* Stallergenes greer secures 50 million euro ($53.1 million)
revolving credit facility
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Models in underwear captivate in Paris
PARIS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Models wearing spectacular lingerie
creations wowed fashions' glitterati on Wednesday night during
the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in
Paris.
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creations wowed fashions' glitterati on Wednesday night during
the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in
Paris.
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Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 1
ZURICH, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The following are some of the main
factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:
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factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:
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BRIEF-Lupin Ltd and Eli Lilly expand partnership in India
* Lilly will continue to sell Lispro under the brand name
Humalog through its existing channels
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Humalog through its existing channels
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 1
Dec 1 (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 2-Carrier gets state incentives, Trump pledge for keeping U.S. jobs
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp's
Carrier unit said on Wednesday it got financial
incentives from Indiana and a pledge from President-elect Donald
Trump to improve the climate for business in the United States
in exchange for keeping more than 1,000 jobs in the state rather
than moving them overseas.
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Carrier unit said on Wednesday it got financial
incentives from Indiana and a pledge from President-elect Donald
Trump to improve the climate for business in the United States
in exchange for keeping more than 1,000 jobs in the state rather
than moving them overseas.
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BRIEF-Cemex says it has prepaid $373 mln corresponding to Sept. 2017 amortization
* Says has prepaid $373 million corresponding to September
2017 amortization under facilities agreement dated Sept 29, 2014
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2017 amortization under facilities agreement dated Sept 29, 2014
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 1
Dec 1 (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. judge throws out Kodak, Fujifilm aluminum price-fixing cases
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday threw
out the last vestiges of private litigation over alleged
aluminum price-fixing, dismissing lawsuits by Eastman Kodak Co
, Fujifilm Holdings Corp, Reynolds Consumer
Products and three other plaintiffs.
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out the last vestiges of private litigation over alleged
aluminum price-fixing, dismissing lawsuits by Eastman Kodak Co
, Fujifilm Holdings Corp, Reynolds Consumer
Products and three other plaintiffs.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American stocks, currencies jump on oil rally
(Recasts; adds closing figures throughout)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies largely rose on Wednesday, with a rally in crude
prices and shares of Brazilian state-controlled oil company
Petrobras saw their biggest daily gain over eight months.
Shares of Petróleo Brasileiro SA, as the company
is formally known, jumped 9.14 percent, by far the biggest
gainer in Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index.
The move came as oil futur
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BRIEF-Claren Energy announces proposed private placement
* Says proposes to complete a non-brokered private placement
financing of 25 million units at a price of $0.08 per unit
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financing of 25 million units at a price of $0.08 per unit
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Tech investor Glade Brook to shut hedge fund, favors narrower bets
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Glade Brook Capital Partners
LLC is shutting its original hedge fund in favor of a new series
of vehicles focused on big bets in public securities, it said in
a letter to investors on Tuesday.
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LLC is shutting its original hedge fund in favor of a new series
of vehicles focused on big bets in public securities, it said in
a letter to investors on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-NGEx share capital and voting rights update
* NGEx share capital and voting rights update
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BRIEF-Lundin Mining announces approval of dividend policy
* Lundin Mining Corp - Approved a dividend policy providing
for payment of a regular quarterly dividend of C$0.03 per common
share
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for payment of a regular quarterly dividend of C$0.03 per common
share
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UPDATE 4-Obama moves to lock in vehicle greenhouse gas rules
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will push to lock in fuel
efficiency standards central to outgoing President Barack
Obama's climate policy before the Trump administration takes
over in January.
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Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will push to lock in fuel
efficiency standards central to outgoing President Barack
Obama's climate policy before the Trump administration takes
over in January.
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Gold fund withdrawals spike as post-U.S. election trades wane-ICI
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The post-election enthusiasm
for U.S. stock funds is waning, while a strong dollar helped
push commodity funds to their largest withdrawals in more than
three years, Investment Company Institute data showed on
Wednesday.
Investors pulled $1.6 billion from U.S.-based commodity
funds during the six days through Nov. 22, according to ICI,
which combined with the prior week's result to mark the worst
showing since 2013. The category includes f
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NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The post-election enthusiasm
for U.S. stock funds is waning, while a strong dollar helped
push commodity funds to their largest withdrawals in more than
three years, Investment Company Institute data showed on
Wednesday.
Investors pulled $1.6 billion from U.S.-based commodity
funds during the six days through Nov. 22, according to ICI,
which combined with the prior week's result to mark the worst
showing since 2013. The category includes f
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BRIEF-Performance Sports Group receives court approval of the "stalking horse" purchase agreement
* Performance Sports Group receives court approval of the
"stalking horse" purchase agreement, bidding procedures and U.S.
$386 million in new DIP financing
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"stalking horse" purchase agreement, bidding procedures and U.S.
$386 million in new DIP financing
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BRIEF-FCA US LLC says at 84 MPGe, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid surpasses initially stated performance
* Fca us llc says at 84 mpge, 2017 chrysler pacifica hybrid
surpasses initially stated performance
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surpasses initially stated performance
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BRIEF-First Bancorp announces THL's, Oaktree's pricing of secondary offering of 18 mln shares
* First Bancorp announces THL's and Oaktree's pricing of
secondary offering of 18 million shares
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secondary offering of 18 million shares
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Kenya's NSE to start offering ETFs in diversification drive
KIGALI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Kenya's Nairobi Securities
Exchange expects its first exchange traded fund (ETF)
to be approved by the regulator this year and trading to start
soon after.
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Exchange expects its first exchange traded fund (ETF)
to be approved by the regulator this year and trading to start
soon after.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. telecom network provider Zayo to buy Electric Lightwave for $1.4 bln
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Telecom infrastructure provider Zayo
Group Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would buy
smaller rival Electric Lightwave for $1.42 billion in cash to
expand its fiber network on the U.S. West Coast.
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Group Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would buy
smaller rival Electric Lightwave for $1.42 billion in cash to
expand its fiber network on the U.S. West Coast.
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UPDATE 1-Bank of England sees global financial risks after Trump victory
* UK is 'investment banker for Europe' - Carney
(Adds detail from news conference and report)
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(Adds detail from news conference and report)
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BRIEF-ITT units entered first amendment to five-year competitive advance and revolving credit facility agreement
* On Nov 29, Co, units entered first amendment, dated
November 29, 2016 to five-year competitive advance and revolving
credit facility agreement
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November 29, 2016 to five-year competitive advance and revolving
credit facility agreement
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Malaysia Airlines says eyeing new airline for pilgrim flights
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia Airlines Berhad is
finalising plans to form a new airline, utilising the six A380
aircraft it has, to service the Haj and Umrah market.
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finalising plans to form a new airline, utilising the six A380
aircraft it has, to service the Haj and Umrah market.
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Brazil allows oil firms other than Petrobras to participate in sub-salt projects
SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Michel
Temer has signed a law authorizing companies other than Petroleo
Brasileiro SA to participate in offshore subsalt
region oil projects.
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Temer has signed a law authorizing companies other than Petroleo
Brasileiro SA to participate in offshore subsalt
region oil projects.
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European shares set for monthly gains as Italy risk looms, RBS slips
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on
Wednesday, keeping them on track to end the month in positive
territory, though gains were muted ahead of a choppy year-end
for markets.
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Wednesday, keeping them on track to end the month in positive
territory, though gains were muted ahead of a choppy year-end
for markets.
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Philip Morris CEO looks towards phasing out cigarettes-BBC
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Philip Morris International
, the world's largest international tobacco company, could
eventually stop selling cigarettes, its chief executive told the
BBC on Wednesday, as it launched its alternative product IQOS in
the UK market.
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, the world's largest international tobacco company, could
eventually stop selling cigarettes, its chief executive told the
BBC on Wednesday, as it launched its alternative product IQOS in
the UK market.
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UPDATE 1-RBS fails Bank of England stress test, must bolster capital
* Health check is toughest yet test of banks' resilience
(Adds RBS action plan, analyst comment)
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(Adds RBS action plan, analyst comment)
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Chevron says Gorgon LNG Train 1 temporarily halted in Australia
MELBOURNE, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp said on
Wednesday it has temporarily halted production from one of its
two production units at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG)
plant off Western Australia.
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Wednesday it has temporarily halted production from one of its
two production units at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG)
plant off Western Australia.
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Switching course, Gilead markets HIV drug for prevention
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc
has begun marketing its HIV treatment Truvada in a way thousands
of consumers already use it - to prevent infection with the
virus that causes AIDS.
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has begun marketing its HIV treatment Truvada in a way thousands
of consumers already use it - to prevent infection with the
virus that causes AIDS.
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German stocks - Factors to watch on November 30
FRANKFURT, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The following are some of the
factors that may move German stocks on Wednesday:
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factors that may move German stocks on Wednesday:
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Mexico aims to award at least 4 blocks in deep water oil auction
MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Mexico hopes to award at
least four of the 10 deep water oil blocks due to be auctioned
next week, plus the farm-out on its Trion field, Energy Minister
Pedro Joaquin Coldwell said on Tuesday.
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least four of the 10 deep water oil blocks due to be auctioned
next week, plus the farm-out on its Trion field, Energy Minister
Pedro Joaquin Coldwell said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Dowling becomes rare nonprofit college to file for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov 29 (Reuters) - Dowling College became
a rare nonprofit college to file for bankruptcy on Tuesday after
the liberal arts school near New York lost its academic
accreditation in August and closed its doors after 48 years.
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a rare nonprofit college to file for bankruptcy on Tuesday after
the liberal arts school near New York lost its academic
accreditation in August and closed its doors after 48 years.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks up, dollar rally pauses in relief for emerging markets
HONG KONG, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose to
three-week highs on Wednesday, supported by gains on Wall
Street and growing expectations the dollar may be peaking after
a hefty rally since the U.S. election pulled funds out of
emerging markets.
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three-week highs on Wednesday, supported by gains on Wall
Street and growing expectations the dollar may be peaking after
a hefty rally since the U.S. election pulled funds out of
emerging markets.
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UPDATE 3-Carrier to keep about 1,000 U.S. factory jobs in deal with Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp
has reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump and
Vice President-elect Mike Pence to keep close to 1,000 jobs at
its Carrier Corp air conditioner plant in Indianapolis, roughly
halving the number of U.S. jobs it planned to move to Mexico.
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has reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump and
Vice President-elect Mike Pence to keep close to 1,000 jobs at
its Carrier Corp air conditioner plant in Indianapolis, roughly
halving the number of U.S. jobs it planned to move to Mexico.
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Exxon Louisiana refinery poorly maintained, environmentalists say
HOUSTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A Louisiana environmental group
said on Tuesday that ExxonMobil Corp's Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, refinery, where four workers were burned in a Nov. 22
fire, has been poorly maintained for years.
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said on Tuesday that ExxonMobil Corp's Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, refinery, where four workers were burned in a Nov. 22
fire, has been poorly maintained for years.
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BRIEF-Time Warner increases purchase price for debt securities
* Time Warner Inc. increases maximum principal amount and
maximum purchase price for previously announced cash tender
offers for debt securities
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maximum purchase price for previously announced cash tender
offers for debt securities
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MOVES-Trump's likely pick for Commerce Sec. Ross familiar face in loan market
NEW YORK, Nov 29 (TRLPC) - President-elect Donald Trump's
expected pick for Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the distressed
investor and billionaire financier, is a familiar face to
long-time participants in the $860 billion leveraged loan
market.
