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Google CEO Sundar Pichai to take the stand at search antitrust trial
By Jody Godoy April 30 (Reuters) - Google CEO Sundar Pichai is expected to take the stand on Wednesday morning at a trial in Washington where antitrust enforcers seek an order forcing the company to sell its Chrome web browser and take other measures to boost competition among online search provi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Deals of the day - Mergers and acquisitions
April 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Wednesday:** Spanish oil company Repsol REP.MC has processed four cargoes of Venezuelan crude oil at its refineries during the first quarter, its Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said.nS8N3N307S** ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Hapag-Lloyd CEO warns of 'particularly tough' tariffs due to U.S. exposure
BERLIN, April 30 (Reuters) - The trade policy of U.S. President Donald Trump is particularly tough on German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE because of the high proportion of volumes related to the United States in global freight, the chief executive said on Wednesday.Rolf Habben Jansen said 22...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Santander Brasil's net profit rises 27.8% in Q1
SAO PAULO, April 30 (Reuters) - Lender Santander Brasil SANB11.SA on Wednesday reported a first-quarter net profit of 3.86 billion reais ($686.83 million), a 27.8% rise from a year earlier, slightly ahead of market expectations.Analysts polled by LSEG expected net income to come in at 3.77 billion r...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15
ZURICH, April 30 (Reuters) - A new Swiss law banning Hamas and related organisations will come into force on May 15, the government said on Wednesday, aiming to prevent the Palestinian militant group from using Switzerland as a safe haven by making entry bans or expulsions easier to arrange. Th...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Volkswagen reins in margin hopes as tariffs cloud prospects
Porsche profit warning weighs on Volkswagen guidanceToo soon to factor trade war into outlook, CFO saysHigher battery-electric sales diluted marginsCosts must come down to stay competitive - CFOBy Victoria Waldersee STUTTGART, Germany, April 30 (Reuters) - Volkswagen VOWG.DE said on Wednesday tha...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Japan aims for steady progress as automakers' losses balloon, top negotiator says
TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday that he aims for steady but quick progress in tariff negotiations with the United States as losses at the country's automakers from the tariffs constantly increase."The head of an automaker we spoke...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Verisk launches US SRCC model
By Scott VincentApril 30 - (The Insurer) - Verisk has launched a catastrophe model to quantify political violence risks in the U.S., the company said today. Launched through its Verisk Maplecroft unit, the model covers the financial impacts of strikes, riots and civil commotion in the U.S.The model ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Santander Sees No Reason To Increase Provisions On Motor Finance Ruling In Uk
April 30 (Reuters) - Spain's Santander SAN.MC executives at analysts' call:NET INTEREST INCOME WILL BE SLIGHTLY UP IN 2025 IN CONSTANT EUROS, EXCLUDING ARGENTINA, BUT DOWN IN CURRENT EUROSAT THIS POINT THERE IS NO CERTAINTY ABOUT POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF A STAKE IN ITS POLISH UNITBANK HAS MORE ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Xi says China's economy should adapt to external changes
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for action to adjust to changes in the international environment and optimise the economic layout accordingly, state-run Xinhua reported. Xi made the remarks while chairing a symposium in Shanghai on economic and social d...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Italians play 'Fantapapa' while others bet on identity of new pope
Fantapapa game gives Italy alternative to bets on new popeGambling firms outside Italy take bets on papal candidatesPietro Parolin tipped by William Hill as favouriteMatteo Zuppi is preferred candidate in Fantapapa gameBy Giulia Segreti and Elvira Pollina ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - With betting o...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Chemicals maker dsm-firmenich well-placed to mitigate tariff impact
Reports slight first-quarter profit missSays half of Chinese imports to U.S. exempt from tariffsCompany has already begun to pass on costs By Alberto Chiumento and Dimitri Rhodes April 30 (Reuters) - Dsm-firmenich DSFIR.AS said on Wednesday it is working with customers and suppliers to mitigate ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Russian forces take control of village of Nove in eastern Ukraine, IFX reports
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had gained control over the village of Nove in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Pakistan dollar bonds drop amid rising tensions with India
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Pakistan's international bonds dropped more than 1 cent on Wednesday after Lahore said it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action soon as tensions escalate between the nuclear-armed neighbours. The 2036 bond suffered the bigge...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
China strips senior military official Miao Hua of NPC membership
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China has stripped Miao Hua, a senior military official, of his status as a member of the National People's Congress, or parliament, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.Miao, who served on the ruling central Military Commission, China's highest...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Israeli private eye loses extradition fight over US 'hack and leak' charges
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - An Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States for allegedly carrying out a "hacking for hire" campaign at the behest of an Exxon Mobil XOM.N lobbyist on Wednesday lost his fight against extradition from Britain.Amit Forlit, 57, is facing charges of ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Deutz Ceo On Call: U.S. Business To Significantly Grow In Upcoming Years
April 30 (Reuters) - DEUTZ AG DEZG.DE:DEUTZ CEO ON CALL: US BUSINESS TO SIGNIFICANTLY GROW IN UPCOMING YEARSDEUTZ CEO ON CALL: CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION FUELS UNCERTAINTY, AFFECTS ORDER BEHAVIOURDEUTZ CEO ON CALL: WE SEE CURRENTLY A POTENTIAL FOR OUTPUT INCREASE WITHIN THE ONE SHIFT OPERATION PROBAB...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Soccer-Bournemouth forward Evanilson has red card rescinded
April 30 (Reuters) - Bournemouth striker Evanilson has avoided a three-match suspension after the Premier League club successfully appealed against the red card he received against Manchester United, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Brazilian was sent off durin...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
