* CME Group CEO Terry Duffy on CNBC - Some parts of
Dodd-Frank don't need to be changed
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
UPDATE 1-EU set to approve ChemChina's $43 bln bid for Syngenta - sources
BRUSSELS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - ChemChina is set to
secure conditional EU antitrust approval for its $43 billion bid
for Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta, the
largest foreign acquisition by a...
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secure conditional EU antitrust approval for its $43 billion bid
for Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta, the
largest foreign acquisition by a...
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UPDATE 1-British Brexit paper stresses hope for mutual EU/UK benefit
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain will do its utmost to
negotiate a divorce deal with the European Union that is
mutually beneficial, Brexit minister David Davis said on
Thursday, setting out the...
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negotiate a divorce deal with the European Union that is
mutually beneficial, Brexit minister David Davis said on
Thursday, setting out the...
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BRIEF-Cytomx announces the first patient treated in phase 1/2 proclaim-072 trial
* Cytomx announces the first patient treated in phase 1/2
proclaim-072 trial
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BRIEF-Liberty Media files for resale of up to 70.4 mln shares of Series C Liberty formula one common stock
* Liberty Media - files for resale of up to 70.4 million
shares of series c Liberty Formula One common stock offered by
selling stockholders
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shares of series c Liberty Formula One common stock offered by
selling stockholders
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UPDATE 2-SK Innovation buys Dow Chemical's ethylene acrylic acid unit for $370 mln
* Dow says sale part of regulatory process for DuPont merger
(Adds details from Dow statement)
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(Adds details from Dow statement)
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BRIEF-Black Stone Minerals files for stock shelf up to $300 mln - SEC filing
* Files for stock shelf of up to $300 million - sec filing
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Deutsche Bank so far benefited from Trump effect on markets - CEO
FRANKFURT, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank has so
far benefited from effects that the election of Donald Trump as
new U.S. president has had on global markets, Chief Executive
John Cryan said.
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far benefited from effects that the election of Donald Trump as
new U.S. president has had on global markets, Chief Executive
John Cryan said.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Bradesco makes little change to targets after profit miss
SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco SA has made
little change to lending growth and provisions targets for this
year from 2016 goals, a sign of prudence as Brazil's No. 3 bank
copes with a...
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little change to lending growth and provisions targets for this
year from 2016 goals, a sign of prudence as Brazil's No. 3 bank
copes with a...
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UPDATE 1-Autos lift Infineon profit as chipmaker sticks to 2017 outlook
* Shares indicated 1.6 pct higher, outperforming DAX
(Adds detail, CEO comment, background)
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(Adds detail, CEO comment, background)
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Brazil's Bradesco misses profit estimates as interest income falls
SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco SA
missed fourth-quarter profit estimates on Thursday after a heavy
impairment on the value of financial assets drove down interest
income.
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missed fourth-quarter profit estimates on Thursday after a heavy
impairment on the value of financial assets drove down interest
income.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Feb 2
Feb 2 (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-Airbus calls in the movers as power shifts to new HQ
PARIS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - After top-level restructuring at
Airbus come the musical chairs and a new logo intended to convey
unity as the European giant aims to refocus its management
without a return...
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Airbus come the musical chairs and a new logo intended to convey
unity as the European giant aims to refocus its management
without a return...
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UPDATE 2-Oi aims to renegotiate debt before taking new capital -source
SAO PAULO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The board of Brazil's
fourth-largest wireless carrier Oi SA on Wednesday
decided to first solve its court-supervised reorganization
before discussing a potential capital...
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fourth-largest wireless carrier Oi SA on Wednesday
decided to first solve its court-supervised reorganization
before discussing a potential capital...
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UPDATE 1-Ex-Tenet Healthcare executive accused by U.S. of fraud
Feb 1 (Reuters) - A former senior executive of Tenet
Healthcare Corp has been indicted on charges that he
participated in a scheme to pay bribes for patient referrals,
enabling the U.S. hospital...
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Healthcare Corp has been indicted on charges that he
participated in a scheme to pay bribes for patient referrals,
enabling the U.S. hospital...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. proposes 0.25 pct hike in Medicare Advantage payments
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Wednesday
proposed an increase of 0.25 percent on average in payments to
health insurers who offer Medicare Advantage insurance, which
provides...
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proposed an increase of 0.25 percent on average in payments to
health insurers who offer Medicare Advantage insurance, which
provides...
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Britain sets out plan for third runway at London's Heathrow
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain is to lay out its
proposals for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport on
Thursday, launching a public consultation on a big
infrastructure project the...
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proposals for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport on
Thursday, launching a public consultation on a big
infrastructure project the...
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BRIEF-Capnia files for sale of up to 10 mln shares of common stock
* Files for sale of up to 10.0 million shares of co's common
stock by Aspire Capital Fund, LLC - SEC filing
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UPDATE 2-Canada January auto sales climb, set record for month
TORONTO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canadian car and light truck
sales rose 2.2 percent in January over last year to an
all-time record for the month, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants
said on Wednesday, as...
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sales rose 2.2 percent in January over last year to an
all-time record for the month, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants
said on Wednesday, as...
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BRIEF-Zimmer Biomet announces FDA approval of knee osteoarthritis vaccine
* Zimmer Biomet announces FDA approval of expanded 26-week
efficacy claim for gel-one cross-linked hyaluronate for
treatment of pain associated with knee osteoarthritis
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efficacy claim for gel-one cross-linked hyaluronate for
treatment of pain associated with knee osteoarthritis
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BRIEF-US Foods Holding in connection with appointment of CFO, Dirk Locascio's annual base salary will be $500,000 - SEC Filing
* In connection with appointment of CFO, Dirk Locascio's
annual base salary will be $500,000 - SEC Filing
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annual base salary will be $500,000 - SEC Filing
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Brazil economy to resume growth in first quarter, finmin says
SAO PAULO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy is likely
to return to growth in the first quarter, the country's finance
minister said, accelerating to a 2 percent annual pace by the
last quarter...
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to return to growth in the first quarter, the country's finance
minister said, accelerating to a 2 percent annual pace by the
last quarter...
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UPDATE 3-Activist ire rises as Dakota pipeline review begins
WASHINGTON/CANNON BALL, N.D., Feb 1 (Reuters) - Activists
protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline project expressed alarm on
Wednesday after federal lawmakers from the state said the final
permit had...
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protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline project expressed alarm on
Wednesday after federal lawmakers from the state said the final
permit had...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate tax chief questions border adjustment tax
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The top U.S. Senate Republican
on tax policy raised questions on Wednesday about a border
adjustment tax backed by Republicans in the House of
Representatives, and...
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on tax policy raised questions on Wednesday about a border
adjustment tax backed by Republicans in the House of
Representatives, and...
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BRIEF-Bioceres S.A files to withdraw U.S. IPO plans
* Bioceres S.A says it does not intend at this time to
pursue the contemplated public offering
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pursue the contemplated public offering
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Airbus calls in the movers as power shifts to new HQ
PARIS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - After top-level restructuring at
Airbus come the musical chairs and a new logo intended to convey
unity as the European giant aims to refocus its management
without a return...
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Airbus come the musical chairs and a new logo intended to convey
unity as the European giant aims to refocus its management
without a return...
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UPDATE 3-Anthem considering role in Obamacare insurance in 2018
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Health insurer Anthem Inc on
Wednesday said it expected to break even or make a small profit
in the Obamacare individual market in 2017 even as it considers
pulling out of that...
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Wednesday said it expected to break even or make a small profit
in the Obamacare individual market in 2017 even as it considers
pulling out of that...
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UPDATE 1-New York sues Charter, alleges Time Warner fraud on internet speeds
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - New York filed a lawsuit on
Wednesday accusing Charter Communications Inc of
short-changing customers who were promised faster internet
speeds than it could deliver.
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Wednesday accusing Charter Communications Inc of
short-changing customers who were promised faster internet
speeds than it could deliver.
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BRIEF-Mayo clinic proceedings publishes positive results from the activextend clinical trial of Abaloparatide-SC
* Mayo Clinic proceedings publishes positive results from
the activextend clinical trial of Abaloparatide-SC in
postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
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the activextend clinical trial of Abaloparatide-SC in
postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
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BRIEF-Tetra Bio-Pharma receives notice of authorization from Health Canada
* Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc receives notice of authorization from
Health Canada for the conduct of its clinical trial with its
PPTGR topical product
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BRIEF-Medtronic CardioInsight mapping solution cleared by FDA
* Medtronic PLC says will employ a strategic rollout of
technology in geographies where it is cleared
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BRIEF-Alterra Power dismisses British Columbia action
* Announces dismissal of British Columbia action filed by
Norurál Helguvik EHF against Alterra
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Norurál Helguvik EHF against Alterra
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BRIEF-Audentes Therapeutics announces FDA clearance of investigational new drug application for AT342
* Audentes Therapeutics announces FDA clearance of
investigational new drug application for AT342 to treat
Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
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investigational new drug application for AT342 to treat
Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
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BRIEF-Tremor Video and Silicon Valley Bank enters into amended and restated loan and security agreement
* On January 27, Co and Silicon Valley Bank, entered into
amended and restated loan and security agreement, or restated
loan agreement
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amended and restated loan and security agreement, or restated
loan agreement
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BRIEF-DaVita says reaches resolution with govt. On lawsuit with U.S. Court of Federal Claims
* DaVita- had lawsuit pending in U.S. Court of Federal
Claims against Federal government, which was originally filed in
May 2011 and was previously disclosed
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Claims against Federal government, which was originally filed in
May 2011 and was previously disclosed
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BRIEF-Great Basin Scientific completes clinical trial for Bordetella direct test
* Great Basin Scientific completes clinical trial, submits
FDA 510(k) application for Bordetella direct test
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REFILE-Japan's Takeda committed to single-digit U.S. drug price rises
TOKYO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Japan's largest drugmaker, Takeda
Pharmaceuticals Co, on Wednesday said it would maintain
its pricing model in the U.S. market, brushing off demands by
U.S. President Donald...
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Pharmaceuticals Co, on Wednesday said it would maintain
its pricing model in the U.S. market, brushing off demands by
U.S. President Donald...
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Audi says reviewing provisions for dieselgate scandal
MUNICH, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Audi is reviewing
whether it needs to put aside more provisions to cover the costs
of a settlement in the United States over the dieselgate
scandal.
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whether it needs to put aside more provisions to cover the costs
of a settlement in the United States over the dieselgate
scandal.
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb. 1
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 34 points
higher at 7,134 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers.
* The UK blue chip index closed down 0.3 percent on...
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higher at 7,134 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers.
* The UK blue chip index closed down 0.3 percent on...
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VW, Robert Bosch agree to pay $1.6 billion to settle U.S. diesel claims
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has
agreed to pay at least $1.26 billion to fix or buy back and
compensate owners of about 80,000 polluting 3.0 liter
diesel-engined vehicles -- and could...
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agreed to pay at least $1.26 billion to fix or buy back and
compensate owners of about 80,000 polluting 3.0 liter
diesel-engined vehicles -- and could...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
BRIEF-Sanofi and Regeneron announce first approval of Kevzara
* Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today
announced that Health Canada approved Kevzara(TM)
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announced that Health Canada approved Kevzara(TM)
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Standing Rock tribe says it will take legal action against Dakota pipeline decision
Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said on
Tuesday it will take legal action against the U.S. Army's
decision to grant the final easement that will allow the Dakota
Access Pipeline to...