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expected pick for Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the distressed
investor and billionaire financier, is a familiar face to
long-time participants in the $860 billion leveraged loan
market.
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 30
Nov 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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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 30
Nov 30 (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 4-Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for U.S. transportation post
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
said on Tuesday he plans to nominate former Labor Secretary
Elaine Chao to head the Transportation Department as he plans to
push for $1 trillion in new infrastructure spending to fix U.S.
roads, airports, water systems and bridges.
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said on Tuesday he plans to nominate former Labor Secretary
Elaine Chao to head the Transportation Department as he plans to
push for $1 trillion in new infrastructure spending to fix U.S.
roads, airports, water systems and bridges.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1 -Trump expected to name former Goldman banker Mnuchin for Treasury - source
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
is expected to name former Goldman Sachs partner and
Hollywood financier Steven Mnuchin as his nominee for Treasury
secretary, a source said on Tuesday, putting a Wall Street
veteran in the top U.S. economic Cabinet post for the first time
in eight years.
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is expected to name former Goldman Sachs partner and
Hollywood financier Steven Mnuchin as his nominee for Treasury
secretary, a source said on Tuesday, putting a Wall Street
veteran in the top U.S. economic Cabinet post for the first time
in eight years.
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BRIEF-Liberty Global says Telenet International Finance, existing security providers entered into agreement
* Telenet International Finance, existing security providers
entered into a EUR400.0 million additional facility accession
agreement
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entered into a EUR400.0 million additional facility accession
agreement
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Unit of Brazil's Cade urges calling off BM&FBovespa's Cetip takeover
SAO PAULO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A division of Brazil's
antitrust watchdog is proposing to call off financial bourse
BM&FBovespa SA's planned takeover of rival clearinghouse Cetip
SA Mercados Organizados, the latest challenge facing a deal that
would create Latin America's largest exchange.
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antitrust watchdog is proposing to call off financial bourse
BM&FBovespa SA's planned takeover of rival clearinghouse Cetip
SA Mercados Organizados, the latest challenge facing a deal that
would create Latin America's largest exchange.
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MOVES-Citigroup, Lazard, Bank Hapoalim, StormHarbour
Nov 29 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry
appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other
job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
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appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other
job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
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Canada PM set to unveil major pipeline decisions on Tuesday
OTTAWA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau is set to reveal his government's verdict on at least
two major pipeline projects when he makes an announcement at
4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Tuesday.
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Trudeau is set to reveal his government's verdict on at least
two major pipeline projects when he makes an announcement at
4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Novo Nordisk reports Tresiba insulin achieves target in study
COPENHAGEN, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's
long-acting insulin blockbuster Tresiba has a safe
cardiovascular profile and reduces episodes of severely low
blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, the
Denmark-based company said on Tuesday.
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long-acting insulin blockbuster Tresiba has a safe
cardiovascular profile and reduces episodes of severely low
blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, the
Denmark-based company said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 3-Scores arrested in first 'Fight for $15' protest since Trump win
LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Scores of
demonstrators were arrested on Tuesday as U.S. workers from
fast-food chains staged nationwide protests for higher pay,
union rights and immigration reform in their first major action
since Donald Trump was elected president.
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demonstrators were arrested on Tuesday as U.S. workers from
fast-food chains staged nationwide protests for higher pay,
union rights and immigration reform in their first major action
since Donald Trump was elected president.
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BRIEF-Inspira Financial publishes letter to shareholders
* Inspira financial inc says " no insiders were involved in
acquisition of rbp healthcare"
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GRAPHIC-Emerging market storm shifts from Mexico to Turkey
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A financial market crunch in
Mexico following Donald Trump's shock election win this month
may have masked Turkey's greater vulnerability to the risk of
U.S. protectionism, deteriorating world trade and the resulting
fallout for emerging economies.
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Mexico following Donald Trump's shock election win this month
may have masked Turkey's greater vulnerability to the risk of
U.S. protectionism, deteriorating world trade and the resulting
fallout for emerging economies.
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Investors pare net shorts on long-dated U.S. bonds -JP Morgan
NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The amount of bearish bets on
longer-dated U.S. Treasury debt above bullish positions declined
for a second week, according to a J.P. Morgan survey released on
Tuesday, as the recent selloff in the U.S. bond market showed
signs of subsiding.
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longer-dated U.S. Treasury debt above bullish positions declined
for a second week, according to a J.P. Morgan survey released on
Tuesday, as the recent selloff in the U.S. bond market showed
signs of subsiding.
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CORRECTED-Ant Financial chief apologises following backlash over explicit social network groups
BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The head of Ant Financial
Services Group, the payment affiliate of Alibaba Holdings Ltd
, apologised on Tuesday following backlash from Chinese
netizens over a social feature in the company's payment app that
critics say enabled a sexually explicit dating service.
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Services Group, the payment affiliate of Alibaba Holdings Ltd
, apologised on Tuesday following backlash from Chinese
netizens over a social feature in the company's payment app that
critics say enabled a sexually explicit dating service.
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Italian bond yields fall, shares rise on report of ECB help post referendum
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Italian bond yields fell to a
one-week low and shares extended their gains on Tuesday after a
Reuters report that the European Central Bank stands ready to
buy more Italian bonds if a referendum this weekend rocks
markets.
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one-week low and shares extended their gains on Tuesday after a
Reuters report that the European Central Bank stands ready to
buy more Italian bonds if a referendum this weekend rocks
markets.
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BRIEF-Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces plans to voluntarily delist from NASDAQ
* Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces plans to voluntarily
delist from NASDAQ
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delist from NASDAQ
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BRIEF-Atkore International's qtrly earnings per share $0.24
* Atkore International Group Inc. Announces gross profit
expansion with its full-year fiscal 2016 results
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expansion with its full-year fiscal 2016 results
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Braas Monier to raise capital, pay special dividend in bid to fend off takeover
FRANKFURT, Nov 29 (Reuters) - German roof tile maker Braas
Monier announced a capital increase and a special
dividend on Tuesday as it seeks to fend off a hostile takeover
offer by U.S. group Standard Industries.
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Monier announced a capital increase and a special
dividend on Tuesday as it seeks to fend off a hostile takeover
offer by U.S. group Standard Industries.
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Russia's Mechel says Q3 crude steel output down 5 pct q/q
MOSCOW, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Russian metals and mining giant
Mechel said on Tuesday its third-quarter crude steel
output fell 5 percent quarter-on-quarter to 1 million tonnes.
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Mechel said on Tuesday its third-quarter crude steel
output fell 5 percent quarter-on-quarter to 1 million tonnes.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Rand falls, leads emerging assets down after 2 days of gains
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The South African rand fell
almost two percent on Tuesday, leading emerging currency losses
as the ruling party's efforts to remove President Jacob Zuma
failed and the dollar firmed after a two-day slide.
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almost two percent on Tuesday, leading emerging currency losses
as the ruling party's efforts to remove President Jacob Zuma
failed and the dollar firmed after a two-day slide.
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Miners drag down European shares, Actelion slumps
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - European shares extended the
previous session's losses on Tuesday, with commodities-related
stocks coming under renewed selling pressure after a sharp
decline in metals and oil prices.
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previous session's losses on Tuesday, with commodities-related
stocks coming under renewed selling pressure after a sharp
decline in metals and oil prices.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
RPT-Shell considering selling its Iraq oil assets -sources
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell is
considering selling out of its oil fields in Iraq as part of its
global $30 billion asset disposal programme, industry sources
said on Monday.
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considering selling out of its oil fields in Iraq as part of its
global $30 billion asset disposal programme, industry sources
said on Monday.
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Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Nov.29
ZURICH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The Swiss blue-chip SMI
was seen opening 0.2 percent down at 7,810 points on Tuesday,
according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer
. The following are some of the main factors expected
to affect Swiss stocks.
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was seen opening 0.2 percent down at 7,810 points on Tuesday,
according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer
. The following are some of the main factors expected
to affect Swiss stocks.
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UPDATE 1-Bitcoin guru leaves Canada's TSX to focus on blockchain venture
Nov 28 (Reuters) - The first chief digital officer of TMX
Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the
organization to devote more time to his venture based on
blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency,
the executive said on Monday.
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Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the
organization to devote more time to his venture based on
blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency,
the executive said on Monday.
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Nikkei falls hit by stronger yen; insurers fall on profit-taking
TOKYO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks dropped on Tuesday
in thin trade after Wall Street fell, while a stronger yen hurt
sentiment and insurers took a breather from recent gains.
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in thin trade after Wall Street fell, while a stronger yen hurt
sentiment and insurers took a breather from recent gains.
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Delphi, Mobileye to use Intel chip for self-driving car system
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive Plc
and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will
put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint
effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies
said on Tuesday.
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and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will
put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint
effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies
said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 4-North Dakota governor orders pipeline protesters expelled
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 28 (Reuters) - North Dakota's
governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American
and environmental activists camped on federal property near an
oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards
posed by weather as a blizzard bore down on the area.
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governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American
and environmental activists camped on federal property near an
oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards
posed by weather as a blizzard bore down on the area.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmaker Warren slams Wells Fargo over arbitration position
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Massachusetts Democratic
Senator Elizabeth Warren on Monday criticized Wells Fargo & Co's
decision to require customers affected by its
unauthorized accounts scandal to go through arbitration rather
than allowing them to sue.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren on Monday criticized Wells Fargo & Co's
decision to require customers affected by its
unauthorized accounts scandal to go through arbitration rather
than allowing them to sue.
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UPDATE 1-America Movil agrees to buy mobile spectrum from Grupo MVS
MEXICO CITY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Billionaire Carlos Slim's
America Movil said on Monday that its wireless subsidiary had
agreed to buy spectrum for mobile devices from Mexico's Grupo
MVS, which would increase Mexico's dominant player's offer of
high-speed data services.
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America Movil said on Monday that its wireless subsidiary had
agreed to buy spectrum for mobile devices from Mexico's Grupo
MVS, which would increase Mexico's dominant player's offer of
high-speed data services.
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Bitcoin guru leaves Canada's TSX to focus on blockchain venture
Nov 28 (Reuters) - The first chief digital officer of TMX
Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the
organization to devote more time to his venture based on
blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency,
the executive said on Monday.
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Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the
organization to devote more time to his venture based on
blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency,
the executive said on Monday.
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Stripe's valuation nearly doubles to $9.2 bln with latest funding
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Digital payments company
Stripe Inc has raised a fresh round of funding that nearly
doubles its valuation to $9.2 billion, the company said on
Monday.
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Stripe Inc has raised a fresh round of funding that nearly
doubles its valuation to $9.2 billion, the company said on
Monday.
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U.S. companies hope Trump will stick to business roots, back Cuba ties
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. companies are looking
for ways to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to soften his
threats to cancel the Obama administration's opening to Cuba, a
reversal they fear could cost them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
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for ways to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to soften his
threats to cancel the Obama administration's opening to Cuba, a
reversal they fear could cost them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
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BRIEF-Blueprint Medicines announces Proof-of-Concept Data from Global Phase 1 clinical trial of BLU-554 in patients with advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
* Blueprint Medicines announces proof-of-concept data from
global phase 1 clinical trial of BLU-554 in patients with
advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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global phase 1 clinical trial of BLU-554 in patients with
advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers
BOSTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Massachusetts next year will
require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to
perform the strictest background checks in the United States on
all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the
companies on Monday.
