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Zelenskiy says Ukraine returned 390 people in exchange with Russia
KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine had returned 390 people from Russian captivity as the first stage of a 1000 for 1000 exchange agreed with Russia in Istanbul.Zelenskiy said he expected the exchange to continue on Saturday and Sunday.Reuters
Fri, May 23
EU likely to remain calm under threat of new U.S trade tariffs, Dutch PM says
THE HAGUE, May 23 (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Friday said he expected a calm and robust response from the European Union to the announcement of possible new U.S. trade tariffs.Schoof said the response to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement was up to the European Commis...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Cyber market must watch AI regulation closely
By Michael LoneyMay 23 - (The Insurer) - The growing amount of proposed AI-related regulation could increase exposure for buyers of cyber insurance and their carriers.A recent Arthur J Gallagher article written by John Farley, managing director of the broker’s cyber liability practice, said that AI-...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Google Cloud adds Beazley and Chubb to risk protection program
By Michael LoneyMay 23 - (The Insurer) - Google Cloud has announced advancements to its Risk Protection Program, with Beazley and Chubb joining as program partners.The program is a collaboration between Google and leading cyber insurers that provides what it said is “competitively priced cyber-insur...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Plus Therapeutics Inc expected to post a loss of 15 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Plus Therapeutics Inc PSTV.OQ PSTV.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 26 (estimated) for the period ending March 31 2025The Austin Texas-based company is expected to report a 11.5% decrease in revenue to $1.483 million from $1.68 million a year ago, ac...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Visa, Mastercard face EU antitrust heat, Bloomberg News reports
May 23 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust authorities are scrutinizing fees charged by payments processing giants Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.Spokespersons for Visa and Mastercard did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.Reuters
Fri, May 23
Czech group PPF open to teaming up with Berlusconis' MFE on ProSieben bid, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Czech investment group PPF could consider teaming up with MFE-MediaforEurope MFEB.MI, the company controlled by Italy's Berlusconi family, to bid for German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 PSMGn.DE, two people close to the matter said.MFE, which runs co...Reuters
Fri, May 23
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Computer Modelling Group, Lundin Mining, TD Bank Group
May 23 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Computer Modelling Group , Lundin Mining and TD Bank Group on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS * Computer Modelling Group Ltd CMG.TO: Canaccord Genuity cuts PT to C$8 from C$12 *...Reuters
Fri, May 23
German minister: Trump tariffs help nobody, EU will continue talks
May 23 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on European Union trade helped nobody, and that Berlin would continue to support the EU to negotiate with Washington. Speaking alongside his Indian counterpart Subrahma...Reuters
Fri, May 23
South Africa town leader 'sad' about Trump's misuse of white crosses video
Town representative complains the video 'is being used politically'Crosses were tribute to murdered couple, not evidence of mass killings, she saysPolice minister denies genocide claims, cites low farm murder ratesBy Nellie Peyton and Bhargav Acharya JOHANNESBURG, May 23 (Reuters) - A loc...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Bessent doesn't expect US Senate to change House budget bill much
WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that he did not expect many changes from the Senate on the sweeping tax and spending bill that narrowly passed the House of Representatives a day ago. "I'm not expecting that there's going to have to ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Russia says it has swapped 270 POWs, 120 civilians with Ukraine
MOSCOW, May 23 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine have swapped 270 prisoners of war (POW) and 120 civilians with each other, the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.The exchange will continue in the coming days, the ministry said.Reuters
Fri, May 23
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
May 23 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday:** Shareholders of Swiss insurer Helvetia HELN.S approved a plan for the business to merge with its rival Baloise BALN.S, the company said. nL8N3RV075 ** Generali announced that it has ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Hezbollah seeks boost in Lebanon vote as disarmament calls grow
Iran-backed Lebanese militant group aims to maintain political sway after pounding in war with IsraelReconstruction aid for Lebanon tied to Hezbollah disarmament, foreign minister saysHezbollah has linked any talks over its arms to Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon US backs sustainable reconstru...Reuters
Fri, May 23
German minister: Trump tariffs help nobody, EU will continue talks
May 23 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on European Union trade helped nobody, and that Berlin would continue to support the EU to negotiate with Washington. Speaking alongside his Indian counterpart in Berli...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Bladex Acts as Global Coordinator and Mandated Lead Arranger for Staatsolie $1.6bn Syndicated Credit Facility
May 23 (Reuters) - Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc BLX.N:BLADEX ACTS AS GLOBAL COORDINATOR AND MANDATED LEAD ARRANGER FOR STAATSOLIE US$1.6BN SYNDICATED CREDIT FACILITYFOREIGN TRADE BANK OF LATIN AMERICA INC - PROCEEDS TO FUND STAATSOLIE'S 20% INTEREST IN GRANMORGU PROJECTFOREIGN TRADE B...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Trump will sign nuclear power orders on Friday, energy chief Wright says
May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Friday aimed at boosting nuclear power. Reuters reported on Thursday that Trump would sign orders that aim to jumpstart the nuclear energy industry by easing the regulatory process on...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Americans scramble as weight-loss drug discounts fall short, copies face crackdown
Deadline for halting sales of compounded Wegovy passed on ThursdayPatients stockpile copies, take other stepsExperts warn against self-adjusted doses at homeBy Sriparna Roy May 23 (Reuters) - After years of easily available, cheap copies of Eli Lilly's and Novo Nordisk's highly effective...Reuters
Fri, May 23
S&P: Hub set for $6.0 billion of revenue in 2026 as recap aids deleveraging
By David BullMay 23 - (The Insurer) - Hub International’s revenue is expected to “modestly” exceed $5.5 billion in 2025 and reach $6.0 billion next year, with EBITDA margins forecast to remain steady at 34% to 35%, according to S&P Global Ratings.S&P upgraded Hub’s long-term issuer credit ra...Reuters
Fri, May 23
