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ANALYSIS-Diplomacy or defiance: Iran’s rulers face existential choice after US-Israeli strikes
Clerical elite eyes return to diplomacy with US to avoid further devastating attacks Supreme Leader Khamenei backs resuming nuclear dialogue amid internal rifts, insiders say Conceding to Trump demand for nuclear shutdown would rupture Islamic Republic leadershipPublic anger growing over perception ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Digital investigation solutions firm Cellebrite's Q2 revenue beats estimates
OverviewCellebrite Q2 revenue grows 18% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG dataAdjusted EBITDA for Q2 beats estimates, reflecting a 29% increase, per LSEG dataNet income for Q2 misses analyst expectations, per LSEG dataOutlookCellebrite expects Q3 revenue between $121 mln and $126 mlnFull...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
WELL Health Q2 revenue beats expectations on HEALWELL AI inclusion, reaffirms annual rev guidance
OverviewWELL Health Q2 2025 revenue grows 57% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG dataAdjusted EBITDA rises 231% yr/yr, reaching C$49.7 mln, driven by organic growth, acquisitionsOutlookWELL reaffirms 2025 revenue guidance between C$1.40 bln to C$1.45 blnCompany expects 2025 Adjusted EBITD...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control
MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the U.S. administration was making "sincere efforts" to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and suggested Moscow and Washington could reach a deal on nuclear arms control.Speaking at a Kremlin meeting with Russia&#...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
MediWound Q2 revenue up 43%, beats estimates
OverviewMediWound Q2 2025 revenue rises 43% sequentially, beating analysts' expectationsNet loss widens to $13.3 mln, driven by non-cash financial expensesCo establishes strategic research collaborations with Essity and Convatec for EscharEx trialsOutlookCompany expects full operational capacity...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Swimming-Phelps brands USA Swimming leadership weak, demands systemic overhaul
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming's leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms after what he sees as years of organisational decline.The 40-year-old American, the most decorated Olympia...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Chinese vice commerce minister meets executive from Canada's Brookfield
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's vice commerce minister, Ling Ji, on Thursday met with David Levi, an executive at Canada's Brookfield Asset Management.Ling said that China welcomes Brookfield to establish renewable energy funds and commit to long-term investment in China, according to a ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
VinFast founder to inject another $1.5 billion in exchange for R&D assets
VinFast to spin off R&D arm in $1.52 billion dealFounder Pham Nhat Vuong to buy shares in the R&D armTo lease back IP to VinFast as needed Aug 14 (Reuters) - VinFast's VFS.O founder Pham Nhat Vuong has agreed to buy the EV maker's research and development arm for $1.52 billion, h...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
EU welcomes US promise of participation in Ukraine security guarantees
BRUSSELS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission welcomes the fact that U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the US would participate in security guarantees for Ukraine, a European Commission spokesperson said in response to reporters' questions on Thursday.French President Emmanuel Mac...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control
MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the U.S. administration was making "sincere efforts" to resolve the Ukraine conflict and suggested Moscow and Washington could reach a deal on nuclear arms control that could strengthen peace. Putin held a meet...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Morning News Call - U.S., August 14
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Thu, Aug 14
THL Partners to acquire clinical trial firm Headlands from KKR, sources say
By Sabrina ValleNEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Private equity firm THL Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Headlands Research, a U.S.-based network of clinical trial sites, from KKR KKR.N in a deal valued at about $600 million, according to people familiar with the matter.The transaction co...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
India says it hopes ties with US will progress based on mutual respect
NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - India said on Thursday that it hoped relations with the United States would move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests.New Delhi is committed to the substantive agenda between the two countries and purchases of military equipment from Washington were maki...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Motor racing-McLaren to auction 2026 F1 car before it has been raced
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Champions McLaren claimed a first on Thursday by announcing the auction of one of their 2026 Formula One cars before it has even been raced.The F1 car, which will be driven by Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris, is one of a trio of future chassis offered by McLaren in the Decem...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Tapestry forecasts annual revenue above estimates on steady demand
Aug 14 - Tapestry TPR.N forecast annual revenue above estimates on Thursday, banking on customers choosing its affordable luxury handbags such as Coach amid a broader retail slowdown.The company expects fiscal 2026 revenue to be about $7.2 billion, compared with analysts' estimates of $7.11 bil...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Putin held meeting with Russia's top officials ahead of Trump summit, TASS reports
MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with top officials and representatives of Russia's leadership ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, the TASS state news agency reported, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Advance Auto Parts beats Q2 profit estimates on cost cuts, lowers FY profit forecast
OverviewAdvance Auto Parts Q2 sales of $2.01 bln, just ahead of analyst expectations, per LSEG dataAdjusted EPS of $0.69 for Q2 beats analyst estimates, per LSEG dataCo completed $1.95 bln senior notes offering, entered new $1.0 bln credit facilityOutlookAdvance Auto Parts reaffirms full-year 2025 s...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Cybersecurity firm Allot's Q2 revenue beats estimates, raises guidance
OverviewAllot Q2 revenue grows 9% yr/yr, beating analyst expectationsSECaaS ARR up 73% yr/yr, driving revenue growthCo raises full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $98-102 mlnOutlookAllot raises 2025 revenue guidance to $98-102 mlnCompany increases 2025 SECaaS ARR growth expectations to 55-60%Landmark ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