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require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to
perform the strictest background checks in the United States on
all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the
companies on Monday.
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BRIEF-DATATRAK releases powerful clinical trial management system
* DATATRAK releases powerful clinical trial management
system
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UPDATE 2-Elliott discloses stake in Cognizant, urges board shakeup
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Management
disclosed a stake of more than 4 percent in Cognizant Technology
Solutions and urged the IT services provider in a
letter to consider shaking up its board as one of several steps
to boost shareholder value.
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disclosed a stake of more than 4 percent in Cognizant Technology
Solutions and urged the IT services provider in a
letter to consider shaking up its board as one of several steps
to boost shareholder value.
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LATAM CLOSE-No new deals priced or announced on Monday
* LatAm bankers see limited supply before year-end
* Economists cut Brazil 2017 growth view below 1%
* Trump vows to end U.S.-Cuba "deal" unless Havana makes better one
By Mike Gambale
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (IFR) - No deals priced in the LatAm primary market on
Monday.
Below is a snapshot of sovereign credit spreads across the region:
SOVEREIGN 11/25 11/23 11/22 1D 10D YTD 2015/16 HIGH
ARGENTINA 471 473 466 -2 19 - -
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* Economists cut Brazil 2017 growth view below 1%
* Trump vows to end U.S.-Cuba "deal" unless Havana makes better one
By Mike Gambale
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (IFR) - No deals priced in the LatAm primary market on
Monday.
Below is a snapshot of sovereign credit spreads across the region:
SOVEREIGN 11/25 11/23 11/22 1D 10D YTD 2015/16 HIGH
ARGENTINA 471 473 466 -2 19 - -
B
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BRIEF-Nasdaq Inc says trading was halted in Globus Maritime Limited
* Nasdaq Inc says trading was halted in Globus Maritime
Limited at 13:24:10 ET for "additional information requested"
from co at a last price of $7.318
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BRIEF-DICK'S Sporting Goods expands team sports HQ suite of digital offerings with the acquisition of GameChanger Media
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digital offerings with the acquisition of GameChanger Media
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil rallies in choppy trade; dollar flat, stocks dip
* Crude volatile ahead of OPEC meeting
(Updates with U.S. prices, changes comment, dateline from
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with U.S. prices, changes comment, dateline from
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Saudi Aramco to almost triple chemicals output by 2030 -executive
DUBAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - State oil company Saudi Aramco
aims to almost triple its chemicals production to 34 million
metric tons per year by 2030, a senior company executive said on
Monday.
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aims to almost triple its chemicals production to 34 million
metric tons per year by 2030, a senior company executive said on
Monday.
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BRIEF-Nanoco acquires QLED electroluminescent display IP patents from Kodak
* Nanoco acquires QLED electroluminescent display IP patents
from Kodak
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UPDATE 1-EU proposes rules to stop 'too big to fail' clearing houses
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The European Union has proposed
rules for dealing with failing clearing houses to try to stop
the rapidly growing sector from becoming "too big to fail" and
holding taxpayers to ransom in a crisis.
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rules for dealing with failing clearing houses to try to stop
the rapidly growing sector from becoming "too big to fail" and
holding taxpayers to ransom in a crisis.
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Actelion's ambitious independent-minded CEO will drive up takeover price
ZURICH, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Actelion Chief Executive
Jean-Paul Clozel's desire to keep Europe's biggest biotech
company independent after building it from scratch, means
Johnson & Johnson will have to pay a steep premium if a
takeover is to succeed.
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Jean-Paul Clozel's desire to keep Europe's biggest biotech
company independent after building it from scratch, means
Johnson & Johnson will have to pay a steep premium if a
takeover is to succeed.
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VeriFone signs payment solutions partnership with UK's Worldpay
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Payment card machine maker VeriFone
Systems Inc said it had extended its partnership with
British payments processor Worldpay Group Plc, allowing
the U.S. firm to bring its payment solutions to Worldpay's UK
customers.
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Systems Inc said it had extended its partnership with
British payments processor Worldpay Group Plc, allowing
the U.S. firm to bring its payment solutions to Worldpay's UK
customers.
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, US bond yields drop as oil tumbles on output cut doubts
TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. bond yields
fell on Monday as investors reversed a "Trumpflation" trade that
has gripped markets since the U.S. elections, after oil prices
slid on fears that producer countries meeting this week could
fail to agree an output cut.
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fell on Monday as investors reversed a "Trumpflation" trade that
has gripped markets since the U.S. elections, after oil prices
slid on fears that producer countries meeting this week could
fail to agree an output cut.
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Canada pipeline opponents ready to take on Kinder Morgan, Ottawa
VANCOUVER, Nov 28 (Reuters) - If Canada approves Kinder
Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, the
company's four-year campaign for the project will be far from
over. Next up is a battle against hardening opposition amongst
some communities along its planned route.
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Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, the
company's four-year campaign for the project will be far from
over. Next up is a battle against hardening opposition amongst
some communities along its planned route.
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Nov 28
Nov 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Sino-Ocean and KKR invest in Capital Juda
* Sino-Ocean, KKR entered into agreement to invest in
beijing Capital Juda through new ordinary shares,perpetual
convertible bond securities for $191 million
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beijing Capital Juda through new ordinary shares,perpetual
convertible bond securities for $191 million
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 28
Nov 28 (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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METALS-London zinc charges to 9-yr high, lead hits 5-yr high
MELBOURNE, Nov 28 (Reuters) - London Metal Exchange zinc
surged to its highest in nine years on Monday and lead
hit a five-year peak as a searing rally in metals gained steam
on a softer dollar and inflation expectations that pushed
investors into commodities.
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surged to its highest in nine years on Monday and lead
hit a five-year peak as a searing rally in metals gained steam
on a softer dollar and inflation expectations that pushed
investors into commodities.
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Baker Hughes shares set to rise on GE deal -Barron's
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Shares of oilfield services
company Baker Hughes Inc could rise significantly if it
completes its merger with General Electric Co's oil and
gas division, according to a report in Barron's.
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company Baker Hughes Inc could rise significantly if it
completes its merger with General Electric Co's oil and
gas division, according to a report in Barron's.
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Umicore completes sale of zinc units to U.S. private equity firm
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Belgian specialty materials group
Umicore has completed the sale of its zinc units to
U.S. based private equity firm OpenGate Capital for $150
million.
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Umicore has completed the sale of its zinc units to
U.S. based private equity firm OpenGate Capital for $150
million.
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U.S. shoppers spend less over holiday weekend amid discounting
CHICAGO, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Early holiday promotions and a
belief that deals will always be available took a toll on
consumer spending over the Thanksgiving weekend as shoppers
spent an average of 3.5 percent less than a year ago, the
National Retail Federation said on Sunday.
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belief that deals will always be available took a toll on
consumer spending over the Thanksgiving weekend as shoppers
spent an average of 3.5 percent less than a year ago, the
National Retail Federation said on Sunday.
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MGM's shares could rise on Las Vegas revival -Barron's
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Shares of MGM Resorts
International could surge over the next year as the
casino resorts operator is set to capitalize on a resurgence in
convention and tourism business in Las Vegas, according to a
report in Barron's.
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International could surge over the next year as the
casino resorts operator is set to capitalize on a resurgence in
convention and tourism business in Las Vegas, according to a
report in Barron's.
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WTO set to sanction Boeing over tax breaks -reports
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization is
set to rule this week that Boeing Co received illegal tax
breaks from Washington state, according to reports in The
Telegraph and The Wall Street Journal.
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set to rule this week that Boeing Co received illegal tax
breaks from Washington state, according to reports in The
Telegraph and The Wall Street Journal.
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Israel increases order for F-35 fighter jets to 50
JERUSALEM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet on
Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 17 Lockheed Martin
F-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing its total number on
order to 50.
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Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 17 Lockheed Martin
F-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing its total number on
order to 50.
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Saudi Arabia's maritime complex seen costing over $5 bln- minister
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia
expects a huge ship repair and shipbuilding complex that its
national oil company Saudi Aramco is developing at Ras al-Khair
on the kingdom's east coast to cost over 20 billion riyals
($5.33 billion), energy minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday.
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expects a huge ship repair and shipbuilding complex that its
national oil company Saudi Aramco is developing at Ras al-Khair
on the kingdom's east coast to cost over 20 billion riyals
($5.33 billion), energy minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday.
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BMW strongly increases venture capital fund volume -Handelsblatt
FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - BMW is increasing
the size of its venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures, to 500
million euros ($530 million) from 100 million, German business
daily Handelsblatt said on Sunday, citing an interview with one
of the carmaker's board members.
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the size of its venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures, to 500
million euros ($530 million) from 100 million, German business
daily Handelsblatt said on Sunday, citing an interview with one
of the carmaker's board members.
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Wall St Week Ahead-Retail stock rally leaves few bargains for investors
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street expects
consumers to open their wallets a little wider this holiday
shopping season but bargains among red-hot retail stocks could
be hard to find, especially as profit growth proves elusive for
many big names.
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consumers to open their wallets a little wider this holiday
shopping season but bargains among red-hot retail stocks could
be hard to find, especially as profit growth proves elusive for
many big names.
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Israeli Leviathan partners get up to $1.75 bln HSBC, JPMorgan financing
JERUSALEM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The main Israeli partners
developing the large Leviathan natural gas site said on Sunday
they signed commitment letters with HSBC and J.P. Morgan for up
to $1.75 billion of financing.
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developing the large Leviathan natural gas site said on Sunday
they signed commitment letters with HSBC and J.P. Morgan for up
to $1.75 billion of financing.
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Porsche targets 20,000 electric car sales a year -Automobilwoche
FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's
Porsche division expects annual sales of about 20,000 for its
first all-electric car, the Mission E, the luxury carmaker's
chief executive told a German magazine.
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Porsche division expects annual sales of about 20,000 for its
first all-electric car, the Mission E, the luxury carmaker's
chief executive told a German magazine.
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Gazit-Globe CEO Lavine resigns, to be replaced by Dori Segal
JERUSALEM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Gazit-Globe, Israel's
largest real estate development firm, said on Sunday Chief
Executive Officer Rachel Lavine will step down on Jan. 31 and be
replaced by executive vice chairman Dori Segal.
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largest real estate development firm, said on Sunday Chief
Executive Officer Rachel Lavine will step down on Jan. 31 and be
replaced by executive vice chairman Dori Segal.
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Coal price surge sets miners against activists by English seaside
DRURIDGE BAY, England, Nov 27 (Reuters) - In northeastern
England, a battle is raging between grass roots campaigners and
a company intent on digging a new open cast mine as world coal
prices soar.
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England, a battle is raging between grass roots campaigners and
a company intent on digging a new open cast mine as world coal
prices soar.
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Sanders to Trump: use defense contracts as leverage for Carrier jobs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator
Bernie Sanders turned up the pressure on President-elect Donald
Trump on Saturday about his pledge to try to stop an Indiana air
conditioner manufacturer from moving 1,400 jobs to Mexico.
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Bernie Sanders turned up the pressure on President-elect Donald
Trump on Saturday about his pledge to try to stop an Indiana air
conditioner manufacturer from moving 1,400 jobs to Mexico.