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Tuesday it will take legal action against the U.S. Army's
decision to grant the final easement that will allow the Dakota
Access Pipeline to...
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Army Corps of Engineers to give easement to Dakota Access Pipeline -U.S. senator
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer
has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with the
easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline, U.S.
Senator John...
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has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with the
easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline, U.S.
Senator John...
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UPDATE 1-Army Corps of Engineers to give easement to Dakota Access Pipeline -U.S. senator
Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Army Corps of Engineers will proceed
with the easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline,
U.S. Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota said in a statement on
Tuesday.
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with the easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline,
U.S. Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota said in a statement on
Tuesday.
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REFILE-Mexico president challenges broadcasting regulations in lawsuit
MEXICO CITY, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's president on
Tuesday sought to overturn rules the country's
telecommunications agency imposed on broadcasting networks and
limit the regulator's power.
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Tuesday sought to overturn rules the country's
telecommunications agency imposed on broadcasting networks and
limit the regulator's power.
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UPDATE 1-EU clears final hurdle for end of mobile roaming charges
BRUSSELS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The European Union clinched a
preliminary deal early on Wednesday to cap wholesale charges
telecom operators pay each other when their customers use their
phones abroad,...
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preliminary deal early on Wednesday to cap wholesale charges
telecom operators pay each other when their customers use their
phones abroad,...
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Altria unit recalls some U.S. smokeless tobacco products
Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co, a unit of
Altria Group Inc, said on Tuesday it recalled some of
its smokeless tobacco products after consumers found metal
objects in some cans.
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Altria Group Inc, said on Tuesday it recalled some of
its smokeless tobacco products after consumers found metal
objects in some cans.
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British firms relocating to Ireland, more to follow - Irish minister
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Some British-based financial
services firms have already decided to relocate at least part of
their operations to Ireland, and others are expected to follow
suit in the...
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services firms have already decided to relocate at least part of
their operations to Ireland, and others are expected to follow
suit in the...
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Brazil solar energy drive stalled by high costs, strict rules
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A government plan to spur the
construction of solar energy farms in Brazil is faltering
because of high costs, strict rules requiring local components
and low-priced...
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construction of solar energy farms in Brazil is faltering
because of high costs, strict rules requiring local components
and low-priced...
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BRIEF-Christopher Brown reports 7.5 pct passive stake in Genvec
* Christopher Brown reports 7.5 percent passive stake in
Genvec Inc as of January 24 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate approves Chao to lead Transportation Department
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted 93 to 6
on Tuesday to confirm Elaine Chao as head of the U.S.
Transportation Department, which overseas aviation, vehicle,
train and pipeline...
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on Tuesday to confirm Elaine Chao as head of the U.S.
Transportation Department, which overseas aviation, vehicle,
train and pipeline...
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Brazil central bank autonomy bill not a priority -source
BRASILIA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel
Temer will not submit legislation to give more autonomy to the
central bank this year, delaying the decision until the economy
stabilizes in...
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Temer will not submit legislation to give more autonomy to the
central bank this year, delaying the decision until the economy
stabilizes in...
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UPDATE 3-Trump pushes drugmakers for lower prices, more U.S. production
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President
Donald Trump on Tuesday met with top executives from some of the
biggest drugmakers, calling on them to boost U.S. production and
lower...
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Donald Trump on Tuesday met with top executives from some of the
biggest drugmakers, calling on them to boost U.S. production and
lower...
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New U.S. FCC chair vows to shrink industry regulations
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The new Republican chairman
of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai,
vowed to pare back outdated commission regulations, but declined
to say if he...
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of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai,
vowed to pare back outdated commission regulations, but declined
to say if he...
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Valero says record biofuels compliance costs to continue in 2017
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Valero Energy Corp on
Tuesday signaled that record high costs to comply with the U.S.
renewable fuels program will continue this year, after the oil
refiner was hit with...
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Tuesday signaled that record high costs to comply with the U.S.
renewable fuels program will continue this year, after the oil
refiner was hit with...
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Trump meets with drugmakers, seeks lower prices, U.S. production
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump,
in a meeting with the chief executives of several top drugmakers
on Tuesday, called on the pharmaceutical industry to boost their
U.S....
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in a meeting with the chief executives of several top drugmakers
on Tuesday, called on the pharmaceutical industry to boost their
U.S....
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BRIEF-Tenax Therapeutics announces top-line results from phase 3 LEVO-CTS trial in cardiac surgery
* Tenax Therapeutics announces top-line results from phase 3
levo-cts trial in cardiac surgery
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levo-cts trial in cardiac surgery
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BRIEF-Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announces settlement with Devry Education
* Settlement with for-profit education company Devry
Education Group Inc and its subsidiaries
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Education Group Inc and its subsidiaries
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Merkel rejects U.S. comments, says Germany cannot influence euro
STOCKHOLM, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel on
Tuesday rejected a U.S. trade adviser's charge that Germany was
using an "undervalued" euro to gain advantage, saying her
government had...
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Tuesday rejected a U.S. trade adviser's charge that Germany was
using an "undervalued" euro to gain advantage, saying her
government had...
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German carmakers see no way around post-Brexit tariffs
FRANKFURT/LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Germany's auto industry
is losing hope that trade tariffs with Britain can be avoided,
several executives have told Reuters, despite warnings from
British Prime...
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is losing hope that trade tariffs with Britain can be avoided,
several executives have told Reuters, despite warnings from
British Prime...
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UPDATE 2-Health insurer Aetna's quarterly profit beats
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Health insurer Aetna Inc, whose
$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported quarterly profit ahead of estimates on Tuesday, helped
by higher premiums for its...
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$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported quarterly profit ahead of estimates on Tuesday, helped
by higher premiums for its...
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BRIEF-Mediwound reports final positive results of phase 2 clinical trial of Escharex
* Mediwound reports final positive results of phase 2
clinical trial of escharex for the debridement of chronic and
hard-to-heal wounds
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clinical trial of escharex for the debridement of chronic and
hard-to-heal wounds
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Health insurer Aetna's quarterly revenue rises about 5 pct
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Health insurer Aetna Inc, whose
$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported a rise of about 5 percent in quarterly revenue on
Tuesday, helped by higher premiums.
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$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported a rise of about 5 percent in quarterly revenue on
Tuesday, helped by higher premiums.
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Telekom Austria aims to make cloud computing its core business
VIENNA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Telekom Austria, a unit
of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's America Movil plans to
significantly expand its cloud computing services in the coming
months as part of its...
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of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's America Movil plans to
significantly expand its cloud computing services in the coming
months as part of its...
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FCA hands Deutsche Bank record 163 mln stg fine for Russia trades
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator
fined Deutsche Bank 163 million pounds ($203.77
million) for serious failings in relation to anti-money
laundering controls, it said on...
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fined Deutsche Bank 163 million pounds ($203.77
million) for serious failings in relation to anti-money
laundering controls, it said on...
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Jan 31
Jan 31 (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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Monday, January 30, 2017
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 31
Jan 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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UPDATE 1-Deutsche to pay $425 mln to N.Y. regulator over Russian 'mirror trades'
NEW YORK/FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG
has agreed to pay $425 million to New York's banking
regulator over a "mirror trading" scheme that moved $10 billion
out of Russia between...
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has agreed to pay $425 million to New York's banking
regulator over a "mirror trading" scheme that moved $10 billion
out of Russia between...
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UPDATE 2-Republicans take first steps to kill Obama-era regulations
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Republicans on Monday
continued their drive to loosen U.S. regulation, taking the
first step to kill five Obama-era rules on corruption, the
environment, labor and guns...
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continued their drive to loosen U.S. regulation, taking the
first step to kill five Obama-era rules on corruption, the
environment, labor and guns...
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RPT-UPDATE 2-U.S. lawmakers move to scrap SEC's 'resource extraction' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two senior U.S. lawmakers
unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining,...
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unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining,...
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Catastrophe tests show capital risks to London insurers
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A major $200 billion loss from a
combination of a cyber attack, U.S. hurricane and the failure of
a reinsurer could strip insurers of up to 120 percent of their
net capital...
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combination of a cyber attack, U.S. hurricane and the failure of
a reinsurer could strip insurers of up to 120 percent of their
net capital...
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BRIEF-Pershing Square Capital Management reports 6.4 pct stake in Mondelez International
* Pershing Square Capital Management Lp reports 6.4 percent
stake in Mondelez International Inc as of Jan 27 - SEC filing
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stake in Mondelez International Inc as of Jan 27 - SEC filing
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MOVES-Freeman & Co hires Zampardi from WR Hambrecht
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (IFR) - Boutique investment bank Freeman &
Co named Michael Zampardi as managing director and head of
capital placement.
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Co named Michael Zampardi as managing director and head of
capital placement.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers move to scrap SEC's 'resource extraction' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two senior U.S. lawmakers
unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining,...
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unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining,...
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UPDATE 2-Argentine judge orders Uber blocked, declines detention
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A Buenos Aires judge on
Monday denied a prosecutor's request to jail local executives of
ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc, though the court did
order the...
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Monday denied a prosecutor's request to jail local executives of
ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc, though the court did
order the...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 2040 GMT on Monday:
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and disposals were reported by 2040 GMT on Monday:
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UPDATE 1-State of Washington says to sue to stop Trump immigration order
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The state of Washington
will challenge U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order
banning immigration from some Muslim-majority states in federal
court, Attorney...
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will challenge U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order
banning immigration from some Muslim-majority states in federal
court, Attorney...
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State of Washington says to sue to stop Trump immigration order
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The state of Washington
will go to federal court to challenge U.S. President Donald
Trump's executive order banning immigration from some
Muslim-majority states,...
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will go to federal court to challenge U.S. President Donald
Trump's executive order banning immigration from some
Muslim-majority states,...
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U.S. can withhold some documents in Fannie, Freddie case -court
Jan 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Monday
narrowed the range of documents that the U.S. government must
turn over to investors suing over its August 2012 decision to
seize the profits of...
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narrowed the range of documents that the U.S. government must
turn over to investors suing over its August 2012 decision to
seize the profits of...
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Airlines complain of confusion, costs of U.S. immigration order
BERLIN/DUBAI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Airlines reacted angrily on
Monday to an abrupt change in U.S. immigration policy, saying
they were struggling to enforce unclear rules, faced unexpected
additional...
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Monday to an abrupt change in U.S. immigration policy, saying
they were struggling to enforce unclear rules, faced unexpected
additional...
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UPDATE 3-Walgreens delays Rite Aid deal again, cuts offer price
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance
Inc said its deal to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp
would now take six months longer to close and reduced
its offer price, as it expects...
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Inc said its deal to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp
would now take six months longer to close and reduced
its offer price, as it expects...
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UPDATE 1-Russia appeals to WTO over EU duties on Russian steel
MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russia appealed to the World
Trade Organisation on Monday to settle a dispute with the
European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers, one of a number...
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Trade Organisation on Monday to settle a dispute with the
European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers, one of a number...
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U.S. lawmaker moves to scrap SEC's 'resource extraction' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. lawmaker
unveiled a legislative plan on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining,...
