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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Cencora, Kennametal, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Cencora, Kennametal and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS Cencora COR.N: Baird raises target price to $415 from $392Day One Bio...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
South Africa welcomes U.S. House approval of Africa trade programme renewal
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) - South Africa's government on Tuesday welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington's preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years.The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a law first ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
PREVIEW-Davos begins new era grappling with global order shaken by Trump
WEF meeting follows US moves on business, diplomacyFirst Davos meeting since founder Schwab stood downInternational cooperation tested by 'America First'By Dave Graham ZURICH, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Business and political elites head to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos n...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
AstraZeneca to acquire Modella AI to speed oncology drug research
By Maggie Fick SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca AZN.L has agreed to buy Boston-based Modella AI, the companies said on Tuesday, as the drug industry increases its use of artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new drugs. The companies did not disclose financial te...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
EU's foreign policy arm summons Iranian ambassador - EU official
BRUSSELS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The European External Action Service summoned the Iranian ambassador to the European Union on Tuesday, an EU official told Reuters, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years.Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Cornell, Georgetown, UPenn must face lawsuit over financial aid
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - A group of elite U.S. universities including Cornell, Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania must face a lawsuit claiming they conspired to suppress competition on financial aid and favored wealthy student applicants, a federal judge rul...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Egypt welcomes US designation of Egyptian branch of Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists
CAIRO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Egypt's Foreign Ministry welcomed on Tuesday the United States' designation of the Egyptian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists.The move, which Washington formally set in motion last November, will bring sanctions against one of the Arab world'...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
With Maduro gone, Rubio's political fortunes are tied to Venezuela's
Rubio charged with steering Venezuela after Maduro captureSon of Cuban exiles has long railed against CaracasRubio has set out three-phase planBy Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Marco Rubio's sweeping influence in Trump's second administration — juggling posts...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing in part what it called their support for Palestinian militant group Hamas.The move, which Washington formally set in motion last November, w...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe
By Bhargav Acharya Jan 13 (Reuters) - Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise. "Every person has to decide when they have seen or ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
China Restricts Nvidia Chip Purchases To Special Circumstances - The Information
Jan 13 (Reuters) - CHINA RESTRICTS NVIDIA CHIP PURCHASES TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES - THE INFORMATIONCHINA RESTRICTS NVIDIA H200 AI CHIP PURCHASES TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. - THE INFORMATION: CHINA RESTRICTS NVIDIA CHIP PURCHASES TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES - THE INFORMATIONSource text: [https://tinyurl....Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Novartis eyes more bolt-on acquisitions, CEO says
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Novartis NOVN.S will continue to do bolt-on deals and its capital allocation priorities remain unchanged, CEO Vasant Narasimhan said at a major industry conference that kicked off on Monday in San Francisco."We are always looking for opportunities that fit our core therapeutic...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
FOCUS-Czech defence group with post Cold War roots looks to go global
CSG plans IPO on Euronext Amsterdam, could raise over $3 billion -sourcesCSG faces challenges from peace deals and competition from larger rivalsCSG aims for global expansion with strategic partnerships and acquisitionsBy Michael Kahn and Jan Lopatka PRAGUE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Czech defence g...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
US House Speaker Johnson says credit card rate cap should be looked into by Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday said Congress should explore President Donald Trump's idea of imposing a cap on credit card interest rates but warned of the possibility of "negative secondary effects." Johnson, a Republican, told reporters tha...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Health secretary Kennedy appoints two new members to CDC's vaccine advisory panel
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on vaccinations.The HHS appointed obstetricians Adam Urato and Kimberly Biss to the Advisory Committe...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Delta CEO Says U.S. Economy Remains On Firm Footing, & Consumers Continue To Prioritize Experiences
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc DAL.N:DELTA CEO SAYS U.S. ECONOMY REMAINS ON FIRM FOOTING, & CONSUMERS CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE EXPERIENCES WITH TRAVEL AMONG TOP SPENDING CATEGORIES -CONF CALLDELTA CEO SAYS BUSINESS TRAVEL IS SHOWING SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT AS CORPORATE CONFIDENCE GROWSDELTA C...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
WestJet speeds review of non-reclinable seats amid passenger backlash
By Allison Lampert Jan 13 (Reuters) - WestJet Airlines is speeding up a review of its non-adjustable economy seats to as early as this week, following a highly publicized backlash by passengers lamenting a lack of leg space, according to a message to staff seen by Reuters.The Canadian carrier had...Reuters
Tue, Jan 13
Cheniere will process 10 bcf/d of LNG by end of 2026, CEO says
HOUSTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Cheniere Energy LNG.N will process 10 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) of natural gas by the end of 2026, CEO Jack Fusco said on Tuesday at an API event in Washington.Fusco said he saw room for the U.S. to continue growing as an exporter.Reuters
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