on
their...
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UPDATE 1-Energisa to price Brazil stock offer near ceiling - sources
SAO PAULO, July 26 (Reuters) - Energisa SA will likely price
an offering of new stock near the upper end of a suggested range
on Tuesday, said three people involved in the deal, signalling a
stronger...
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an offering of new stock near the upper end of a suggested range
on Tuesday, said three people involved in the deal, signalling a
stronger...
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Valero says biofuels blending costs could double in 2016
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Valero Energy Corp,
the largest U.S. refiner, expects to get hit with a
half-billion-dollar bill in the second half of the year thanks
to the rising cost of meeting...
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the largest U.S. refiner, expects to get hit with a
half-billion-dollar bill in the second half of the year thanks
to the rising cost of meeting...
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EU readies contingency plan for possible Monte Paschi wind down - source
BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters) - European Union authorities are
making contingency plans for the possible winding down of Banca
Monte dei Paschi if the Italian lender has a poor reading in
stress tests...
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making contingency plans for the possible winding down of Banca
Monte dei Paschi if the Italian lender has a poor reading in
stress tests...
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Brazil's Energisa offering seen pricing at 18.50 reais -sources
SAO PAULO, July 26 (Reuters) - Energisa SA, Brazil's
sixth-largest power distributor, is expected on Tuesday to price
an offering of units at 18.50 reais each, closer to the upper
end of a suggested...
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sixth-largest power distributor, is expected on Tuesday to price
an offering of units at 18.50 reais each, closer to the upper
end of a suggested...
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FTC taking comment on divestiture linked to Air Liquide, Airgas merger
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade
Commission said on Tuesday it is accepting public comments on an
application for sale of assets it required for approving a
merger of industrial...
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Commission said on Tuesday it is accepting public comments on an
application for sale of assets it required for approving a
merger of industrial...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. report says Tesla driver speeding in fatal Autopilot crash
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - A driver killed in the May 7
crash of a Tesla Motors Inc car while using Autopilot
driving-assist software was speeding, U.S. highway safety
investigators said on...
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crash of a Tesla Motors Inc car while using Autopilot
driving-assist software was speeding, U.S. highway safety
investigators said on...
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BRIEF-Mark Klein cuts stake in National Holdings to 6 pct from 7 pct
* Mark Klein reports 6.0 percent stake in National Holdings
Corp as of July 22 versus 7.0 percent stake as of June 3 - Sec
filing
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Corp as of July 22 versus 7.0 percent stake as of June 3 - Sec
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UPDATE 2-U.S. judge grants preliminary approval for VW diesel emissions settlement
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday
granted preliminary approval for a $10 billion settlement in
which Volkswagen AG will offer to buy back up to
475,000 polluting 2.0 liter...
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granted preliminary approval for a $10 billion settlement in
which Volkswagen AG will offer to buy back up to
475,000 polluting 2.0 liter...
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UPDATE 2-Canada watchdog tells banks to test resilience to sharp home price falls
* Banks had previously tested against 30 percent declines
(Adds context of previous test required by OSFI, background)
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(Adds context of previous test required by OSFI, background)
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CORRECTED-Europe's first regulated asset-backed bitcoin product launches in Gibraltar
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - Europe's first regulated
asset-backed bitcoin product - an exchange-traded instrument
that will invest exclusively in the digital currency - begins
trading this week on...
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asset-backed bitcoin product - an exchange-traded instrument
that will invest exclusively in the digital currency - begins
trading this week on...
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Canada watchdog tells banks to test resilience to sharp home price falls
TORONTO, July 26 (Reuters) - Canada's banking regulator said
on Tuesday it will require the country's banks to test how they
would withstand a 50 percent cut in property prices in Vancouver
and a 40...
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on Tuesday it will require the country's banks to test how they
would withstand a 50 percent cut in property prices in Vancouver
and a 40...
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VW plans to offer new fix proposal for 3.0 liter vehicles: Justice Department
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG
plans to offer a new proposal to fix 85,000 polluting 3.0 liter
vehicles after regulators rejected an earlier plan, a Justice
Department lawyer said...
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plans to offer a new proposal to fix 85,000 polluting 3.0 liter
vehicles after regulators rejected an earlier plan, a Justice
Department lawyer said...
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EU may fine Spain, Portugal for deficits, give more time to cut them
BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission is
likely to propose on Wednesday to fine Spain and Portugal for
not effectively cutting their budget deficits and to give them
new, longer...
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likely to propose on Wednesday to fine Spain and Portugal for
not effectively cutting their budget deficits and to give them
new, longer...
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BRIEF-Navient files for potential senior notes offering; size not disclosed
* Navient Corp files for potential senior notes offering;
size not disclosed - SEC filing
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Brazil president vetoes provision boosting foreign airline ownership
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian interim
President Michel Temer vetoed a provision of a bill allowing
foreign investors to own up to 100 percent of Brazilian-flag
airlines, according to...
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President Michel Temer vetoed a provision of a bill allowing
foreign investors to own up to 100 percent of Brazilian-flag
airlines, according to...
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EU mergers and takeovers (July 26)
BRUSSELS, July 26 (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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Dow, DuPont seek EU okay for $130 bln deal with concessions
BRUSSELS, July 26 - U.S. chemical giants Dow Chemical Co
and DuPont have offered concessions in a bid to
allay EU antitrust concerns about their proposed $130 billion
merger.
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and DuPont have offered concessions in a bid to
allay EU antitrust concerns about their proposed $130 billion
merger.
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UPDATE 1-EU accepts Paramount's concessions over movie licensing
BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators on
Tuesday accepted Paramount Pictures' concessions to end
anti-competitive movie-licensing deals with British pay-TV group
Sky UK, but said the...
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Tuesday accepted Paramount Pictures' concessions to end
anti-competitive movie-licensing deals with British pay-TV group
Sky UK, but said the...
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UPDATE 2-Chinese miners call for anti-dumping probe into iron ore imports
SHANGHAI, July 26 (Reuters) - Chinese iron ore miners have
called for an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the
steelmaking raw material from top suppliers Australia and
Brazil.
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called for an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the
steelmaking raw material from top suppliers Australia and
Brazil.
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BRIEF-Continental Gold granted environmental license for mine
* Granted environmental license to connect Buritica Project
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Record bankruptcies pressure Brazil banks as recession bites
By Guillermo Parra-Bernal
SAO PAULO, July 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's harshest recession
in eight decades is prompting some of the nation's top banks to
reclassify some 90 billion reais ($27 billion)...
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SAO PAULO, July 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's harshest recession
in eight decades is prompting some of the nation's top banks to
reclassify some 90 billion reais ($27 billion)...
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New RBI chief unlikely before Aug meeting, Basu in frame - sources
NEW DELHI, July 26 (Reuters) - The Indian government has
scaled back the urgency of its search for a new central bank
governor, sources said, with a replacement to Raghuram Rajan now
likely to be...
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scaled back the urgency of its search for a new central bank
governor, sources said, with a replacement to Raghuram Rajan now
likely to be...
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UPDATE 1-Ladbrokes, Coral must sell stores to get merger cleared - UK regulator
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - Bookmakers Ladbrokes and
Gala Coral must sell around 350 to 400 shops in order to obtain
clearance for their proposed merger, Britain's competition
regulator said on...
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Gala Coral must sell around 350 to 400 shops in order to obtain
clearance for their proposed merger, Britain's competition
regulator said on...
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BRIEF-SABMiller says to continue review revised AB InBev offer
* Notes announcement by AB InBev that it has made a revised
and final offer for entire issued and to be issued share capital
of SABMiller
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and final offer for entire issued and to be issued share capital
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UPDATE 1-China internet regulator fines websites over reporting -media
SHANGHAI, July 26 (Reuters) - China's internet regulator has
fined several websites for violating internet publication rules
and ordered them to "rectify" pages that ran news stories based
on their...
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fined several websites for violating internet publication rules
and ordered them to "rectify" pages that ran news stories based
on their...
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Ofcom orders BT to run Openreach as separate company
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - British regulator Ofcom on
Tuesday said BT's network division should become a
legally separate company within the telecoms group, to boost
broadband coverage and avoid the...
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Tuesday said BT's network division should become a
legally separate company within the telecoms group, to boost
broadband coverage and avoid the...
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Monday, July 25, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - July 26
July 26 (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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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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Amazon gets permission from UK to explore drone deliveries
July 25 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Monday
it has entered into a partnership with the British government to
speed up the process for allowing small drones to makes
deliveries.
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it has entered into a partnership with the British government to
speed up the process for allowing small drones to makes
deliveries.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Fed prepares action against Goldman over NY Fed leak -NYT
NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is
preparing an enforcement action against Goldman Sachs Group Inc
related to a leak of confidential government information
to one of its...
