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Israel will begin negotiations on next phase of Gaza ceasefire this week, minister says
Hamas says will return hostages, including Bibas family bodiesNegotiations, meant to start on February 4, have been delayedIsrael to allow mobile homes for displaced Gazans amid ceasefireAdds statement from Bibas family in paragraph 11, names of hostages to be released in paragraph 13,By James Macke...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Toyota to transfer LG Energy battery order to Michigan plant
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor 7203.T has agreed to transfer its order for LG Energy Solution 373220.KS vehicle batteries to a Michigan plant that General Motors is exiting, the Japanese automaker confirmed Tuesday.GM GM.N in December said it would sell its stake in the plant, which would have been...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Zelenskiy postponed Saudi Arabia visit to not give 'legitimacy' to US-Russia meeting, sources say
Adds quote and context in paragraphs 3-10By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia in order to not give "legitimacy" to Tuesday's meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Riyadh, two sources fami...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stanley Black & Decker sues Stanley cup maker over trademarks
By Blake Brittain Feb 18 (Reuters) - The maker of popular Stanley beverage containers was hit with a lawsuit from U.S. toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker SWK.N on Tuesday, accusing it of misusing the "Stanley" name to gain "viral success."The lawsuit in Connecticut federal court...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Rugby-Ireland and All Blacks return to Chicago for rematch in November series
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ireland will return to the scene of their first win over New Zealand when they take on the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago after an action-packed November 2025 International Series was announced on Tuesday.In November 2016, Ireland were 40-29 winners over New Zealand in Chica...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BRIEF-EVS Broadcast Equipment Expects Revenue Of EUR 195-210 Mln For 2025
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Evs Broadcast Equipment SA EVSB.BR:2025 REVENUE GUIDANCE SET AT EUR 195-210 MILLIONEXPECTS TO PAY OUT 2024 DIVIDENDS OF EUR 1.10 PER SHAREFY REVENUE COMES IN AT EUR 198.0 MILLION, A GROWTH OF 14.3% VERSUS. FY23OUTLOOK: GROUP EXPECTS TO PAY OUT DIVIDENDS FOR 2024 IN LINE WITH OUR D...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Travelers’ Hubert: NAAIA is about "paying it forward" in the insurance industry
By Mia MacGregorFeb 14 - The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) is dedicated to supporting both its members and the broader community through mentorship and programming, according to Raumert Hubert, president of NAAIA's New York chapter and major case investigator at Travele...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada
Adds context PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France plans to a host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday, but has this time invited European countries not present earlier this week and NATO ally Canada, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Two sources said those invited...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Nike partners with Kim Kardashian's Skims for new women's athleisure brand
Adds analyst comment in paragraph 5, background in paragraph 7, updates sharesBy Juveria Tabassum Feb 18 (Reuters) - Nike NKE.N will launch a new women's activewear brand in the U.S. this spring in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear label Skims, as CEO Elliott Hill works to broad...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
CEO Howard: Pondurance dedicates 30 engineers automation, calling it “critical component to success"
By James ThalerFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - Pondurance CEO Doug Howard says the MDR has 30 engineers focused on AI and automation, which he called “a critical component to success” in cybersecurity, as he also laid out an argument for organic growth versus M&A in the cyber segment.The executive made...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BRIEF-HSBC To Sell Retail Banking Business In Bahrain To Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
Feb 18 (Reuters) - HSBC:HSBC AGREES TO SELL RETAIL BANKING BUSINESS IN BAHRAIN TO BBKHSBC: BBK TRANSACTION COVERS RETAIL LOANS, DEPOSITS & ACCOUNTS OF ABOUT 76,000 CUSTOMERSFurther company coverage: HSBA.LReuters
Tue, Feb 18
Pope accepts resignation of Canadian bishop accused of sexual abuse
Adds Pope naming a replacement paragraph 2, reaction from the Diocese paragraphs 5-6OTTAWA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Tuesday said he had accepted the resignation of a Canadian bishop who has been named in a class-action lawsuit against the church that alleges sexual assault.The pope did no...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
EXCLUSIVE-Merck vaccine case linked to HHS Secretary Kennedy delayed, company says
Adds background on Kennedy case referrals, CDC recommendation on Gardasil vaccine in paragraphs 8-10Trial adjourned, new jury due to reconvene in SeptemberKennedy helped organize litigation against Merck before HHS roleMerck denies claims, cites scientific evidence supporting Gardasil safetyBy Dan L...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
EXCLUSIVE-Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance
By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Feb 18 (Reuters) - About half the middle managers at Ford Motor F.N will not get stock bonuses this year in what is seen internally as CEO Jim Farley's latest attempt to cut the automaker's bloated costs, according to six people familiar with the matter.The stock a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Wilson Elser’s Cvitanovic: New Trump administration brings uncertainty over future of breach disclosure regulations
By James ThalerFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - The new Trump administration could roll back breach disclosure regulations adopted in recent years, leading those in the cyber community to adopt a “wait and see” approach to advising clients, according to Wilson Elser’s Dominik Cvitanovic.Cvitanovic spoke ext...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BRIEF-American Express Says USCS Card Member Loans Net Write-Off Rate-Principal Only 2.3 % At Jan End
Feb 18 (Reuters) - American Express Co AXP.N:AMERICAN EXPRESS- U.S. SMALL BUSINESS CARD MEMBER LOANS 30 DAYS PAST DUE LOANS AS A% OF TOTAL 1.6% AT JANUARY ENDAMERICAN EXPRESS- USCS CARD MEMBER LOANS 30 DAYS PAST DUE LOANS AS A % OF TOTAL 1.4 % AT JANUARY ENDAMERICAN EXPRESS- U.S. SMALL BUSINESS CAR...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Venture Global climbs after brokerages start coverage with bullish ratings
Feb 18 - Venture Global VG.N shares hit a one-week peak on Tuesday, after several brokerages initiated coverage with bullish ratings on the company despite its drab market debut in January. Venture Global stock was last up 5.8% at $16.87. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) provider began tradin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab plan for Gaza mostly based on Egyptian proposal, sources say Plan could include $20 bln in Arab contributions Larger Friday gathering of Arab leaders expected in Riyadh Adds Palestinian Authority cabinet statement, paragraph 10By Nafisa Eltahir and Pesha Magid CAIRO/RIYADH, Feb 18 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
