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Nobel Peace Prize inseparably linked to the laureate, Nobel Institute says
OSLO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Nobel Peace Prize remains inseparably linked to the person or organisation designated as the laureate, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in a statement on FridayThe 2025 laureate, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, on Thursday gave her Nobel Peace Prize ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
CORRECTED-FOCUS-Saks Global leans on real estate to keep doors open during bankruptcy (Jan 14)
DIP financing could give Saks time to monetize real estate assetsVendor negotiations and inventory issues challenge Saks' operationsLegacy leases offer Saks bargaining power in high-performing malls, real estate adviser saysBy Juveria Tabassum Jan 14 (Reuters) - Saks Global's prime real e...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
WestJet reverses course on non-adjustable economy seats following backlash
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Westjet Airlines said on Friday it will scrap non-reclinable economy seating on certain Boeing 737 jets, following a slew of complaints and videos on social media showing travellers' knees pressed up against the seats ahead of them.The Canadian carrier said in a statement it w...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
DIARY-Canada corporate earnings week ahead
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Diary of Canada (.GSPTSE) corporate earnings for the week ahead CANADA EARNINGS Start DateStart TimeRICCompany NameEvent Name22-Jan-2026BMONG.ANovaGold Resources IncQ4 2025 NovaGold Resources Inc Earnings Release All times are listed in AMC - 'After market close...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
DIARY-U.S. earnings week ahead
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Diary of U.S. (.SPX) corporate earnings for the week ahead. U.S. EARNINGS Start DateStart TimeRICCompany NameEvent Name20-Jan-202616:00NFLXNetflix IncQ4 2025 Netflix Inc Earnings Release20-Jan-2026AMCUALUnited Airlines Holdings IncQ4 2025 United Airlines Holdings Inc Earn...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Sigma Lithium plunges for second day on waste piles shutdown at key Brazil mine
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Shares in Toronto-listed Sigma Lithium SGLML.V plunge for a second day after Brazil's Labor Ministry shut down three waste piles at the firm's flagship mine in Minas Gerais stateThe ministry pointed out a "grave and imminent" risk to workers and the local community...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Son of Iran's last shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters
Pahlavi urges international community to pressure Iranian governmentSays he has support from sections of Iranian army and security forcesIranian opposition remains fragmented with little organized presence inside IranBy Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iranian opposition figure Reza P...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
CORRECTED-Amid ICE raids, some Home Depot investors want to know how law enforcement uses its surveillance data
Investors demand Home Depot assess data privacy and civil rights risksHome Depot faces criticism for ICE raids in store parking lotsFlock Safety's data had been used in immigration enforcement investigations, according to independent media reports By Arriana McLymore and Ross Kerber NEW YORK,...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico governor Vazquez, CBS News reports
Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is issuing a pardon to Puerto Rico's former Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced, who was previously indicted in a federal corruption case, CBS News reported on Friday, citing multiple sources.Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Database management firm ClickHouse valued at $15 billion amid AI boom
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Database management company ClickHouse was valued at $15 billion in its latest funding round , Chief Executive Aaron Katz said on Friday, as investors placed a fresh bet on companies riding the AI boom.The company raised $400 million in a series D round led by Dragoneer Investment...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Trump tells Hassett he may want to keep him at White House
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday praised economic adviser Kevin Hassett at a White House event and said he may want to keep him in his current role, as the president considers his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Air Canada calls any commitment by China to wave visas for Canadians "positive news"
MONTREAL, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Air Canada on Friday called any commitment by China to wave visa requirements for Canadian travelers “positive news” as the national carrier works to resume flights in the summer between Toronto and Shanghai. Earlier in the day, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Supreme Court plans rulings for January 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its next rulings on January 20 as several major cases remain pending including the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.The court indicated on its website on Friday that it may release decisions in argued case...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
-Diana Shipping plans proxy fight at Genco, ready to nominate 6 directors
Diana's planned proxy fight comes shortly after Genco rejected takeover offerDiana plans to replace entire boardDiana wants Genco shareholders to vote in directors who would evaluate options, including takeover bidBy Svea Herbst-BaylissNEW YORK, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Global shipping company Diana S...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Bank Of Botswana Says Standard Chartered Exploring Sale Of Stanchart Business In Botswana
Jan 16 (Reuters) - BANK OF BOTSWANA:BANK OF BOTSWANA: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK HAS NOW DECIDED TO EXPLORE THE SALE OF ALL OF THE STANCHART BUSINESS IN BOTSWANABANK OF BOTSWANA: SCBPLC WIDENED EXPLORATION OF ENVISAGED SALE TO INCLUDE CIB, WITH PROCESS EXPECTED TO TAKE BETWEEN 12 AND 15 MONTHSBANK OF ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Genco Shipping Responds To Diana Shipping's Plan To Nominate Directors To Replace Co's Board
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd GNK.N:GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING RESPONDS TO DIANA SHIPPING INC.’S INTENT TO NOMINATE DIRECTORS TO REPLACE ENTIRE GENCO BOARDGENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD: BOARD DETERMINED THAT AN ACQUISITION OF DIANA BY GENCO WOULD CREATE VALUE FOR BOTH DIA...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
US lawmakers in Denmark seek to 'lower temperature' after Trump's Greenland threats
Delegation led by Senator Chris Coons met Danish and Greenlandic leadersUS President says may put tariffs on countries that don't support himDenmark and Greenland have rejected US takeover of autonomous Danish territory Trump's Greenland acquisition idea dates back to 2019, faces internal pa...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Soccer-Man Utd interim coach Carrick shutting out the background noise
MANCHESTER, England, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Michael Carrick said he is blanking out the background noise as he prepares for his second stint as Manchester United's interim manager with a derby against Manchester City.The former midfielder won five Premier League titles at Old Trafford as well as the...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
US says Canada decision to allow imported Chinese EVs 'problematic"'
AVON LAKE, Ohio, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Canadian government's decision to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles at a low tariff rate is "problematic" and said Canada may come to regret the decision."I think it's problematic for...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
