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Trump to clear Venture Global LNG exports from stalled Louisiana project, Bloomberg News reports
March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is set to grant Venture Global LNG Inc. conditional approval to export natural gas from a proposed Louisiana facility, which had faced delays under former President Joe Biden, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Mar 19
Samsung CEO says company will pursue deals as it struggles for growth
Samsung is looking at major deals this year to drive growthVows to regain its chip competitiveness this yearSamsung shares up 2.3% vs 0.9% gain in broader marketBy Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang SUWON, South Korea, March 19 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics 005930.KS said on Wednesday it is looking ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 19
FOREX-Yen choppy after BOJ holds, dollar dithers ahead of Fed outcome
Yen volatile after BOJ stands pat on ratesFed decision key for markets on WednesdayEuro near five-month peak on German fiscal reformBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - The yen swung between losses and gains on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates unchanged as widelyReuters
Wed, Mar 19
Japan's Nikkei rises as weaker yen boosts automakers; BOJ stands pat
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, with automaker shares helped by a weaker yen, while the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected.The Nikkei .N225 entered the midday trading recess 0.7% higher at 38,107.27, and...Reuters
Wed, Mar 19
US attorney general calls attacks against Tesla property 'domestic terrorism'
March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday condemned recent violent attacks on Tesla property, adding the Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators."The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism," Bondi said in...
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Wed, Mar 19
FOREX-Yen steady, dollar dithers as traders await BOJ, Fed decisions
SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - The yen steadied on Wednesday while the dollar struggled to regain some lost ground ahead of key rate decisions from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Federal Reserve later in the day.Reuters
Wed, Mar 19
Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call
KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire on Tuesday, and urged the world to block any attempts by Moscow to drag out its war against Ukraine.Reuters
Wed, Mar 19
China's Zeekr, Xpeng to offer cars with L3 autonomy as auto battle heats up
HANGZHOU, China, March 18 (Reuters) - Chinese automakers Zeekr Group ZK.N and Xpeng 9868.HK said on Tuesday they would start selling electric vehicles equipped with technology that will allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel, heating up a smart driving tech war.Reuters
Wed, Mar 19
FOCUS-Google's $32 billion deal for Wiz accelerated under Trump, sources say
Google’s talks to buy Wiz sped up after Trump’s inaugurationGoogle’s sweetened offer, plus higher breakup fee, helped clinch dealWiz had earlier considered IPO optionOn and off talks between two sides lasted nearly a yearBy Anirban Sen and Krystal HuNEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Less than a year af
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Wed, Mar 19
PRECIOUS-Gold hovers near record high as Mideast woes, US tariff concerns linger
March 19 (Reuters) - Gold traded just below the record high hit in the previous session on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand spurred by geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainty, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= fell 0.1% to $3,0...
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Wed, Mar 19
Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
Russia and Ukraine agree to stop attacking energy infrastructureTrump tariff wars threaten global oil demandU.S. strikes on Houthis, Israel's in Gaza boost Mideast tensionsChina and Germany plan economic stimulusBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased about 1% on Tue...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Alphabet to buy Wiz for $32 billion in its biggest deal to boost cloud security
Hefty price represents big jump from $23 bln in 2024Deal to help Google better compete with Microsoft, AmazonWiz to keep its products available on other cloud platformsGoogle shares down 4%By Deborah Mary Sophia and Krystal Hu March 18 (Reuters) - Alphabet GOOGL.O will buy fast-growing startup Wi...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Xiaomi raises EV sales target, plans new overseas stores as Q4 revenue jumps
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 18 (Reuters) - China's Xiaomi 1810.HK on Tuesday reported an almost 50% jump in fourth-quarter revenue, beating analyst estimates, and raised its target for electric vehicle deliveries this year to 350,000 from 300,000.Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Canada's CPI jumps 2.6% in February, surpassing estimates of 2.1%
Investing.com -- Tuesday's report from Statistics Canada revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.6% in February 2025, marking a significant increase from the 1.9% rise in January. This acceleration exceeded the consensus estimates of 2.1%, as broad-based price growth was observed acroInvesting.com
Tue, Mar 18
