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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
Venezuela acting president, opposition leader navigate new relations with Trump administration
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The CIA director met with Venezuela's interim leader in Caracas and the country's opposition leader was due to speak to reporters in Washington on Friday as the two sides navigate their new relationships with U.S. President Donald Trump following his administra...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Trump may tariff countries that don’t go along with his Greenland plan
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put a tariff on countries that do not support his plan for the United States to control Greenland. "I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national securi...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
ISS recommends shareholders approve Kimberly-Clark's planned Kenvue deal
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss Jan 16 (Reuters) - Institutional Shareholder Services on Friday recommended that shareholders approve plans by Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark KMB.O to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue KVUE.N, saying a tie-up could improve financial metrics."On balance, support for the transaction...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Trump tells Hassett he may want to keep him at White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - 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. "I see Kevin's in the audience, a...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Trump administration issued fresh sanctions on Friday further targeting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and the transfer of oil products, weapons and other so-called dual-use equipment that it said helped fund the group.The action targets 21 individuals and entiti...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Suspects in Russian-led explosive parcels plot face life sentences, Poland says
Plot to send parcels to Britain, the US, prosecutors sayCharged with acting on behalf of Russian intelligenceRussia has regularly dismissed sabotage accusations WARSAW, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Five men have been charged in Poland with taking part in a Russian-run sabotage plot to send explosive parcel...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Son of Iran's last Shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters
Pahlavi urges international community to pressure Iranian governmentClaims support from sections of Iranian army and security forcesIranian opposition remains fragmented with little organized presence inside IranBy Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Jan 16 - Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Frida...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Soccer-Man City's Guardiola wary of unpredictable United under new boss Carrick
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his focus was solely on his own team as he was unsure what to expect of Manchester United under new boss Michael Carrick in Saturday's Premier League derby. Carrick will be in the dugout as United's interim manager for the first t...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
