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ADVISORY-Alert incorrectly tagged to Jiangsu Aukura Intelligent Power withdrawn
Feb 6 (Reuters) - An alert on privately held U.S.-based firm Ankura Consulting Group acquiring Red Flag Global was incorrectly tagged to China-based Jiangsu Aukura Intelligent Power Co Ltd 300617.SZ, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn. There will be no substitute. STORY_NUMBER: nTUA1C22CQS...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans
Corrects paragraph 21 to show Clint Reid's Shein order was for his employees' daughters, not his daughterLow-income Americans more exposed to price hikes Poorer zip codes account for bigger share of small China parcelsTrump repealed trade loophole with barely 48 hours' noticeBy Helen Rei...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Hub acquires Indiana-based construction-specialist Rocchio Agency
By Isha MaratheFeb 6 - (The Insurer) - Hub International has acquired the assets of John L Kiley Agency, doing business as the Rocchio Agency, based in Carmel, Indiana.The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. David Rocchio, sole owner, and the Rocchio Agency team will join Hub Midwest Ea...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
US government sues Illinois and Chicago for impeding immigration efforts
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. government sued Illinois and the city of Chicago on Thursday, accusing them of impeding the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.Citing a national emergency declared by President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day, the U.S. Department of Justice is see...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
BRIEF-Vertu Motors Expects FY25 Profit Below Market Expectations
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Vertu Motors PLC VTU.L:VERTU MOTORS PLC - TRADING STATEMENTVERTU MOTORS PLC - EXPECTS FY25 PROFIT BELOW MARKET EXPECTATIONSVERTU MOTORS PLC - COST BASE TO RISE BY £10M DUE TO AUTUMN BUDGETVERTU MOTORS PLC - ALLOCATES £12M TO SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAMMEVERTU MOTORS: COST ACTIONS INCLUD...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
LMA publishes guidance on intermediary remuneration as broker facilities expand
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 6 - (The Insurer) - The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has published guidance relating to the remuneration of insurance intermediaries in response to questions around antitrust and competition law raised by the proliferation of digital and algorithmic broker facilities.Potent...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182
Study foresees global 'impact winter' scenarioColder temperatures and less sunlight and rain seenStudy did not calculate potential human death tollBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closes...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Hub’s Chapman: Auto market faces instability amid rising litigation and claims costs
By Mia MacGregorFeb 3 - (The Insurer) - Escalating claims and litigation expenses mean the auto market has emerged as the least stable of the core insurance sectors, Hub’s Mike Chapman has told The Insurer.In an interview with this publication, Chapman, who serves as Hub’s national director of comme...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Indonesia orders MNC Land to halt project linked to Trump over environment issues
Adds comments from MNC Land in paragraph 6-7 JAKARTA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia has ordered property firm PT MNC Land KPIG.JK to halt development of a Lido tourism project affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump over water management and environmental issues, its environment ministry said o...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Canadian Tire, Finning International, Great-West Lifeco
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Canadian Tire, Finning International and Great-West Lifeco, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS * Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd CTCa.TO: Scotiabank assumes coverage with sector underper...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
KKR's ContourGlobal successfully places its first green bond
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - ContourGlobal has successfully completed the offering of its first green bond issuance denominated in euros and dollars and worth more than $1 billion, the energy company owned by U.S. investment firm KKR KKR.N said on Thursday.Total demand for the two green bond senior secu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Ukraine receives F-16s from Netherlands, first Mirage jets from France
France delivers first Mirage warplanes to Ukraine Netherlands had promised to provide Ukraine 24 US-made F16sKyiv aims to bolster air force against Russia's invasionAdds details on F-16 deliveries from Netherlands throughout KYIV, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Thursday it had received a f...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Russia says Trump's 'shocking' remarks on Gaza fuel Middle East tensions
Adds quote, edits headline and lead MOSCOW, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about resettling the Palestinians from Gaza and establishing U.S. ownership of the Strip were shocking and would ramp up tensions in the Midd...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Rhino and Jetty to merge into Clement-led security deposit insurtech
By Michael LoneyFeb 6 - (The Insurer) - Insurtechs Rhino and Jetty have announced they are to merge, with Rhino’s COO Georges Clement to lead the combined company as CEO.The companies said that the merger is “instantly creating the largest security deposit platform in the US rental housing market”.T...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
Egypt says it will not be part of any proposal that displaces Palestinians
CAIRO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Egypt rejects and will not be part of any proposal that displaces Palestinians from Gaza, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, following President Donald Trump's plan for the U.S. to take over the war-torn strip and his call for Egypt to take in resettled Palestinians.Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
NFL-Top storylines to follow for Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl LIX clash
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Top storylines to watch out for during the Super Bowl LIX clash between the two-times defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday.HISTORIC RUNThe Chiefs are appearing in the Super Bowl for the fifth time in six years. A win over the Eagles...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
French startup Mistral rolls out app in escalating AI race
France's Mistral launches new app for Gen AI softwareMistral says its AI chat responds at up to 1,000 words/secondSays DeepSeek has benefited from its open source technology Mistral CEO says IPO not planned in the short-term By Florence Loeve PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Nvidia-backed French star...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
NFL-Five players who could impact the Super Bowl LIX outcome
Feb 6 (Reuters) - As the two-times defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to do battle in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, here are five players who may have a big say in the outcome of the National Football League championship game:PATRICK MAHOMES, CHIEFS QUARTERBACKAn elite...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
NFL-List of past Super Bowl winners by year
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The following is a list of Super Bowl champions. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play each other in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Feb. 11, 2024 - Kansas City 25, San Francisco 22 Feb. 12, 2023 - Kansas City 38, Philadelphia Eagles 35Feb. 13, 2022 ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
NFL-Historic Super Bowl three-peat tough task in Big Easy for Chiefs
By Amy TenneryNEW ORLEANS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs will chase history on Sunday with an unprecedented Super Bowl "three-peat" within their reach, as they look to build their dynasty against a young Philadelphia Eagles team. New Orleans holds romance for the Chiefs fans after...Reuters
Thu, Feb 6