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preparing an enforcement action against Goldman Sachs Group Inc
related to a leak of confidential government information
to one of its...
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UPDATE 1-Suncor diluent pipeline remains shut after leak -regulator
CALGARY, Alberta, July 25 (Reuters) - A pipeline at Suncor
Energy's oil sands base plant remained offline on
Monday, the Alberta Energy Regulator said, following a leak last
week that spilt around...
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Energy's oil sands base plant remained offline on
Monday, the Alberta Energy Regulator said, following a leak last
week that spilt around...
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Celgene drug fails to extend survival in lymphoma study
July 25 (Reuters) - Celgene Corp said on Monday
that its flagship drug Revlimid failed to extend survival as a
maintenance therapy for a type of blood cancer after patients
had responded to prior...
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that its flagship drug Revlimid failed to extend survival as a
maintenance therapy for a type of blood cancer after patients
had responded to prior...
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Suncor diluent pipeline remains shut after leak -regulator
CALGARY, Alberta, July 25 (Reuters) - A pipeline at Suncor
Energy's oil sands base plant remained offline on
Monday, the Alberta Energy Regulator said, following a leak last
week that spilt around...
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Energy's oil sands base plant remained offline on
Monday, the Alberta Energy Regulator said, following a leak last
week that spilt around...
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Zenefits fined $62,500 by Tenn. regulators in first settlement on licensing
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Software startup Zenefits
must pay the state of Tennessee $62,500 for violating insurance
requirements, state officials said on Monday, marking the first
settlement...
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must pay the state of Tennessee $62,500 for violating insurance
requirements, state officials said on Monday, marking the first
settlement...
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U.S. financial stability faces threat from Brexit - U.S. monitor
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. financial system
faces greater potential instability due to Britain's decision to
leave the European Union while low and negative interest rates
also raise...
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faces greater potential instability due to Britain's decision to
leave the European Union while low and negative interest rates
also raise...
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BRIEF-Encana Corp files for mixed shelf of up to $6 bln
* Intends use net proceeds from sale of securities to
finance capital expenditures, to reduce outstanding indebtedness
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finance capital expenditures, to reduce outstanding indebtedness
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U.S., Mexico air transport accord enters in force, seen boosting travel
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The United States and Mexico
agreed to put into force a new air transportation agreement that
is expected to boost travel and clear the way for any city to
have direct...
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agreed to put into force a new air transportation agreement that
is expected to boost travel and clear the way for any city to
have direct...
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UPDATE 2-EPA clears path to regulate carbon emissions from U.S. aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency on Monday finalized its determination that
greenhouse gases from airplanes endanger public health, a
decision that requires...
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Protection Agency on Monday finalized its determination that
greenhouse gases from airplanes endanger public health, a
decision that requires...
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UPDATE 1-LATAM Airlines to pay $22 mln over Argentine bribes case
WASHINGTON/SANTIAGO, July 25 (Reuters) - LATAM Airlines
Group SA , Latin America's largest airline, has
agreed to pay more than $22 million in civil and criminal fines
relating to a decade-old...
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Group SA , Latin America's largest airline, has
agreed to pay more than $22 million in civil and criminal fines
relating to a decade-old...
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BRIEF-Allergan receives positive opinion for its treatment for IBS-D in adults
* Allergan receives positive opinion for Truberzi
(eluxadoline) for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with
diarrhoea (IBS-D) in adults
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(eluxadoline) for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with
diarrhoea (IBS-D) in adults
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BRIEF-Epirus Biopharmaceuticals entered settlement satisfaction amendment with Livzon Mabpharm
* On July 15, co entered into a settlement satisfaction
amendment with Livzon Mabpharm Inc - SEC filing
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amendment with Livzon Mabpharm Inc - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Capital One files for potential subordinated notes
* Capital One Financial Corp files for potential
subordinated notes for undisclosed sum - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Syneron Medical Ltd says PicoWay Picosecond laser receives U.S. FDA clearance for ultra-short 785nm wavelength
* Syneron Candela's Picoway Picosecond laser receives U.S.
FDA clearance for ultra-short 785nm wavelength
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FDA clearance for ultra-short 785nm wavelength
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BRIEF-Hudson Technologies comments on U.S. ITC's vote on antidumping petition related to HFC's from China
* Hudson Technologies comments on U.S. International Trade
Commission vote on antidumping petition related to HFC's from
China
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Commission vote on antidumping petition related to HFC's from
China
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BRIEF-Home Group to price IPO shares between $14-$16/share
* Sees IPO Of 8.7 million shares of common stock to be
priced between $14.00 and $16.00 per share-SEC filing
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priced between $14.00 and $16.00 per share-SEC filing
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BRIEF-Ocular Therapeutix gets complete response letter for dextenza NDA
* Ocular Therapeutix receives complete response letter from
FDA for its NDA for dextenza for treatment of post-surgical
ocular pain
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FDA for its NDA for dextenza for treatment of post-surgical
ocular pain
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RPT-DEALTALK-U.S. government's bid to block insurance mergers could spawn new ones
July 22 (Reuters) - The potential bust-up of two mega deals
among America's largest health insurance companies may have an
unintended result - more mergers.
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among America's largest health insurance companies may have an
unintended result - more mergers.
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UK PM May concerned by lawmakers' damning report on BHS
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - A damning report by British
lawmakers on the role of retail tycoon Philip Green in the
demise of department store chain BHS is "clearly concerning", a
spokeswoman for...
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lawmakers on the role of retail tycoon Philip Green in the
demise of department store chain BHS is "clearly concerning", a
spokeswoman for...
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BRIEF-RiceBran Technology files for sale of up to 2.7 mln shares
* RiceBran Technologies files for sale of up to 2.7 mln
shares of co's common stock by the selling stockholders- SEC
filing
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shares of co's common stock by the selling stockholders- SEC
filing
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China internet regulator fines websites over reporting
SHANGHAI, July 25 (Reuters) - China's internet regulator has
fined several websites for violating internet publication rules
and ordered them to "rectify" pages that ran news stories based
on their...
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fined several websites for violating internet publication rules
and ordered them to "rectify" pages that ran news stories based
on their...
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BRIEF-Pharmaengine sayss Onivyde(r) regimen receives CHMP positive opinion
* Pharmaengine announces Onivyde(r) regimen receives CHMP
positive opinion for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic
cancer
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positive opinion for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic
cancer
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Indonesian tax amnesty could spark outflow from Singapore wealth industry
SINGAPORE, July 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's wealth management
industry is likely to suffer a bad dent as rich Indonesians move
some money back home to take advantage of a tax amnesty, but the
exodus...
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industry is likely to suffer a bad dent as rich Indonesians move
some money back home to take advantage of a tax amnesty, but the
exodus...
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BT willing to give greater autonomy to Openreach unit-chairman
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - BT is willing to give
more autonomy to its Openreach network division, creating an
independent board with a greater say over investment, its
chairman said on Monday ahead...
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more autonomy to its Openreach network division, creating an
independent board with a greater say over investment, its
chairman said on Monday ahead...
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Sunday, July 24, 2016
BRIEF-Eastern Platinum continues to investigate transactions undertaken and disclosed by prior management
* Previous Management of disclosed that it reached agreement
with certain holders of minority interests in all of Eastplats'
projects
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with certain holders of minority interests in all of Eastplats'
projects
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Ex-Wall Street banker accused of insider tips to father faces trial
NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors in
Manhattan are set to face off with a former Wall Street
investment banker in their first insider trading trial since a
U.S. appeals court...
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Manhattan are set to face off with a former Wall Street
investment banker in their first insider trading trial since a
U.S. appeals court...
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Friday, July 22, 2016
DEALTALK-U.S. government's bid to block insurance mergers could spawn new ones
July 22 (Reuters) - The potential bust-up of two mega deals
among America's largest health insurance companies may have an
unintended result - more mergers.
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among America's largest health insurance companies may have an
unintended result - more mergers.
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UPDATE 1-Hershey Trust nears settlement to reform its governance -sources
July 22 (Reuters) - The board of the charitable trust that
controls Hershey Co is nearing a resolution with the
Pennsylvania Attorney General's office that would avoid a legal
row in exchange for...
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controls Hershey Co is nearing a resolution with the
Pennsylvania Attorney General's office that would avoid a legal
row in exchange for...
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REFILE-Hershey Trust nears governance settlement with Pennsylvania AG-sources
July 22 (Reuters) - The board of the charitable trust that
controls Hershey Co is nearing a resolution with the
Pennsylvania Attorney General's office that would avoid a legal
row in exchange for...
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controls Hershey Co is nearing a resolution with the
Pennsylvania Attorney General's office that would avoid a legal
row in exchange for...