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
UPDATE 1-Anti-pipeline protesters told to leave North Dakota camp by Dec. 5
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 26 (Reuters) - Activists protesting
plans to run an oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing
Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota said on Saturday they
have no intention of leaving a protest camp after U.S.
authorities warned it must be vacated by Dec. 5.
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plans to run an oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing
Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota said on Saturday they
have no intention of leaving a protest camp after U.S.
authorities warned it must be vacated by Dec. 5.
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Anti-pipeline protesters told to leave North Dakota camp area by Dec. 5
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 26 (Reuters) - Protesters opposed to
an oil pipeline planned to run beneath a lake near the Standing
Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota must vacate an area where
thousands of demonstrators have been camped by Dec. 5 or face
prosecution, according to U.S. authorities.
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an oil pipeline planned to run beneath a lake near the Standing
Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota must vacate an area where
thousands of demonstrators have been camped by Dec. 5 or face
prosecution, according to U.S. authorities.
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Odebrecht selling Peru irrigation business to Brookfield, Suez
LIMA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian engineering group
Odebrecht SA said it has agreed to sell its Olmos
irrigation business in Peru to Brookfield Infrastructure
Partners LP and Suez SA for an undisclosed
sum.
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Odebrecht SA said it has agreed to sell its Olmos
irrigation business in Peru to Brookfield Infrastructure
Partners LP and Suez SA for an undisclosed
sum.
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Siemens is well placed to adapt business in U.S. - CEO
FRANKFURT, Nov 26 (Reuters) - German trains-to-turbines
group Siemens is well placed to do business in the
United States, regardless of whether President-elect Donald
Trump backs fossil-fuels at the expense of renewable energy, its
CEO told a newspaper.
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group Siemens is well placed to do business in the
United States, regardless of whether President-elect Donald
Trump backs fossil-fuels at the expense of renewable energy, its
CEO told a newspaper.
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Germany's Merkel says G20 must tackle global steel glut
BERLIN, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The G20 group of leading
economies must find a solution to excess capacity in the global
steel industry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on
Saturday, adding that overproduction in some countries was
causing job losses elsewhere.
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economies must find a solution to excess capacity in the global
steel industry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on
Saturday, adding that overproduction in some countries was
causing job losses elsewhere.
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UPDATE 1-Anti-pipeline protesters arrested at North Dakota shopping mall
BISMARCK, N.D., Nov 25 (Reuters) - More than 30 activists
protesting plans to run an oil pipeline beneath a lake near a
North Dakota Indian reservation were arrested on Friday at a
retail mall during a rally timed to coincide with the busiest
shopping day of the year.
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protesting plans to run an oil pipeline beneath a lake near a
North Dakota Indian reservation were arrested on Friday at a
retail mall during a rally timed to coincide with the busiest
shopping day of the year.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Three former Barclays traders denied Libor appeal request
LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Three former Barclays
traders jailed for manipulating Libor benchmark interest rates
after a London trial have been denied a request to appeal
against their conviction and sentence, the wife of one said on
Friday.
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traders jailed for manipulating Libor benchmark interest rates
after a London trial have been denied a request to appeal
against their conviction and sentence, the wife of one said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Rotation from U.S. bond funds to stocks slows -Lipper
(Adds data on mutual funds and ETFs, investor quote, table,
byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Investors pulled more money
from U.S.-based bond funds during the latest week, Lipper data
showed on Friday, adding to an onslaught following the U.S.
presidential election.
But the $595 million snatched from the bond funds over the
seven days through Wednesday is minor compared with the $9.7
billion they withdrew the week before, data from Lipper and the
Investment
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Anti-pipeline protesters arrested at North Dakota shopping mall
BISMARCK, N.D., Nov 25 (Reuters) - More than 30 activists
protesting plans to run an oil pipeline beneath a lake near a
North Dakota Indian reservation were arrested on Friday at a
retail mall during a rally timed to coincide with the busiest
shopping day of the year.
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protesting plans to run an oil pipeline beneath a lake near a
North Dakota Indian reservation were arrested on Friday at a
retail mall during a rally timed to coincide with the busiest
shopping day of the year.
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* Says Raymond G. Smith, chief executive officer, has taken
a temporary leave of absence to focus on a personal medical
situation
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a temporary leave of absence to focus on a personal medical
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BRIEF-ATCO says reaches agreement with the Government of Alberta on coal transition
* Atco -agreed to work with government on conversion of
coal-fired generation to natural gas
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coal-fired generation to natural gas
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BRIEF-Datawind says Ontario Securities Commission has issued a revocation order
* Datawind Inc - Ontario Securities Commission has issued a
revocation order, revoking previously announced failure-to-file
cease trade order
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revocation order, revoking previously announced failure-to-file
cease trade order
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BRIEF-Theratechnologies announces filing of final short form prospectus
* Theratechnologies announces the filing of a final short
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UPDATE 1-U.S. lumber industry seeks duties on Canadian softwood lumber
WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - A group representing the U.S.
lumber industry and some of its workers on Friday called on
authorities to impose duties on Canadian softwood lumber,
reigniting a long-standing trade dispute between the two
nations.
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lumber industry and some of its workers on Friday called on
authorities to impose duties on Canadian softwood lumber,
reigniting a long-standing trade dispute between the two
nations.
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BRIEF-Itoham Yonekyu Holdings moves deeper into market for ready-made dishes - Nikkei
* Itoham Yonekyu Holdings is moving deeper into market for
ready-made dishes, targeting operating profit growth of 50
percent in business by fiscal 2020 - Nikkei
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ready-made dishes, targeting operating profit growth of 50
percent in business by fiscal 2020 - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Kirkland Lake Gold says arrangement approved by 82.64% of its shareholders
* Kirkland Lake Gold and Newmarket Gold announce results of
their respective special meeting of shareholders voting in
favour of the business combination
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their respective special meeting of shareholders voting in
favour of the business combination
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St hit record highs as consumer staples, techs gain
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three main
indexes closed at record highs on Friday, helped by gains in
consumer staples and technology stocks as investors hunted for
bargains in a post-election rally.
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indexes closed at record highs on Friday, helped by gains in
consumer staples and technology stocks as investors hunted for
bargains in a post-election rally.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. stores far from overwhelmed as Black Friday sales begin
Nov 25 (Reuters) - Crowds were thin at U.S. malls and stores
on Black Friday morning, formerly the traditional start of the
holiday shopping season, with stores opening earlier and online
sales expected to take the biggest share of gains in retail
sales over last year.
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on Black Friday morning, formerly the traditional start of the
holiday shopping season, with stores opening earlier and online
sales expected to take the biggest share of gains in retail
sales over last year.
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HSH Nordbank holds meetings with potential buyers -sources
FRANKFURT/LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Shipping finance
provider HSH Nordbank began meeting potential buyers in
London this week ahead of the German lender's planned
privatisation next year, people close to the matter said.
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provider HSH Nordbank began meeting potential buyers in
London this week ahead of the German lender's planned
privatisation next year, people close to the matter said.
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UPDATE 1-India's Tata Steel removes Cyrus Mistry as chairman
MUMBAI, Nov 25 (Reuters) - India's Tata Steel
removed Cyrus Mistry, the former head of Tata Sons, as chairman
at a board meeting in Mumbai on Friday, the company said in a
statement.
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removed Cyrus Mistry, the former head of Tata Sons, as chairman
at a board meeting in Mumbai on Friday, the company said in a
statement.
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US STOCKS-Dow, S&P set to hit record highs; retailers in focus
* Futures up: Dow 58 pts, S&P 5.25 pts, Nasdaq 10.25 pts
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INSIGHT-As Zimbabwe's money runs out, so does Mugabe's power
HARARE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - In Zimbabwe, where worthless $100
trillion notes serve as reminders of the perils of
hyperinflation, President Robert Mugabe is printing a new
currency that jeopardizes not just the economy but his own long
grip on power.
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trillion notes serve as reminders of the perils of
hyperinflation, President Robert Mugabe is printing a new
currency that jeopardizes not just the economy but his own long
grip on power.
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BRIEF-Opexa Therapeutics receives notice from Ares Trading S.A. Unit of Merck Serono
* Opexa Therapeutics - On Nov 23, co received notice from
Ares Trading S.A. Unit of Merck Serono
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Ares Trading S.A. Unit of Merck Serono
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BRIEF-Innovative Industrial Properties sees IPO of 5 mln shares of class a common stock
* Innovative Industrial Properties Inc - Sees IPO of 5
million shares of class a common stock - SEC filing
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million shares of class a common stock - SEC filing
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More company climate votes ahead, as Trump may loosen energy rules
BOSTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Activist shareholders plan a
record number of resolutions focused on climate change at U.S.
company annual meetings in 2017, even as President-elect Donald
Trump looks set to loosen environmental regulations.
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record number of resolutions focused on climate change at U.S.
company annual meetings in 2017, even as President-elect Donald
Trump looks set to loosen environmental regulations.
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Norway approves hike in Troll's 2016 oil output quota-letter
OSLO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Norway's oil and energy ministry
has approved a hike in the 2016 oil output quota of the North
Sea Troll field to 46.5 million barrels from 41.7 million,
giving it the highest output level since 2009, document obtained
by Reuters showed on Friday.
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has approved a hike in the 2016 oil output quota of the North
Sea Troll field to 46.5 million barrels from 41.7 million,
giving it the highest output level since 2009, document obtained
by Reuters showed on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Airbus hopes to deliver up to 80 A350 aircraft in 2017 -sources
PARIS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Airbus tentatively aims
to deliver as many as 80 A350 jetliners in 2017, two people
familiar with the plans said on Friday.
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to deliver as many as 80 A350 jetliners in 2017, two people
familiar with the plans said on Friday.
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BRIEF-Aon announces agreement to acquire leading health and benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil
* Aon announces agreement to acquire leading health and
benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil
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benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil
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UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Nov 25
Nov 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE futures up 0.06 percent ahead of
the cash market open on Friday.
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the cash market open on Friday.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Poland - Factors to Watch Nov. 25
Following are news stories, press reports and events to watch
that may affect Poland's financial markets on Friday. ALL TIMES
GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour):
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Nov 25
Nov 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening flat to
9 points lower, or down as much as 0.1 percent, on Friday, according to
financial bookmakers.
* The UK blue chip index closed broadly flat on Thursday, with some firms
including National Grid falling after trading without the attraction of
their latest dividend payouts.
* RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sébastien
Jacques said on Friday the election of Donald Trump as President of the United
States could
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9 points lower, or down as much as 0.1 percent, on Friday, according to
financial bookmakers.
* The UK blue chip index closed broadly flat on Thursday, with some firms
including National Grid falling after trading without the attraction of
their latest dividend payouts.
* RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sébastien
Jacques said on Friday the election of Donald Trump as President of the United
States could
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Japan's GPIF posts $20.9 bln investment gain in July-Sept quarter
TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Government Pension
Investment Fund, the world's largest pension fund, posted a gain
of 2.37 trillion yen ($20.9 billion) in the fiscal second
quarter thanks to a rebound in global stock markets.
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Investment Fund, the world's largest pension fund, posted a gain
of 2.37 trillion yen ($20.9 billion) in the fiscal second
quarter thanks to a rebound in global stock markets.
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Zambia copper concentrate duty to disrupt global copper supplies-sources
MELBOURNE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - A plan by Zambia to put a duty
on copper concentrates imports could put a kink in the global
supply chain for the metal, industry sources said, by forcing
neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to send surplus
mine output elsewhere.