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unveiled a legislative plan on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining,...
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BRIEF-Hudson Bay Capital Management reports 5.99 pct passive stake in CF Corp
* Hudson Bay Capital Management LP reports 5.99 percent
passive stake in CF Corp as of December 31, 2016 - sec filing
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Massachusetts orders LPL to pay $3.7 mln in relief for older investors
BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Massachusetts' top securities
regulator said on Monday he ordered LPL Financial Holdings Inc
to offer about $2.5 million in restitution to older
investors over the sale of...
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regulator said on Monday he ordered LPL Financial Holdings Inc
to offer about $2.5 million in restitution to older
investors over the sale of...
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Osram says gets German government approval for Lamps sale
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Lighting group Osram
has received approval from the German government for the 400
million euro ($425 million) sale of its Lamps unit to a
consortium of Chinese bidders,...
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has received approval from the German government for the 400
million euro ($425 million) sale of its Lamps unit to a
consortium of Chinese bidders,...
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Germany fears stock market gains reversal under Trump-govt official
BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Germany fears that President
Donald Trump's order to restrict people from seven
Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States as
well as threats to impose...
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Donald Trump's order to restrict people from seven
Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States as
well as threats to impose...
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Indonesia reviewing Freeport request for new mining permit
JAKARTA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Indonesia may issue a temporary
mining permit to the local unit of Freeport McMoRan Inc,
the country's mining minister said, that would pave the way for
the mining giant...
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mining permit to the local unit of Freeport McMoRan Inc,
the country's mining minister said, that would pave the way for
the mining giant...
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Walgreens pushes Rite Aid deal close by 6 months, reduces offer price
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said
its deal to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp will now
close six months later than expected and could include the
divestiture of up to 1,200 stores...
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its deal to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp will now
close six months later than expected and could include the
divestiture of up to 1,200 stores...
Read more
Russia appeals to WTO over EU duties on Russian steel
MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday it was
appealing to the World Trade Organisation to settle a dispute
with the European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers.
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appealing to the World Trade Organisation to settle a dispute
with the European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers.
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BRIEF-Allergan says FDA approves sNDA for Avycaz to include Phase III data in patients with cUTI
* FDA approves sNDA for Avycaz to include new Phase III data
in patients with complicated urinary tract infections, including
pyelonephritis
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in patients with complicated urinary tract infections, including
pyelonephritis
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RPT-What it takes to get a Corona from Mexico to a U.S. heartland bar
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ordering a bottle of Corona beer at a bar
in the United States is a simple proposition.
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in the United States is a simple proposition.
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BRIEF-Suven Life Sciences secures product patent in U.S.
* Says Suven Life Sciences secures a product patent in USA
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 30
Jan 30 (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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BRIEF-Astellas and Ironwood report positive top-line results from phase III Linaclotide trial in Japan
* Astellas and Ironwood report positive top-line results
from phase III Linaclotide trial for patients with chronic
constipation conducted in Japan
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from phase III Linaclotide trial for patients with chronic
constipation conducted in Japan
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UPDATE 4-Emirates changes pilot, crew rosters on US flights after Trump order
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Emirates airline has changed pilot
and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States
following the sudden U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority
countries,...
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and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States
following the sudden U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority
countries,...
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U.S. auto dealers look to Trump to ease vehicle emissions rules
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers gathered
for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and...
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for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and...
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Canadian tech firms ask Ottawa to give immediate visas after U.S. ban
TORONTO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A group of Canadian technology
company founders, executives and investors on Sunday called in a
letter for Ottawa to immediately give temporary residency to
those...
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company founders, executives and investors on Sunday called in a
letter for Ottawa to immediately give temporary residency to
those...
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UPDATE 5-Canada's Trudeau welcomes refugees; U.S.-bound passengers turned away
OTTAWA/TORONTO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau welcomed those fleeing war and persecution on Saturday
even as Canadian airlines said they would turn back U.S.-bound
passengers to...
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Trudeau welcomed those fleeing war and persecution on Saturday
even as Canadian airlines said they would turn back U.S.-bound
passengers to...
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
UPDATE 1-German watchdog suspected VW scam on CO2 emissions- report
BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany's motor industry watchdog
raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015 soon after VW's...
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raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015 soon after VW's...
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German watchdog suspected VW scam on CO2 emissions- report
BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany's motor industry watchdog
raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015, soon after the...
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raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015, soon after the...
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Poland wants Merkel on it side in reforming EU - PM Szydlo
WARSAW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Poland wants to convince German
Chancellor Angela Merkel during her trip to Warsaw in February
to support its ideas for reforming the European Union, Polish
Prime Minister...
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Chancellor Angela Merkel during her trip to Warsaw in February
to support its ideas for reforming the European Union, Polish
Prime Minister...
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Senator says U.S. Labor Dept dismantled website for Wells Fargo workers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren
on Friday accused the U.S. Labor Department of dismantling a
website designed to help Wells Fargo workers file
whistleblower retaliation and...
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on Friday accused the U.S. Labor Department of dismantling a
website designed to help Wells Fargo workers file
whistleblower retaliation and...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. natgas pipeline companies seek FERC decisions before Bay leaves
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Three U.S. natural gas pipeline companies
on Friday asked the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) for permission to move forward on their projects by Feb.
3, which is...
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on Friday asked the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) for permission to move forward on their projects by Feb.
3, which is...
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Friday, January 27, 2017
Italy will respect EU budget rules but not risk depressing economy - PM Gentiloni
MADRID, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Italy will respect European Union
rules on public finances but take no measures that could depress
its economy, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Friday.
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rules on public finances but take no measures that could depress
its economy, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Friday.
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Nasdaq amends disputed fee proposal for key stock market data
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc no longer
plans to charge additional fees to access key data essential for
stock market operations following complaints of price gouging
from other exchanges,...
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plans to charge additional fees to access key data essential for
stock market operations following complaints of price gouging
from other exchanges,...
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SteamBroker service provides marketplace to trade items from digital distribution platform Steam™. Using our marketplace you can buy goods from other users or sell any items from your inventory yourself, which can be exchanged with Steam™ trade offers. For example, items from such games as Dota 2™, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™, Unturned™ and so on. Also it's possible to buy and sell Steam Trading Cards and any games, presented as a Steam gifts if you already can exchange it. You will pay a price set by other users for it, so will guarantee you lowest possible prices. You can even get discounts in case of constant use of our service.
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Сервис SteamBroker предоставляет площадку для торговли вещами из сервиса цифровой дистрибуции Steam. На нашей площадке вы можете купить у других пользователей или продать сами любые предметы из Вашего инвентаря, которые возможно передать через торговое предложение Steam. Например, вещи из таких игр как Dota™ 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™ 2, H1Z1 и прочих. А так же возможна продажа коллекционных карточек Steam и даже игр, в виде подарков в инвентаре, которые так же возможно передавать. Вы можете купить вещи за ту цену, которую указывают другие пользователи, что гарантирует отличные цены без лишних наценок.
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Steam-trader.com - Trade platform Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.
It is a unique traiding platform, allowing you to buy and sell cosmetic items of Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 or Games (Gifts) for real money, at the best prices! Trading platform consists of four sections, which are interlinked by a shared wallet that will allow you to sell things in one section and buy them in another. Deposit and withdrawal funds available with the help of multiple payment systems. Earn - resting! Successful auction!
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Это уникальная торговая площадка, позволяющая покупать и продавать Игры или Гифты (Gift) Steam, а так же вещи Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 за реальные деньги, без комиссии! Торговая площадка состоит из четырех разделов, которые связанны между собой общим кошельком, что позволит вам продавать вещи в одном разделе и покупать их в другом. Пополнение счета и вывод средств доступно при помощи множества платежных систем.
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BRIEF-Blue bird Corp's CEO Phil Horlock's total compensation in 2016 $2.3 mln vs $5.9 mln in 2015
* Blue Bird Corp's CEO Phil Horlock's total compensation in
2016 $2.3 million versus $5.9 million in 2015 - SEC filing
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2016 $2.3 million versus $5.9 million in 2015 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Knighthead Capital Management urges Terraform Global to appoint Nils Larsen and Neal Goldman, to co's board
* Knighthead Capital Management urges Terraform Global to
appoint Nils Larsen and Neal Goldman, to co's board - sec filing
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appoint Nils Larsen and Neal Goldman, to co's board - sec filing
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BRIEF-BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO REPORTS A 7.07 PCT PASSIVE STAKE IN MARKETAXESS
* REPORTS A 7.07 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN MARKETAXESS
HOLDINGS INC AS OF DEC 31, 2016 - SEC FILING
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HOLDINGS INC AS OF DEC 31, 2016 - SEC FILING
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In a corner, Patterson fights to keep BT transformation on track
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Just weeks before a high stakes
auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications...
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auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications...
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UPDATE 1-Review of Canada Energy East pipeline to restart from beginning
OTTAWA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A review of TransCanada Corp's
proposed Energy East pipeline will start again from the
beginning, Canada's energy regulator said on Friday, a move that
could delay the...
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proposed Energy East pipeline will start again from the
beginning, Canada's energy regulator said on Friday, a move that
could delay the...
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UPDATE 2-German prosecutors open fraud inquiry into former VW CEO
* VW pledges full cooperation with prosecutors
(Adds comments from VW, analysts, background and shares)
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(Adds comments from VW, analysts, background and shares)
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BRIEF-Amgen receives positive CHMP opinion for ABP 501
* Amgen receives positive CHMP opinion for ABP 501
(biosimilar adalimumab) for the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases
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(biosimilar adalimumab) for the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases
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RPT-Republican ideas for healthcare reforms could spell trouble for U.S. states
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Donald
Trump's push to fulfill a campaign promise to replace Obamacare,
his predecessor's signature healthcare plan, with the help of...
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Trump's push to fulfill a campaign promise to replace Obamacare,
his predecessor's signature healthcare plan, with the help of...
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Bank debt investors unfazed by acceleration covenant removal
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (IFR) - Investors have piled into new bank
senior bonds this year, shrugging off the removal of certain
covenants that in the past have allowed them to demand
accelerated repayment.
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senior bonds this year, shrugging off the removal of certain
covenants that in the past have allowed them to demand
accelerated repayment.
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As Trump takes office, Wells Fargo website to aid employees vanishes
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - After President Donald Trump
took office, the U.S. Department of Labor quietly removed a
special website it created as a resource for current and former
Wells Fargo...
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took office, the U.S. Department of Labor quietly removed a
special website it created as a resource for current and former
Wells Fargo...
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BRIEF-Marathon Patent Group says may offer and sell up to 750,000 shares of common stock from time to time through Northland Securities
* Marathon Patent Group Inc - may offer and sell up to
750,000 shares of co's common stock from time to time through
Northland Securities - sec filing
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750,000 shares of co's common stock from time to time through
Northland Securities - sec filing
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 27
Jan 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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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Ford device to boost connectivity in its models without modems
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said
on Friday it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like
remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle
location assistance on...
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on Friday it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like
remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle
location assistance on...
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Teva's Barr Labs settles Cipro antitrust case for $225 mln
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd's
Barr Laboratories Inc has reached a $225 million
settlement in an antitrust class action that accused the
drugmaker of keeping a generic...
