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Unitedhealth Group Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Unitedhealth Group Inc UNH.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $6.81 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $6.16. The mean expectation of twenty four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $6.72 per....
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Gold hits one-month high as prospects for Fed cuts rise on softer US inflation data
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices firmed near one-month highs hit earlier on Thursday after a softer-than-expected core U.S. inflation print increased chances of two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, with the first likely in June.
Thu, Jan 16

Bank of America profit rises on investment banking boost
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Bank of America BAC.N reported higher profit on Thursday as its investment bankers capitalized on resurgence in dealmaking in the fourth quarter.
Thu, Jan 16

Target up after raising fourth-quarter sales forecast on strong holiday demand
Shares of Target TGT.N rise ~5% to $141.01 premarket after co lifts Q4 sales forecast on strong holiday season demand. Co now sees Q4 comparable sales growth of 1.5% vs. prior expectations of flat growth, higher than analysts' expectation of a 0.2% growth, according to data compiled by LSEG.
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UPDATE 4-Detained South Korea's Yoon refuses questioning and challenges arrest
Yoon refuses to talk to investigators for second dayYoon remains in detention centre, lawyer cites healthAuthorities have 48 hours to question Yoon or seek new detention warrantConstitutional Court deliberates Yoon's impeachment trialAdds Yoon lawyer's complaint in paragraph 21By Joyce Lee and Ju-mi...
Thu, Jan 16

US exceptionalism turns dollar into global problem
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters Breakingviews) - King Dollar, meet the Donald. After lording over most major currencies for the past three years, the greenback is likely to get another big boost from the protectionism and fiscal largesse of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. It may catch markets and...
Thu, Jan 16

How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power
Risk of bond vigilantes returning if Trump's policies misfire, some experts say U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio nearing 100%, raising market concernsTrump adviser Laffer says focus is on growth, not deficits Former Treasury Secretary Rubin: risk bond market could force Trump's handBy Lawrence Delevingne, Yor
Thu, Jan 16

Nvidia CEO says its advanced packaging technology needs are changing
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Nvidia's demand for advanced packaging from TSMC remains strong though the kind of technology it needs is changing, the U.S. AI chip giant's CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday, after he was asked whether the company was cutting orders.
Thu, Jan 16

More German companies want to raise prices, Ifo says
BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Ifo price expectations index in Germany rose to its highest level since April 2023 in December, with all economic sectors contributing to the increase, the economic institute Ifo said on Thursday.
Thu, Jan 16

Metals rise on weaker dollar, aluminium up on EU plan to ban Russian metal
SHANGHAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Most base metals rose on Thursday as the dollar weakened after soft U.S. core inflation raised hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates further.
Thu, Jan 16

South Korea considering buying more US oil and gas, industry minister says
Adds background in paragraphs 4-5By Hyunjoo Jin and Emily Chow SEOUL, Jan 16 (Reuters) - South Korea is interested in importing more U.S. oil and gas to diversify energy sources and ensure stable supplies given tensions in the Middle East, the country's industry minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Thur...
Thu, Jan 16

Ukraine says it downed 34 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine downed 34 out of 55 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack, the Ukrainian air force said on Thursday, with a further 18 failing to reach their targets, something which usually indicates they were jammed by electronic warfare.
Thu, Jan 16

UPDATE 3-TSMC logs record quarterly profit, sees hefty revenue growth in early 2025
TSMC forecasts Q1 revenue of $25-25.8 billion Fourth-quarter profit climbs 57% to a record highSays it has frank communication with current and future US govtsBelieves AI chip curbs on China are a manageable issue for the companyWrites through with comments on US chip policy and progress on fabsBy Y...
Thu, Jan 16

UPDATE 4-Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, BOJ eyes rate hike next week
December wholesale prices up 3.8% yr/yr, matches f'castYen-based import prices rise 1.8% yr/yr in DecemberData adds to growing case for BOJ rate hike next weekUeda says BOJ to debate whether to raise rates next weekMarkets, analysts ramp up bets of January rate hikeAdds market pricing, analyst forec...
Thu, Jan 16

FACTBOX-How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan holds its first policy meeting of the year next week and the outcome will be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Thu, Jan 16

TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Thu, Jan 16

TikTok CEO plans to attend Trump inauguration, NYT reports
Jan 15 (Reuters) - The chief executive of TikTok plans to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the plans.
Thu, Jan 16

UPDATE 4-Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds rate steady as political turmoil, won weigh
BOK holds interest rate steady at 3.00% Only seven of 34 economists polled foresaw outcomeWon recently plunged to 15-year low against U.S. dollarBank sees need for political turmoil to stabiliseMost board members are open to a near-term rate cutRecasts after Governor Rhee's news conferenceBy Cynthia...
Thu, Jan 16

Oil rises as US inventory declines heighten supply concerns
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose for a second day on Thursday after a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude oil stockpiles added to supply concerns stoked by U.S. sanctions against Russian energy trade.Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $82.33 per barrel by 0120 GMT, after r
Thu, Jan 16

GRAINS-Corn edges down but hovers near 13-month high as drought grips Argentina
CANBERRA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures edged lower in early trading on Thursday but remained close to a 13-month high, after the U.S. government last week tightened its supply outlook, and hot and dry weather damages crops in Argentina.
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