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Thoma Bravo divests all its stake in exchange operator Nasdaq, source says
By Jaiveer Shekhawat and Pritam Biswas May 15 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has sold its remaining stake in Nasdaq NDAQ.O for approximately $3.4 billion in two separate transactions, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.A block of approximately 25.5 million sha...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Soccer-US will welcome international fans for World Cup, says FIFA president
By Javier LeiraASUNCION, May 15 (Reuters) - The world will be welcomed to the United States for the 2026 World Cup and this year's Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday, days after a meeting with officials from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.The U.S. ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
BREAKINGVIEWS-Walmart can discount tariffs only so much
By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, May 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Walmart WMT.N wheeled its trolley cart right into President Donald Trump’s ankles. The largest U.S. retailer and a bellwether for consumers said on Thursday that tariffs would force it to raise prices, just a month after it expressed co...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Newark mayor's lawyers to seek dismissal of trespass charge, say arrest was targeted
By Karen FreifeldNEWARK, New Jersey, May 15 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka said on Thursday they would file motions to dismiss a charge that he had trespassed at a privately run federal immigration detention center there last week.Baraka, who is running for the Democrati...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Trump says he's likely returning to Washington Friday but destination unknown
May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will probably return to Washington on Friday after a tour of three Gulf countries, although he said his destination is unknown as of yet.Trump earlier had hinted that he could stop in Istanbul for talks on Ukraine. "We'l...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Rubio says Russia-Ukraine talks at 'logjam,' Trump-Putin meeting needed for breakthrough
By Humeyra PamukANTALYA, Turkey, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the only way a breakthrough will happen in the efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine would be through direct talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, after ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Trump, UAE leader spoke with Nvidia's Huang in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a conversation with Nvidia NVDA.O CEO Jensen Huang at a palace in Abu Dhabi on Thursday that lasted at least several minutes, live television footage showed. After their conversation c...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Turkish foreign minister to meet Russian negotiator in Istanbul, ministry says
ANKARA, May 15 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will meet with a delegation headed by Vladimir Medinsky, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Istanbul on Thursday evening, a ministry spokesperson said.Reuters
Thu, May 15
India calls for IAEA oversight of Pakistan's nuclear weapons
Pakistan condemns India's remarks on nuclear weaponsUS President Trump says India, Pakistan dispute settledIndia and Pakistan agree to extend ceasefire until Sunday NEW DELHI, May 15 (Reuters) - India's defence minister said on Thursday that the International Atomic Energy Agency should ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Malicious actors using AI to pose as senior US officials, FBI says
By AJ VicensDETROIT, May 15 (Reuters) - Malicious actors are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages to impersonate senior U.S. officials in a scheme to gain access to the personal accounts of state and federal government officials, the FBI said on Thursday.Access to targets' account...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Lawmaker demands explanation for Trump administration's ouster of intelligence analysts
DNI Gabbard ousts heads of top U.S. intelligence bodyRemovals follow assessment contradicting Trump deportation claimTop Democrat demands proof of ousted officials alleged biasBy Jonathan Landay and Erin BancoWASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - The top Democrat on the U.S. House intelligence committee on...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Settlements mount against law firm caught up in bankruptcy judge's secret romance
By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella May 15 (Reuters) - (Billable Hours is Reuters' weekly report on lawyers and money. Please send tips or suggestions to D.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com)Houston-based law firm Jackson Walker agreed this week to pay $100,000 to one of its former bankruptcy clients, ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Coatue Management Cuts Share Stake In Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, Raises In Alibaba
May 15 (Reuters) - Coatue Management LLC:COATUE MANAGEMENT LLC CUTS SHARE STAKE IN TESLA INC BY 24.5% TO 1.6 MILLION SHARESCOATUE MANAGEMENT LLC CUTS SHARE STAKE IN MICROSOFT CORP BY 7.3% TO 3.3 MILLION SHARESCOATUE MANAGEMENT LLC CUTS SHARE STAKE IN NVIDIA CORP BY 14.6% TO 8.5 MILLION SHARESCOATUE ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Coatue Management Dissolves Stake In Qualcomm, Cuts In TSMC & AMD - Filing
May 15 (Reuters) - Coatue Management LLC:DISSOLVES SHARE STAKE IN MODERNA - SEC FILINGDISSOLVES SHARE STAKE IN UBERDISSOLVES SHARE STAKE IN QUALCOMMCUTS SHARE STAKE IN TSMC BY 20.1% TO 8 MILLION SPONSORED ADSDISSOLVES SHARE STAKE IN PARAMOUNT GLOBALCUTS SHARE STAKE IN NU HOLDINGS BY 30.1% TO 55.8 MI...Reuters
Thu, May 15
UAE keen to work with US on regional peace, president tells Trump
DUBAI, May 15 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is keen on continuing to work with the United States to achieve peace and stability in the region, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.Trump visited the UAE's ca...Reuters
Thu, May 15
On Syria, US Treasury likely to issue general licenses tied to economy, official says
WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - A Trump administration official, citing Syria sanctions, on Thursday said the U.S. Department of Treasury is likely to issue general licenses covering a broad range of the economy critical to rebuilding.Reuters
Thu, May 15
US will issue initial waivers on Syria sanctions, says Rubio
ANTALYA, Turkey, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Washington will issue initial waivers on statutory sanctions against Syria, after Trump announced that all sanctions against the country will be lifted. Speaking to reporters in Antalya, Turkey, Rubio said ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Turkey and U.S. to continue to promote direct Ukraine-Russia talks, Turkish source says
ANKARA, May 15 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed during a meeting in southern Turkey that efforts would continue to promote direct talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Thursday.Fidan and Rub...Reuters
Thu, May 15