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UPDATE 1-SEC speeds up listing process for some ETFs
July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission on Friday approved listing standards for some
exchange-traded funds, paving the way for issuers to bring funds
to the market in weeks...
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Commission on Friday approved listing standards for some
exchange-traded funds, paving the way for issuers to bring funds
to the market in weeks...
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BRIEF-Hershey Trust to reach settlement with Pennsylvania's attorney general to resolve probe, would lead to director resignations- CNBC, citing DJ
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attorney general to resolve probe, would lead to director
resignations -CNBC, citing DJ
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UPDATE 3-JPMorgan to stop settling government securities for dealers
NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co
will stop settling U.S. government securities transactions for
most dealers by the end of next year as it streamlines its
business, the bank said on...
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will stop settling U.S. government securities transactions for
most dealers by the end of next year as it streamlines its
business, the bank said on...
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BRIEF-VBI Vaccines files for mixed shelf of upto $150 mln
* VBI Vaccines Inc files for mixed shelf of upto $150
million - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler recalling 410,000 vehicles
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles
worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of
propulsion.
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said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles
worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of
propulsion.
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Fiat Chrysler recalling 410,000 vehicles
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles
worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of
propulsion.
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said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles
worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of
propulsion.
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EU watchdog flags faulty generic drug data, backs sales halt
July 22 (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency (EMA)
recommended suspending sales of some generic drugs after a
review found that data collected by a contract research company
in India for their...
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recommended suspending sales of some generic drugs after a
review found that data collected by a contract research company
in India for their...
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JPMorgan to exit government securities settlement business
NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
plans to end services on settling government securities after a
review of its businesses, a bank spokesperson said on Friday.
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plans to end services on settling government securities after a
review of its businesses, a bank spokesperson said on Friday.
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JPMorgan to stop settling gov't securities for dealers -Bloomberg
NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co
plans to exit its business of settling government securities for
most dealers, including some trades in a part of the key
repurchase-agreement...
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plans to exit its business of settling government securities for
most dealers, including some trades in a part of the key
repurchase-agreement...
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Ex-New York City jail guard union boss pleads not guilty to bribery
NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - The former union leader for
New York City's prison guards and a hedge fund financier pleaded
not guilty on Friday to engaging in a bribery scheme in a case
linked to a...
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New York City's prison guards and a hedge fund financier pleaded
not guilty on Friday to engaging in a bribery scheme in a case
linked to a...
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures indicate higher open after economic data
July 22 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index futures
pointed to a higher start on Friday after retail sales data
exceeded estimates.
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pointed to a higher start on Friday after retail sales data
exceeded estimates.
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UPDATE 1-EU approves Monsanto, Bayer genetically modified soybeans
BRUSSELS, July 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission on
Friday approved imports of two types of Monsanto's
genetically modified soybeans and one sold by Germany's Bayer
CropScience for use as a...
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Friday approved imports of two types of Monsanto's
genetically modified soybeans and one sold by Germany's Bayer
CropScience for use as a...
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Tullett, ICAP deal wins U.S. approval
July 22 (Reuters) - Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon Plc
said its proposed $1.5 billion acquisition of rival
ICAP Plc's hybrid voice broking business was cleared by
the United States.
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said its proposed $1.5 billion acquisition of rival
ICAP Plc's hybrid voice broking business was cleared by
the United States.
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BRIEF-EU Medicines Agency recommends approval of two new cancer drugs
* Recommends approval of Exelixis Inc'S
cabozantinib to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma
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cabozantinib to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures rise ahead of data on inflation, retail sales
July 22 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index futures
pointed to a higher start on Friday ahead of the release of data
on inflation and retail sales.
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pointed to a higher start on Friday ahead of the release of data
on inflation and retail sales.
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BRIEF-Cellect Biotechnology sees IPO of 1.4 mln ADSs
* Cellect Biotechnology Ltd sees IPO of 1,388,889 American
Depositary Shares, or ADSs, and warrants to purchase 694,444
ADSs, or warrants
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New gas pipelines would make U.S. miss climate target -report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - The United States will miss
its emission-reduction targets under the Paris climate agreement
if 19 pending natural gas pipelines are built across eastern
states, a...
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its emission-reduction targets under the Paris climate agreement
if 19 pending natural gas pipelines are built across eastern
states, a...
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EU authorises Monsanto, Bayer genetically modified seeds
BRUSSELS, July 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission has
authorised two types of Monsanto's genetically modified
seeds and one sold by Germany's Bayer for feed and
food uses, following a favourable...
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authorised two types of Monsanto's genetically modified
seeds and one sold by Germany's Bayer for feed and
food uses, following a favourable...
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BRIEF-FDA to inspect Nicox partner Bausch + Lomb
* Has been informed by its partner Bausch + Lomb, a Valeant
unit, of receipt of a complete response letter from
U.S. FDA concerning latanoprostene bunod
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unit, of receipt of a complete response letter from
U.S. FDA concerning latanoprostene bunod
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - The Wall Street Journal - July 22
July 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - July 22
July 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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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
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RPT-U.S. may take movie, music roles in Malaysia fund asset seizure
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. government may become
a movie and music industry player, at least temporarily, after
moving to seize $1 billion in assets that prosecutors said were
bought with...
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a movie and music industry player, at least temporarily, after
moving to seize $1 billion in assets that prosecutors said were
bought with...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. sides with HSBC to block release of money laundering report
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. government asked a
federal appeals court on Thursday to block the release of a
report detailing how HSBC Holdings Plc is working to
improve its money laundering...
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federal appeals court on Thursday to block the release of a
report detailing how HSBC Holdings Plc is working to
improve its money laundering...
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BRIEF-Visa says longer term impact of brexit on Visa Europe's business is too early to determine
* Visa on operations in China - working through issues
relating to national security reviews and encryption standards
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relating to national security reviews and encryption standards
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U.S. may take movie, music roles in Malaysia fund asset seizure
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. government may become
a movie and music industry player, at least temporarily, after
moving to seize $1 billion in assets that prosecutors said were
bought with...
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a movie and music industry player, at least temporarily, after
moving to seize $1 billion in assets that prosecutors said were
bought with...
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UPDATE 3-Fox News chief Ailes resigns after sexual harassment claims
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - Roger Ailes, who
built Fox News Channel into a money-making ratings powerhouse,
has resigned as chairman and chief executive following
allegations of sexual...
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built Fox News Channel into a money-making ratings powerhouse,
has resigned as chairman and chief executive following
allegations of sexual...
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White House calls for Malaysian transparency in wake of fund scandal
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The White House urged
Malaysia on Thursday to demonstrate good governance and a
transparent business climate, a day after U.S. prosecutors sued
to try and seize $1...
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Malaysia on Thursday to demonstrate good governance and a
transparent business climate, a day after U.S. prosecutors sued
to try and seize $1...
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UPDATE 2-Mexico's Vitro to buy PPG's flat glass unit for $750 mln
MONTERREY, July 21 (Reuters) - Mexican glass manufacturer
Vitro said on Thursday it had agreed to purchase the
flat glass unit of U.S. company PPG for around $750
million, giving it a foothold in...
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Vitro said on Thursday it had agreed to purchase the
flat glass unit of U.S. company PPG for around $750
million, giving it a foothold in...
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BRIEF-Puma Biotech applies for marketing approval for breast cancer drug
* Submits NDA for PB272 (neratinib) to U.S. FDA for extended
adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive early stage breast cancer
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BRIEF-Merck provides regulatory update on Biologics application
* Fda has requested submission of new data and analyses from
modify I and modify II clinical trials previously submitted
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modify I and modify II clinical trials previously submitted
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Corzine, others settle with MF Global trustee over collapse
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - Jon Corzine has reached a
settlement with the trustee for the former New Jersey governor's
collapsed brokerage MF Global Holdings Ltd, as part of a series
of accords...
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settlement with the trustee for the former New Jersey governor's
collapsed brokerage MF Global Holdings Ltd, as part of a series
of accords...
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UPDATE 4-U.S. regulators sue to block Anthem-Cigna, Aetna-Humana insurer mergers
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. antitrust officials on
Thursday moved to block an unprecedented consolidation of the
national health insurance market, filing suit against Anthem
Inc's proposed...
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Thursday moved to block an unprecedented consolidation of the
national health insurance market, filing suit against Anthem
Inc's proposed...
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UPDATE 1-GM says it may recall 4.3 million vehicles over Takata air bags
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - General Motors Co
said on Thursday it may be forced by U.S. regulators to recall
another 4.3 million vehicles for potentially defective Takata
air bag inflators, a...
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said on Thursday it may be forced by U.S. regulators to recall
another 4.3 million vehicles for potentially defective Takata
air bag inflators, a...