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Barr Laboratories Inc has reached a $225 million
settlement in an antitrust class action that accused the
drugmaker of keeping a generic...
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UPDATE 6-Brazil police seek former billionaire Batista in graft probe
* Lawyers say Batista abroad, will turn himself in
(Adds report of lawyer saying Batista will fly to Brazil on
Friday)
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(Adds report of lawyer saying Batista will fly to Brazil on
Friday)
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Republican ideas for healthcare reforms could spell trouble for U.S. states
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald
Trump's push to fulfill a campaign promise to replace Obamacare,
his predecessor's signature healthcare plan, with the help of...
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Trump's push to fulfill a campaign promise to replace Obamacare,
his predecessor's signature healthcare plan, with the help of...
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BRIEF-Alignvest Acquisition obtains final order of qualifying for transaction with Trilogy International Partners
* Alignvest Acquisition Corporation obtains final order of
qualifying for transaction with Trilogy International Partners
LLC
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qualifying for transaction with Trilogy International Partners
LLC
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 27
Jan 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 3-Trump tells Republican lawmakers: Enough talk. Time to deliver.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump
pushed Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on a
sweeping agenda including his planned U.S.-Mexican border wall,
tax cuts and...
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pushed Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on a
sweeping agenda including his planned U.S.-Mexican border wall,
tax cuts and...
Read more
BRIEF-Peabody energy receives approval to seek creditor votes on reorganization plan - u.s. Judge
* Receives approval to seek creditor votes on reorganization
plan - u.s. Judge
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plan - u.s. Judge
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As regulators waver, Apple takes on Qualcomm in courts
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new legal
assault on Qualcomm in the United States and China reflects its
conclusion that regulators are unlikely to put an end to what it
considers the...
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assault on Qualcomm in the United States and China reflects its
conclusion that regulators are unlikely to put an end to what it
considers the...
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UPDATE 1-Dutch court delays bankruptcy ruling on subsidiaries of Brazil's Oi
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A court in the Netherlands on
Thursday postponed until Feb. 2 a decision on whether to enforce
bankruptcy proceedings against two subsidiaries of phone carrier
Oi SA,...
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Thursday postponed until Feb. 2 a decision on whether to enforce
bankruptcy proceedings against two subsidiaries of phone carrier
Oi SA,...
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U.S. judge approves Braskem $633 mln fine in record corruption case
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday
sentenced the Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA
to pay a $632.6 million criminal fine, in connection
with a corruption case that led to...
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sentenced the Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA
to pay a $632.6 million criminal fine, in connection
with a corruption case that led to...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. EPA aims to end freeze on contracts, grants on Friday
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency has told several lawmakers it aims to end its
freeze on grants and contracts late Friday, congressional aides
said.
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Protection Agency has told several lawmakers it aims to end its
freeze on grants and contracts late Friday, congressional aides
said.
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Pennsylvania to close one prison, not two, to ease budget shortfall
HARRISBURG, Penn., Jan 26 (Reuters) - Pennsylvania officials
said on Thursday they will shutter a state prison in Pittsburgh
by June 30 as part of a plan to close an estimated $716 million
revenue...
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said on Thursday they will shutter a state prison in Pittsburgh
by June 30 as part of a plan to close an estimated $716 million
revenue...
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UPDATE 2-Nigeria court orders temporary forfeiture of Shell, Eni oilfield in corruption probe
ABUJA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Nigerian court has ordered the
temporary forfeiture of assets and the transfer of operations of
a long-disputed oilfield owned by Shell and Eni
, among others, to the...
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temporary forfeiture of assets and the transfer of operations of
a long-disputed oilfield owned by Shell and Eni
, among others, to the...
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UPDATE 1-SEC charges two former Och-Ziff executives in corruption case
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission said on Thursday it charged two former
executives at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group with
masterminding a far-reaching...
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Exchange Commission said on Thursday it charged two former
executives at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group with
masterminding a far-reaching...
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UK financial regulator calls for new global market access regime
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Banks, insurers and traders that
comply with reinforced global financial sector rules should be
allowed to operate unhindered across the world to spur economic
growth and...
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comply with reinforced global financial sector rules should be
allowed to operate unhindered across the world to spur economic
growth and...
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RBC warns authorities may intervene in Toronto housing market
TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada on
Thursday warned that policymakers are more likely to introduce
measures to cool the Toronto housing market after home sales hit
a record high in...
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Thursday warned that policymakers are more likely to introduce
measures to cool the Toronto housing market after home sales hit
a record high in...
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Trump, Republican lawmakers wrestle over priorities for 'bold' agenda
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will
push Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on his
agenda including funding a U.S.-Mexican border wall, rewriting
the tax code...
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push Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on his
agenda including funding a U.S.-Mexican border wall, rewriting
the tax code...
Read more
BRIEF-Reunion Gold obtains approvals for sale of Matthews Ridge
* Transaction with Bosai Minerals Group is expected to close
on or about February 3, 2017
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on or about February 3, 2017
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BRIEF-Boehringer Ingelheim says jardiance becomes first type 2 diabetes medicine in EU to include cardiovascular death reduction data in label
* Boehringer ingelheim- jardiance (empagliflozin) becomes
first type 2 diabetes medicine in eu to include cardiovascular
death reduction data in label
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first type 2 diabetes medicine in eu to include cardiovascular
death reduction data in label
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Dutch court delays bankruptcy ruling on subsidiaries of Brazil's Oi -sources
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A court in the Netherlands on
Thursday postponed until Feb. 2 a decision on whether to enforce
bankruptcy proceedings against two subsidiaries of phone carrier
Oi SA,...
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Thursday postponed until Feb. 2 a decision on whether to enforce
bankruptcy proceedings against two subsidiaries of phone carrier
Oi SA,...
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BRIEF-Auris Medical resumes enrollment in tactt3 phase 3 trial of Keyzilen
* Auris Medical resumes enrollment in tactt3 phase 3 trial
of keyzilen in acute and post-acute tinnitus
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of keyzilen in acute and post-acute tinnitus
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Peabody takes disputed reorganization plan to bankruptcy court
ST. LOUIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
, the world's largest private-sector coal miner,
squares off in court on Thursday against opponents of its
reorganization plan, including state...
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, the world's largest private-sector coal miner,
squares off in court on Thursday against opponents of its
reorganization plan, including state...
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Santander Brasil expects gradual recovery in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Banco Santander Brasil SA
expects the Brazilian economy to undergo a gradual recovery,
which should allow the nation's largest foreign bank to keep
growing in lending...
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expects the Brazilian economy to undergo a gradual recovery,
which should allow the nation's largest foreign bank to keep
growing in lending...
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UPDATE 2-UK government takes first step towards triggering Brexit
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Brexit minister David Davis began
the process of passing a law that enables the government to
trigger Britain's exit from the European Union, saying on
Thursday he expected...
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the process of passing a law that enables the government to
trigger Britain's exit from the European Union, saying on
Thursday he expected...
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RPT-UPDATE 2-TransCanada has not yet broached Keystone XL with shippers-CEO
WHISTLER, British Columbia, Jan 25 (Reuters) - TransCanada
Corp has yet to discuss the Keystone XL oil pipeline with
shippers and is not certain if all were still in support of it,
the company's CEO...
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Corp has yet to discuss the Keystone XL oil pipeline with
shippers and is not certain if all were still in support of it,
the company's CEO...
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UK's free trade deal with EU difficult to achieve: ECB's Villeroy
MUNICH, Germany, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain's quest for a
free trade deal with the European Union once it leaves the bloc
will be difficult to achieve, European Central Bank Governing
Council member...
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free trade deal with the European Union once it leaves the bloc
will be difficult to achieve, European Central Bank Governing
Council member...
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UPDATE 1-Germany expects current account surplus to shrink slightly
* Says government needs to further increase investment
(Adds further Gabriel, GfK consumer sentiment, background)
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(Adds further Gabriel, GfK consumer sentiment, background)
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French Senate expresses concerns on Basel bank rules to central bank governor
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The French Senate's finance
commission raised concerns on Thursday over proposed new Basel
banking rules, urging the central bank governor to defend
domestic banks' internal...
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commission raised concerns on Thursday over proposed new Basel
banking rules, urging the central bank governor to defend
domestic banks' internal...
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U.S. court issues injunction on assistance for dialysis patients
FRANKFURT, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. court has issued a
preliminary injunction on a new federal rule that dialysis
providers have said would prevent patients from using charitable
assistance to buy...
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preliminary injunction on a new federal rule that dialysis
providers have said would prevent patients from using charitable
assistance to buy...
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UPDATE 2-TransCanada has not yet broached Keystone XL with shippers-CEO
WHISTLER, British Columbia, Jan 25 (Reuters) - TransCanada
Corp has yet to discuss the Keystone XL oil pipeline with
shippers and is not certain if all were still in support of it,
the company's CEO...
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Corp has yet to discuss the Keystone XL oil pipeline with
shippers and is not certain if all were still in support of it,
the company's CEO...
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Spreadbetting firm CMC sees sector challenges from regulatory clampdown
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Spreadbetting group CMC Markets Plc
on Thursday warned of continued uncertainty from a
regulatory clampdown on spread betting, but said client trading
activity in the third...
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on Thursday warned of continued uncertainty from a
regulatory clampdown on spread betting, but said client trading
activity in the third...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 26
Jan 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 1-South Korea's Kia Motors drafts Trump contingency plan
SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Kia Motors said on
Thursday it is drawing up a contingency plan to cope with the
policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, reflecting growing
wariness by Asian exporters...
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Thursday it is drawing up a contingency plan to cope with the
policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, reflecting growing
wariness by Asian exporters...
Read more
UPDATE 1-Judge denies $80 mln penalty in Wal-Mart truck drivers lawsuit - AP
Jan 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge refused to order Wal-Mart
Stores Inc to pay $80 million in penalties in a lawsuit
alleging the retailer failed to pay hundreds of truck drivers in
California the...
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Stores Inc to pay $80 million in penalties in a lawsuit
alleging the retailer failed to pay hundreds of truck drivers in
California the...
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UPDATE 1-Freeport says it will challenge $469m Indonesia water tax case
JAKARTA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Mining giant Freeport McMoRan
Inc said its Indonesian unit, facing $469 million in
water taxes and penalties in Papua province dating back to 2011,
will contest a ruling...
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Inc said its Indonesian unit, facing $469 million in
water taxes and penalties in Papua province dating back to 2011,
will contest a ruling...
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Judge denies $80 mln penalty in Wal-Mart truck drivers lawsuit - AP
Jan 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge refused to order Wal-Mart
Stores Inc to pay $80 million in penalties in a lawsuit
alleging the retailer failed to pay hundreds of truck drivers in
California the...
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Stores Inc to pay $80 million in penalties in a lawsuit
alleging the retailer failed to pay hundreds of truck drivers in
California the...
Read more
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 26
Jan 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 3-U.S. Republicans lay out plans for Obamacare repeal
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican leaders on
Wednesday laid out plans for repealing Obamacare by spring,
followed by funding the building of a border wall and reforming
the tax code by...
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Wednesday laid out plans for repealing Obamacare by spring,
followed by funding the building of a border wall and reforming
the tax code by...
