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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-A Band-Aid for the US banking system risks fraying
By Stephen GandelNEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - A fix for the U.S. banking system is at risk of fraying. IntraFi, which enables lenders to offer deposit insurance far beyond the statutory $250,000 cap, enjoyed booming business after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Backed by buyout shops ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Hot dogs show how M&A sausage gets made today
By Jonathan GuilfordNEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - New York City's gluttony extends far and wide. This is most atavistically on display beyond the gleaming Manhattan skyscrapers on Brooklyn's Coney Island boardwalk, where Nathan's Famous NATH.O hosts a renowned hot dog-eatin...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Court battle shows the Fed needs law, not markets
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - U.S. Supreme Court justices are the ultimate generalists, ruling on matters that affect the health, freedoms, and welfare of citizens. On matters of the Federal Reserve, however, the justices say they must defer to economists and their...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
How Israel moved its 'Yellow Line' deeper into a shattered Gaza City neighbourhood
Satellite imagery shows Israel cordoned off more Gaza City landIsrael's military razed buildings beyond the armistice lineMilitary builds fortifications in areas near Yellow LineTrump's Gaza plan called for battle lines to be frozenBy Dawoud Abu Alkas, Catherine Cartier, Edward Carron and R...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
United Bankshares Q4 earnings rise driven by Piedmont acquisition
OverviewU.S. financial services firm's Q4 earnings rose yr/yr, driven by Piedmont acquisitionNet interest income for Q4 hit a record high, increasing 24% yr/yrProvision for credit losses decreased significantly from Q3 to Q4 2025Result DriversPIEDMONT ACQUISITION - Acquisition of Piedmont Bancor...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Street View: Brokerages lift United Airlines PT on strong demand hopes
United Airlines Holdings UAL.O on Wednesday issued an upbeat forecast during Q4 results, banking on strong premium-travel demand 23 of 26 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, and three "hold"; their median PT is $135.5 - LSEG dataPREMIUM CABIN DEMAND PAVES THE WAY FOR FUTURE GR...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
GE Aerospace CEO pushes back as airlines decry engine pricing power
CHICAGO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - GE Aerospace GE.N CEO Larry Culp defended the jet-engine industry's pricing practices as airline executives and the head of the International Air Transport Association step up complaints that engine shortages and rising maintenance bills have become a growing financia...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Takeda Announces US Availability Of GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC, The Only Ready-To-Use Liquid Immunoglobulin Therapy With Low Immunoglobulin A Content1
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd 4502.T:TAKEDA ANNOUNCES U.S. AVAILABILITY OF GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC, THE ONLY READY-TO-USE LIQUID IMMUNOGLOBULIN THERAPY WITH LOW IMMUNOGLOBULIN A (IGA) CONTENT1TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD - AVAILABLE IN 5 G/50 ML AND 10 G/100 ML VIALSReuters
Thu, Jan 22
CORRECTED-Russia-China cooperation in Arctic is a concern for NATO, top general says
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Increased cooperation between China and Russia is a source of concern for NATO, the top commander of the trans-Atlantic alliance Alexus Grynkewich said on Thursday. "We've seen that over the last several years, it's been both in the maritime domain with increased jo...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Abbott Q4 sales misses analyst expectations, hurt by diagnostics unit's challenges
OverviewHealthcare co's Q4 adjusted EPS grew 12%, meeting analyst expectationsQ4 sales increased 4.4% reported, 3.0% organic, excluding COVID-19 test sales, but misses analyst expectationsCompany announced acquisition of Exact Sciences, closing expected in Q2 2026OutlookAbbott projects full-year...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Morning News Call - Canada, January 22
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0830 New Housing...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Puerto Rico's OFG Bancorp Q4 EPS up 16.4% yr/yr
OverviewPuerto Rico financial firm's Q4 EPS rose 16.4% yr/yr, with core revenues up 1.9%Company repurchased $40.1 mln of common shares in Q4Company saw increased commercial loans and client base grew 4.26%OutlookCompany sees sustained economic activity in Puerto Rico due to infrastructure invest...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
S&T Bancorp posts higher Q4 profit, announces new $100 mln buyback
OverviewBank holding company's Q4 net income was $34.0 mln, up from Q4 2024EPS for Q4 was $0.89, slightly down from Q3 2025Company announced new $100 mln share repurchase programOutlookCompany authorized a new $100 mln share repurchase program for capital managementS&T Bancorp focuses on sus...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Abbott misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in diagnostics segment
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Abbott ABT.N missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, hit by weakness in its diagnostic business which has been volatile due to sharp decline in COVID-19 testing demand and a freeze on foreign aid by President Donald Trump's administration.Total revenue ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
India's Mphasis meets third-quarter revenue estimates as banks resume tech spending
BENGALURU, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Indian information technology company Mphasis MBFL.NS reported third-quarter revenue in line with estimates on Thursday, with banking and financial services clients resuming spending on technology amid better macroeconomic and policy clarity.Consolidated revenue for the...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Southern First Bancshares Q4 EPS rises 73% yr/yr
OverviewU.S. bank's Q4 revenue rose, driven by loan and deposit growthDiluted EPS for Q4 increased 13% from Q3 2025 and 73% from Q4 2024Net interest margin improved to 2.72% from 2.62% in Q3 2025OutlookSouthern First expects continued financial performance improvement in 2026Company plans to exp...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
MarketWise Q4 prelim billings rise 42% on higher-priced products
OverviewDigital subscription platform's preliminary Q4 billings rose 42% yr/yr, exceeding guidanceQ4 operating cash flow improved significantly from last yearCompany's strategic focus on higher-priced products boosts customer quality and salesOutlookMarketWise expects FY 2026 tax distributio...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Trump says Greenland agreement still being negotiated
Jan 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said the details of a U.S. agreement over Greenland were still being worked out on Thursday, speaking one day after stepping back from a tariff threat and ruling out the use of force to seize the Danish territory."It's really being negotiated now, th...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