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BRIEF-Humana increases FY 2016 earnings guidance
* says updated guidance for FY16 adjusted eps of at least
$9.25 compares to its previous guidance for FY16 adjusted eps of
at least $8.85
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$9.25 compares to its previous guidance for FY16 adjusted eps of
at least $8.85
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BRIEF-Coinbase Global says has raised $10.5 mln in equity financing
July 21 (Reuters) - Coinbase Global Inc Says It Has Sold
$10.5 Mln In Equity Financing From Total Offering Amount Of
$11.0 Mln
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$10.5 Mln In Equity Financing From Total Offering Amount Of
$11.0 Mln
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BRIEF-Cigna comments on DOJ position regarding proposed deal with Anthem
* Comments on DOJ position regarding proposed deal with
Anthem; Cinga currently evaluating its options consistent with
obligations under agreement
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Anthem; Cinga currently evaluating its options consistent with
obligations under agreement
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BRIEF-Redhill Biopharma receives additional U.S. Patent covering RHB-105
* Redhill Biopharma receives additional U.S. patent covering
RHB-105 ahead of confirmatory phase III study for H. Pylori
infection
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RHB-105 ahead of confirmatory phase III study for H. Pylori
infection
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UPDATE 1-Theranos hires executives in regulatory, compliance push
July 21 (Reuters) - Blood-testing company Theranos Inc said
on Thursday it hired two executives to oversee regulatory,
quality and compliance standards, as the company tries to
recover from a series...
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on Thursday it hired two executives to oversee regulatory,
quality and compliance standards, as the company tries to
recover from a series...
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Greek MPs set to lower voting age, abolish bonus seats
ATHENS, July 21 (Reuters) - Greece's lawmakers were poised
to revamp the electoral law and abolish a system of bonus seats
on Thursday, in a move authorities say will better reflect
public opinion in...
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to revamp the electoral law and abolish a system of bonus seats
on Thursday, in a move authorities say will better reflect
public opinion in...
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Brazil to ease foreign land ownership cap as part of stimulus -source
BRASILIA, July 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's government plans to
include steps to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of
agricultural land in a package of measures to resuscitate the
recession-stricken...
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include steps to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of
agricultural land in a package of measures to resuscitate the
recession-stricken...
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BRIEF-RepliCel therapy for pattern baldness proceeds to clinical trial launch in Japan
* RCH-01 product cleared by Japanese regulatory authorities
for use in clinical research study launching now in Japan
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for use in clinical research study launching now in Japan
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Malaysia's Attorney-General says no evidence of fraud at 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Reuters) - Malaysia's
Attorney-General said on Thursday there has been no evidence
from any probe conducted by law enforcement agencies across the
globe that show funds were...
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Attorney-General said on Thursday there has been no evidence
from any probe conducted by law enforcement agencies across the
globe that show funds were...
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BRIEF-Roche CEO says very optimistic about u.s. market
* Ceo says still very optimistic about u.s. Market,
discussion about pricing was triggered by older generic drugs in
smaller markets
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UPDATE 5-AB InBev, SABMiller deal wins U.S. approval, adds craft beer protections
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - Brewers Anheuser-Busch InBev
and SABMiller received U.S. antitrust approval
for their $107 billion merger on Wednesday, bringing the
largest-ever consumer products deal...
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and SABMiller received U.S. antitrust approval
for their $107 billion merger on Wednesday, bringing the
largest-ever consumer products deal...
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UPDATE 2-Singapore seizes assets, to take action against major banks in 1MDB probe
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuters) - Singapore widened a crackdown
on alleged money laundering in a probe tied to scandal-hit
Malaysian state fund 1MDB, seizing assets and announcing it will
take action...
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on alleged money laundering in a probe tied to scandal-hit
Malaysian state fund 1MDB, seizing assets and announcing it will
take action...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - July 21
July 21 (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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Sanctions hinder Russian efforts to build power plant - sources
MOSCOW, July 21 (Reuters) - A state tender for a company to
build and operate a power plant in southern Russia attracted no
bids partly because firms feared falling foul of EU sanctions
should any...
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build and operate a power plant in southern Russia attracted no
bids partly because firms feared falling foul of EU sanctions
should any...
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Australian regulator waves through Asciano buyout
SYDNEY, July 21 (Reuters) - Australia's antitrust watchdog
on Thursday gave the green light to a A$9.1 billion ($6.79
billion) buyout of rail freight giant Asciano Ltd by a
global consortium led by...
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on Thursday gave the green light to a A$9.1 billion ($6.79
billion) buyout of rail freight giant Asciano Ltd by a
global consortium led by...
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S.Korea probes Google for anti-competitive behaviour-Yonhap
SEOUL, July 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's antitrust regulator
conducted an inspection of Google's local headquarters to
investigate whether the firm is engaged in anticompetitive
behaviour over its...
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conducted an inspection of Google's local headquarters to
investigate whether the firm is engaged in anticompetitive
behaviour over its...
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UPDATE 1-J&J unit's former execs convicted of unapproved marketing
July 19 (Reuters) - Two former executives of Acclarent Inc,
a medical device company bought by Johnson & Johnson in
2010, were convicted on Wednesday by a U.S. jury on charges of
promoting a product...
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a medical device company bought by Johnson & Johnson in
2010, were convicted on Wednesday by a U.S. jury on charges of
promoting a product...
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UPDATE 1-Freddie Mac must face revived lawsuit over subprime exposure
July 20 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday
revived Ohio's lawsuit accusing Freddie Mac of
defrauding the state's $87.3 billion public pension fund by
hiding its exposure to subprime and...
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revived Ohio's lawsuit accusing Freddie Mac of
defrauding the state's $87.3 billion public pension fund by
hiding its exposure to subprime and...
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REFILE-Marlette gets second ever online loan ABS over the line
NEW YORK, July 20 (IFR) - Marlette Funding got its
second-ever bond backed by personal loans easily over the line
on Wednesday, but investors said the primary market was still
wary of deals from the...
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second-ever bond backed by personal loans easily over the line
on Wednesday, but investors said the primary market was still
wary of deals from the...
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BRIEF-Lcnb Corp files for mixed shelf of up to $100 mln
* Lcnb Corp files for mixed shelf of up to $100 million -
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J&J unit's former execs convicted of unapproved marketing
July 19 (Reuters) - Two former executives of Acclarent Inc,
a medical device company bought by Johnson & Johnson in
2010, were convicted on Wednesday by a U.S. jury on charges of
promoting a product...
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a medical device company bought by Johnson & Johnson in
2010, were convicted on Wednesday by a U.S. jury on charges of
promoting a product...
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Nishikawa agrees to plead guilty, pay $130 mln fine for price-fixing -U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Nishikawa Rubber Co Ltd
has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $130 million
criminal fine for its role in a price-fixing conspiracy
involving automotive parts, the U.S....
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has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $130 million
criminal fine for its role in a price-fixing conspiracy
involving automotive parts, the U.S....
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UPDATE 1-Four U.S. airlines get OK for daytime flights to Tokyo Haneda
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Four U.S. carriers have won
tentative approval to launch daytime U.S. flights to Tokyo's
Haneda airport as early as this fall, the U.S. Transportation
Department said...
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tentative approval to launch daytime U.S. flights to Tokyo's
Haneda airport as early as this fall, the U.S. Transportation
Department said...
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U.S. Justice Department says it approves SABMiller, ABI deal
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
said on Wednesday it had agreed to a settlement with
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA that will permit ABI to proceed
with its acquisition of...
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said on Wednesday it had agreed to a settlement with
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA that will permit ABI to proceed
with its acquisition of...
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UPDATE 1-AB InBev says wins U.S. Antitrust Approval for SABMiller Deal
July 20 (Reuters) - The world's top two brewers,
Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller, have won
U.S. antitrust approval to merge, Ab InBev said on Wednesday.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller, have won
U.S. antitrust approval to merge, Ab InBev said on Wednesday.
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Albanesi shows high yield in latest Argentine deal
NEW YORK, July 20 (IFR) - Argentina's Albanesi had the
market to itself on Wednesday as it moved forward with a US$250m
seven-year non-call four bond - the latest in a long list of
offerings from the...
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market to itself on Wednesday as it moved forward with a US$250m
seven-year non-call four bond - the latest in a long list of
offerings from the...
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U.S. Treasury launches money fund data tool
July 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department's research
arm, Office of Financial Research, on Wednesday launched an
online tool that allows investors to analyze the securities held
by money...
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arm, Office of Financial Research, on Wednesday launched an
online tool that allows investors to analyze the securities held
by money...
