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South African supermarket group SPAR sets out growth plan
H1 headline EPS from continuing operations down 0.4%H1 revenues from continuing operations flatAims to boost product range, on-demand services, private labelBy Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, June 4 (Reuters) - South African supermarket retailer SPAR Group SPPJ.J is looking to broaden its produce ra...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Wall St watchdog to consider rules on US-traded foreign firms
June 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday is due to take the first steps toward producing new rules on which foreign firms qualify for less stringent investor disclosure requirements, according to a public notice.The public meeting, set for 1 p.m. in Washington, com...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Trump's birthright citizenship order to face first US appeals court review
Case before 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in SeattleJudge deemed Trump's order "blatantly unconstitutional"Policy is part of hardline Trump stance on immigrationBy Nate Raymond June 4 (Reuters) - The constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order to curtail auto...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
'Life of Chuck' movie chases the meaning of life, loss and love
By Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, June 4 (Reuters) - Before finishing the science-fiction drama film "The Life of Chuck," English actor Tom Hiddleston and American director Mike Flanagan had a conversation about life, death and existence. “I think (the conversation) went far deeper than just...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
US senators press antitrust enforcers over Rocket-Redfin deal
Democratic, Independent senators express concernsSay DOJ and FTC should consider effects on homebuyersDeal scheduled for shareholder vote WednesdayBy Jody Godoy June 4 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. Senators have demanded that federal antitrust enforcers explain why they did not seek to block Rocket...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
RPT-NEWSMAKER-How Charlie Scharf got Wells Fargo out of the penalty box
Scharf's leadership credited for Wells Fargo's regulatory recoveryRegulators lift asset cap, allowing Wells Fargo to growBank was plagued by fake accounts scandal when CEO took overBy Nupur Anand NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - When Charlie Scharf took over as Wells Fargo WFC.N CEO nearly si...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Ukraine invited to NATO summit in The Hague, Rutte says
BRUSSELS, June 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine is invited to the NATO summit in The Hague, which will take place in a few weeks, Mark Rutte, the military bloc's chief, told reporters on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with defence ministers in Brussels."I invited Ukraine to the summit. We will as soon as...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
June 4 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Wednesday: ** Investors gave a thumbs-down to Toyota Motor's $33 billion take-private offer for Toyota Industries , highlighting concerns minority shareholders...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
NATO to strengthen its deterrence with new ambitious targets - Rutte
BRUSSELS, June 4 (Reuters) - NATO allies will enhance their deterrence and defense capabilities by setting new, ambitious targets, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with defense ministers in Brussels, held a few weeks before the NATO summit in the Netherlands....Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Autoliv raises dividend, reiterates 2025 guidance
STOCKHOLM, June 4 (Reuters) - Swedish Autoliv ALV.N, ALIVsdb.ST, the world's biggest maker of airbags and seatbelts, on Wednesday reiterated its outlook for 2025 and said it would raise its dividend for the third quarter to $0.85 per share from $0.70 in the second quarter.Autoliv said in a state...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Brookfield plans $10 billion AI data centre in Sweden
To create more than 1,000 permanent jobs, 2,000 temporary jobs Data centre to be in the Swedish city of StrangnasMunicipality to sell land only if all condition are metBy Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM, June 4 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management BAM.TO plans to invest up to 95 billion Swedish c...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Sagimet Biosciences Announces Positive Phase 3 Results For Denifanstat
June 4 (Reuters) - Sagimet Biosciences Inc SGMT.O:SAGIMET BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES POSITIVE PHASE 3 RESULTS FOR DENIFANSTAT FOR THE TREATMENT OF MODERATE-TO-SEVERE ACNE FROM PARTNER ASCLETISSAGIMET BIOSCIENCES INC - DENIFANSTAT MEETS ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ENDPOINTS IN PHASE 3 TRIALSAGIMET BIOSCIENC...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Fed's Inaction Spurs Bessent to Act! U.S. Treasury Executes Record-Breaking Treasury Buyback
TradingKey - On Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. EST, the U.S. Treasury announced the results of its unprecedented $10 billion Treasury buyback. This marks the largest single Treasury buyback operation in history.TradingKey
Wed, Jun 4
EU's Sefcovic says he had productive talks with US trade representative Greer
PARIS, June 4 (Reuters) - European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Wednesday that he had held productive talks with United States' trade representative Jamieson Greer, as the EU and U.S. try and find a deal over trade tariffs."Had a productive and constructive discussion with...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Autoliv Reiterates FY 2025 Guidance, Declares Q3 Dividend Of 85 Cents
June 4 (Reuters) - Autoliv Inc ALV.N:DECLARES A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF 85 CENTS FOR Q3 OF 2025REITERATES FULL YEAR 2025 GUIDANCEBOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED NEW STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM OF UP TO $2.5 BILLION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029AMBITION OF AVERAGE ANNUAL SHARE REPURCHASES B...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
ERS promotes Hall to managing director, Tillbrook named active underwriter
By Rebecca DelaneyJune 4 - (The Insurer) - Specialist motor insurer ERS has appointed Martin Hall as managing director with responsibility for the performance of Syndicate 218. In his new role, which is subject to regulatory approval, Hall will report directly to IQUW group CEO Peter Bilsby.Hall joi...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Top Philippine senator to seek dismissal of Duterte impeachment case
Draft resolution says Senate failed to act promptly on impeachmentPresident, vice president embroiled in a bitter rowDuterte a likely contender for 2028 presidencyBy Karen Lema, Mikhail Flores MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) - A top Philippine senator has drafted a resolution seeking to dismiss an impea...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Virgin Australia returns to stock market with launch of $443 million IPO
Virgin's IPO largest in Australia this year Institutional investors can bid for Virgin shares until ThursdayA successful listing would be seen as confidence in consumer spending By Scott MurdochJune 4 (Reuters) - Virgin Australia IPO-VIR.AX is set to return to the stock market after a five-year ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
