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Trump's Venezuela focus frustrates top aides worried about midterm elections
Some aides express unease about Trump's foreign policy focusWiles, Blair, Vance push for Trump to prioritize domestic issuesWhite House commissions poll to gauge support among Trump's baseBy Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's focus on the brazen U.S. c...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
South Carolina measles cases jump by nearly 100 in two days, sharpest rise yet
By Siddhi Mahatole and Mariam SunnyJan 9 (Reuters) - The South Carolina health department on Friday reported 310 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state, an increase of 99 since earlier this week and marking their sharpest rise in the months-long surge.The widening outbreak in Ups...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Stellantis scraps US plug-in hybrid sales, citing weak demand
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Chrysler parent Stellantis STLAM.MI said on Friday it will stop selling plug-in hybrid versions of the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, and the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, in the United States as it navigates soft demand and shifts its North American electrification strategy."S...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Judge approves examiner appointment in First Brands bankruptcy amid fraud probe
By Pritam Biswas Jan 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court on Friday approved the appointment of Martin De Luca as a corporate litigator in the Chapter 11 case of First Brands, which is grappling with allegations of fraud as the auto parts maker restructures under court protection.The order was s...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
FACTBOX-Top hedge funds led by D.E.Shaw, Bridgewater and Balyasny deliver big gains in 2025
D.E. Shaw's Oculus fund surges 28.2%, Composite fund up 18.5%Balyasny gains 16.7% in 2025, while Point72 sees 17.5% jump Millennium and Citadel's Wellington fund gain 10.5% and 10.2%, respectivelyBridgewater's Pure Alpha fund leads with 34% gain, highest in 50-year historyBy Nell Mackenz...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
California governor proposes $200 million in new state EV tax rebates
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing $200 million in new state electric vehicle tax rebates after Congress earlier this year ended a federal $7,500 state tax deduction on new EVs, the state said on Friday.In late 2024, Newsom said if President Donald Trump elim...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Venezuela says interim president Rodriguez not planning trips abroad
Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Venezuelan government on Friday said interim president Delcy Rodriguez is not due to carry out any international trips in the near future, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested there could be an upcoming meeting in his country.Rodriguez's administration is "...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Trump, Colombian leader to meet in February
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Donald Trump will meet with his Colombian counterpart at the White House early next month, the U.S. president said on Friday after the two leaders earlier spoke by phone following Trump's threats toward the Latin American nation."I am sure it will work out very ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Tennis-ITF to review wildcard process after player’s ‘unacceptable’ performance
Jan 9 (Reuters) - The International Tennis Federation said on Friday the performance of a wildcard player at a women's tournament in Nairobi was "unacceptable" for a World Tennis Tour (WTT) event and that it was reviewing procedures for awarding wildcards.The comments followed a first-ro...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Trump says meeting with oil companies to focus on Venezuela, reducing prices
Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said his afternoon meeting with executives from oil companies at the White House will focus on Venezuela's oil industry and lowering prices for Americans."Today’s meeting will almost exclusively be a discussion on Venezuelan Oil, and ou...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
REFILE-COLUMN - Citgo on the brink: Conflicts, creditors and control of Venezuela’s crown jewel
By Jenna Greene Jan 9 (Reuters) - As the U.S. moves to reshape Venezuela’s future, a new uncertainty hangs over long-running litigation involving the court-ordered sale of Citgo Petroleum, the South American country’s most valuable overseas asset. The case, a multibillion-dollar quest by companie...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Andreessen Horowitz raises $15 billion, doubling down on AI and defense startups
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Krystal Hu Jan 9 (Reuters) - Andreessen Horowitz has raised more than $15 billion across five new funds less than two years after its last fundraising haul, the venture capital firm said on Friday, as large VC funds continue to attract capital to meet strong investor ap...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Aritzia, Hudbay Minerals, TFI International
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Aritzia, Hudbay Minerals and TFI International, on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS Aritzia Inc ATZ.TO: TD Cowen raises target price to C$155 from C$133 Exchange Income Corp EIF.TO: Raymo...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
Wall Street jostles to advise on Rio-Glencore, eyes $100 million prize
Wall Street banks compete for advisory roles, eye big feesRio aims to acquire Glencore, create $200 billion mining giantPrevious merger talks between Rio and Glencore failedBy Andres Gonzalez, Amy-Jo Crowley and Anousha Sakoui LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto's ambition to acquire Glencor...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
US judge to block Trump move to end 10,000 Latin American migrants' legal status
BOSTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A federal judge said on Friday she will block U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from cutting short the temporary legal status granted to at least 10,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras that allowed them to re...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
