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EXCLUSIVE-Airbus to start larger A220 jet sales drive, sources say
Airbus could start sales talks on larger A220 within weeksLarger version of A220 has been on horizon for a whileAirbus more broadly facing slow production, high costsBy Tim Hepher and Padraic HalpinDUBLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Airbus AIR.PA is poised to start offering airlines and leasing firms a larg...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Washington Trust Bancorp jumps after Q4 results
Shares of lender Washington Trust Bancorp WASH.O rise 8% to $32.64 Late Wednesday, co posts Q4 net income of $15.97 million, compared with a loss of $60.79 million a year agoRhode Island-based bank's Q4 net income rose significantly, driven by margin expansion and deposit growthReports Q4 net in...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Israeli, Saudi officials visit Washington to discuss possible US strikes on Iran, sources say
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for separate talks on Iran this week in Washington as U.S. President Donald Trump considers military strikes, according to two people familiar with the matter.Ten...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Trump says he had very productive conversation with Mexico's Sheinbaum
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very productive" conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday that focused on the border, stopping drug trafficking and trade.Trump, in a post on Truth Social, added that the two would speak again ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
First Brands founder Patrick James, brother indicted for fraud
NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - First Brands Group founder Patrick James and his brother Edward have been indicted in New York for allegedly defrauding lenders out of billions of dollars before the auto parts company collapsed into bankruptcy.An indictment was made public on Thursday in Manhattan feder...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Dodge wins lawsuit over u-turn on 'limited edition' SUV production
By Jonathan StempelJan 29 (Reuters) - The parent of automaker Dodge on Thursday defeated a consumer fraud and false advertising lawsuit brought by owners of 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcats, who said their "limited edition" SUVs lost value when more were made two years later.Hellcat owners in...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Ukraine working with SpaceX to stop Russia from using Starlink to guide drones
Ukraine collaborates with SpaceX to counter Russian drone use of StarlinkSpaceX has denied selling Starlink to RussiaStarlink used in Russian drone attacks, Kyiv saysBy Max Hunder KYIV, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine is working with Elon Musk's SpaceX to stop Russia from guiding drones using the ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
EU's Kallas, commenting on reports that Trump weighs Iran strikes, says 'region does not need a new war'
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday said, responding to a question around reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing targeted strikes against Iran, that the region did not need a new war."When it comes to attacks, then I think the re...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies
Merz says talks at initial stage, no decision imminentMerz: Talks align with US defence arrangementsGermany banned from developing its own nuclear weaponBERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European nations are starting to discuss ideas around a shared nuclear umbrella to complement existing security arrangem...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Geopolitics loom large over Big Oil earnings as investors seek Venezuela details
Exxon, Chevron Q4 earnings could be overshadowed by geopolitical intrigueChevron in the spotlight on Venezuela, only US oil major operating thereExxon signals potential $1.2 billion cut in upstream earnings from low oil pricesBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil XOM.N and Chevro...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Southwest Airlines CEO We Expect Growth In Both The Business And Leisure Customer Base Driven By Our New More Attractive Product Offering -Conf. Call
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N:SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CEO: WE EXPECT GROWTH IN BOTH THE BUSINESS AND LEISURE CUSTOMER BASE DRIVEN BY OUR NEW MORE ATTRACTIVE PRODUCT OFFERING -CONF. CALLSOUTHWEST AIRLINES CEO: WE EXPECT TO HAVE BETTER VISIBILITY TO THE UPSIDE POTENTIAL FROM THESE INITIATI...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Brazil police arrest suspect with ties to Islamic State, source says
BRASILIA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's federal police arrested on Thursday a suspect with ties to Islamic State accused of preparing a suicide attack, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.The police said in a statement that an operation supported by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigat...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
U.S. sends additional warship to Middle East amid Iran tensions
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy has sent an additional warship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday, amid a large military buildup in the region and soaring tensions. The official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the USS Delbert D. Black had ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
ANALYSIS-Is chip giant ASML about to hit a ceiling, or break through it?
ASML shares whipsaw amid debates over capacity and valuationDemand for AI drives ASML's strong outlook and order backlogShares trade at higher multiple than AI giant NvidiaBy Toby Sterling and Nathan Vifflin AMSTERDAM, Jan 29 (Reuters) - ASML's ASML.AS latest results reignited the rally t...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
RPT-US vaccine changes lead some parents to question other newborn care
More parents resist routine newborn care amid vaccine skepticismSocial media fuels confusion and mistrust among parentsDoctors emphasize importance of newborn treatments and vaccinationsBy Deena Beasley and Julie Steenhuysen Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rem...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Top Trump dealmaker Michael Grimes to leave Commerce Department, Semafor reports
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Michael Grimes, a senior Trump administration dealmaker and adviser to Elon Musk, is leaving the U.S. Commerce Department, Semafor reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Hegseth expected to skip NATO ministers' meeting next month, sources say
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not expected to attend a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels next month, a U.S. official and a NATO diplomat told Reuters on Thursday.If Hegseth does not attend the regular gathering, he will be the second U.S. Cabinet Sec...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
