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EXCLUSIVE-Macquarie walks away from Kuwait oil pipelines deal amid Iran war, sources say
KPC seeks non-binding offers by April 7 despite challengesSaudi Arabia asset sales among other deals continuingBy Hadeel Al Sayegh, Federico Maccioni and Andres Gonzalez March 17 (Reuters) - Macquarie MQG.AX has withdrawn from bidding for a stake in Kuwait's oil pipeline network worth up to $...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
REFILE-Neuronetics Q4 revenue rises, appoints Dan Reuvers as CEO
OverviewUS medical technology firm's Q4 revenue grew 86% yr/yr, driven by Greenbrook clinic acquisitionGross margin for Q4 fell to 52% from 66% due to clinic business inclusionCompany appointed Dan Reuvers as CEO, effective March 23, 2026OutlookNeuronetics expects Q1 2026 revenue between $33 mln...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
White House says US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, including from Venezuela and possibly Morocco, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday. "We've ... established licenses ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Cuba power partially restored, says grid operator
March 17 (Reuters) - Power was restored in the western and eastern central regions of Cuba on Tuesday as some power plants reconnected to the grid, Cuba's grid operator UNE said on social media. Cuba's national electric grid had collapsed on Monday, leaving about 10 million people without po...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Gold trades flat as central bank decisions and global inflation risks weigh
Gold (XAU/USD) trades in a tight range on Tuesday as traders remain cautious and avoid large directional bets ahead of a heavy week of monetary policy announcements from major central banks. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades virtually unchanged around $5,008, hovering near one-month lows.
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Tue, Mar 17
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-US refinery bet will grease Reliance's pumps
By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, March 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Mukesh Ambani is getting his hands greasy. His $200 billion Reliance Industries RELI.NS will invest in a new refinery in Texas, America's first in 50 years, Donald Trump said last week. The Indian conglomerate has stumbled in its pas...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
White House's Hassett tells CNBC: US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is seeking other sources for fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war, including from Venezuela and possibly Morocco, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday.Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades with caution around $80.50 ahead of Fed’s policy
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades cautiously around $80.50 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal wobbles in a tight range as investors shift focus to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement on Wednesday.
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Tue, Mar 17
White House's Hassett to CNBC: Oil tankers 'starting to dribble through' Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - Oil tankers are "starting to dribble through" the Strait of Hormuz, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday, reiterating the Trump administration's position that they see the Iran war lasting weeks, not months.Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Ghana weighs local bids for $1 billion revival of Gold Fields' Damang mine
Ghana assesses bids to indigenise Damang mine operationsMine's revival requires up to $1 billion in investment-official Ghana operations key to Gold Fields' portfolioBy Maxwell Akalaare Adombila DAKAR, March 17 (Reuters) - Ghana is assessing three bids from local investors to take over Go...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
PRECIOUS-Gold steady as Iran tensions counter hawkish Fed outlook
Iran launches fresh attacks on UAESeveral allies decline US call to escort shipping in HormuzFed expected to hold rates steady in policy meeting this weekBy Pablo Sinha March 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices held steady on Tuesday, as demand for the safe haven rose on geopolitical jitters stemming...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Trump invites farmers, biofuels producers to White House event, CBS News reports
March 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to a "celebration of agriculture" event at the White House scheduled for March 27, CBS News reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with its planning. Reuters could not immediately verify the rep...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Cannabis company Vireo Growth's Q4 revenue surges on M&A deals
OverviewU.S. cannabis operator's Q4 revenue rose 318% yr/yr, driven by recent M&A dealsCompany announced pending acquisitions of Eaze, Schwazze, PharmaCann assets, and MOU for HawthorneQ4 adjusted EBITDA grew 347% yr/yr as company realized synergies from recent integrationsOutlookVireo Growt...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Europe should prepare measures to support consumers, business as energy prices soar, says Greek PM
ATHENS, March 17 - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday said that Europe should prepare short- and long-term measures to support consumers and businesses as energy prices soar due to conflict in Middle East.Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Ukraine has accepted EU offer to help restore Druzhba pipeline, Costa says
BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine has accepted the European Union's offer of technical support and funding to restore the oil flow to Hungary and Slovakia through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, EU Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday.In a letter to the European Commission, Ukraine...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
Indonesia eyes oil purchases from Russia, media report
JAKARTA, March 17 (Reuters) - Indonesia is looking to purchase oil from Russia to meet its domestic supply needs, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the energy minister. Bahlil Lahadalia said the move was considered after the rise of crude oil prices following conflict in the Middle East and th...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
RPT-ROI-Iran's $200 oil threat isn't that far-fetched: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - Iran’s threat to send oil prices to $200 a barrel may sound like bombast, but as the energy crisis drags on, that outcome looks more likely than U.S. President Donald Trump’s prediction that prices will soon fall back to pre-war levels.Now in its third w...Reuters
Tue, Mar 17