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on copper concentrates imports could put a kink in the global
supply chain for the metal, industry sources said, by forcing
neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to send surplus
mine output elsewhere.
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Turkey - Factors to Watch on Nov 25
ISTANBUL, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and
events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Friday.
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events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Friday.
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Airlines forced to ration fuel at Melbourne Airport - sources
SYDNEY, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Airlines flying to and from
Australia's Melbourne Airport on Friday were told they could
only receive half of their normal jet fuel after a series of
supply disruptions, three aviation industry sources said.
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Australia's Melbourne Airport on Friday were told they could
only receive half of their normal jet fuel after a series of
supply disruptions, three aviation industry sources said.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks steady as dollar pulls back from 13-1/2-year high
SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Asian stocks steadied on
Friday as the Thanksgiving break in the United States pegged the
dollar's relentless surge that had sucked capital out of most
emerging markets.
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Friday as the Thanksgiving break in the United States pegged the
dollar's relentless surge that had sucked capital out of most
emerging markets.
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S.Korea fin min sees business conditions worsening as rates rising
SEOUL, Nov 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister
said on Friday he expects business conditions to worsen due to
local interest rates tracking rising U.S. yields, and volatility
gripping financial market.
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said on Friday he expects business conditions to worsen due to
local interest rates tracking rising U.S. yields, and volatility
gripping financial market.
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UPDATE 2-Trump keeps politics on his Thanksgiving menu
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump spent the Thanksgiving holiday at
his Mar-a-Lago resort on Thursday, dining with his family at the
Florida golf club after revisiting a campaign pledge he made
about restoring American manufacturing.
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President-elect Donald Trump spent the Thanksgiving holiday at
his Mar-a-Lago resort on Thursday, dining with his family at the
Florida golf club after revisiting a campaign pledge he made
about restoring American manufacturing.
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Costly leukaemia pill wins UK green light after price cut
LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - A costly blood cancer pill sold
in Europe by Johnson & Johnson will be made routinely
available to certain patients in Britain with chronic
lymphocytic leukaemia, after the U.S. company agreed to cut the
price.
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in Europe by Johnson & Johnson will be made routinely
available to certain patients in Britain with chronic
lymphocytic leukaemia, after the U.S. company agreed to cut the
price.
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UPDATE 1-BHP Vale to fund, extend credit over Samarco disaster
SYDNEY, Nov 25 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton and Vale Sa
have each approved $181 million to fund remediation
and compensation programs at the Samarco iron ore joint venture
in Brazil following a deadly mine disaster in November 2015.
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have each approved $181 million to fund remediation
and compensation programs at the Samarco iron ore joint venture
in Brazil following a deadly mine disaster in November 2015.
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Ghost airplane attends banquet for new Airbus jet
TOULOUSE, France, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Airbus presented
dignitaries and media assembled for the debut of its latest
model with an unexpected sight on Thursday: a white-painted
$300-million A350 jetliner being prepared for delivery without
an airline livery, breaking an industry taboo.
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dignitaries and media assembled for the debut of its latest
model with an unexpected sight on Thursday: a white-painted
$300-million A350 jetliner being prepared for delivery without
an airline livery, breaking an industry taboo.
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J&J makes takeover approach for Swiss drugmaker Actelion -Bloomberg
Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare company Johnson & Johnson
has approached Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion Ltd
about a potential takeover, Bloomberg reported on
Thursday, citing people it said were familiar with the matter.
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has approached Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion Ltd
about a potential takeover, Bloomberg reported on
Thursday, citing people it said were familiar with the matter.
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UPDATE 1-Kirkland Lake shareholders vote for Newmarket takeover -sources
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - More than 80 percent of Kirkland
Lake Gold shareholders have voted in favor of the
mid-tier miner's takeover of Newmarket Gold, according
to two sources familiar with the situation, marking the end of a
contentious process.
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Lake Gold shareholders have voted in favor of the
mid-tier miner's takeover of Newmarket Gold, according
to two sources familiar with the situation, marking the end of a
contentious process.
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UPDATE 1-Barrick mulls Kalgoorlie bid of roughly $1.3 bln by China's Minjar-sources
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold is
reviewing the financial backing behind an approximately $1.3
billion bid for its stake in Australia's Kalgoorlie mine by
Minjar Gold, a unit of Shanghai-listed Shandong Tyan Home
, two sources told Reuters.
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reviewing the financial backing behind an approximately $1.3
billion bid for its stake in Australia's Kalgoorlie mine by
Minjar Gold, a unit of Shanghai-listed Shandong Tyan Home
, two sources told Reuters.
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UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo asks U.S. court to dismiss account scandal lawsuit
NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co has
asked a U.S. court to order dozens of customers who are suing
the bank over the opening of unauthorized accounts to resolve
their disputes in private arbitrations instead of court,
according to legal documents.
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asked a U.S. court to order dozens of customers who are suing
the bank over the opening of unauthorized accounts to resolve
their disputes in private arbitrations instead of court,
according to legal documents.
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MOVES-Cargill's Price joins Freepoint as crude trader
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Bryan Price, the former global desk head
at Cargill Inc, has joined Freepoint Commodities LLC,
a spokesman for Freepoint said on Thursday.
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at Cargill Inc, has joined Freepoint Commodities LLC,
a spokesman for Freepoint said on Thursday.
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Barrick mulls Kalgoorlie bid of roughly $1.3 bln by China's Minjar-sources
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold is
reviewing the financial backing behind an approximately $1.3
billion bid for its stake in Australia's Kalgoorlie mine by
Minjar Gold, a unit of Shanghai-listed Shandong Tyan Home
, two sources told Reuters.
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reviewing the financial backing behind an approximately $1.3
billion bid for its stake in Australia's Kalgoorlie mine by
Minjar Gold, a unit of Shanghai-listed Shandong Tyan Home
, two sources told Reuters.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies seesaw amid U.S. holiday
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Thursday in thin trading volumes amid the
U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
The Mexican peso slipped 0.4 percent, while the
real was nearly flat.
Both currencies had weakened sharply the previous day after
stronger-than-expected U.S. economic figures supported
expectations of a December U.S. rate increase.
Latin American markets had been hit hard after Donald
Trump's unexpected victory at
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SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Thursday in thin trading volumes amid the
U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
The Mexican peso slipped 0.4 percent, while the
real was nearly flat.
Both currencies had weakened sharply the previous day after
stronger-than-expected U.S. economic figures supported
expectations of a December U.S. rate increase.
Latin American markets had been hit hard after Donald
Trump's unexpected victory at
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German econ ministry questions purchase of U.S. military planes
BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Germany's economic ministry has
questioned a plan by the country's defence ministry to buy U.S.
transport planes, proposing instead the purchase of a Brazilian
aircraft that could trigger orders for German firms.
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questioned a plan by the country's defence ministry to buy U.S.
transport planes, proposing instead the purchase of a Brazilian
aircraft that could trigger orders for German firms.
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Airbus chief more confident on A350 delivery goal
TOULOUSE, France, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The chief executive of
the Airbus Group's commercial jet division said on
Thursday he had grown more confident of reaching this year's
target of at least 50 A350-900 deliveries.
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the Airbus Group's commercial jet division said on
Thursday he had grown more confident of reaching this year's
target of at least 50 A350-900 deliveries.
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UPDATE 1-Ukraine's Poroshenko faces calls to do more on reform at summit with EU
* Ukrainians fear Trump's vow to seek thaw with Russia
(Adds summit under way, fresh detail, quote, context)
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(Adds summit under way, fresh detail, quote, context)
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GSK chases Astra with start of big anaemia drug trials
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline has
started pivotal trials of an experimental anaemia drug, chasing
AstraZeneca in the race to develop a medicine that
mimics the body's response to high altitude.
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started pivotal trials of an experimental anaemia drug, chasing
AstraZeneca in the race to develop a medicine that
mimics the body's response to high altitude.
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Falabella, Steinhoff in race for Brazil's Via Varejo -newspaper
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - SACI Falabella SA,
Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd and Lojas
Americanas SA are among a group of retailers
interested in acquiring appliance retailer Via Varejo SA, Valor
Econômico newspaper said on Thursday.
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Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd and Lojas
Americanas SA are among a group of retailers
interested in acquiring appliance retailer Via Varejo SA, Valor
Econômico newspaper said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Lockheed Martin receives interim payment for next F-35 jet contract
WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp
subsidiary Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co has received an
interim payment of $1.28 billion for its 10th contract for F-35
fighter jets, the Pentagon said.
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subsidiary Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co has received an
interim payment of $1.28 billion for its 10th contract for F-35
fighter jets, the Pentagon said.
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New York using sand-filled trucks to protect Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - New York police will use
sand-filled trucks, radiation detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs and
heavily armed officers on Thursday to defend the 90th Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Islamic State has encouraged its
followers to attack.
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sand-filled trucks, radiation detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs and
heavily armed officers on Thursday to defend the 90th Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Islamic State has encouraged its
followers to attack.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. airports ease Thanksgiving rush with friendly dogs
NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - U.S. airports trotted out
friendly companion dogs to calm jittery travelers and offered
perks including free parking on Wednesday as throngs of people
rushed toward their Thanksgiving holiday celebrations.
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friendly companion dogs to calm jittery travelers and offered
perks including free parking on Wednesday as throngs of people
rushed toward their Thanksgiving holiday celebrations.
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Israeli refinery Paz inks $700 mln Leviathan natgas supply deal
TEL AVIV, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Israel's Paz Oil said
on Thursday it signed a deal worth up to $700 million to buy
3.12 billion cubic meters of natural gas for its oil refinery
from the Leviathan field.
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on Thursday it signed a deal worth up to $700 million to buy
3.12 billion cubic meters of natural gas for its oil refinery
from the Leviathan field.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
RPT-Monte dei Paschi CEO Morelli faces make-or-break fortnight
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Days before an Italian
constitutional referendum that could spook investors, the new
chief executive of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
faces a high-stakes test in his battle to save the world's
oldest bank.
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constitutional referendum that could spook investors, the new
chief executive of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
faces a high-stakes test in his battle to save the world's
oldest bank.
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Oil companies shoulder pain of downturn with lower output
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The world's listed oil companies
have slashed oil output by 2.4 percent so far this year during
one of the industry's worst downturns as OPEC battles to agree
on its first production cut since 2008.
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have slashed oil output by 2.4 percent so far this year during
one of the industry's worst downturns as OPEC battles to agree
on its first production cut since 2008.
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Turkey - Factors to Watch on Nov 24
ISTANBUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and
events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Thursday.
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events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Thursday.
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S.Korea Q3 household debt rises, mortgage demand rises
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's household debt grew
at a faster pace in the third quarter than it did in the
preceding three months, central bank data showed on Thursday, as
easy monetary policy continued to boost mortgage demand.
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at a faster pace in the third quarter than it did in the
preceding three months, central bank data showed on Thursday, as
easy monetary policy continued to boost mortgage demand.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks slip on spectre of higher US rates, dollar "a freight train"
TOKYO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Most Asian stock markets fell on
Thursday as upbeat economic data strengthened the prospect for
higher U.S. interest rates, while the dollar's bull run
continued as U.S. bond yields hovered near multi-year highs.
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Thursday as upbeat economic data strengthened the prospect for
higher U.S. interest rates, while the dollar's bull run
continued as U.S. bond yields hovered near multi-year highs.
