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BRIEF-J&J-Backed Medtech Firm Histosonics Considers US IPO; Histosonics May Seek A Valuation Of Several Billion Dollars - Bloomberg News
Jan 27 (Reuters) - J&J-BACKED MEDTECH FIRM HISTOSONICS CONSIDERS US IPO; HISTOSONICS MAY SEEK A VALUATION OF SEVERAL BILLION DOLLARS - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/3sahhrezFurther company coverage: JNJ.NReuters
Mon, Jan 27
Colombia avoids trade war with US as business community, citizens call for cooler heads
Adds Colombian government information about deportation flight in paragraph 14By Oliver Griffin, Luis Jaime Acosta and Nandita Bose BOGOTA/WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro averted an economic disaster at the 11th hour after diplomats from his government and th...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Trump-appointed prosecutor opens internal review of Justice Dept's Jan. 6 cases, WSJ reports
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A prosecutor appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump has opened an internal review of the Justice Department's decision to charge hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants with felony obstruction offenses in connection with the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Wall Street...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Citigroup wins appeal against military personnel over credit card rates
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Citigroup C.N can force military personnel to arbitrate claims that its Citibank unit charged unfairly high interest rates on their credit card balances after they returned to civilian life, a federal appeals court panel ruled on Monday.Reversing a...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Trump Middle East envoy to visit Saudi, meet crown prince, Axios reports
Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Axios reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official.Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
BREAKINGVIEWS-US Steel now all about striking while iron is hot
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Jonathan Guilford NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The long United States Steel X.N saga has suddenly become a matter of urgency. Boss David Burritt is fighting to salvage a $15 billion sale to Nippo...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
CatIQ raises Jasper wildfire loss estimate to C$1.233bn
By Chris MunroJan 27 - (The Insurer) - The devastating wildfire that impacted Jasper, Alberta, in July and August last year is now estimated will cost insurers C$1.233bn ($860mn), according to the latest update from CatIQ.This figure is the fourth estimate for the event issued by CatIQ, and is an in...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
BRIEF-Versus Media Holdings Unit Versus Media Sg To Purchase From Sun Meng 21% Of Entire Issued Share Capital Of S T Meng Pte Ltd
Jan 27 (Reuters) - VS Media Holdings Ltd VSME.O:VERSUS MEDIA HOLDINGS: UNIT VERSUS MEDIA SG TO PURCHASE FROM SUN MENG 21% OF ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF S T MENG PTE LTDVERSUS MEDIA HOLDINGS: FOR DEAL, UNIT TO PROCURE ALLOTMENT/TRANSFER OF 1.5 MILLION OF CO'S CLASS A SHARES TO SUN MENG AND/OR...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Soccer-Ivory Coast begin Cup of Nations defence against Mozambique
adds details RABAT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec. 21. Ivory Coast, who won the last edition on home soil 12 months ag...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
BREAKINGVIEWS-Smithfield IPO gets at meat of the M&A matter
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - A pork deal somehow failed to bring home the bacon, but it’s set to sizzle now. China’s WH Group 0288.HK, which bought Smithfield Foods more than a deca...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Denmark boosts Arctic defence spending by $2.1 billion, responding to US pressure
New throughout, adds details, background and comments from Defence Minister COPENHAGEN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05 billion) boosting its military presence in the Arctic, following renewed interest by U.S. President Donald Trump in c...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Soccer-Africa Cup of Nations finals draw
RABAT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, being held in Morocco from Dec. 21-Jan. 18, conducted on Monday:Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, ComorosGroup B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, ZimbabweGroup C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, TanzaniaGroup D: Senegal, DR Congo, Be...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Wall Street asks SEC to extend timeline for US Treasury market overhaul
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street is asking regulators for more time to implement a rule requiring centralized Treasury clearing as banks and funds trading U.S. government bonds face a 2026 deadline.The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted in December 2023 new rul...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-AmEx, Elevance Health, SouthState
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including American Express, Elevance Health, and SouthState, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * American Express Co AXP.N: JP Morgan raises target price to $325 from $307* El...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Career US Justice Department official in charge of public corruption cases resigns
Resignation comes after Amundson was reassigned to a "sanctuary city" working groupAmundson oversaw high-profile public corruption casesAmundson was involved in Trump criminal casesUpdates with background, details from the letter in paragraphs 5-7, 9-15By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, Jan 27...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
BUZZ-Citi upgrades South State to 'buy' on margin expansion
** Citi Research upgrades regional U.S. bank South State SSB.N to "buy" from "neutral", raises PT to $128 from $106** Brokerage notes that the closure of the Independent Bank Group deal and net interest margin expansion as key factors driving profitability** SSB had agreed to acquire...Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
Trump emphasizes 'fair' trade relations in call with India's Modi, White House says
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump stressed the importance of moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship and urged India to buy more U.S.-made security equipment in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, the White House said.Reuters
Mon, Jan 27