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UPDATE 2-Canada oil spill on native land came from Tundra Energy pipeline
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd on
Wednesday confirmed its pipeline was the source of a leak of
some 200,000 liters (52,830 gallons) of crude oil onto
aboriginal land in...
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Wednesday confirmed its pipeline was the source of a leak of
some 200,000 liters (52,830 gallons) of crude oil onto
aboriginal land in...
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BRIEF-Alamos Gold files for common stock shelf of up to $257.5 mln
* Files for common stock shelf of up to $257.5 million - SEC
filing
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UPDATE 2-Trump names Ohlhausen as acting chair of Federal Trade Commission
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Commissioner Maureen
Ohlhausen, a Republican on the Federal Trade Commission, has
been named the FTC's acting chairman, the agency said on
Wednesday.
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Ohlhausen, a Republican on the Federal Trade Commission, has
been named the FTC's acting chairman, the agency said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Chipmaker Qualcomm's revenue misses estimates
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc reported a
lower-than-expected 3.9 percent rise in quarterly revenue, at a
time when the chipmaker is facing multiple legal challenges over
its alleged...
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lower-than-expected 3.9 percent rise in quarterly revenue, at a
time when the chipmaker is facing multiple legal challenges over
its alleged...
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UPDATE 1-New startup investments aim to stem Canadian tech brain drain
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Some of Canada's largest
corporations and top executives launched two separate
initiatives this week, investing millions of dollars into
startup programs they hope will...
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corporations and top executives launched two separate
initiatives this week, investing millions of dollars into
startup programs they hope will...
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan. 25
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Highlights of the day for U.S. President
Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday:
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Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday:
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RBS to take another multi-billion pound charge for mis-selling - Sky
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS)
will announce within days that it is taking another
multi-billion pound charge for mis-selling mortgage-backed
securities, Sky News reported...
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will announce within days that it is taking another
multi-billion pound charge for mis-selling mortgage-backed
securities, Sky News reported...
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German carmakers warn U.S. against launching trade curbs
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - German automakers warned on
Wednesday the United States would suffer significant economic
damage from imposing trade curbs, after President Donald Trump
put renewed...
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Wednesday the United States would suffer significant economic
damage from imposing trade curbs, after President Donald Trump
put renewed...
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BRIEF-RBS takes multibillion pound charge as U.S. mis-selling fine looms- Sky News
* Royal Bank Of Scotland to announce within days it is
taking another multibillion pound charge for mis-selling
mortgage-backed securities - Sky News
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taking another multibillion pound charge for mis-selling
mortgage-backed securities - Sky News
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RBC woos three senior financials bankers from Deutsche Bank
Jan 25 (Reuters) - RBC Capital Markets has hired three
senior Deutsche Bank AG bankers who focus on advising
banks, according to an internal memo from the Canadian firm.
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senior Deutsche Bank AG bankers who focus on advising
banks, according to an internal memo from the Canadian firm.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Apple sues Qualcomm in Beijing seeking 1 billion yuan
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc filed a
lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc in Beijing, alleging the
chip supplier abused its clout in the chip industry and seeking
1 billion yuan ($145.32 million)...
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lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc in Beijing, alleging the
chip supplier abused its clout in the chip industry and seeking
1 billion yuan ($145.32 million)...
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BRIEF-Juna Equity Partners LP reports a passive stake of 5.5 percent in Evine Live as of Dec 31, 2016
* Juna Equity Partners Lp reports a passive stake of 5.5
percent in Evine Live Inc as of December 31, 2016 - SEC Filing
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percent in Evine Live Inc as of December 31, 2016 - SEC Filing
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Republicans to kill U.S. rules on corruption, environment, labor and guns next week
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans are
set to overturn a slew of Obama-era regulations next week,
including a controversial anti-bribery rule aimed at U.S.
resource companies...
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set to overturn a slew of Obama-era regulations next week,
including a controversial anti-bribery rule aimed at U.S.
resource companies...
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RBC targets 40 percent of total technology spend for innovation
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada
wants to spend at least 40 percent of its overall technology
budget on innovation, such as artificial intelligence and
blockchain, rather than...
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wants to spend at least 40 percent of its overall technology
budget on innovation, such as artificial intelligence and
blockchain, rather than...
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UPDATE 1-NYSE plans NYSE American to counter 'Flash Boys' exchange IEX
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The operator of the New York
Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it will change the model of its
NYSE MKT exchange to implement a so-called speed bump, in a
direct challenge...
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Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it will change the model of its
NYSE MKT exchange to implement a so-called speed bump, in a
direct challenge...
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EU's Brexit chief: Norway, other partners have "priority" after break-up
OSLO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The European Union's Brexit
negotiator sought on Wednesday to reassure the bloc's partners
Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein that their interests would be
a "priority" when...
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negotiator sought on Wednesday to reassure the bloc's partners
Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein that their interests would be
a "priority" when...
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UPDATE 1-BT's Global Services head Alvarez to oversee Europe-source
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Luis Alvarez, the head of BT's
multi-national corporate division, will take direct
responsibility for the firm's European business following an
Italian accounting scandal,...
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multi-national corporate division, will take direct
responsibility for the firm's European business following an
Italian accounting scandal,...
Read more
UPDATE 1-Freeport-McMoRan profit falls short but gold sales seen doubling
Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc
reported a lower-than-expected profit on Wednesday but said it
would double gold sales to 2.2 million ounces this year, while
selling less copper.
Read more
reported a lower-than-expected profit on Wednesday but said it
would double gold sales to 2.2 million ounces this year, while
selling less copper.
Read more
BRIEF-Beigene initiates global Phase III trial of the BTK inhibitor BGB-3111
* Beigene initiates global Phase III trial of the BTK
inhibitor BGB-3111 in Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
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inhibitor BGB-3111 in Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
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BRIEF-Abbvie initiates phase 2 clinical trial programs for ABBV-8e12
* Abbvie initiates phase 2 clinical trial programs for
ABBV-8e12, an investigational anti-tau antibody, in early
alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy
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ABBV-8e12, an investigational anti-tau antibody, in early
alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy
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RPT-Pipeline opponents face high legal hurdles challenging Trump
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Opponents of two controversial
oil pipelines face a long and difficult legal path if the U.S.
government approves their construction, experts said after the
Trump...
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oil pipelines face a long and difficult legal path if the U.S.
government approves their construction, experts said after the
Trump...
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UK PM May says she will publish 'White Paper' setting out Brexit plan
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May said
on Wednesday she would publish her plan for Britain's exit from
the European Union, as described in a speech last week, in a
formal 'White...
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on Wednesday she would publish her plan for Britain's exit from
the European Union, as described in a speech last week, in a
formal 'White...
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RPT-INSIGHT-How Russia sold its oil jewel -- without saying who bought it
MOSCOW/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than a month
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
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after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
Read more
UPDATE 1-Georgia's c.bank raises key refinancing rate to 6.75 pct from 6.5 pct
TBILISI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Georgia's central bank raised
its key refinancing rate to 6.75 percent from 6.5 percent on
Wednesday following a pick-up in inflation.
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its key refinancing rate to 6.75 percent from 6.5 percent on
Wednesday following a pick-up in inflation.
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Climate change efforts under siege after Trump election -E.ON CEO
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - German utility E.ON,
which owns billions of euros worth of wind parks in the United
States, said global efforts to tackle climate change were
suffering serious setbacks,...
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which owns billions of euros worth of wind parks in the United
States, said global efforts to tackle climate change were
suffering serious setbacks,...
Read more
BRIEF-Fitch says Korean bank ratings could be hit by bail-in plan
* Fitch-Expects banks in Korea to benefit from relatively
healthy GDP growth of 2.5%-3.0% this year, which is above 1.6%
median for 'AA' rated countries
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healthy GDP growth of 2.5%-3.0% this year, which is above 1.6%
median for 'AA' rated countries
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Greek PM says won't enact another euro of revenue-raising measures
ATHENS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Greece will not pass any more
revenue-raising measures beyond what is agreed in its bailout
package, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was quoted as saying on
Wednesday, as a...
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revenue-raising measures beyond what is agreed in its bailout
package, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was quoted as saying on
Wednesday, as a...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Fund firms plan to get tough on excessive pay at Britain's top firms
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Some of the biggest holders of UK
stocks plan to get tougher on executive pay, as the government
turns up the heat over the yawning income gap between bosses and
employees...
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stocks plan to get tougher on executive pay, as the government
turns up the heat over the yawning income gap between bosses and
employees...
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan. 24
Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump met with auto
executives on Tuesday and gave the energy industry a boost with
action on pipelines. Highlights of the day follow:
PIPELINES
...
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executives on Tuesday and gave the energy industry a boost with
action on pipelines. Highlights of the day follow:
PIPELINES
...
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Trump administration tells EPA to cut climate page from website -sources
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration has instructed the Environmental Protection
Agency to remove the climate change page from its website, two
agency employees...
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administration has instructed the Environmental Protection
Agency to remove the climate change page from its website, two
agency employees...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 25
Jan 25 (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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U.S. agency calls for safer lithium-ion batteries after Samsung fires
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Safety standards for lithium-ion
batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty
batteries caused fires, a U.S....
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batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty
batteries caused fires, a U.S....
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UPDATE 9-Trump clears way for controversial oil pipelines
* Standing Rock tribe says it will fight decision
(Adds comment by Jane Fonda in last paragraph)
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(Adds comment by Jane Fonda in last paragraph)
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UPDATE 1-Pressured by Trump, Mexico ready to discuss NAFTA rules in U.S. talks
MEXICO CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Under pressure from
President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive...
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President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive...
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U.S. asset managers seek delay on new variation margin rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. asset managers pleaded
on Tuesday for a delay to international rules on variation
margin, the collateral posted for swaps, saying in a letter to
international...
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on Tuesday for a delay to international rules on variation
margin, the collateral posted for swaps, saying in a letter to
international...
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U.S. banking agencies fine Fidelity National unit ServiceLink $65 mln
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Three U.S. banking regulatory
agencies said on Tuesday they had fined ServiceLink Holdings
LLC, a unit of Fidelity National Financial Inc, $65
million for improper...
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agencies said on Tuesday they had fined ServiceLink Holdings
LLC, a unit of Fidelity National Financial Inc, $65
million for improper...
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UPDATE 2-Trump administration seeks to muzzle U.S. agency employees -sources
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald
Trump's administration has moved to curb the flow of information
from several government agencies whose mandate impacts
environmental...
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Trump's administration has moved to curb the flow of information
from several government agencies whose mandate impacts
environmental...
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UPDATE 2-Deutsche Bank considers listing asset management unit - sources
FRANKFURT, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank is considering a
partial initial public offering of its asset management unit as
part of an overhaul following its record payout over toxic
mortgages in...
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partial initial public offering of its asset management unit as
part of an overhaul following its record payout over toxic
mortgages in...
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UPDATE 1-Shell, Phillips 66 buy 6.4 mln bbls of oil from U.S. emergency reserve
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Oil companies Shell
and Phillips 66 together bought 6.4 million barrels of
oil last week from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR),
according to a Department of...
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and Phillips 66 together bought 6.4 million barrels of
oil last week from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR),
according to a Department of...