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 24
Nov 24 (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-Amazon says rebalanced network capacity after ABX pilot strike
* Amazon.com on ABX pilot strike says rebalanced capacity
across our network of carrier partners to ensure there are no
disruptions through the busy holiday weekend
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across our network of carrier partners to ensure there are no
disruptions through the busy holiday weekend
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UPDATE 2-China will defend WTO rights if Trump moves on tariffs-official
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - China will defend its rights
under World Trade Organization tariff rules if U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump moves toward executing his campaign
threats to levy punitive duties on goods made in China, a senior
trade official said on Wednesday.
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under World Trade Organization tariff rules if U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump moves toward executing his campaign
threats to levy punitive duties on goods made in China, a senior
trade official said on Wednesday.
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Personal data for more than 130,000 sailors hacked -U.S. Navy
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Hackers gained access to
sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, for
134,386 current and former U.S. sailors, the U.S. Navy said on
Wednesday.
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sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, for
134,386 current and former U.S. sailors, the U.S. Navy said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge orders striking ABX Air pilots back to work
CHICAGO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday
upheld a temporary restraining order sought by cargo airline ABX
Air, whose major customers include DHL and online retail giant
Amazon, against its striking pilots and ordered them
back to work immediately.
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upheld a temporary restraining order sought by cargo airline ABX
Air, whose major customers include DHL and online retail giant
Amazon, against its striking pilots and ordered them
back to work immediately.
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BNDES agrees to accelerate loan repayment to Brazil Treasury
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's state development
bank BNDES agreed to repay up to 100
billion reais ($29 billion) in loans owed to the federal
government before the end of the year, in a bid to help curb
rapid public debt growth.
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bank BNDES agreed to repay up to 100
billion reais ($29 billion) in loans owed to the federal
government before the end of the year, in a bid to help curb
rapid public debt growth.
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CANADA STOCKS-Gold miner slump pushes TSX down; banks gain
TORONTO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Sharp losses among gold miners
weighed heavily on Canada's main stock index on Wednesday as the
precious metal slid to a nine-month low, with the falls
offsetting solid gains for heavyweight banks and more subdued
rises across most other sectors.
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weighed heavily on Canada's main stock index on Wednesday as the
precious metal slid to a nine-month low, with the falls
offsetting solid gains for heavyweight banks and more subdued
rises across most other sectors.
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BRIEF-Cascadian Therapeutics announces stockholders and board of directors approve reverse stock split
* Cascadian Therapeutics announces stockholders and board of
directors approve reverse stock split
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BRIEF-Thor Industries plans to file an amendment to its omnibus stock plan
* Thor Industries Inc says planning to file an amendment to
its omnibus stock plan on November 28, 2016
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its omnibus stock plan on November 28, 2016
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BRIEF-Amazon working on its own video messaging service - TechCrunch
* Amazon working on its own video messaging service; plans to unveil it later in November -
TechCrunch, citing sources
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Michelle Yeoh coy about 'Star Trek' as Singapore festival opens
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, one of
Asia's biggest film stars, played coy about her reported casting
in the upcoming television show "Star Trek: Discovery" during a
red carpet appearance at Singapore's film festival on Wednesday.
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Asia's biggest film stars, played coy about her reported casting
in the upcoming television show "Star Trek: Discovery" during a
red carpet appearance at Singapore's film festival on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Delta Apparel files for mixed shelf of upto $150 mln
* files for mixed shelf of upto $150 million - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-HoldCo Asset Management says sent public letter to Board Chairman of First NBC Bank Holding Co
* Holdco asset management - on november 23, 2016, sent a
public letter to the chairman of board of directors of first nbc
bank holding co
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public letter to the chairman of board of directors of first nbc
bank holding co
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BRIEF-Rogers Corp buys DeWAL Industries
* Rogers' expects DeWAL's profitability to be comparable to
EMS' current product lines
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EMS' current product lines
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Brazil's Odebrecht, prosecutors sign plea, leniency deal, Globo says
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian engineering group
Odebrecht SA has signed a leniency agreement and a plea deal
with prosecutors, Globo TV network reported on Wednesday.
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Odebrecht SA has signed a leniency agreement and a plea deal
with prosecutors, Globo TV network reported on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. 30-year mortgage rates reach 16-month high
(Adds details, table)
NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The average interest rate on
U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose above 4 percent to a
16-month high, in step with rising U.S. government bond yields,
mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac said on Wednesday.
The borrowing cost on 30-year mortgages, the most widely
held type of U.S. home loan, averaged 4.03 percent in the week
ended Nov. 23, which was the highest since 4.04 percent in the
week of July 23, 2015. Last week, 30-year mortg
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UPDATE 1-U.S. offers mobile device guidelines to curb driver distraction
DETROIT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation
Department on Wednesday issued voluntary guidelines for makers
of mobile devices, asking them to help keep eyes on the road by
developing a "driver mode" that would disable some distracting
functions in moving cars.
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Department on Wednesday issued voluntary guidelines for makers
of mobile devices, asking them to help keep eyes on the road by
developing a "driver mode" that would disable some distracting
functions in moving cars.
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BRIEF-Liberty Global- Two units entered into a joinder agreement in respect of credit agreement dated May 16
* On Nov 18, two units of co entered into a joinder
agreement in respect of credit agreement dated May 16, 2016 -
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agreement in respect of credit agreement dated May 16, 2016 -
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BRIEF-Eli Lilly and CO incoming CEO David Ricks on CNBC - Amyloid Hypothesis should be continued to be studied in reference to its Alzheimer's drug
* Eli Lilly and CO incoming CEO David Ricks on CNBC -
Amyloid Hypothesis should be continued to be studied in
reference to its Alzheimer's drug
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Amyloid Hypothesis should be continued to be studied in
reference to its Alzheimer's drug
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US STOCKS-Futures flat a day after Wall St hits records
Nov 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little
changed on Wednesday, a day after the post-election rally
powered the Dow past the 19,000 mark as investors bet that the
next U.S. government's policies would be more market friendly.
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changed on Wednesday, a day after the post-election rally
powered the Dow past the 19,000 mark as investors bet that the
next U.S. government's policies would be more market friendly.
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UPDATE 2-Infineon lifts profitability target on car sector hopes
* Fourth-quarter operating profit 280 mln euros
(Adds CEO, CFO, analyst comment, background, updates shares,)
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(Adds CEO, CFO, analyst comment, background, updates shares,)
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BRIEF-Internet Gold Golden Lines qtrly loss per share $2.51
* Internet Gold Golden Lines - consolidated loss for Q3 of
2016 totaled nis 41 million compared with net income of nis 236
million reported in Q3 of 2015
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2016 totaled nis 41 million compared with net income of nis 236
million reported in Q3 of 2015
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BRIEF-Trina Solar qtrly earnings per fully diluted ADS $0.29
* Qtrly earnings per fully diluted american depositary share
("ADS"; each ADS representing 50 ordinary shares) were $0.29
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("ADS"; each ADS representing 50 ordinary shares) were $0.29
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EMERGING MARKETS-Rupee, lira, offshore yuan near record lows
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Accelerated foreign capital
flight pushed offshore Chinese yuan to record lows on Wednesday
while the Indian rupee and Turkish lira neared similar
milestones, though emerging stocks continued to enjoy a boost
from rising global equities.
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flight pushed offshore Chinese yuan to record lows on Wednesday
while the Indian rupee and Turkish lira neared similar
milestones, though emerging stocks continued to enjoy a boost
from rising global equities.
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Germany's Merkel says supports efforts against hate speech
BERLIN, Nov 23 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
on Wednesday threw her support behind efforts to fight the use
of hate speech posted on social media platforms like Facebook
, Twitter, and Google's YouTube.
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on Wednesday threw her support behind efforts to fight the use
of hate speech posted on social media platforms like Facebook
, Twitter, and Google's YouTube.
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Challenging emerging markets hit Rocket's Global Fashion revenue
FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Revenue growth at emerging
markets-focused retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG), which is
backed by investors Kinnevik of Sweden and Germany's
Rocket Internet, slowed in the third quarter, although
its losses narrowed.
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markets-focused retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG), which is
backed by investors Kinnevik of Sweden and Germany's
Rocket Internet, slowed in the third quarter, although
its losses narrowed.
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U.S.-based Advent Int'l to buy Brammer for 221.5 mln stg
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Industrial parts distributor Brammer Plc
said private-equity firm Advent International Corp had
agreed to buy the company for 221.5 million pounds ($274.8
million).
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said private-equity firm Advent International Corp had
agreed to buy the company for 221.5 million pounds ($274.8
million).
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Israel's Partner Comms Q3 profit less than expected
JERUSALEM, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Partner Communications
, Israel's second-largest mobile phone company, moved
to a net profit in the third quarter but it was less than
expected amid fierce competition in the sector.
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, Israel's second-largest mobile phone company, moved
to a net profit in the third quarter but it was less than
expected amid fierce competition in the sector.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
BRIEF-GSK's Mepolizumab meets endpoints in phase 3 EGPA study
* Phase lll study of mepolizumab meets co-primary endpoints
and all secondary endpoints in patients with eosinophilic
granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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and all secondary endpoints in patients with eosinophilic
granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Nov 23
Nov 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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REFILE-Lufthansa pilots start two-day strike, hundreds of flights cancelled
BERLIN, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Lufthansa pilots in
Germany began a two-day strike on Wednesday, grounding hundreds
of flights at one of Europe's largest carriers in a bid to
increase pressure on management in a long-running pay dispute.
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Germany began a two-day strike on Wednesday, grounding hundreds
of flights at one of Europe's largest carriers in a bid to
increase pressure on management in a long-running pay dispute.
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L-3 Communications buys UK-based MacDonald Humfrey
Nov 22 (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor L-3
Communications Holdings Inc said it had acquired
UK-based MacDonald Humfrey Automation Ltd for 224 million pounds
($278 million) to strengthen its position in the aviation
security market.
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Communications Holdings Inc said it had acquired
UK-based MacDonald Humfrey Automation Ltd for 224 million pounds
($278 million) to strengthen its position in the aviation
security market.
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BRIEF-Urban Outfitters sees Q4 gross margin rate to decrease vs. prior year - conf call
* Urban Outfitters executive - Capital expenditures for
fiscal 2017 are planned at approximately $160 million - conf
call
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fiscal 2017 are planned at approximately $160 million - conf
call
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BRIEF-Oconee Federal Financial Board approved appointment of Curtis Evatt as president, CEO and CFO
* Oconee Federal Financial says board approved appointment
of Curtis Evatt as president, CEO And CFO of Co and association,
effective Jan 1, 2017
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of Curtis Evatt as president, CEO And CFO of Co and association,
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BRIEF-Sterling Resources Ltd reports Q3 loss per share $0.04
* Sterling Resources Ltd announces 2016 third quarter
financial and operating results
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financial and operating results
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BRIEF-Pacific Coast Oil Trust announces there will be no December cash distribution
* Pacific Coast Oil Trust announces there will be no
December cash distribution
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BRIEF-Bristol-Myers' Opdivo gets European Commission approval for relapsed or refractory CHL treatment
* European Commission approves Bristol-Myers Squibb's Opdivo
(nivolumab) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or
refractory classical hodgkin lymphoma after autologous stem cell
transplant and treatment with brentuximab vedotin
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(nivolumab) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or
refractory classical hodgkin lymphoma after autologous stem cell
transplant and treatment with brentuximab vedotin
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UPDATE 3-Campbell Soup's profit beats on lower costs
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co, the world's
largest soupmaker, reported a better-than-expected quarterly
profit as the company kept a lid on costs, sending its shares up
more than 5 percent on Tuesday.
