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Airbus urges return to zero-tariff deal as first quarter beats forecasts
PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - The head of Europe's Airbus AIR.PA called for a return to tariff-free trading for aerospace on Wednesday, joining a chorus of U.S. industry leaders seeking relief from a growing tariff war in which Airbus warned there could be "only losers".Reuters
Thu, May 1
Lancashire grows GWP by 12.7% during Q1
Gross written premiums up 12.7% to $712.1 million in Q1 2025California wildfire loss estimate unchanged at $145 million to $165 millionReinsurance growth in property, casualty, energy, marine classesBy Scott VincentMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Lancashire reported gross written premium growth of 12.7% in ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
RiverStone adjusted profit up 20% to $300 million in 2024
Underwriting profit rose 22% to $260 million in 2024Return on tangible book value increased to 19.1% in 2024Investment income grew 22.75% to $259 million in 2024By Michael JonesMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Legacy specialist RiverStone International has reported an adjusted profit before tax of $300 milli...Reuters
Thu, May 1
UK's Rolls-Royce confident on targets despite tariff uncertainty
LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - British engineering company Rolls-Royce RR.L said it was confident of meeting 2025 profit guidance despite the uncertainty caused by global tariff rises."We expect to offset the impact of announced tariffs on our business through the mitigating actions we are taking,...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Kerry Group maintains FY guidance after revenue up 6.3% in Q1
May 1 (Reuters) - Kerry Group PLC KYGa.I:KERRY GROUP - Q1 REPORTED REVENUE GROWTH OF 6.3%, EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION OF 90BPS PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY COST EFFICIENCIES, CONTRIBUTION FROM ACQUISITIONS, OPERATING LEVERAGE AND PORTFOLIO MIXKERRY GROUP - VOLUME GROWTH +3.1% AND PRICING OF +0.2%, FAVOURABLE TR...Reuters
Thu, May 1
US has reached out to China to talk tariffs, state media says
BEIJING, May 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has approached China seeking talks on U.S. President Donald Trump's singling Beijing out for 145% tariffs, said Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Thursday."The United States has pr...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Harris returns to national stage praising Trump opponents' courage
Harris makes biggest speech since leaving officeAccuses Trump of "greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history"Harris is possible candidate for California governor electionDemocrats struggle to find unified response to TrumpBy Judith Langowski SAN FRANCISCO, April 30 (...Reuters
Thu, May 1
India wants Kashmir attackers brought to justice, foreign minister tells Rubio
Rubio urges India, Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions"India's Jaishankar wants Kashmir attackers to be brought to justicePakistan's Sharif urges U.S. to tell India to 'act responsibly'By Shivam Patel and Tanvi Mehta NEW DELHI, May 1 (Reuters) - India's foreign minister ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Tesla chair says board not looking for new CEO to replace Musk
May 1 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O Chair Robyn Denholm on Thursday said the media report on board members reaching out to recruitment firms to look for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk was "absolutely false". Denholm added that the board is highly confident in Musk's ability to continue "e...Reuters
Thu, May 1
China's top diplomat backs Iran's nuclear diplomacy ahead of US talks
BEIJING, May 1 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a senior Iranian national security official on Wednesday that Beijing appreciated Tehran making diplomatic efforts regarding its nuclear programme, ahead of a new round of U.S.-Iran talks on Saturday."China values Iran's co...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Tesla Chair Says CEO Of Tesla Is Elon Musk And Board Is Highly Confident In His Ability To Continue Executing On Exciting Growth Plan Ahead - X Post
May 1 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc TSLA.O:TESLA CHAIR - CEO OF TESLA IS ELON MUSK AND BOARD IS HIGHLY CONFIDENT IN HIS ABILITY TO CONTINUE EXECUTING ON EXCITING GROWTH PLAN AHEAD - X POSTTESLA CHAIR SAYS MEDIA REPORT ON BOARD CONTACTING RECRUITMENT FIRMS TO LOOK FOR A NEW CEO IS "ABSOLUTELY FALSE"S...Reuters
Thu, May 1
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 1
May 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Brussels threatens UK food deal unless given long-term fishing access- Greensill Capitol administrator sues founder Lex Greensill- UK...Reuters
Thu, May 1
US tariffs pose negative impact but provide opportunities, says Sojitz CEO
May 1 (Reuters) - Sojitz Corp 2768.T:CEO: U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFFS ARE EXPECTED TO REDUCE OUR NET PROFIT BY 5 BILLION YEN IN FY2025/26SOJITZ CEO: U.S.-CHINA TENSIONS ARE LIKELY TO NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SOUTHEAST ASIASOJITZ CEO: WHILE U.S. TARIFFS PRESENT MANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS, ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
EXPLAINER-What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election
SYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, May 3. Opinion polls indicate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ruling centre-left Labor party is ahead of the conservative Liberal-National coalition led by Peter Dutton, as global uncertainty fuelled by U.S. Presiden...Reuters
Thu, May 1
South Korean prosecutors indict ex-President Yoon for abuse of authority, Yonhap says
SEOUL, May 1 (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol for abuse of authority, Yonhap said on Thursday. The indictment is in addition to an ongoing trial on insurrection charges, brought against Yoon over his brief imposition of martial law in December. Th...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Thailand to seek tariffs similar to trade competitors, minister says
BANGKOK, May 1 (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to encounter temporary "air pockets" due to the impact of tariffs, the finance minister said on Thursday, and the country plans to negotiate to align its tariffs more closely with those of its trade competitors. "No matter ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