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INSIGHT-How Russia sold its oil jewel -- without saying who bought it
MOSCOW/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than a month
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
Read more
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
Read more
Top U.S. Senate Democrat urges Trump to name China currency manipulator
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Senator Chuck Schumer, the
top Democrat in the U.S. Senate, urged Republican President
Donald Trump on Tuesday to implement one of his campaign
promises and declare...
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top Democrat in the U.S. Senate, urged Republican President
Donald Trump on Tuesday to implement one of his campaign
promises and declare...
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Lead levels fall in Flint, Michigan, drinking water as work continues
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Lead levels in Flint, Michigan's drinking
water have receded below federal action levels, state officials
said on Tuesday, although they cautioned residents to continue
using...
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water have receded below federal action levels, state officials
said on Tuesday, although they cautioned residents to continue
using...
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Canada to Mexico on NAFTA: you might be on your own
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Canada will focus on
preserving its U.S. trade ties during talks to renegotiate NAFTA
and may not be able to help Mexico avoid being targeted by the
Trump...
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preserving its U.S. trade ties during talks to renegotiate NAFTA
and may not be able to help Mexico avoid being targeted by the
Trump...
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INSIGHT-Zodiac family silver key to $9 bln Safran tie-up
PARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - France's Safran has crafted a deal
to persuade family investors in Zodiac Aerospace to give up
control in a merger that would create the world's third largest
aerospace...
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to persuade family investors in Zodiac Aerospace to give up
control in a merger that would create the world's third largest
aerospace...
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UPDATE 1-SEC fines Citigroup, Morgan Stanley over forex trading program
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc and Morgan Stanley
each agreed to pay more than $2.96 million to settle
charges they misled investors about a foreign exchange trading
program they were selling, the...
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each agreed to pay more than $2.96 million to settle
charges they misled investors about a foreign exchange trading
program they were selling, the...
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U.S. Senate panel approves Carson for housing secretary post
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Ben Carson, President Donald
Trump's nominee to lead U.S. housing policy, won approval on
Tuesday from the Senate committee reviewing the qualifications
of the retired...
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Trump's nominee to lead U.S. housing policy, won approval on
Tuesday from the Senate committee reviewing the qualifications
of the retired...
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UPDATE 1-Aetna, Humana to consider all options after court blocks merger
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Aetna and Humana would
consider all available options for their proposed $34 billion
merger, the two U.S. health insurers said on Tuesday, a day
after a court ruled against the...
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consider all available options for their proposed $34 billion
merger, the two U.S. health insurers said on Tuesday, a day
after a court ruled against the...
Read more
BRIEF-Tech Data files for potential senior notes offering size not disclosed
* Files for potential senior notes offering; size not
disclosed - sec filing
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disclosed - sec filing
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Aetna and Humana CEOs consider all available options after court loss
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The top executives of Aetna
and Humana on Tuesday issued a joint statement
saying that they continue to believe in their $34 billion merger
deal after a court ruled...
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and Humana on Tuesday issued a joint statement
saying that they continue to believe in their $34 billion merger
deal after a court ruled...
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Hot Toronto housing prices spill over to nearby markets - gov't
OTTAWA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Housing prices in Canada's
largest city, Toronto, have increased disproportionately and are
spilling over into nearby communities, the federal housing
agency said on...
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largest city, Toronto, have increased disproportionately and are
spilling over into nearby communities, the federal housing
agency said on...
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UPDATE 3-Parliament must vote before UK can trigger Brexit, top court rules
* May does not need approval of UK's devolved assemblies
(Adds details of bill, Brexit minister)
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(Adds details of bill, Brexit minister)
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BRIEF-Avesoro Resources says arbitration claim by International Construction & Engineering with respect to its contract has been dismissed
* Avesoro Resources-arbitration claim against co by
international construction & engineering with respect to ice's
contract has been dismissed
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international construction & engineering with respect to ice's
contract has been dismissed
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UPDATE 1-Scotland's Sturgeon raises independence spectre after court ruling
EDINBURGH, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Nicola Sturgeon raised the
spectre of another Scottish independence referendum after
Britain's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the devolved
assembly in Edinburgh did...
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spectre of another Scottish independence referendum after
Britain's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the devolved
assembly in Edinburgh did...
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Reopening NAFTA could revive debate over what makes a car 'American'
DETROIT, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Some of the most popular and
profitable vehicles sold in the United States by Detroit's
automakers are imported from Mexico, a reality that highlights
the risks for the...
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profitable vehicles sold in the United States by Detroit's
automakers are imported from Mexico, a reality that highlights
the risks for the...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 24)
BRUSSELS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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UK says will implement court decision for parliament to approve Brexit trigger
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Britain's Attorney General Jeremy
Wright said the government would implement a UK Supreme Court
decision that Prime Minister Theresa May must obtain
parliament's approval...
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Wright said the government would implement a UK Supreme Court
decision that Prime Minister Theresa May must obtain
parliament's approval...
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Amazon offers to drop e-book clauses to settle EU antitrust probe -source
BRUSSELS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. online retailer Amazon
has offered to drop some clauses from its e-book deals
with publishers in a bid to end an EU antitrust investigation
and stave off a possible...
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has offered to drop some clauses from its e-book deals
with publishers in a bid to end an EU antitrust investigation
and stave off a possible...
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Monday, January 23, 2017
UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs files $1 bln countersuit against Indonesian businessman
JAKARTA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs filed a $1 billion
counter lawsuit on Tuesday against an Indonesian businessman who
is seeking damages from the U.S. bank for conducting what he
called...
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counter lawsuit on Tuesday against an Indonesian businessman who
is seeking damages from the U.S. bank for conducting what he
called...
Read more
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 24
Jan 24 (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.
Read more
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
Read more
Goldman Sachs files $1 bln countersuit against Indonesian businessman
JAKARTA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs filed a $1 billion
counter lawsuit on Tuesday against an Indonesian businessman who
is seeking damages from the U.S. bank for conducting what he
called...
Read more
counter lawsuit on Tuesday against an Indonesian businessman who
is seeking damages from the U.S. bank for conducting what he
called...
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U.S. fund managers betting Trump fails to rewrite Obamacare
By David Randall
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Some prominent U.S. fund
managers are betting that former President Barack Obama's
signature healthcare law will not undergo the widespread...
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NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Some prominent U.S. fund
managers are betting that former President Barack Obama's
signature healthcare law will not undergo the widespread...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge approves VW dealers $1.2 bln settlement
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG's
dealers will receive an average of $1.85 million in a $1.2
billion settlement approved by a U.S. judge on Monday over its
diesel emissions scandal.
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dealers will receive an average of $1.85 million in a $1.2
billion settlement approved by a U.S. judge on Monday over its
diesel emissions scandal.
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Fintech platforms add Islamic finance capabilities
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Canadian fintech company Goldmoney Inc
has certified its gold-based financial products as
sharia-compliant, the latest firm to combine blockchain
technology to tap demand from...
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has certified its gold-based financial products as
sharia-compliant, the latest firm to combine blockchain
technology to tap demand from...
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RPT-Trump's new EPA transition team draws from oil industry groups
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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BRIEF-Soros Fund Management reports 5.31 pct passive stake in Sigma Designs
* Soros Fund Management Llc reports 5.31 percent passive
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Trump's new EPA transition team draws from oil industry groups
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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UPDATE 1-Peabody reorganization at risk from Wyoming litigation -court paper
CHICAGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp's
plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces a "material
risk" that the U.S. coal producer could suffer a $1 billion
revenue loss due to a...
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plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces a "material
risk" that the U.S. coal producer could suffer a $1 billion
revenue loss due to a...
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Peabody reorganization at risk from Wyoming litigation -court paper
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp's
plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces a
"material risk" that the U.S. coal producer could suffer a $1
billion revenue loss due to a...
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plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces a
"material risk" that the U.S. coal producer could suffer a $1
billion revenue loss due to a...
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UPDATE 5-Canada has 'very special status,' not a NAFTA target -Trump adviser
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Canada has a "very
special status" and is unlikely to be hit hard by changes the
United States wants to make to the NAFTA trade accord, the head
of a business...
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special status" and is unlikely to be hit hard by changes the
United States wants to make to the NAFTA trade accord, the head
of a business...
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BRIEF-JAMES FLYNN REPORTS 5.83 PCT PASSIVE STAKE IN SELECTA BIOSCIENCES
* JAMES FLYNN REPORTS 5.83 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN SELECTA
BIOSCIENCES INC AS OF JANUARY 12 - SEC FILING
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UPDATE 1-Trump taps Commissioner Ajit Pai to head FCC
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on
Monday tapped Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai to head the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission, which is expected to roll
back many of the...
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Monday tapped Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai to head the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission, which is expected to roll
back many of the...
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FTC settles pay-for-delay lawsuit, files two related complaints
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade
Commission said on Monday it had settled allegations that Endo
Pharmaceuticals violated antitrust law when it agreed
to pay rivals Watson...
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Commission said on Monday it had settled allegations that Endo
Pharmaceuticals violated antitrust law when it agreed
to pay rivals Watson...
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BRIEF-State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co reports 5.94 pct passive stake in Archer Daniels Midland
* State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co reports 5.94
percent passive stake in Archer Daniels Midland Co as of
december 31 - sec filing
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december 31 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-Citi subsidiaries to pay $28.8 mln over giving U.S. homeowners 'runaround' -CFPB
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau said on Monday it had fined subsidiaries of
Citigroup Inc $28.8 million for giving "the runaround to
borrowers" on...
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Protection Bureau said on Monday it had fined subsidiaries of
Citigroup Inc $28.8 million for giving "the runaround to
borrowers" on...
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UPDATE 1-Federal judge blocks Aetna Inc's plan to buy rival Humana
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge blocked
on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, and Aetna said it was
considering an appeal.
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on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, and Aetna said it was
considering an appeal.
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UPDATE 1-Trump meeting with leaders of building, sheet metal unions - sources
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump
planned to meet on Monday at the White House with leaders of
construction and sheet metal unions, two sources with knowledge
of the meetings told...
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planned to meet on Monday at the White House with leaders of
construction and sheet metal unions, two sources with knowledge
of the meetings told...
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UPDATE 1-Saudi Arabia warns over cyber attacks as labour ministry hit
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia warned
organisations in the kingdom on Monday to be on the alert for
cyber attacks including a version of the destructive Shamoon
virus, as a...
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organisations in the kingdom on Monday to be on the alert for
cyber attacks including a version of the destructive Shamoon
virus, as a...
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Federal judge blocks Aetna Inc's plan to buy rival Humana
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge blocked
on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, saying it was illegal under
antitrust law.
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on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, saying it was illegal under
antitrust law.
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UPDATE 1-HSH Nordbank invites indicative bids from potential buyers
FRANKFURT, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Shipping finance provider HSH
Nordbank has launched its planned sale, inviting
expressions of interest from potential buyers, the bank
organising the process said on...
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Nordbank has launched its planned sale, inviting
expressions of interest from potential buyers, the bank
organising the process said on...
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Trump to company executives: We think we can cut regulations by 75 pct
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
told leaders of companies ranging from defense manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Corp to sportswear apparel maker Under
Armour Inc on Monday that...
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told leaders of companies ranging from defense manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Corp to sportswear apparel maker Under
Armour Inc on Monday that...
