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FACTBOX-Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a series of important cases during its current term involving issues such as presidential powers, tariffs, birthright citizenship, guns, race, transgender athletes, campaign finance law, voting rights, LGBT "conversion therapy," religious...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
WTO panel backs China in case against US clean energy subsidies
BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A World Trade Organization panel on Friday backed a complaint by China, recommending changes to U.S. tax credits for clean energy that discriminate against imports. The panel's report recommended the United States withdraw the measures, known as the ITC/PTC Domestic Co...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Church & Dwight gains on Q4 profit beat
Shares of Trojan condom maker Church & Dwight CHD.N rise 7.17% % to $98.56Co beats Wall Street's Q4 profit expectations, helped by steady demand for affordable and premium household goods, such as laundry detergent and personal care productsPosts Q4 adjusted profit per share of 86 cents vs. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
US signs agreement with Guatemala on reciprocal trade
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday signed a U.S.-Guatemala agreement on reciprocal trade with the country's economic minister, the USTR's office said in a statement. The agreement "addresses trade barriers facing American workers and pro...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury Dept website says
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued fresh Iran and counter terrorism-related sanctions, targeting seven Iranian nationals and at least one entity, according to the U.S. Treasury Department's website.Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
FBI takes lead in investigating Alex Pretti killing, CBS reports
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the Department of Homeland Security is supporting that investigation, CBS News reported on Friday, citing a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Street View: Caterpillar has more than AI spending working in its favor
Caterpillar's CAT.N fourth-quarter results mirrored the global economy, with sales lifted by surging artificial intelligence-related spending, even as the equipment giant flagged a $2 billion-plus tariff hit in the year ahead'ULTIMATE STORY STOCK'J.P. Morgan ("overweight," PT: $7...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, a major blow to prosecutors that means Mangione no longer faces a possible death penalty if convicted.Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Russian parliament speaker says lawmakers urge use of more powerful weapons to achieve goals in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers want Moscow to use more powerful weapons to achieve its war goals in Ukraine, the speaker of parliament's lower chamber, the State Duma, said on Friday.Vyacheslav Volodin wrote on Telegram: "State Duma deputies insist on the use of more powerful w...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
NFL-Americans expected to bet $1.76 billion on Super Bowl, AGA says
Jan 30 (Reuters) - A record $1.76 billion will be legally wagered in the United States on next week's Super Bowl match-up between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, the American Gaming Association said on Friday.The trade group representing the U.S. casino industry said the figure, a...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Johnson & Johnson Receives CHMP Positive Opinion For AKEEGA
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N:JOHNSON & JOHNSON RECEIVES CHMP POSITIVE OPINION FOR AKEEGA® (NIRAPARIB AND ABIRATERONE ACETATE DUAL ACTION TABLET) FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC HORMONE-SENSITIVE PROSTATE CANCER (MHSPC) WITH BRCA1/2 MUTATIONSReuters
Fri, Jan 30
United Bancorporation Q4 net income falls
OverviewAlabama financial holding firm's Q4 net income fell yr/yrQ4 EPS declined yr/yrCompany repurchased 176,266 shares of UBAB stockOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full yearResult DriversNET INTEREST MARGIN - Co reported a net interest margin of 4.44% fo...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Galaxy cluster observed forming surprisingly early in universe's history
Structure dates to a billion years after the Big BangAstronomers study it using Webb and Chandra telescopesBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Observations by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory are providing fresh evidence that the universe grew up a lot...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Soccer-Man United's Dorgu faces weeks on the sidelines after injury at Arsenal, Carrick says
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Patrick Dorgu, who was injured after scoring Manchester United's second goal in last weekend's 3-2 Premier League win at Arsenal, may be sidelined for a few weeks or more, United manager Michael Carrick said on Friday.Media reports said the 21-year-old picked up a hamstrin...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Friday: Britain's Pinewood Technologies PINE.L surged as much as 28% after the automotive service provider said it was set to agree to a 575.5 million pounds ($792.06 million) deal with Ap...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
NBA-Timberwolves call for unity after fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves issued a team statement calling for unity after two fatal shootings involving U.S. immigration agents in Minneapolis generated public outrage.The Timberwolves issued a statement late on Thursday following two separate incidents this month in wh...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat, prompting tit-for-tat retaliation
South Africa expels Israeli top diplomatIsrael responds by kicking out South Africa's representativeIncident could further worsen South Africa - U.S. tiesBy Nellie Peyton and Anathi Madubela JOHANNESBURG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel's embassy perso...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
First Commerce Bank Q4 net income triples year-over-year
OverviewFinancial services firm's Q4 net income rose yr/yrAdjusted EPS for Q4 increased yr/yrCompany completed $38.9 mln subordinated note offeringOutlookCompany plans to explore business strategies to enhance franchise and shareholder valueResult DriversBALANCE SHEET GROWTH - Successful executi...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
