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Europeans to up pressure on Russia with sanctions after Trump-Putin call, Germany says
BERLIN, May 19 (Reuters) - European leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions after U.S. President Donald Trump briefed them on his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a German government spokesperson said."The U.S President and the European partners agreed on the n...Reuters
Mon, May 19
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick transfers Cantor Fitzgerald stakes to children
May 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald said on Monday that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to transfer his stake in the firm to his children and a group of investors, and divested assets in two subsidiaries, complying with his U.S. government ethics agreement. Lutnic...Reuters
Mon, May 19
EXPLAINER-Trump is targeting Temporary Protected Status. What is it?
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Donald Trump's administration on Monday to terminate the Temporary Protected Status of about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S. Trump has sought to end the status for Venezuelans, Haitians, Afghans and others. ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Harris Dickinson's directorial debut at Cannes born of gut feeling
Dickinson's debut film 'Urchin' premieres at CannesFirst-time director prepared by visiting shelters, prisonFilm up against those from Kristen Stewart, Scarlett JohanssonBy Hanna Rantala CANNES, France, May 19 (Reuters) - British actor Harris Dickinson, who made a name for himself in ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Putin welcomed US-Iran dialogue in call with Trump, Kremlin aide says
MOSCOW, May 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program during a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said, and offered Russia's help.Ushakov said Putin also wel...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Putin, Trump didn't discuss timeline for Ukraine ceasefire, Kremlin aide says
MOSCOW, May 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump did not discuss a timeline for a ceasefire in Ukraine during their two-hour phone call on Monday, but Trump stressed his interest in reaching agreements quickly, the Kremlin said.Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov als...Reuters
Mon, May 19
BREAKINGVIEWS-Blackstone’s $12 bln utility deal tempts overload
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, May 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Electricity providers are desperate for money to satisfy growing demand and private equity firms have stockpiles of it they’re struggling to invest. This simple logic explains Blackstone Infrastructure’s BX.N plan to buy U.S. utility TXNM...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Blackstone bets on soaring power demand with $11.5 billion TXNM Energy deal
By Tanay Dhumal May 19 (Reuters) - Blackstone Infrastructure BX.N will acquire utility company TXNM Energy TXNM.N in an $11.5 billion deal, including debt, as the investment firm bets on rising U.S. electricity demand and a shift to cleaner energy sources.Shares of TXNM rose as much as 8.3% to $5...Reuters
Mon, May 19
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Advansix, Cognizant, Inozyme Pharma
May 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Advansix, Cognizant and Inozyme Pharma, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS* Advansix Inc ASIX.N: Piper Sandler raises to overweight from neutral* Cognizant CTSH.O: JP Morgan rais...Reuters
Mon, May 19
After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'
May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday went very well and that Moscow and Kyiv would immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire and end to the war. Under pressure from Trump, delegates from the warring countries met la...Reuters
Mon, May 19
K-Tech Solutions Files For US IPO
May 19 (Reuters) - K-Tech Solutions:K-TECH SOLUTIONS FILES FOR US IPO - SEC FILINGK-TECH SOLUTIONS CO LTD SAYS AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC IS UNDERWRITER TO IPOK-TECH SOLUTIONS CO LTD - IPO OFFERING OF 2 MILLION CLASS A SHARESK-TECH SOLUTIONS: INTEND TO APPLY TO LIST OUR CLASS A SHARES O...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Trump says Russia, Ukraine to begin peace talks immediately
May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday went very well and that Moscow and Kyiv "will immediately start negotiations" toward a ceasefire and end to the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the Vatican, "...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord
Putin says talks on the right trackPutin: ready to work with Ukraine on peaceRussia says ceasefire idea needs to be worked onBy Vladimir SoldatkinMOSCOW, May 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, said that Moscow was ready to work w...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Altice France Considering Sale Of Controlling Stake In SFR; Deal Could Value Co At As Much As €30 Billion- Bloomberg News
May 19 (Reuters) - ALTICE FRANCE SA IS CONSIDERING THE SALE OF A CONTROLLING STAKE IN SFR ; DEAL COULD VALUE THE FRENCH MOBILE CARRIER AT AS MUCH AS €30 BILLION- BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/54b5d2mjReuters
Mon, May 19
Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office
JD Vance assails a lack of transparency on health issuesNew book raises concerns about Biden's mental acuityDoctors surprised by late-stage cancer diagnosisBiden's cancer diagnosis draws sympathy of rivalsBy Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Former President Joe Biden's can...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Bookrunner Says Heineken Secondary ABO Orders Below EUR 68.70 Per Share Risk Missing
May 19 (Reuters) - Bookrunner:BLOCK TRADE: HEINEKEN SECONDARY ABO ORDERS BELOW EUR 68.70 PER SHARE RISK MISSING - BOOKRUNNERBLOCK TRADE: HEINEKEN SECONDARY ABO BOOKS MULTIPLE TIMES COVERED AT LEVEL, BOOKS TO CLOSE 6.30PM UKT- BOOKRUNNERReuters
Mon, May 19
US Republican budget proposal has removal of gun silencer tax in its sights
$200 suppressor tax would be eliminated, if passedDemocrats say this will impact safetyGun industry pushes for more changesBy Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican tax writers pushing through President Donald Trump's signature tax cut priorities proposed to eliminate a cu...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Russian court fines Apple for violating 'LGBT propaganda' law
May 19 (Reuters) - A Russian court has fined U.S. tech giant Apple 10.5 million roubles ($130,483) in four separate administrative cases, three of which pertained to breaches of Russian rules on what Moscow calls LGBT propaganda, the Moscow courts' press office said on Monday. Russia in 2023...Reuters
Mon, May 19
UK, France, Canada threaten action against Israel if Gaza offensive carries on
LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - The leaders of Britain, France and Canada warned on Monday that their countries would take action if Israel does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions."The Israeli Government’s denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilia...Reuters
Mon, May 19
BREAKINGVIEWS-Congress tax plan deepens hard-to-fill budget hole
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Budget gimmicks that grease legislative negotiations don’t work on investors in U.S. government debt. Republicans in Congress are inching towards a deficit-busting $4.5 trillion tax cut bill. If passed, it would add almost $4 trillion ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
