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Japan seeks US tariff talks during Bessent visit, Yomiuri reports
TOKYO, July 10 (Reuters) - Japan is seeking talks between tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when the U.S. official visits Japan for the World Expo next week, Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday citing Japanese government sources.Prime Minister Shigeru Ishi...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Boxing-Serrano seeks redemption, Taylor eyes sweep in trilogy fight
By Rory CarrollJuly 9 (Reuters) - Amanda Serrano is determined to secure the victory she believes she deserved in the past as she prepares to face undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor in their trilogy bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday.Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) has trium...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency 'as it exists today'
Noem says FEMA has been too slow in responding to crisesFEMA advocates say agency plays crucial role in disaster reliefFEMA deploys personnel to central Texas following deadly floodsBy Nathan Layne and Courtney Rozen July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wedne...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Former DOGE official rushed grant to Trump-backed Gaza aid group over staff objections
State Department foreign aid chief waives nine mandatory safeguards for $30 million grantMore than 500 Palestinians have been killed near aid group's distribution sitesEmail cites 'strong Admin support' for controversial aid groupBy Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - A top...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Nine months in, Starbucks CEO faces tall order in turnaround
Niccol's initiatives include simplified menu and staffing increasesInvestors hesitant due to lack of financial targets and stock stagnationUnion criticizes new policies; Schultz supports Niccol's leadershipBy Waylon Cunningham July 9 (Reuters) - Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol earned a reputat...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Sunnova to sell part of solar panel business to Omnidian for $7 million
July 9 (Reuters) - Sunnova Energy NOVAQ.PK said on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell a portion of its residential solar installation business to Omnidian for $7 million in cash, along with the assumption of certain liabilities, as part of a stalking horse deal.Last month, Sunnova filed for bankru...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Singapore's Temasek waves timely Buy America flag
By Una GalaniHONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Singapore's sovereign investors are hardly contrarians, but on Wednesday one of them offered a timely reminder of the enduring appeal of the "Buy America" trade. It offers a clue to how far other global funds will go underweight on...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
US measles cases at highest level since disease was declared eliminated
By Sriparna Roy and Siddhi Mahatole July 9 (Reuters) - Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. reached 1,288, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed on Wednesday, the highest since the childhood disease was declared eliminated from the country in 2000.The 'eliminated'...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Rubio to meet Russia's Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, US official says
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, a senior State Department official said.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Astellas Pharma Inc - Sales In U.S. Of Izervay (Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution) For Treatment Of Geographic Atrophy (Ga) Secondary To Age-Related Macular Degeneration In Q1 Of Fy2025 Was ¥15.9 Billion/ $110 Million
July 10 (Reuters) - Astellas Pharma Inc 4503.T:ASTELLAS PHARMA INC: SALES IN U.S. OF IZERVAY (AVACINCAPTAD PEGOL INTRAVITREAL SOLUTION) FOR TREATMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY (GA) SECONDARY TO AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION IN Q1 OF FY2025 WAS ¥15.9 BILLION/ $110 MILLIONReuters
Wed, Jul 9
Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom
Rubio aims to show Indo-Pacific a US priorityRubio seeks to strengthen US ties, counter China's influenceASEAN ministers express concern over global trade tensionsChina and Russia's foreign ministers to attend ASEAN meetingsBy Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
US military delivering some weapons to Ukraine after pause
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - The United States is delivering artillery shells and mobile rocket artillery missiles to Ukraine, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump's administration halted shipments of some critical we...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Sunnova to sell part of its business to Omnidian for $7 million
July 9 (Reuters) - Sunnova Energy NOVAQ.PK said on Wednesday that it has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Omnidian Inc where the company will acquire a part of Sunnova's business for $7 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
AI chip startup Groq discusses $6 billion valuation, The Information reports
July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. semiconductor startup Groq has spoken to investors about raising between $300 million and $500 million at a $6 billion post-investment valuation, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.The company is seeking the cash to fulfill a rec...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Sunnova Enters Into Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement With Omnidian
July 9 (Reuters) - Sunnova Energy International Inc NOVAQ.PK:SUNNOVA ENTERS INTO STALKING HORSE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNIDIANSUNNOVA ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC - OMNIDIAN TO BUY SUNNOVA'S SERVICECO FOR $7 MILLIONReuters
Wed, Jul 9
COLUMN-Oura ring maker faces trio of stock option lawsuits by ex-promoters. What happened?
By Jenna Greene July 9 (Reuters) - What do a former NFL quarterback, a prominent doctor and a marketing expert have in common? They all say they cut deals to promote health-tracking smart ring Oura in exchange for stock options worth millions of dollars that the company later refused to honor. An...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
COLUMN-Asia’s budding dividend zeal needs more support to flourish: Raychaudhuri
By Manishi RaychaudhuriHONG KONG, July 10 (Reuters) - While U.S. and European companies have reduced their average dividend payouts over the past decade, Asian corporates have maintained consistent payout ratios, reflecting the region’s improving balance sheets, shifting investor preferences and inc...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Soccer-Alonso promises 'new age' for Real after Club World Cup exit
By Amy Tennery EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 9 (Reuters) - Real Madrid will start next season from scratch, manager Xabi Alonso said on Wednesday, after his tactical shift backfired in a 4-0 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final.Missing suspended defender Dean Huijsen and inju...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