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Daimler AG, Ferrari selling some new vehicles with faulty air bags - Senate report
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz
and Daimler Vans units and Ferrari NV are among a small group of
automakers selling some new vehicles with faulty Takata airbags
that will...
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and Daimler Vans units and Ferrari NV are among a small group of
automakers selling some new vehicles with faulty Takata airbags
that will...
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REFILE-U.S. announces $1 bln civil action to recover funds taken from Malaysian fund
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General
Loretta Lynch announced a civil action on Wednesday seeking the
recovery of more than $1 billion worth of assets linked to a
conspiracy to...
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Loretta Lynch announced a civil action on Wednesday seeking the
recovery of more than $1 billion worth of assets linked to a
conspiracy to...
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BRIEF-Wal-Mart publishes update on work on Walmart Sustainable Chemistry Policy
* Published progress update on work on Walmart Sustainable
Chemistry Policy; update includes progress on removing 8 high
priority chemicals
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Chemistry Policy; update includes progress on removing 8 high
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UPDATE 2-U.S. charges two HSBC executives over forex-related scheme
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - A senior manager at HSBC
Holdings Plc has been arrested in New York and charged
along with a former foreign exchange executive for engaging in a
scheme to defraud one of...
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Holdings Plc has been arrested in New York and charged
along with a former foreign exchange executive for engaging in a
scheme to defraud one of...
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BRIEF-Algoma says arbitration tribunal rules in favour of co
* London, UK Arbitration Tribunal Hearing Contract Dispute
Between Algoma, Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries Has Found In
Favour Of Co
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Mylan gets EU approval for Meda purchase, subject to conditions
BRUSSELS, July 20 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators said
on Wednesday they had cleared generic drugmaker Mylan's
planned cash-and-stock purchase of Sweden's Meda
subject to it selling certain...
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on Wednesday they had cleared generic drugmaker Mylan's
planned cash-and-stock purchase of Sweden's Meda
subject to it selling certain...
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BRIEF-Xoma wins EU "orphan drug" status for hyperinsulinism drug
* Xoma 358 is in phase 2 development for chi with clinical
sites in united states and european union (eu) actively
enrolling patients
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sites in united states and european union (eu) actively
enrolling patients
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Enbridge to pay $62 mln fine, $120 mln costs for Michigan spill -report
July 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department and
Environmental Protection Agency will fine Enbridge Inc
$62 million for a 2010 oil spill that released crude oil into
the Kalamazoo River in...
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Environmental Protection Agency will fine Enbridge Inc
$62 million for a 2010 oil spill that released crude oil into
the Kalamazoo River in...
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UPDATE 1-Germany wants G20 to signal stability; Schaeuble to discuss Brexit with Hammond
BERLIN, July 20 (Reuters) - Germany wants a message of
stability to emerge from this weekend's G20 meeting in China,
where Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble will also meet his
newly appointed...
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stability to emerge from this weekend's G20 meeting in China,
where Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble will also meet his
newly appointed...
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BRIEF-VisionChina Media says Cayman Islands ruling orders company to pay plaintiffs about $59.4 mln
* Says Cayman Islands ruling orders VisionChina Media to pay
plaintiffs approximately $59.4 million
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plaintiffs approximately $59.4 million
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UPDATE 2-U.S. set to seize assets tied to Malaysian fund 1MDB- media
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. federal prosecutors
are set to file civil lawsuits seeking to seize assets worth
more than $1 billion linked to scandal-hit Malaysian state fund
1Malaysia...
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are set to file civil lawsuits seeking to seize assets worth
more than $1 billion linked to scandal-hit Malaysian state fund
1Malaysia...
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UPDATE 1-Konecranes offers divestiture as it seeks EU approval for Terex deal
* Finnish crane maker Konecranes said on Wednesday it has offered to sell
Germany-based crane component maker Stahl to win EU approval for its proposed $1.3 billion euro
acquisition of Terex Corp's...
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Germany-based crane component maker Stahl to win EU approval for its proposed $1.3 billion euro
acquisition of Terex Corp's...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - July 20
July 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
UPDATE 2-Chesapeake sued for allegedly rigging U.S. oil, natgas leases
July 19 (Reuters) - Investors who sold oil and natural gas
land leases to Chesapeake Energy Corp and now-bankrupt
SandRidge Energy Corp sued Chesapeake and Tom Ward,
SandRidge's former CEO, alleging...
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land leases to Chesapeake Energy Corp and now-bankrupt
SandRidge Energy Corp sued Chesapeake and Tom Ward,
SandRidge's former CEO, alleging...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 20
July 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 3-Fox News, Ailes in negotiations over his exit-source
July 19 (Reuters) - Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a
profitable ratings powerhouse, and Twenty-First Century Fox Inc
are in negotiations over his departure from the cable
news channel...
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profitable ratings powerhouse, and Twenty-First Century Fox Inc
are in negotiations over his departure from the cable
news channel...
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Judge refuses to block generic versions of AstraZeneca's Crestor
July 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to issue
a temporary restraining order blocking the approval of new
generic versions of AstraZeneca's blockbuster
cholesterol drug Crestor in the...
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a temporary restraining order blocking the approval of new
generic versions of AstraZeneca's blockbuster
cholesterol drug Crestor in the...
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BRIEF-Kraft Heinz Foods files for senior offering of up to $15 bln
* Kraft Heinz Foods Co files for senior notes offering of up
to $15.0 billion - SEC filing
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to $15.0 billion - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Petrus Securities reports 5 pct stake in Hill International
* Petrus Securities acquired Hill International shares for
investment purposes as believed that common stock was
undervalued
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investment purposes as believed that common stock was
undervalued
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UPDATE 1-Mexico telecoms watchdog sets price rules for Telmex up to 2018
MEXICO CITY, July 19 (Reuters) - Mexico's telecoms regulator
said on Tuesday it had set price rules for 2015-2018 for
fixed-line telephone firms Telmex and Telnor, part of tycoon
Carlos Slim's...
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said on Tuesday it had set price rules for 2015-2018 for
fixed-line telephone firms Telmex and Telnor, part of tycoon
Carlos Slim's...
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UPDATE 2-Mexico approves auction terms for 15 offshore oil areas
MEXICO CITY, July 19 (Reuters) - Mexico's oil regulator on
Tuesday approved contracts and auction terms for 15 shallow
water areas in the southern Gulf of Mexico, to be bid out early
next year as...
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Tuesday approved contracts and auction terms for 15 shallow
water areas in the southern Gulf of Mexico, to be bid out early
next year as...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil judge blocks WhatsApp over data in criminal case
SAO PAULO, July 19 (Reuters) - A Brazilian judge ordered an
indefinite suspension of Facebook Inc's WhatsApp on
Tuesday after it failed to cooperate in a criminal
investigation, the third such...
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indefinite suspension of Facebook Inc's WhatsApp on
Tuesday after it failed to cooperate in a criminal
investigation, the third such...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. antitrust officials poised to block Anthem, Aetna deals - source
NEW YORK, July 19 (Reuters) - U.S. antitrust officials are
poised to file lawsuits to block Anthem Inc's
acquisition of Cigna Corp as well as Aetna Inc's
takeover of Humana Inc, a person familiar...
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poised to file lawsuits to block Anthem Inc's
acquisition of Cigna Corp as well as Aetna Inc's
takeover of Humana Inc, a person familiar...
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Fox News anchor Kelly said Ailes made unwanted sexual advances-report
July 19 (Reuters) - Fox News Anchor Megyn Kelly has told
investigators that her boss, Roger Ailes, "made unwanted sexual
advances toward her," about 10 years ago, New York magazine
reported Tuesday,...
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investigators that her boss, Roger Ailes, "made unwanted sexual
advances toward her," about 10 years ago, New York magazine
reported Tuesday,...
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UPDATE 3-Three U.S. states sue VW, say execs covered up diesel cheating
* VW calls suits regrettable, says claims "not new"
(Adds all three state lawsuits now filed, AG comment)
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(Adds all three state lawsuits now filed, AG comment)
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Britain's big banks call for upstart rivals to share burden of free accounts
LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Britain's so-called challenger
banks should be compelled to share the burden of providing
loss-making fee-free basic accounts to the financially
vulnerable, executives...
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banks should be compelled to share the burden of providing
loss-making fee-free basic accounts to the financially
vulnerable, executives...
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Konecranes seeks EU approval with concessions over Terex deal
BRUSSELS, July 19 - Finnish crane maker Konecranes
has offered concessions in efforts to secure EU
antitrust approval for its 1.1-billion-euro ($1.22 billion)
takeover bid for U.S. peer Terex Corp's...
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has offered concessions in efforts to secure EU
antitrust approval for its 1.1-billion-euro ($1.22 billion)
takeover bid for U.S. peer Terex Corp's...
