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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP- Fedex, Omnicom Group, Texas Instruments
June 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Fedex, Omnicom Group and Texas Instruments, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS* Agilent A.N: Barclays raises target price to $125 from $115* Fedex FDX.N: JP Morgan raises tar...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
ANALYSIS-UK politics blunts antitrust action against Google
CMA proposes greater control of Google's search businessCMA has sweeping powers, but government wants focus on growthPolitical environment has moved against CMA, lawyers sayBy Paul Sandle LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator has finally come up with a plan to contro...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
At least 10 killed in home shooting in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY, June 25 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were killed and more injured in a shooting at a home in the central Mexican city of Irapuato on Tuesday night, local security authorities said, adding they have launched an operation to find those responsible.Local media reported the shooting happe...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Germany's Merz urges Trump to strengthen US role in Ukraine conflict
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that he had urged U.S. President Donald Trump to work towards ending the war in Ukraine, emphasizing America's role in intensifying sanctions against Russia. Speaking at a press conference in The Hague following a ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo quits, picks insider for interim role
June 25 (Reuters) - Ulta Beauty ULTA.O said on Wednesday its finance chief Paula Oyibo has quit the role after a little over a year and named insider Chris Lialios as its interim CFO.Oyibo joined the beauty products retailer in 2019 and became its finance chief in April 2024, succeeding longtime CF...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Canada PM Carney says review of F-35 jet order will be over by end of summer
OTTAWA, June 25 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that a review of the country's plan to order U.S. F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin LMT.N would be complete by the end of summer.Carney in March ordered a review of the C$19-billion ($13.29 billion) contra...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
France making own assessment of Iranian nuclear damage, Macron says
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - France will finalise its own analysis on damage to Iran's nuclear facilities in the next few days and will then compare results with allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, after U.S. and Israeli strikes.Speaking to reporters after a NATO summit...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
DIARY-Political and General News Events from June 25
June 25 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY --------...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Marsh unveils Cyber Unity facility for European SMEs
By Rebecca DelaneyJune 25 - (The Insurer) - Marsh has launched the Marsh Cyber Unity facility for SMEs across the EU, Norway, Serbia, Turkey and Israel as part of an effort to boost cyber insurance uptake in the segment.The facility was announced by Gamze Konyar, head of cyber at Marsh Europe, on We...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
STAAR Surgical Names Deborah Andrews as CFO, Forms Capital Stewardship Committee
June 25 (Reuters) - STAAR Surgical Co STAA.O:STAAR SURGICAL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DEBORAH ANDREWS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FORMS CAPITAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSSTAAR SURGICAL CO - BRIAN MOORE TO LEAVE STAAR EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2025Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
OpenAI Plans to Enter the Autonomous Vehicle Race: Can Its New AI Model Challenge Tesla’s Robotaxi and Waymo?
TradingKey - While Google’s Waymo and Tesla's newly launched Robotaxi currently dominate the autonomous driving space, OpenAI — armed with tools like ChatGPT and Sora — is reportedly preparing to enter the arena. Some analysts suggest that OpenAI could develop a new type of autonomous driving ...
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Wed, Jun 25
EXCLUSIVE-New data show most US patients now stay on Wegovy, Zepbound after a year
Persistence up as shortages ease, doctors handle side effects better, experts say63% of US patients stuck with Wegovy in the past year, up from 40% who started in 2023Only 1 in 7 Wegovy patients stayed on the drug over three years, data showBy Chad TerhuneLOS ANGELES, June 25 (Reuters) - Nearly two-...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Germany's Merz: decision to boost defence spending shows NATO's unity
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that NATO's decision to increase defence spending to 5% of member states' gross domestic product was a sign of the alliance's strength and unity.Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Zelenskiy opts for more formal, calibrated wardrobe ahead of Trump meeting
KYIV, June 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has retuned his wardrobe since a disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump in February, switching his typical khaki military-style tee-shirts and long-sleeved tops for more formal, but still rugged, black suit-style jackets and...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Spain's Sanchez insists current defence spending 'sufficient'
MADRID, June 25 (Reuters) - Spain will meet the new capabilities targets agreed by NATO members in Wednesday's summit in The Hague but it considers its current defence spending of 2% of gross domestic product as "sufficient, realistic and compatible with the welfare state", Spanish Prime...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
