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Demand for ransomware cover increasing globally among SMEs
By Michael JonesMay 22 - (The Insurer) - Demand for ransomware insurance is increasing among small and medium-sized enterprises around the globe, Markel International's Sophie Forsyth said on Wednesday.Forsyth, a financial institutions and fintech underwriter, pointed to a Sky News survey of UK ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Lessor SMBC sees progress at Boeing, Airbus, still a 'way to go'
DUBLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N and Airbus AIR.PA are making progress in stabilising production but there is still "a way to go" to get a stable, predictable production cycle, the head of aircraft leasing giant SMBC Aviation Capital said on Thursday."I was actually there (at Boein...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Generali combined ratio improves to 89.7% in Q1 2025
By Michael JonesMay 22 - (The Insurer) - Generali has reported a 1.4 percentage point improvement in its combined ratio to 89.7% for the first quarter of 2025, the company said on Thursday.KBW analyst William Hawkins said this "eye-catching beat" came as lighter-than-expected natural catastr...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Japan's Akazawa, US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold talks next week, TV Tokyo says
TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have agreed to hold talks next week, TV Tokyo reported on Thursday.The two have held unofficial talks by telephone over tariff negotiations before Wednesday, where Bessent expressed re...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Trump tax bill clears procedural vote in US House
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill cleared a crucial hurdle on Thursday, as the House of Representatives voted roughly along party lines to begin a debate that would lead to a vote on passage later in the morning.Reuters
Thu, May 22
UK set to sign deal ceding sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain is set to sign a deal ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while also securing the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, media reported on Thursday.The deal, the details of which were first announced in October, will...Reuters
Thu, May 22
PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - May 22
May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- A man who shouted "Free Palestine!" fatally shot two Israeli Embassy staff members late Wednesday near a Jewish museum in downtown W...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Soccer-Spurs skipper Son feels like a club legend after Europa League victory
May 22 (Reuters) - Captain Son Heung-min said he finally felt like a club legend after leading Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday."Let's say I'm a legend. Why not? Only today," th...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Qatar's wealth fund will safeguard US ties, will not overlook China
DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Qatar's sovereign wealth fund (QIA) avoids situations that would strain its relations with the U.S., but it does not disregard AI investment opportunities in China, its Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Mohammed Al-Hardan, said on Thursday at the Qatar E...Reuters
Thu, May 22
China to deepen cooperation, enhance communication with Netherlands, pool report says
BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China is willing to enhance communication with the Netherlands and deepen cooperation, to help contribute to the development of China-EU relations and the recovery of the world economy, China's foreign minister said according to a pool report on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, May 22
Oci Q1 Net Cash From Continuing Operations At USD 1,033 Mln
May 22 (Reuters) - OCI NV OCI.AS:ENTERS 2025 WITH POSITIVE MOMENTUMDISTRIBUTES USD 1.0 BILLION TO SHAREHOLDERS IN MAYNET CASH FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AT USD 1,033 MILLION AS OF MARCH 31METHANOL SALE TO METHANEX EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN Q2 2025SECURED A BINDING SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH A LARGE GROUP OF ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Honeywell Says Co To Acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies Business, Expanding Portfolio Of Leading Catalyst And Process Technologies
May 22 (Reuters) - Honeywell International Inc HON.O:HONEYWELL TO ACQUIRE JOHNSON MATTHEY'S CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES BUSINESS, EXPANDING PORTFOLIO OF LEADING CATALYST AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGIESHONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC - ACQUISITION EXPECTED TO BE ACCRETIVE TO HONEYWELL'S ADJUSTED EPS IN FIRST ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
German minister 'shocked' by killing of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington
BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister expressed his shock at the killing of two members of staff from the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Wednesday night."Nothing can justify anti-Semitic violence. I am shocked by the dastardly murder of two employees of the Israeli Embas...Reuters
Thu, May 22
RPT-Europe gains traction amid doubts over US assets, global money managers say
90-day tariff reprieve offering temporary respite from turmoilInvestors already seeking hedging strategies, profit-takingSome investors trimming US exposure, adding in Europe, AsiaBy Iain Withers and Sinead CruiseLONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Asset managers at Goldman Sachs GS.N and JPMorgan JPM.N are ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
German minister sees 'positive signals' after meeting with Bessent
BANFF, Canada, May 22 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is optimistic about relations with Washington after his meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, he told journalists on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Banff, Canada."I noticed the...Reuters
Thu, May 22
U.S. Markets Retreat: Tech Selloff Sparks Fears of Eroding Investor Confidence
TradingKey - On Wednesday, U.S. financial markets faced a broad downturn, with stocks, bonds, and the dollar all suffering losses. The three major stock indices recorded their largest single-day declines in a month.TradingKey
Thu, May 22
Israel PM says security at embassies to be stepped up after US shooting
JERUSALEM, May 22 (Reuters) - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that security would be stepped up at Israeli embassies around the world, after two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.Reuters
Thu, May 22
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - May 22
May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Nvidia NVDA.O CEO Jensen Huang said U.S. chip export controls on China have backfired, boosting Chinese firms like Huawei and cutt...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Gimv Posts FY Net Profit Of 219 MLN EUR
May 22 (Reuters) - Gimv NV GIMV.BR:PROPOSE A DIVIDEND OF 2.6 EUR PER SHARE FOR 2024-25 FINANCIAL YEARFY A RECORD NET PROFIT OF 219 MIO EUR (NET RETURN ON EQUITY OF 14.7%)END-MARCH GIMV'S NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE AMOUNTED TO 53.3 EURBASED ON THE CURRENT SITUATION AND INTERNAL ANALYSIS, THE US TA...Reuters
Thu, May 22