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UPDATE 1-US Air Force says Boeing KC-46 tanker passes final test for initial production
NEW YORK, July 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said on
Tuesday that a Boeing Co KC-46 Pegasus aircraft had
refueled an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in flight, passing the
final test needed to begin...
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Tuesday that a Boeing Co KC-46 Pegasus aircraft had
refueled an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in flight, passing the
final test needed to begin...
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New York alleges in lawsuit VW execs covered up diesel cheating
WASHINGTON, July 19 (Reuters) - Senior executives at
Volkswagen AG including its former chief executive
covered up evidence that the German automaker had cheated on
U.S. diesel emissions tests for...
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Volkswagen AG including its former chief executive
covered up evidence that the German automaker had cheated on
U.S. diesel emissions tests for...
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BRIEF-VBI Vaccines applies eVLP platform in development of vaccine candidate to prevent zika virus
* VBI Vaccines applies its EVLP platform in development of a
novel vaccine candidate to prevent Zika virus
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novel vaccine candidate to prevent Zika virus
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EU Commission sees possible UK recession next year after Brexit
BRUSSELS, July 19 (Reuters) - Britain's economy may slip
into recession next year following the vote to quit the European
Union, the European Commission estimated on Tuesday in its first
assessment...
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into recession next year following the vote to quit the European
Union, the European Commission estimated on Tuesday in its first
assessment...
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DEALTALK-Old pharma sees new profit cure in cancer drugs
July 19 (Reuters) - Some of the world's largest drug
companies are taking out their checkbooks for acquisitions of
smaller peers whose cancer drugs have the potential to cure not
just patients, but...
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companies are taking out their checkbooks for acquisitions of
smaller peers whose cancer drugs have the potential to cure not
just patients, but...
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RPT--Hauling cash, replacing cards, fixing ATMs: the stubborn costs banks can't erase
NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - Even after years of lean
times, big U.S. banks are coming under new pressure to cut
costs. But management teams are finding some expenses simply
won't budge - like the...
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times, big U.S. banks are coming under new pressure to cut
costs. But management teams are finding some expenses simply
won't budge - like the...
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EU antitrust chief to hold news conference at 1030 GMT
BRUSSELS, July 19 (Reuters) - EU antitrust chief Margrethe
Vestager will hold a news conference on a competition case at
1030 GMT, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
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Vestager will hold a news conference on a competition case at
1030 GMT, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
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BoE's Woods says no 'sweeping solution' for banks after Brexit
LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Relying on the European Union's
securities rules to obtain access to the EU's single market
after Britain leaves the bloc won't be a "sweeping solution",
Bank of England...
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securities rules to obtain access to the EU's single market
after Britain leaves the bloc won't be a "sweeping solution",
Bank of England...
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Henderson calls for investor vote on Bayer-Monsanto takeover, says unconvinced by deal
LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Henderson Global Investors
, a key minority investor in Bayer has
demanded a vote on the firm's $64 billion-plus proposed takeover
of Monsanto, which it said threatened...
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, a key minority investor in Bayer has
demanded a vote on the firm's $64 billion-plus proposed takeover
of Monsanto, which it said threatened...
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Monday, July 18, 2016
DEALTALK-Old pharma sees new profit cure in cancer drugs
July 19 (Reuters) - Some of the world's largest drug
companies are taking out their checkbooks for acquisitions of
smaller peers whose cancer drugs have the potential to cure not
just patients, but...
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companies are taking out their checkbooks for acquisitions of
smaller peers whose cancer drugs have the potential to cure not
just patients, but...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - July 19
July 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Hauling cash, replacing cards, fixing ATMs: the stubborn costs banks can't erase
NEW YORK, July 19 (Reuters) - Even after years of lean
times, big U.S. banks are coming under new pressure to cut
costs. But management teams are finding some expenses simply
won't budge - like the...
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times, big U.S. banks are coming under new pressure to cut
costs. But management teams are finding some expenses simply
won't budge - like the...
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Corvex builds small stakes in Monsanto, Bayer -sources
July 18 (Reuters) - Corvex Management LP, the activist fund
run by former Carl Icahn protégé Keith Meister, has amassed
small stakes in U.S. seeds company Monsanto Co and its
aspiring acquirer,...
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run by former Carl Icahn protégé Keith Meister, has amassed
small stakes in U.S. seeds company Monsanto Co and its
aspiring acquirer,...
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N.Y. man gets year in prison for Maxim magazine deal fraud
NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - The son of a former United
Parcel Service Inc executive was sentenced on Monday to
a year in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme in which
he impersonated his...
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Parcel Service Inc executive was sentenced on Monday to
a year in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme in which
he impersonated his...
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Republican 2016 platform calls for reinstating 1933 banking law
July 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Republican Party's newly
adopted policy platform calls for reinstating the 1933
Glass-Steagall law requiring the separation of commercial and
investment banking,...
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adopted policy platform calls for reinstating the 1933
Glass-Steagall law requiring the separation of commercial and
investment banking,...
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UPDATE 1-Canadian minister hopeful of deal in China canola dispute
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 18 (Reuters) - Canada is hopeful of
striking an agreement with China before it toughens its shipping
standard for Canadian canola, Canada's agriculture minister said
on...
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striking an agreement with China before it toughens its shipping
standard for Canadian canola, Canada's agriculture minister said
on...
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BRIEF-Alexco Resource files for mixed shelf of up to $50 mln
* Alexco Resource Corp files for mixed shelf of up to $50
mln - SEC filing
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mln - SEC filing
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Ex-Visium hedge fund manager pleads not guilty to fraud scheme
NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - A former portfolio manager at
Visium Asset Management LP pleaded not guilty on Monday to
charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud investors by
inflating the value...
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Visium Asset Management LP pleaded not guilty on Monday to
charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud investors by
inflating the value...
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UPDATE 1-EU financial stability is top priority after Brexit -Dombrovkis
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - Maintaining the European
Union's financial stability is the top priority following
Britain's vote last month to leave the bloc, the European
Commission's new financial...
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Union's financial stability is the top priority following
Britain's vote last month to leave the bloc, the European
Commission's new financial...
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New EC financial regulatory chief tells Washington priority is stability
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - Ensuring financial stability
is the top priority for the European Commission following
Britain's vote last month to leave the European Union, the
commission's new...
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is the top priority for the European Commission following
Britain's vote last month to leave the European Union, the
commission's new...
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BRIEF-D.E. Shaw & Co reports 5.3 pct passive stake in Constellium
* D.E. Shaw & Co L.P. reports 5.3 pct passive stake in
Constellium NV as of July 8 - SEC filing
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Constellium NV as of July 8 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Johnson & Johnson sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share
* Sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share
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UPDATE 1-Murdochs decide to oust Fox News chief Ailes -report
July 18 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch, executive co-chairman of
21st Century Fox Inc, and his sons James and Lachlan
agree that Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes should leave the
company but have not...
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21st Century Fox Inc, and his sons James and Lachlan
agree that Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes should leave the
company but have not...
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Murdochs decide to oust Fox News chief Ailes - New York magazine
July 18 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch, executive co-chairman of
21st Century Fox Inc, and his sons James and Lachlan
agree that Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes should leave the
company but have not...
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21st Century Fox Inc, and his sons James and Lachlan
agree that Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes should leave the
company but have not...
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BRIEF-FCA says cooperating with SEC probe Into Reporting Of Vehicle Unit Sales
* Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Says Inquiries Into Similar
Issues Were Recently Made By U.S. Department Of Justice
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Issues Were Recently Made By U.S. Department Of Justice
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French competition authority clears Fnac-Darty deal
PARIS, July 18 (Reuters) - France's competition authority on
Monday approved plans by French music and book chain Fnac
to take over consumer electronics retailer Darty
.
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Monday approved plans by French music and book chain Fnac
to take over consumer electronics retailer Darty
.
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UPDATE 1-IMF chief: Loss of small-country bank access risks 'systemic' disruptions
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - The loss of correspondent
banking relationships in developing countries as major banks try
to limit risk exposures could marginalize small economies and
cause...
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banking relationships in developing countries as major banks try
to limit risk exposures could marginalize small economies and
cause...
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BRIEF-Southgobi announces deferral agreement with China Investment Corp
* Deferral agreement covers outstanding deferred cash
interest obligations and associated costs of us$18.8 million
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interest obligations and associated costs of us$18.8 million
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BRIEF-Syneron Candela says announces FDA clearance of its non-invasive fat destruction device
* Syneron candela announces fda clearance of high energy
ultrashape power for fat destruction
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ultrashape power for fat destruction
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BRIEF-ANI Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval, launch of Nilutamide tablets
* ANI Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval and immediate
launch of Nilutamide tablets, the first generic competitor to
Nilandron
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launch of Nilutamide tablets, the first generic competitor to
Nilandron
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EU antitrust regulators resume scrutiny of Wabtec, Faiveley deal
BRUSSELS, July 18 - EU competition authorities have resumed
their investigation into U.S. rail component maker Wabtec Corp's
$1.8 billion bid for French rival Faiveley Transport
after the companies...