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UPDATE 1-Investors gird for impact of Trump healthcare measures
Jan 23 (Reuters) - An order by President Donald Trump that
could scale back enforcement of some Obamacare provisions is
unlikely to sink health insurance stocks, but shares of
hospitals and Medicaid...
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could scale back enforcement of some Obamacare provisions is
unlikely to sink health insurance stocks, but shares of
hospitals and Medicaid...
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BRIEF-Elite reports on SequestOx FDA end-of-review meeting
* Elite Pharmaceuticals -To proceed immediately to complete
in vitro and in vivo bridging studies required and expects to
resubmit SequestOx application later this year
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in vitro and in vivo bridging studies required and expects to
resubmit SequestOx application later this year
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BRIEF-Novelion says European Medicines Agency accepts marketing authorization application for metreleptin
* Novelion Therapeutics announces acceptance of marketing
authorization application for metreleptin by European Medicines
Agency
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authorization application for metreleptin by European Medicines
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BRIEF-Spherix Inc provides update on infringement case against Uniden
* Spherix Inc says in its infringement case against Uniden,
parties have settled litigation and Uniden has taken a license
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parties have settled litigation and Uniden has taken a license
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BRIEF-Kamada announces positive scientific advice response from the European Medicines Agency
* Kamada announces positive scientific advice response from
the European Medicines Agency focused on Alpha-1 antitrypsin IV
for treatment of acute graft-versus-host disease
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the European Medicines Agency focused on Alpha-1 antitrypsin IV
for treatment of acute graft-versus-host disease
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BRIEF-Becton Dickinson says PleurX catheter system receives FDA 510(k) clearance
* PleurX catheter system receives FDA 510(k) clearance for
specific non-malignant recurrent pleural effusions
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Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank seeks bids for insurance business-sources
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB)
has begun to formally seek bids for its life insurance
business in a sale that could raise about $3 billion for
Thailand's third-biggest...
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has begun to formally seek bids for its life insurance
business in a sale that could raise about $3 billion for
Thailand's third-biggest...
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BRIEF-Biolase announces the FDA clearance and worldwide launch of its new Epic Pro diode laser system
* Biolase announces the FDA clearance and worldwide launch
of its new Epic Pro(tm) diode laser system
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of its new Epic Pro(tm) diode laser system
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
U.S. SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach -filing
Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach
at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing.
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Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach
at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing.
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 23
Jan 23 (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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BRIEF-Yahoo faces SEC probe over data breaches - CNBC, citing DJ
* Yahoo faces SEC probe over massive data breaches that
focuses on whether company appropriately disclosed them to
investors - CNBC, citing DJ
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focuses on whether company appropriately disclosed them to
investors - CNBC, citing DJ
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COLUMN-Copper market focus shifts back to unpredictable supply: Andy Home
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Last year it was the strength of
demand that caught the copper market by surprise.
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demand that caught the copper market by surprise.
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RPT-Trump order paves way for agencies to weaken health law
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is
ordering federal agencies to undermine Obamacare through
regulatory action, a move that could weaken enforcement of the
requirement for...
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ordering federal agencies to undermine Obamacare through
regulatory action, a move that could weaken enforcement of the
requirement for...
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
Trump son-in-law Kushner cleared to serve as White House adviser - NY Times
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of
Justice has decided that President Donald Trump can hire his
son-in-law Jared Kushner as a senior White House adviser without
breaking federal...
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Justice has decided that President Donald Trump can hire his
son-in-law Jared Kushner as a senior White House adviser without
breaking federal...
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Indonesia 'will not negotiate' with Freeport over new rules -mining ministry official
JAKARTA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Indonesia will not negotiate
with Freeport McMoRan Inc on new rules requiring its
local unit to convert its 'contracts of work' to a new 'special
mining permit' in order...
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with Freeport McMoRan Inc on new rules requiring its
local unit to convert its 'contracts of work' to a new 'special
mining permit' in order...
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UPDATE 3-As Trump enters White House, California renews climate change fight
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - California released new
measures to fight climate change within minutes of Donald Trump
being sworn in as U.S. president on Friday, signaling the
state's commitment...
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measures to fight climate change within minutes of Donald Trump
being sworn in as U.S. president on Friday, signaling the
state's commitment...
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Friday, January 20, 2017
UPDATE 2-As Trump takes over, U.S. ends plan to cut mortgage premiums
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration,
hours after taking office on Friday, suspended a plan to cut
mortgage insurance premiums on federally insured home loans that
the U.S....
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hours after taking office on Friday, suspended a plan to cut
mortgage insurance premiums on federally insured home loans that
the U.S....
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UPDATE 2-U.S. investigating Herbalife over foreign bribery in China
Jan 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is investigating
dietary supplement maker Herbalife over whether it
violated foreign bribery laws while conducting business in
China, the company revealed in a...
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dietary supplement maker Herbalife over whether it
violated foreign bribery laws while conducting business in
China, the company revealed in a...
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BRIEF-Elliott Associates, affiliates report 6.9 pct passive stake in Northern Oil and Gas
* Elliott Associates and its affiliates report 6.9 percent
passive stake in Northern Oil and Gas Inc as of January 10 - SEC
filing
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Merger activity for independent U.S. wealth managers up 10 pct -study
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Merger activity among
independent wealth management firms in the United States hit an
all-time high in 2016 as more of the industry's aging workforce
retired, the economy...
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independent wealth management firms in the United States hit an
all-time high in 2016 as more of the industry's aging workforce
retired, the economy...
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UPDATE 1-Apple files $1 billion suit against chip supplier Qualcomm
Jan 20 (WASHINGTON) - Apple Inc filed a $1 billion
lawsuit against supplier Qualcomm Inc on Friday,
following a U.S. government lawsuit which accused the chip maker
of using anti-competitive tactics...
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lawsuit against supplier Qualcomm Inc on Friday,
following a U.S. government lawsuit which accused the chip maker
of using anti-competitive tactics...
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BRIEF-Winnebago Industries files for offering of up to 4.6 mln common shares
* Winnebago Industries Inc - files for offering of up to 4.6
million shares of co's common stock by the selling shareholders
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North Dakota landowners sue over pipeline easement payments
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Over a dozen landowners in North Dakota
have filed a lawsuit against a company involved in the
development of the Dakota Access Pipeline, charging they were
misled into accepting...
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have filed a lawsuit against a company involved in the
development of the Dakota Access Pipeline, charging they were
misled into accepting...
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BRIEF-Ppg industries-in connection with morales's appointment as cfo, his monthly salary will be increased to $41,667
* PPG Industries-in connection with Morales'S appointment as
CFO, his monthly salary will be increased to $41,667 and will be
eligible for target cash bonus under incentive compensation plan
of...
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CFO, his monthly salary will be increased to $41,667 and will be
eligible for target cash bonus under incentive compensation plan
of...
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UPDATE 1-No 'joke': SocGen admits fault, pays $50 mln in U.S. fraud case
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Societe Generale
agreed to pay a $50 million civil fine and admit to misconduct
to settle U.S. claims that it fraudulently concealed from
investors the poor quality of...
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agreed to pay a $50 million civil fine and admit to misconduct
to settle U.S. claims that it fraudulently concealed from
investors the poor quality of...
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BRIEF-Cesca Therapeutics files for resale of up to 950,000 common shares
* Files for resale of up to 950,000 shares of co's common
stock by the selling stockholders - sec filing
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stock by the selling stockholders - sec filing
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UPDATE 2-BlackRock hires former UK finance minister Osborne as adviser
NEW YORK/LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Former British finance
minister George Osborne, who lost his job after Britain's vote
to leave the European Union, will join BlackRock Inc as
an adviser next...
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minister George Osborne, who lost his job after Britain's vote
to leave the European Union, will join BlackRock Inc as
an adviser next...
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Outgoing FCC chair warns against overturning net neutrality
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Outgoing U.S. Federal
Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler warned
Republicans against dismantling the Obama administration's
landmark "net neutrality"...
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Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler warned
Republicans against dismantling the Obama administration's
landmark "net neutrality"...
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BRIEF-Walgreens' plan to win antitrust nod for Rite Aid deal has not satisfied FTC - Bloomberg
* Walgreens Boots Alliance's plan to win U.S. antitrust
clearance for acquisition of Rite Aid has not satisfied
officials at FTC - Bloomberg, citing sources
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clearance for acquisition of Rite Aid has not satisfied
officials at FTC - Bloomberg, citing sources
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UPDATE 1-AIG to pay Buffett's Berkshire about $10 bln in insurance deal
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - American International Group
Inc has agreed to pay roughly $10.2 billion to Warren
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc to take on many
long-term risks on U.S. commercial...
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Inc has agreed to pay roughly $10.2 billion to Warren
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc to take on many
long-term risks on U.S. commercial...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, bond yields rise ahead of Trump inauguration
* Officials in Washington D.C. prepare for massive protests
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BRIEF-Tile Shop Holdings on Jan. 19, 2017, U.S. District court issued order preliminarily approving stipulation of settlement
* Tile Shop Holdings Inc - on Jan 19, 2017, u.s. District
court issued order preliminarily approving stipulation of
settlement - sec filing
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court issued order preliminarily approving stipulation of
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BRIEF-Additional data analyses from phase IIb trial of MIN-101 in schizophrenia underscore benefit in multiple measurements of cognitive function
* Additional data analyses from phase IIb trial of MIN-101
in schizophrenia underscore benefit in multiple measurements of
cognitive function
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BRIEF-COPsync receives positive Nasdaq panel determination
* COPsync - Nasdaq hearings panel determined to grant
company's request for continued listing on Nasdaq pursuant to an
extension through May 17, 2017
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Brazil's DASA agrees to buy rival Salomão, valued at $188 mln
SAO PAULO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian laboratory services
firm Diagnósticos da América SA has agreed to buy
privately owned rival Salomão e Zoppi Serviços Médicos e
Participações SA, valuing the...
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firm Diagnósticos da América SA has agreed to buy
privately owned rival Salomão e Zoppi Serviços Médicos e
Participações SA, valuing the...
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BRIEF-UK's CMA says not to refer ACCO Europe-Esselte deal for phase 2 probe
* Not to refer anticipated acquisition by ACCO Europe
Limited of Esselte Group Holdings AB to a phase 2 investigation
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Limited of Esselte Group Holdings AB to a phase 2 investigation
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French finance minister warns U.S. against unilateral bank deregulation
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - France's finance
minister has cautioned incoming U.S. President Donald Trump
against taking unilateral steps to deregulate the U.S. financial
industry,...
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minister has cautioned incoming U.S. President Donald Trump
against taking unilateral steps to deregulate the U.S. financial
industry,...
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COLUMN-Copper market focus shifts back to unpredictable supply: Andy Home
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Last year it was the strength of
demand that caught the copper market by surprise.
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demand that caught the copper market by surprise.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
BRIEF-Amplitude surgical authorised to market Anatomic total knee prosthesis in U.S.
* Announces authorisation to commercialize in U.S. its
anatomic total knee prosthesis
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 20
Jan 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
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Freeport seeks guarantees from Indonesia amid mining shake-up
JAKARTA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Indonesian unit of
Freeport-Mcmoran Inc is seeking fiscal and legal
guarantees from the government over mining rules issued last
week, a spokesman for the copper...
