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EXCLUSIVE-Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 bln arms package - sources
By Mike Stone and Pesha Magid WASHINGTON/RIYADH, April 24 (Reuters) - The United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of the issue told Reuters, saying the proposal was being lined up for announcement during U.S. Pr...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
South Korea seeks exemptions from US reciprocal, item-specific tariffs, Seoul says
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's industry minister requested exemptions from reciprocal and item-specific U.S. tariffs during trade talks with the United States, Seoul's Finance Ministry said on Friday.Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Trump to target Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will target Democratic fundraising group ActBlue and other online fundraising platforms with a presidential memorandum on Thursday that the White House said was aimed at cracking down on illegal foreign contri...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Exclusive: Emerald Bay CFO/COO Hill exiting in latest shake-up at Bain-backed carrier
By James ThalerApril 24 - (The Insurer) – Emerald Bay’s chief financial and chief operating officer Kris Hill is leaving the company a little over a year after joining, marking the latest management shake-up at the Bain-backed startup carrier. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter said Hill is...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Merck KGaA Confirms Late-Stage Discussions With Springworks Therapeutics On Potential Acquisition
April 25 (Reuters) - Merck KGaA MRCG.DE:EQS-ADHOC: MERCK KGAA: MERCK CONFIRMS LATE-STAGE DISCUSSIONS WITH SPRINGWORKS THERAPEUTICS, INC. ON POTENTIAL ACQUISITIONMERCK KGAA: PARTIES ARE IN DISCUSSION ON BASIS OF A PRICE OF AROUND USD 47 PER SHAREMERCK KGAA: NO FINAL DECISION HAS BEEN TAKEN AND NO LEG...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Nubank clears major hurdle in securing Mexico banking license
MEXICO CITY, April 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's Nubank, one of the fastest-growing digital lenders in the world, said its Mexico subsidiary received regulatory approval from the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission to begin the process of becoming a full-service bank. In a securities fi...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
REFILE-Shooter in 2022 Chicago-area parade massacre sentenced to life in prison
By Brendan O'Brien Chicago, April 24 (Reuters) - An Illinois judge on Thursday sentenced a man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 2022 mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb that killed seven people, local media reported.Robert Crimo III, 24, pl...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
PAHO warns against vaccine hesitancy in Latin America amid rise in measles, yellow fever
By Raul Cortes April 24 (Reuters) - The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is seeking collaboration with neighboring countries to fight vaccine hesitancy for yellow fever and measles among populations in parts of the region this year.The organization's director, Jarbas Barbo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge
U.S. Attorney's Office apologizes for filing errorDuffy criticizes filing as incompetence or obstructionHochul defends congestion pricing despite federal pressureUSDOT approved congestion pricing under BidenUSDOT says government replacing lawyers in the caseBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Apr...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Inside Debt - April 24
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Thu, Apr 24
Judge partly blocks Trump order that claimed greater control over US elections
Judge finds Trump overstepped his authority with new proof of citizenship, mail-in ballot rulesVoter advocacy groups say rules could keep eligible citizens from votingDemocratic-led states are pursuing a separate challengeBy Brendan Pierson April 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked pa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
THE DAY AHEAD-North America, April 25
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Thu, Apr 24
BlackRock CEO boosts holding in 'undervalued' UK assets, The Times reports
April 24 (Reuters) - BlackRock BLK.N has been acquiring billions of pounds of UK assets it considers "undervalued," The Times newspaper reported on Thursday, quoting the U.S. asset manager's CEO Larry Fink.In an interview with the British newspaper, Fink said that BlackRock has been broa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
EXCLUSIVE-US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say
Cuts affect trauma centers, crisis hotlines and police trainingTrump administration targets policies on diversity and inclusionFunding restored for some domestic violence shelters after backlashBy Sarah N. Lynch and Peter Eisler WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is term...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Ryan Specialty builds on 2024 M&A momentum with USQRisk purchase
By Mia MacGregorApril 24 - (The Insurer) – Ryan Specialty’s recent agreement to acquire alternative risk transfer-focused MGA USQRisk is the latest in a string of acquisitions that have expanded the Chicago-based wholesale and underwriting company’s footprint in the delegated authority space.So far ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Intel Expects Q2 Adj EPS $0.00 Versus IBES Estimate $0.06
April 24 (Reuters) - Intel Corp INTC.O:INTEL Q1 ADJUSTED EPS $0.13 VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $0.01INTEL Q1 REVENUE $12.7 BILLION VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $12.30 BILLIONINTEL OUTLOOK Q2 ADJUSTED EPS $0.00 VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $0.06INTEL OUTLOOK Q2 REVENUE $11.2 BILLION TO $12.4 BILLION VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $1...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
T-Mobile misses estimates for wireless subscriber additions
April 24 (Reuters) - T-Mobile TMUS.O reported on Thursday fewer new wireless subscribers than Wall Street expected for the first quarter, as rivals dial up on promotions to stay ahead in a competitive market. The company reported postpaid phone net additions of 495,000 in the quarter, compared to Fa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Google parent Alphabet beats quarterly revenue estimates
April 24 (Reuters) - Google parent Alphabet GOOGL.O beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, benefiting from steady growth in its digital advertising business, which helped offset muted growth at its cloud computing unit.The company reported total revenue of $90.23 billion for t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