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their investigation into U.S. rail component maker Wabtec Corp's
$1.8 billion bid for French rival Faiveley Transport
after the companies...
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EU mergers and takeovers (July 18)
BRUSSELS, July 18 (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-AstraZeneca's lung cancer drug meets main goal in late-stage trial
July 18 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc said its
experimental lung cancer drug Tagrisso met its main goal in a
late-stage study.
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experimental lung cancer drug Tagrisso met its main goal in a
late-stage study.
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Japan's SoftBank agrees $32 billion deal to buy Britain's ARM
LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Group Corp
has agreed to buy British chip designer ARM Holdings
for 24.3 billion pounds ($32 billion), in a deal that
will retain the company's...
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has agreed to buy British chip designer ARM Holdings
for 24.3 billion pounds ($32 billion), in a deal that
will retain the company's...
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Sunday, July 17, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 18
July 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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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Genentech says phase III study evaluating Gazyva did not meet primary endpoint
* Genentech provides update on phase III study of Gazyva in
people with previously untreated diffuse large b-cell lymphoma
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people with previously untreated diffuse large b-cell lymphoma
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UPDATE 1-Nippon Yusen pleads guilty to cartel conduct in Australian court
SYDNEY, July 18 (Reuters) - Japanese shipping company Nippon
Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha pleaded guilty on Monday in
Australia's federal court to criminal cartel conduct in relation
to the transport of...
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Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha pleaded guilty on Monday in
Australia's federal court to criminal cartel conduct in relation
to the transport of...
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Samsung Bioepis seeks Europe approval for its Humira copy
SEOUL, July 18 (Reuters) - Biosimilars maker Samsung
Bioepis, part of South Korea's top family-run conglomerate
Samsung Group, said on Monday it is seeking regulatory
approval in Europe to sell its...
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Bioepis, part of South Korea's top family-run conglomerate
Samsung Group, said on Monday it is seeking regulatory
approval in Europe to sell its...
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UPDATE 1-Twitter, Facebook move quickly to stem celebrations of Nice attack
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc
moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists
glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said
on Friday, in a rare...
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moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists
glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said
on Friday, in a rare...
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Nippon Yusen pleads guilty to cartel conduct - Australian watchdog
SYDNEY, July 18 (Reuters) - Australia's competition watchdog
said on Monday that Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen
Kabushiki Kaisha pleaded guilty to criminal cartel
conduct in Australia's...
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said on Monday that Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen
Kabushiki Kaisha pleaded guilty to criminal cartel
conduct in Australia's...
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Volkswagen promises U.S. dealers restitution within a month -WSJ
July 17 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG executives in
the United States have promised restitution within a month for
American franchise dealers damaged by the carmaker's diesel
scandal, the Wall Street...
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the United States have promised restitution within a month for
American franchise dealers damaged by the carmaker's diesel
scandal, the Wall Street...
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UBS, DBS, Falcon face Singapore scrutiny over 1MDB transactions-sources
SINGAPORE, July 17 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank is
scrutinising several banks, including UBS and DBS Group
Holdings, to see if they broke anti-money laundering
rules in handling transactions...
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scrutinising several banks, including UBS and DBS Group
Holdings, to see if they broke anti-money laundering
rules in handling transactions...
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Saturday, July 16, 2016
RPT-Twitter, Facebook move quickly to stem celebrations of Nice attack
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc
moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists
glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said
Friday, in a rare...
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moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists
glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said
Friday, in a rare...
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Twitter, Facebook move quickly to stem celebrations of Nice attack
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc
moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists
glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said
Friday, in a rare...
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moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists
glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said
Friday, in a rare...
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BRIEF-Hawaii regulators reject NextEra's purchase of Hawaiian Electric
* State Of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission - PUC votes to
not approve Hawaiian Electric Companies,NextEra Energy's
application for change of control
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not approve Hawaiian Electric Companies,NextEra Energy's
application for change of control
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Friday, July 15, 2016
UPDATE 1-BoE's Carney says G20 summit to focus on green finance
* Says carbon pricing cleanest way to regulate emissions
(Adds comments on green bond market, carbon pricing)
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(Adds comments on green bond market, carbon pricing)
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BUZZ-Brazil's Anima: shares fall on changes in student loan program
SAO PAULO, July 15 (Reuters) - ** Shares in Brazilian
for-profit education firm GAEC Educação SA fell on Friday after
the government enacted changes in terms of student loan program
FIES that...
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for-profit education firm GAEC Educação SA fell on Friday after
the government enacted changes in terms of student loan program
FIES that...
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Lagging US bank sector could appeal to bond investors
NEW YORK, July 15 (IFR) - Spreads on US bank bonds have
lagged the rally in corporate credit, and that could offer
investors a chance for decent pick-up as banks hit the market
post-earnings in the...
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lagged the rally in corporate credit, and that could offer
investors a chance for decent pick-up as banks hit the market
post-earnings in the...
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UPDATE 1-Cancer patient dies after Ziopharm experimental drug therapy
July 15 (Reuters) - Ziopharm Oncology Inc said a
brain cancer patient died of cranial bleeding about two weeks
after starting treatment with the gene therapy developer's lead
experimental drug,...
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brain cancer patient died of cranial bleeding about two weeks
after starting treatment with the gene therapy developer's lead
experimental drug,...
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Cancer patient in Ziopharm drug trial dies after starting treatment
July 15 (Reuters) - A brain cancer patient enrolled in
Ziopharm Oncology Inc's trial has suffered a fatal
cranial bleed a fortnight after starting treatment with the gene
therapy developer's lead...
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Ziopharm Oncology Inc's trial has suffered a fatal
cranial bleed a fortnight after starting treatment with the gene
therapy developer's lead...
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UPDATE 1-Valeant psoriasis drug's suicide risk hard to assess -FDA Staff
July 15 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
Inc's experimental drug to treat the skin disorder
psoriasis carries a potential risk of suicide that is
challenging to assess due to limited...
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Inc's experimental drug to treat the skin disorder
psoriasis carries a potential risk of suicide that is
challenging to assess due to limited...
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UPDATE 1-Herbalife to pay $200 mln to settle with FTC-WSJ
July 15 (Reuters) - Weight-loss products maker Herbalife Ltd
will pay $200 million to avoid being classified as a
pyramid scheme under a settlement with the Federal Trade
Commission, the Wall Street...
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will pay $200 million to avoid being classified as a
pyramid scheme under a settlement with the Federal Trade
Commission, the Wall Street...
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Valeant psoriasis drug safety challenging to assess -FDA Staff
July 15 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
Inc's experimental drug to treat the skin disorder
psoriasis carries several potential risks that are challenging
to assess due to limited...
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Inc's experimental drug to treat the skin disorder
psoriasis carries several potential risks that are challenging
to assess due to limited...
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UPDATE 2-Singapore Exchange's securities market reopens after disruption
* SGX says halt was due to duplicate trade confirmation
messages
(Adds c.bank, more SGX comment and updates shares)
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messages
(Adds c.bank, more SGX comment and updates shares)
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repeat-U.S. prosecutors launch review of failed FedEx drug case
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
Department of Justice has begun a rare internal examination of
what went wrong in the prosecution of a controversial drug
conspiracy case...
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Department of Justice has begun a rare internal examination of
what went wrong in the prosecution of a controversial drug
conspiracy case...
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REFILE-Opera to say by Monday whether $1.24 bln Chinese bid can go ahead
OSLO, July 15 (Reuters) - Norway's Opera Software
will say by early Monday whether all the conditions of a $1.24
billion takeover bid by a Chinese consortium have been met, the
firm said on Friday.
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will say by early Monday whether all the conditions of a $1.24
billion takeover bid by a Chinese consortium have been met, the
firm said on Friday.
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Japan's aluminium fabricators beef up U.S. output, betting on rising auto use
TOKYO, July 15 (Reuters) - Japanese aluminium products
makers such as UACJ Corp and Kobe Steel are
boosting output capacity in the United States in a bid to snare
market share as automakers turn to...
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makers such as UACJ Corp and Kobe Steel are
boosting output capacity in the United States in a bid to snare
market share as automakers turn to...
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
BRIEF-Celgene International says European Commission approved Revlimid
* European Commission approved Revlimid for treatment of
adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma
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adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma
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Xerox rejects RR Donnelley merger proposal - WSJ
July 14 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp privately rejected a
bid to merge its document business with financial printing firm
RR Donnelley & Sons Co, the Wall Street Journal reported
Thursday.