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Freeport-Mcmoran Inc is seeking fiscal and legal
guarantees from the government over mining rules issued last
week, a spokesman for the copper...
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Nason, former Treasury official, being vetted for Fed role -sources
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - David Nason, a
General Electric executive and former Treasury Department
official, is the front runner to become the Federal Reserve's
top Wall Street...
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General Electric executive and former Treasury Department
official, is the front runner to become the Federal Reserve's
top Wall Street...
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UPDATE 3-Ex-Visium fund manager convicted of fraud by Manhattan jury
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A former portfolio manager at
Visium Asset Management LP was convicted of securities fraud on
Thursday, following a trial that stemmed from a federal
investigation that...
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Visium Asset Management LP was convicted of securities fraud on
Thursday, following a trial that stemmed from a federal
investigation that...
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UPDATE 1-Las Vegas Sands pays $7 mln to end U.S. criminal bribery case
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Las Vegas Sands Corp agreed to
pay a $6.96 million criminal penalty to end a U.S. Department of
Justice probe into whether it violated a federal anti-bribery
law by making payments...
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pay a $6.96 million criminal penalty to end a U.S. Department of
Justice probe into whether it violated a federal anti-bribery
law by making payments...
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BRIEF-Westlake Chemical provides statement on final regulations
* Westlake Chemical Partners LP statement on final
regulations relating to its qualifying income activities
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regulations relating to its qualifying income activities
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Ex-Visium fund manager convicted of fraud by Manhattan jury
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A former portfolio manager at
Visium Asset Management LP was convicted of securities fraud on
Thursday, following a trial that stemmed from a federal
investigation that...
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Visium Asset Management LP was convicted of securities fraud on
Thursday, following a trial that stemmed from a federal
investigation that...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 20
Jan 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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BRIEF-Homestreet finalizes settlement agreement with SEC
* Homestreet Inc - has finalized a settlement agreement with
Securities and Exchange Commission on January 19, 2017
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Securities and Exchange Commission on January 19, 2017
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Democrats ask U.S. brokerages if they support delay to fiduciary rule
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - One of the strongest proponents
of the Democrats on financial regulation demanded on Thursday
that big brokerages come clean about whether they would support
delaying a...
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of the Democrats on financial regulation demanded on Thursday
that big brokerages come clean about whether they would support
delaying a...
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UPDATE 1-Synergy wins U.S. approval for constipation drug
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
said on Thursday it had approved Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc's
drug to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
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said on Thursday it had approved Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc's
drug to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
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UPDATE 1-U.S. health agency tells Grassley there is no EpiPen deal yet
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Mylan NV has yet to
reach a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the
classification in the Medicaid program of its life-saving EpiPen
allergy treatment,...
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reach a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the
classification in the Medicaid program of its life-saving EpiPen
allergy treatment,...
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UPDATE 3-Trump picks southerner over Midwest candidate for Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump officially announced Sonny Perdue as his choice for
secretary of agriculture on Thursday, selecting a former Georgia
governor over...
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Trump officially announced Sonny Perdue as his choice for
secretary of agriculture on Thursday, selecting a former Georgia
governor over...
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BRIEF-Truecar files for mixed shelf of up to $100 million
* In addition, selling stockholders may offer up to 20.0
million shares of co's common stock
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U.S. health agency tells Grassley there is no EpiPen settlement yet
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Mylan NV has yet to
reach a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the
classification in the Medicaid program of life-saving allergy
treatment EpiPen, the...
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reach a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the
classification in the Medicaid program of life-saving allergy
treatment EpiPen, the...
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Soros says uncertainty over Trump will cause markets to falter
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The billionaire investor George Soros on
Thursday said that global markets will falter given the
uncertainty of new U.S. president Donald Trump's policies.
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Thursday said that global markets will falter given the
uncertainty of new U.S. president Donald Trump's policies.
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BRIEF-TCF Financial says CFPB has been reviewing co's overdraft protection program
* CFPB has been reviewing TCF's overdraft protection program
as part of its ongoing focus on programs across banking industry
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as part of its ongoing focus on programs across banking industry
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Mnuchin not in favor of cutting federal ties with Fannie, Freddie
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, on
Thursday told a Senate panel he does not believe in severing
federal ties with and...
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Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, on
Thursday told a Senate panel he does not believe in severing
federal ties with and...
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Ex-Visium fund manager had no motive for fraud, lawyer tells U.S. jury
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A lawyer for a portfolio
manager at Visium Asset Management LP urged jurors on Thursday
to acquit him of charges that he fraudulently sought to inflate
the valuation of a...
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manager at Visium Asset Management LP urged jurors on Thursday
to acquit him of charges that he fraudulently sought to inflate
the valuation of a...
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U.S. Treasury nominee says would enforce all Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury will
enforce all sanctions against Russia unless a deal were reached
between Washington and Moscow, President-elect Donald Trump's
nominee to run the...
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enforce all sanctions against Russia unless a deal were reached
between Washington and Moscow, President-elect Donald Trump's
nominee to run the...
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YOUR MONEY-How the deck is stacked against student loan borrowers
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Paying back your student loans
is hard enough. It certainly does not help when the
trillion-dollar industry seems set up to make you fail.
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is hard enough. It certainly does not help when the
trillion-dollar industry seems set up to make you fail.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. closing Tesla death probe, won't seek recall - source
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are expected
on Thursday to close a six-month-old investigation into the
death of a man whose Tesla collided with a truck while he was
using its...
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on Thursday to close a six-month-old investigation into the
death of a man whose Tesla collided with a truck while he was
using its...
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BRIEF-Freddie Mac to delist from Luxembourg Stock Exchange
* Securities will be withdrawn from trading effective Feb.
15, 2017
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UPDATE 1-Trump's energy pick Perry regrets calling for department's elimination
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Rick Perry, President-elect
Donald Trump's pick to run the Energy Department, said during
his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that he regrets
having called for...
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Donald Trump's pick to run the Energy Department, said during
his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that he regrets
having called for...
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BRIEF-Allergan announces FDA approval of RHOFADE cream
* Allergan announces FDA approval of RHOFADE (oxymetazoline
hydrochloride) cream, 1% for the topical treatment of persistent
facial Erythema associated with Rosacea in adults
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hydrochloride) cream, 1% for the topical treatment of persistent
facial Erythema associated with Rosacea in adults
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Anthem extends Cigna deal closing date ahead of court ruling
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc on Thursday
said it extended the deadline for its acquisition of Cigna Corp
by three months as it awaits a federal court ruling on
the U.S. government's...
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said it extended the deadline for its acquisition of Cigna Corp
by three months as it awaits a federal court ruling on
the U.S. government's...
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Banks put "hard" Brexit move plans into action
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Global banks have begun
signalling how they will put plans into action to cope with a
"hard" exit by Britain from the European Union.
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signalling how they will put plans into action to cope with a
"hard" exit by Britain from the European Union.
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BRIEF-Republic of Philippines files final term sheet related to its offering of $2 bln 3.700% global bonds due 2042
* Republic of Philippines files final term sheet related to
its offering of $2 billion 3.700% global bonds due 2042 - sec
filing
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its offering of $2 billion 3.700% global bonds due 2042 - sec
filing
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Freeport Indonesia seeks guarantees from govt over new mining rules - spokesman
JAKARTA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Indonesian unit of
Freeport-Mcmoran Inc is seeking fiscal and legal
guarantees from the government as it transfers to a special
mining permit, a spokesman said on...
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Freeport-Mcmoran Inc is seeking fiscal and legal
guarantees from the government as it transfers to a special
mining permit, a spokesman said on...
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EU antitrust regulators welcome Amazon, Apple audiobook agreement
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A decision by Amazon
and Apple to scrap all exclusivity obligations in the
supply and distribution of audiobooks will likely boost
competition, EU antitrust regulators...
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and Apple to scrap all exclusivity obligations in the
supply and distribution of audiobooks will likely boost
competition, EU antitrust regulators...
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UPDATE 1-Barclays chair says UK govt backs 3-year transition for banks after Brexit
DAVOS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The British government is
supportive of a three-year transition period for the financial
sector once Britain leaves the European Union, Barclays
Chairman John McFarlane...
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supportive of a three-year transition period for the financial
sector once Britain leaves the European Union, Barclays
Chairman John McFarlane...
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UPDATE 1-Facebook to build third foreign data centre in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Facebook will build a
new data centre in the Danish city of Odense, the
California-based tech company said at a press conference with
local authorities, only the third...
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new data centre in the Danish city of Odense, the
California-based tech company said at a press conference with
local authorities, only the third...
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Egypt considering temporary stamp duty on stock market deals - sources
CAIRO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Egypt is considering temporarily
reintroducing a stamp duty on stock market transactions after
the tax was frozen in 2014, two finance ministry sources told
Reuters on...
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reintroducing a stamp duty on stock market transactions after
the tax was frozen in 2014, two finance ministry sources told
Reuters on...
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Facebook to build data centre in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Facebook plans to
build its third data centre outside the United States in Odense,
Denmark, the California-based tech company said at a joint press
conference with...
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build its third data centre outside the United States in Odense,
Denmark, the California-based tech company said at a joint press
conference with...
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Barclays chairman says government supports 3-year post-Brexit transition
DAVOS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain's government is supportive
of a three-year transition period for the financial sector after
Britain exits the European Union, Barclays Chairman
John McFarlane said...
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of a three-year transition period for the financial sector after
Britain exits the European Union, Barclays Chairman
John McFarlane said...
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
UPDATE 1-HKEX proposes new board to list companies with different voting rights
* HKEX considering Nasdaq-style private market to track
delisted firms
(Adds CEO comments, details of proposals)
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delisted firms
(Adds CEO comments, details of proposals)
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BRIEF-Final CIMZIA Phase 3 trial meets primary efficacy endpoint
* Final CIMZIA (Certolizumab Pegol) phase 3 trial meets
primary efficacy endpoint in patients with moderate-to-severe
chronic Plaque Psoriasis
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primary efficacy endpoint in patients with moderate-to-severe
chronic Plaque Psoriasis
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BRIEF-Sibanye says U.S. antitrust condition satisfied for Stillwater deal
* Has received early termination of waiting period under
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act with respect to proposed acquisition of
Stillwater by Sibanye
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Act with respect to proposed acquisition of
Stillwater by Sibanye
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UPDATE 4-Trump to name ex-Georgia Gov. Perdue as agriculture secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump will name former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his
nominee for secretary of agriculture on Thursday, a senior
transition official...
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Trump will name former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his
nominee for secretary of agriculture on Thursday, a senior
transition official...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. watchdog calls Peabody bankruptcy plan fees 'exorbitant'
CHICAGO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's bankruptcy
watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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BRIEF-Takata says has nothing to disclose after report on restructuring
* has nothing to disclose after report on restructuring
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China fx regulator says pressure on cross-border capital outflows eased somewhat in 2016
BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Pressure on cross-border capital
outflows eased somewhat in 2016, China's foreign exchange
regulator said at a press conference on Friday.
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outflows eased somewhat in 2016, China's foreign exchange
regulator said at a press conference on Friday.
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Trump to nominate ex-Georgia Governor Perdue to be agriculture secretary -Fox News
WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump will name former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his
nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on
Thursday, Fox...
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Trump will name former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his
nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on
Thursday, Fox...
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