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largest soupmaker, reported a better-than-expected quarterly
profit as the company kept a lid on costs, sending its shares up
more than 5 percent on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Tuesday Morning Corp - increased size of board by 1 member and elected Barry S. Gluck to serve as an independent director
* Tuesday Morning Corp - increased size of board by 1 member
and elected Barry S. Gluck to serve as an independent director,
effective Jan 1, 2017
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effective Jan 1, 2017
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BRIEF-G. Willi-Food Q3 results
* G willi-food international ltd says q3 gross margin
increased to 26.9% of sales from 26.1% for same period in 2015
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increased to 26.9% of sales from 26.1% for same period in 2015
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BRIEF-G. Willi-Food announces adoption of dividend policy
* G. Willi-Food announces adoption of dividend policy; board
of directors declares first dividend distribution since 2006 of
$0.3776 per share
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of directors declares first dividend distribution since 2006 of
$0.3776 per share
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BRIEF-Parexel International to buy shares of its stock for $200 mln - SEC filing
* On Nov 21, Co entered agreement to buy shares of its stock
from HSBC Bank USA, National Association for $200 million-SEC
filing
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from HSBC Bank USA, National Association for $200 million-SEC
filing
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BRIEF-Michael Leatherman to retire from position of Executive Chairman of board
* On November 18, Michael T. Leatherman provided notice that
he intends to retire from position of Executive Chairman of
board - SEC filing
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he intends to retire from position of Executive Chairman of
board - SEC filing
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US STOCKS-Wall St eases from record highs, Dow tops 19,000 for first time
* Indexes up: Dow 0.15 pct, S&P 0.06 pct, Nasdaq 0.17 pct
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil shares up as pulp producers, steelmakers rally
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday as hopes of higher prices of basic products lifted
shares of miners, steelmakers and pulp producers.
Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index was 2.2
percent higher, rising for the third straight day.
Preferred shares of Suzano Papel e Celulose SA
led the gains after the company agreed to increase prices of its
pulp exports to China by 3.8 percent beginning in December.
Rival Fibria Celulose SA la
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SAO PAULO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday as hopes of higher prices of basic products lifted
shares of miners, steelmakers and pulp producers.
Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index was 2.2
percent higher, rising for the third straight day.
Preferred shares of Suzano Papel e Celulose SA
led the gains after the company agreed to increase prices of its
pulp exports to China by 3.8 percent beginning in December.
Rival Fibria Celulose SA la
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX extends 17-month high with bank, miner gains
TORONTO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index moved
higher in early trade on Tuesday, adding to a 17-month high
touched in the prior session helped by gains among some big
banks and resource stocks.
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higher in early trade on Tuesday, adding to a 17-month high
touched in the prior session helped by gains among some big
banks and resource stocks.
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Famed Plaza District fades as Manhattan office landscape shifts
NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Lower leasing costs, more
efficient office space and the hope of projecting an image more
appealing to millennials are leading hedge funds and large
corporations to leave Manhattan's most-coveted business district
for a rejuvenated Downtown and the trendy far West Side.
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efficient office space and the hope of projecting an image more
appealing to millennials are leading hedge funds and large
corporations to leave Manhattan's most-coveted business district
for a rejuvenated Downtown and the trendy far West Side.
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BRIEF-Lithium Americas' subsidiary Hectatone announces royalty agreement with Delmon
* Forecasts revenues in 2017 to be derived primarily from
environmental, industrial coatings, animal feed, and drilling
fluid markets
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environmental, industrial coatings, animal feed, and drilling
fluid markets
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BRIEF-Azure Power Q2 revenue rises 40 pct
* Azure Power Global Ltd- company expects revenue to be in
range of US$64 - 68 million for fiscal year ending March 31,
2017
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range of US$64 - 68 million for fiscal year ending March 31,
2017
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BRIEF-Tech Data Q3 EPS $1.03
* Tech data corp says for quarter ending january 31, 2017,
company anticipates worldwide net sales to be in range of $7.4
billion to $7.6 billion
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company anticipates worldwide net sales to be in range of $7.4
billion to $7.6 billion
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BRIEF-Evine Live Q3 loss per share $0.06
* Evine live inc- company expects revenue in q4 to be
negative low to mid-single digits on a year-over-year basis
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negative low to mid-single digits on a year-over-year basis
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BRIEF-Eni signs framework agreement with GE for renewable projects
* signs framework agreement with General Electric for
development of large scale renewable energy projects
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development of large scale renewable energy projects
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BRIEF-Calsonic Kansei announces 498 bln yen ToB offered by KKR
* U.S. buyout firm KKR & Co is offering a takeover
bid for 267,882,277 shares (or no less than 178,588,185 shares)
of the company's stock via KKR's unit, at the price of 1,860 yen
per share
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bid for 267,882,277 shares (or no less than 178,588,185 shares)
of the company's stock via KKR's unit, at the price of 1,860 yen
per share
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Uniper closely reviewing gas storage assets -CFO
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Uniper, the power
plant and energy trading company spun off by E.ON, is
closely examining its gas storage assets, where margins are
unsatisfactory, its Chief Financial Officer Christopher
Delbrueck said.
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plant and energy trading company spun off by E.ON, is
closely examining its gas storage assets, where margins are
unsatisfactory, its Chief Financial Officer Christopher
Delbrueck said.
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Israel's Strauss Q3 profit, revenue rise
TEL AVIV, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Israeli food company Strauss
Group reported a 7 percent rise in quarterly net
profit on Tuesday, boosted by higher sales of coffee.
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Group reported a 7 percent rise in quarterly net
profit on Tuesday, boosted by higher sales of coffee.
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UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca cleared to resume enrolment in cancer drug trials
* Trials involve AstraZeneca's immunotherapy durvalumab
(Adds shares, further details on immunotherapy)
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(Adds shares, further details on immunotherapy)
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J.K. Rowling's Pottermore plans to conjure up profit for 2017
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's
digital publishing company, expects to turn a profit in its
current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales of audio books and
new ebooks that build on the nearly 20-year-old Harry Potter
franchise, the company said on Tuesday.
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digital publishing company, expects to turn a profit in its
current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales of audio books and
new ebooks that build on the nearly 20-year-old Harry Potter
franchise, the company said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan International Airlines weighs Boeing, Airbus aircraft orders
DUBAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan International Airlines is
looking at Boeing's 777X and Airbus's A330 and and A350 models
as it evaluates options for new aircraft orders, an airline
executive told reporters on Tuesday.
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looking at Boeing's 777X and Airbus's A330 and and A350 models
as it evaluates options for new aircraft orders, an airline
executive told reporters on Tuesday.
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Monday, November 21, 2016
BRIEF-Zealand Pharma: US FDA approves Soliqua 100/33 for treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes
* Said on Tuesday, U.S. FDA approves Soliqua 100/33 for treatment of adults
with type 2 diabetes
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with type 2 diabetes
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Nov 22
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up
around 44 points higher, or up 0.7 percent on Tuesday, according to financial
bookmakers.
* The UK blue chip index ended flat in percentage terms at 6,777.96 on
Monday, underperforming European markets after a jump in the value of sterling,
which some attributed to talk of a transitional deal for Britain to leave the
European Union.
* CHESNARA/L&G: Chesnara Plc, an insurance-focused takeover
specialist, is in advanced t
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around 44 points higher, or up 0.7 percent on Tuesday, according to financial
bookmakers.
* The UK blue chip index ended flat in percentage terms at 6,777.96 on
Monday, underperforming European markets after a jump in the value of sterling,
which some attributed to talk of a transitional deal for Britain to leave the
European Union.
* CHESNARA/L&G: Chesnara Plc, an insurance-focused takeover
specialist, is in advanced t
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Turkey - Factors to Watch on Nov 22
ANKARA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events
that may affect Turkish financial markets on Tuesday.
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that may affect Turkish financial markets on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-SANDPIPER Digital Payments announces negotiations with Net Element
* Announced on Monday negotiations with Nasdaq-listed Net
Element Inc. ("Net Element") regarding a potential business
combination
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Element Inc. ("Net Element") regarding a potential business
combination
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BRIEF-Petrel Energy says Schuepbach Energy International Llc funding arrangements finalised
* Arrangements have been finalised with Petrel agreeing to
fund its 51% interest in 4 well uruguay drilling programme
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fund its 51% interest in 4 well uruguay drilling programme
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Autoliv, Key Safety Systems preferred bidders for Takata - Bloomberg
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Takata Corp has
shortlisted Sweden's Autoliv Inc and U.S. parts supplier
Key Safety Systems as potential bidders for the Japanese airbag
maker at the centre of the world's biggest auto recall,
Bloomberg reported.
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shortlisted Sweden's Autoliv Inc and U.S. parts supplier
Key Safety Systems as potential bidders for the Japanese airbag
maker at the centre of the world's biggest auto recall,
Bloomberg reported.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks at 1-week highs on U.S. gains; oil up
HONG KONG, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks struck one-week
highs with investors undeterred by a powerful earthquake in
Japan on Tuesday, but after Wall Street closed at a record peak
they were also wary of chasing prices higher until
President-elect Donald Trump picks his economic team.
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highs with investors undeterred by a powerful earthquake in
Japan on Tuesday, but after Wall Street closed at a record peak
they were also wary of chasing prices higher until
President-elect Donald Trump picks his economic team.
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China may name first SOEs to be restructured by year-end - paper
SHANGHAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China may name the first of its
state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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Nikkei pauses after rally, earthquake impact seen limited
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks paused on Tuesday
morning after a strong rally and as investors pondered the
impact of a powerful earthquake that hit northern Japan.
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morning after a strong rally and as investors pondered the
impact of a powerful earthquake that hit northern Japan.
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UPDATE 2-Boeing taps GE exec to lead airplanes unit, focus on services
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Boeing Co on Monday
named a senior General Electric Co executive to head its
commercial airplanes division and announced a new services unit,
in moves to capture more of the profitable market for parts and
repairs after a jet is sold.
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named a senior General Electric Co executive to head its
commercial airplanes division and announced a new services unit,
in moves to capture more of the profitable market for parts and
repairs after a jet is sold.
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 22
Nov 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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BRIEF-Executives promoted to head Dominion Energy, Dominion Virginia power
* Executives promoted to head Dominion Energy, Dominion
Virginia power
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UPDATE 3-Anthem argues Fortune 500 will not suffer from Cigna deal
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc and the
U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court
over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to
negotiate after buying smaller rival Cigna Corp are an
efficiency that benefits customers or an antitrust violation.
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U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court
over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to
negotiate after buying smaller rival Cigna Corp are an
efficiency that benefits customers or an antitrust violation.
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UPDATE 1-Smithfield Foods to buy Farmer John from Hormel
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Smithfield Foods said it would buy parent
of the Farmer John and Saag's Specialty Meats brands, and farm
operations in three U.S. states from Hormel Foods Corp
for $145 million in cash.
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of the Farmer John and Saag's Specialty Meats brands, and farm
operations in three U.S. states from Hormel Foods Corp
for $145 million in cash.