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bid to merge its document business with financial printing firm
RR Donnelley & Sons Co, the Wall Street Journal reported
Thursday.
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 15
July 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UK should consider prosecuting VW over emissions scandal - lawmakers
LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Britain should consider
prosecuting Volkswagen over the diesel emissions
scandal, a committee of lawmakers said on Friday, accusing the
government of being too slow to...
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prosecuting Volkswagen over the diesel emissions
scandal, a committee of lawmakers said on Friday, accusing the
government of being too slow to...
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U.S. regulator targets "influencer" internet ad campaigns
July 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's
settlement this week with Warner Bros Home Entertainment Inc
highlighted the regulator's increasing focus on internet
advertising by so-called...
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settlement this week with Warner Bros Home Entertainment Inc
highlighted the regulator's increasing focus on internet
advertising by so-called...
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Business interests hit U.S. Treasury curb on overseas tax deals
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - Business groups urged the
Obama administration on Thursday to drop or revise its latest
proposals to discourage U.S. companies from rebasing overseas in
search of tax...
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Obama administration on Thursday to drop or revise its latest
proposals to discourage U.S. companies from rebasing overseas in
search of tax...
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E-cigarettes could cut smoking-related deaths by 21 pct -study
July 14 (Reuters) - E-cigarettes could lead to a 21 percent
drop in deaths from smoking-related diseases in those born after
1997, according to a study published in Nicotine & Tobacco
Research.
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drop in deaths from smoking-related diseases in those born after
1997, according to a study published in Nicotine & Tobacco
Research.
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BRIEF-Revance Therapeutics plans to initiate global phase 3 program in second half of 2016
* Revance Announces Completion Of Pre-Phase 3 meeting with
FDA for rt002 injectable to treat glabellar lines
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FDA for rt002 injectable to treat glabellar lines
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UPDATE 1-Tullett, ICAP restructuring of deal gets nod from U.S. Justice
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of
Justice said on Thursday that a restructuring of Tullett Prebon
Plc's proposed $1.5 billion acquisition of ICAP Plc's
voice-broking business...
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Justice said on Thursday that a restructuring of Tullett Prebon
Plc's proposed $1.5 billion acquisition of ICAP Plc's
voice-broking business...
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UPDATE 1-US regulator fines Santander $10 mln for overdraft practices
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau said on Thursday that Santander Bank
would pay $10 million to settle charges that it engaged in
illegal overdraft...
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Protection Bureau said on Thursday that Santander Bank
would pay $10 million to settle charges that it engaged in
illegal overdraft...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. FCC votes to advance next-generation 5G networks
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal
Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to open
substantial spectrum for next-generation high-speed 5G wireless
applications and networks...
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Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to open
substantial spectrum for next-generation high-speed 5G wireless
applications and networks...
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BRIEF-U.S. Congress approves GMO labeling bill
July 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on
Thursday approved legislation that would for the first time
require food to carry labels listing genetically modified
ingredients (GMOs),...
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Thursday approved legislation that would for the first time
require food to carry labels listing genetically modified
ingredients (GMOs),...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. bank regulator chief unaware of any hacking cover-up -hearing
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - The head of a U.S. banking
regulator on Thursday said he was unaware of any efforts by his
staff to cover up hacking of the agency's computers by a foreign
government...
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regulator on Thursday said he was unaware of any efforts by his
staff to cover up hacking of the agency's computers by a foreign
government...
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U.S. FCC will not set new rules on retransmission fights
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal
Communications Commission's chairman said on Thursday he will
not propose new rules on negotiations between broadcasters and
pay-TV providers over...
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Communications Commission's chairman said on Thursday he will
not propose new rules on negotiations between broadcasters and
pay-TV providers over...
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UPDATE 2-Microsoft wins landmark appeal over seizure of foreign emails
NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on
Thursday said Microsoft Corp and other companies cannot
be forced to turn over customer emails stored on servers outside
the United States.
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Thursday said Microsoft Corp and other companies cannot
be forced to turn over customer emails stored on servers outside
the United States.
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UPDATE 1-Influential consumer magazine urges Tesla disable auto steering
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. magazine Consumer
Reports on Thursday urged electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc
disable the automatic steering function in its
Autopilot driving-assist system,...
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Reports on Thursday urged electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc
disable the automatic steering function in its
Autopilot driving-assist system,...
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BRIEF-Tandem Diabetes says got FDA clearance of remote software update tool for insulin pumps
* Tandem Diabetes Care announces FDA clearance of remote
software update tool for insulin pumps
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software update tool for insulin pumps
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Google says will respond to EU antitrust cases in coming weeks
BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google
said it would examine EU antitrust regulators' third
charge against the company and provide a detailed response in
the coming weeks, adding it...
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said it would examine EU antitrust regulators' third
charge against the company and provide a detailed response in
the coming weeks, adding it...
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REFILE-EU antitrust regulators charge Google for third time
BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators
accused Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday of
preventing rivals from competing with the company in the
lucrative online search advertising market,...
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accused Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday of
preventing rivals from competing with the company in the
lucrative online search advertising market,...
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UPDATE 1-JP Morgan ready to lend 7 bln euros for Monte dei Paschi bad-loan deal - paper
MILAN, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. bank JP Morgan is
willing to provide 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) in a bridging
loan to a vehicle that would buy bad loans from Italy's
third-largest lender, Monte...
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willing to provide 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) in a bridging
loan to a vehicle that would buy bad loans from Italy's
third-largest lender, Monte...
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EU antitrust chief to hold news conference at 1000 GMT
BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) - European Competition
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager will hold a news conference at
1200 CET (1000 GMT) on antitrust cases, the Commission said in a
statement on...
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Commissioner Margrethe Vestager will hold a news conference at
1200 CET (1000 GMT) on antitrust cases, the Commission said in a
statement on...
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JP Morgan ready to lend 7 bln euros for Monte dei Paschi bad-loan deal - paper
MILAN, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. bank JP Morgan is
willing to provide 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) in a bridging
loan to a vehicle that would buy bad loans from Italy's
third-largest lender, Monte...
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willing to provide 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) in a bridging
loan to a vehicle that would buy bad loans from Italy's
third-largest lender, Monte...
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BRIEF-Wilh. Wilhelmsen: JV reaches settlement with US Department of Justice
* Said on Wednesday joint venture companies Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
(WWL) and EUKOR Car Carriers had been among shipping companies under
investigation by US Department of Justice (DOJ)
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(WWL) and EUKOR Car Carriers had been among shipping companies under
investigation by US Department of Justice (DOJ)
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BRIEF-EU commission slated to file additional formal charges against Google- WSJ, citing sources
* European Union's antitrust regulator is slated to file
additional formal charges against Google on Thursday- WSJ,
citing sources
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additional formal charges against Google on Thursday- WSJ,
citing sources
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
California rejects Volkswagen's recall plan for 3.0-liter diesel cars
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13 (Reuters) - California's chief air
regulator on Wednesday rejected a proposed recall plan from
Volkswagen AG to fix 16,000 3.0-liter diesel
Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches in...
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regulator on Wednesday rejected a proposed recall plan from
Volkswagen AG to fix 16,000 3.0-liter diesel
Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches in...
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California rejects Volkswagen's recall plan for 3.0 liter diesel cars
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13 (Reuters) - California chief air
regulator on Wednesday rejected a proposed recall plan from
Volkswagen to fix 16,000 3.0 liter diesel Volkswagens, Audis and
Porches in...
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regulator on Wednesday rejected a proposed recall plan from
Volkswagen to fix 16,000 3.0 liter diesel Volkswagens, Audis and
Porches in...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC takes another step toward tighter swaps regulation
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - The top U.S. securities
regulator on Wednesday took another step toward tightening its
oversight of security-based swaps by proposing new reporting
requirements for...
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regulator on Wednesday took another step toward tightening its
oversight of security-based swaps by proposing new reporting
requirements for...
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UPDATE 2-Chinese man to serve U.S. prison term for military hacking
LOS ANGELES, July 13 (Reuters) - A Chinese businessman who
pleaded guilty in March to conspiring to hack into the computer
networks of Boeing and other major U.S. defense
contractors was sentenced on...
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pleaded guilty in March to conspiring to hack into the computer
networks of Boeing and other major U.S. defense
contractors was sentenced on...
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Elizabeth Warren urges probe of Airbnb-type rentals
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth
Warren on Wednesday called for a regulatory probe into whether
short-term rental websites such as Airbnb are taking housing
away from long-term...
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Warren on Wednesday called for a regulatory probe into whether
short-term rental websites such as Airbnb are taking housing
away from long-term...
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