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Tokyo Electric resumes reactor cooling system after temporary halt
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Co said it
has resumed the cooling system at a storage pool for spent
nuclear fuel at the No.3 reactor at the Fukushima-Daini nuclear
power plant that had been automatically halted earlier after an
earthquake hit northern Japan on Tuesday.
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has resumed the cooling system at a storage pool for spent
nuclear fuel at the No.3 reactor at the Fukushima-Daini nuclear
power plant that had been automatically halted earlier after an
earthquake hit northern Japan on Tuesday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX jumps to a 17-month high as oil surges
TORONTO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index jumped
to a 17-month high on Monday, led by a more than 3 percent gain
for its energy sector as oil rallied ahead of an OPEC meeting
next week.
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to a 17-month high on Monday, led by a more than 3 percent gain
for its energy sector as oil rallied ahead of an OPEC meeting
next week.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil rally propels Wall St to record
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks climbed on Monday
to close at a record and European equity markets also moved
higher as a jump in oil prices helped spur gains in the energy
sector.
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to close at a record and European equity markets also moved
higher as a jump in oil prices helped spur gains in the energy
sector.
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Japan to form $900 mln investment fund with Russia - Nikkei
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Japanese and Russian state-backed lenders
will create a fund to jointly invest in Moscow's "priority
development projects", as the two countries look to promote
business and diplomatic ties, the Nikkei reported.
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will create a fund to jointly invest in Moscow's "priority
development projects", as the two countries look to promote
business and diplomatic ties, the Nikkei reported.
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UPDATE 3-Citi and JPMorgan top list of globally systemic banks
LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Citi has joined JPMorgan
at the top of global regulators' list of systemically
important banks, replacing HSBC and meaning the U.S.
bank will have to hold extra capital from 2019 to help preserve
financial stability.
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at the top of global regulators' list of systemically
important banks, replacing HSBC and meaning the U.S.
bank will have to hold extra capital from 2019 to help preserve
financial stability.
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CORRECTED-Police fire water cannon at Dakota pipeline protesters in freezing weather
NEW YORK/CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 21 (Reuters) - Police fired
tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in North Dakota
opposed to an oil pipeline in freezing weather late Sunday and
early Monday, in the latest violent clash between law
enforcement and activists over the $3.7 billion project.
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tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in North Dakota
opposed to an oil pipeline in freezing weather late Sunday and
early Monday, in the latest violent clash between law
enforcement and activists over the $3.7 billion project.
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UPDATE 4-Canada accelerates plan to phase out coal power, targets 2030
TORONTO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Canada announced on Monday it
will accelerate its plan to virtually eliminate traditional
coal-fired electricity by 2030, a stance contrasting sharply
with that of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged
to revive the sector.
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will accelerate its plan to virtually eliminate traditional
coal-fired electricity by 2030, a stance contrasting sharply
with that of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged
to revive the sector.
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Hackers target European ATMs in spree that highlights new cyber threat
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Cyber criminals have remotely attacked
cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this
year using malicious software that forces machines to spit out
cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.
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cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this
year using malicious software that forces machines to spit out
cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.
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European shares end up, helped by cyclical stocks
* Aixtron falls as U.S. regulator opposes China takeover
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BRIEF-Areva USA to supply and replace key equipment at Palo Verde nuclear power plant
* Says its Areva NP unit signed a multimillion-dollar
contract to supply and replace 12 low-pressure feedwater heaters
at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, Arizona
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contract to supply and replace 12 low-pressure feedwater heaters
at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, Arizona
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Landslide kills 13 as diggers invade Freeport mine in Congo -governor
KINSHASA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A landslide killed at least 13
people last week in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo
after thousands of artisanal miners began invading a copper mine
controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc, the provincial
governor said on Monday.
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people last week in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo
after thousands of artisanal miners began invading a copper mine
controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc, the provincial
governor said on Monday.
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U.S. pares 1-month T-bill supply from record high
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department
said on Monday it will sell $55 billion in four-week or
one-month bills on Tuesday, which is lower than the record
amount of $65 billion it sold at each of the previous two
auctions for this debt maturity.
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said on Monday it will sell $55 billion in four-week or
one-month bills on Tuesday, which is lower than the record
amount of $65 billion it sold at each of the previous two
auctions for this debt maturity.
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BRIEF-Aeglea Bio Therapeutics announces results of preclinical studies of AEB3103
* Announced results of preclinical studies of AEB3103
showing suppressed growth of tumors in models of prostate,
breast cancer
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showing suppressed growth of tumors in models of prostate,
breast cancer
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BRIEF-Siemens AG & U.S. startup LO3 Energy collaborate on blockchain microgrids
* Siemens & U.S. startup LO3 Energy to jointly develop
microgrids that enable local energy trading based on blockchain
technology
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BRIEF-REG-Constellation Brands' board of directors authorizes new $1 billion share repurchase program
* Constellation Brands Inc - new program is in addition to
company's current $1 billion share repurchase program
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company's current $1 billion share repurchase program
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BRIEF-Mangrove Partners reports 10.2 percent stake in Westmoreland Coal
* Mangrove Partners reports 10.2 percent stake in
Westmoreland Coal as of November 17 - sec filing
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Westmoreland Coal as of November 17 - sec filing
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BRIEF-S&P Global Platts and Intercontinental Exchange enter into a strategic agreement
* S&P Global Platts - co, Intercontinental Exchange they
have entered into a strategic agreement
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have entered into a strategic agreement
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BRIEF-Winston raises $2.38 million in non brokered private placement
* Winston raises $2.38 million in non brokered private
placement
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BRIEF-International game technology's Q3 loss per share $0.01
* International Game Technology Plc- company continues to
expect adjusted EBITDA of $1,740-$1,790 million for full year
2016 period
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expect adjusted EBITDA of $1,740-$1,790 million for full year
2016 period
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BRIEF-VitaCig Inc announces name change to Omni Health Inc
* VitaCig, Inc announces name change to Omni Health, Inc.,
projects $1.6 mln net income for first quarter
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Italy's Mediolanum won't be directly supervised by ECB
FRANKFURT, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Italy's Banca Mediolanum
won't be directly supervised by the European Central
Bank even after undergoing an ECB health check earlier this
year, a list published on the ECB's website showed on Monday.
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won't be directly supervised by the European Central
Bank even after undergoing an ECB health check earlier this
year, a list published on the ECB's website showed on Monday.
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Pioneer's 3.5 bln euro price tag too much for Aberdeen -Bloomberg
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Aberdeen Asset Management's chief
executive said Italian bank UniCredit had priced its
Pioneer fund unit too high at 3.5 billion euros ($3.7 billion),
prompting the British firm to drop a takeover bid, Bloomberg
reported on Monday.
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executive said Italian bank UniCredit had priced its
Pioneer fund unit too high at 3.5 billion euros ($3.7 billion),
prompting the British firm to drop a takeover bid, Bloomberg
reported on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Novartis buys US blood disease drugmaker in $665 mln deal
* Study results for drug being acquired due Dec. 4
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CORRECTED-Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race-report
SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Singapore does not want to host an annual Formula One grand prix anymore, F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone told German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, casting doubt on the future of Formula One in Southeast Asia as Malaysia is also considering pulling out.
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UPDATE 4-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Nov 21
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 14
points on Monday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures up
0.16 percent ahead of the cash market open.
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points on Monday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures up
0.16 percent ahead of the cash market open.
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
Hedge funds slow to adjust champagne tastes to beer budgets
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Hedge funds have struggled of
late to keep up their reputation as the sports cars of the
investment world, often overtaken in the race for returns by the
public buses of portfolios, index funds.
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late to keep up their reputation as the sports cars of the
investment world, often overtaken in the race for returns by the
public buses of portfolios, index funds.
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BRIEF-Celyad announces approval to initiate NKR-2 CAR-T in Belgium
* Celyad announces the approval to initiate its NKR-2 CAR-T clinical trial in Belgium
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Symantec agrees to buy LifeLock for $2.3 billion in cash -media
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Computer security software manufacturer
Symantec Corp. will acquire LifeLock Inc. for
$2.3 billion in cash, according to a tweet from CNBC, citing Dow
Jones.
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Symantec Corp. will acquire LifeLock Inc. for
$2.3 billion in cash, according to a tweet from CNBC, citing Dow
Jones.
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Nikkei edges up, hovers at 10-1/2-month high as weak yen supports
TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei rose on Monday
morning, hovering at 10-1/2-month highs after the yen weakened
further, but gains could be limited on investor caution after
the market's recent sharp rally.
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morning, hovering at 10-1/2-month highs after the yen weakened
further, but gains could be limited on investor caution after
the market's recent sharp rally.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares on the defensive as U.S. yields, dollar rise
TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares were on the defensive
on Monday, undermined by fears that the strength in the U.S.
dollar and rising U.S. bond yields since Donald Trump's election
to president could accelerate fund outflows from emerging
markets.
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on Monday, undermined by fears that the strength in the U.S.
dollar and rising U.S. bond yields since Donald Trump's election
to president could accelerate fund outflows from emerging
markets.
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 21
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 2-Strong quake hits near Argentina, Chile border, no damage reported
SANTIAGO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A strong quake hit western
Argentina, shaking buildings as far away as Santiago, the
capital of neighboring Chile, though there were no reports of
damage to people, infrastructure or basic services.
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Argentina, shaking buildings as far away as Santiago, the
capital of neighboring Chile, though there were no reports of
damage to people, infrastructure or basic services.
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Symantec in the lead to acquire LifeLock-sources
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp was in the lead to
acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Symantec in the lead to acquire LifeLock -sources
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp is in the lead to
acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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BRIEF-Boral Limited to buy Headwaters Inc
* Says transaction valued at $24.25 per share in cash
representing aggregate enterprise value of approximately $2.6
billion
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representing aggregate enterprise value of approximately $2.6
billion
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BRIEF-Boral to buy Headwaters for for US$24.25 per share in cash, aggr enterprise value of about US$2.6 bln
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Incorporated for us$24.25 per share in cash
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Wall St Week Ahead-After initial Trump trade, politics keep stocks on edge
NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Arguing over politics is a
Thanksgiving Day tradition, but Donald Trump's presidential
election adds a new twist to any bickering at next week's
holiday dinner table: What the new U.S. government could mean
for your stock portfolio.
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Thanksgiving Day tradition, but Donald Trump's presidential
election adds a new twist to any bickering at next week's
holiday dinner table: What the new U.S. government could mean
for your stock portfolio.
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AIG eyes 'direct investments' in mortgages -FT.com
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group, or
AIG, is looking to move into residential property loans with
plans to make what company representatives called direct
investments in mortgages, the Financial Times reported Sunday.
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AIG, is looking to move into residential property loans with
plans to make what company representatives called direct
investments in mortgages, the Financial Times reported Sunday.
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Volkswagen CEO says sees case for building own battery factory - paper
FRANKFURT, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Europe's largest carmaker
Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make
electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands
production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal.
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Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make
electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands
production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal.
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UPDATE 1-Emirates crash investigation to take up to three years: regulator
DUBAI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The investigation into the
Emirates jet crash landing at Dubai International on
Aug. 3 will take two to three years to complete, the director
general of the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA) said on Sunday.
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Emirates jet crash landing at Dubai International on
Aug. 3 will take two to three years to complete, the director
general of the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA) said on Sunday.
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