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Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander
By Menna AlaaElDin and Jaidaa Taha CAIRO, April 15 (Reuters) - The armed wing of Hamas said on Tuesday it had lost contact with a group of militants holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in the Gaza Strip.Abu Ubaida, the armed wing's spokesperson, said on the Telegram that it lost ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser Says Bank Appreciates Administration Willingness To Review Bank Regulation
April 15 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc C.N:CITIGROUP CEO JANE FRASER SAYS BANK APPRECIATES ADMINISTRATION WILLINGNESS TO REVIEW BANK REGULATIONCITIGROUP CEO JANE FRASER SPEAKS ON CONFERENCE CALLCITIGROUP CEO FRASER SAYS BANK AUTOMATED RECONCILIATIONSCITI CEO SAYS TARIFFS WOULD DAMP ECONOMIC ACTIVITYCITI...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Judge drops case against man Bondi called MS-13 leader, allows time to challenge deportation
Man charged with illegal firearm possession, not gang activityProsecutors moved to drop charges, focus on deportationDefense lawyer claims case was politically motivatedBy Andrew Goudsward ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 15 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge agreed on Tuesday to dismiss a gun charge ag...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Golf-Mixed-team event approved for Los Angeles 2028 Games
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - A mixed-team golf event will debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, the International Golf Federation said on Tuesday, with teams comprised of one male and one female athlete from the individual competitions.The event will be contested as a 36-hole competition, the PG...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
NATO's Rutte, in Odesa, declares 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
NATO chief's visit comes after deadly Russian attack on SumyRutte says NATO backs both Ukraine and Trump peace initiativeZelenskiy urges more air defence, ready to buy Patriots April 15 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President V...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Judge scraps US rule capping credit card late fees at $8
By Jonathan Stempel April 15 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule capping credit card late fees at $8, after the agency agreed with opponents that the rule adopted during President Joe Biden's administration was illegal.U.S. Distric...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
American Express Prelim U.S. Small Business Card Member Loans 30 Days Past Due Loans As A% Of Total 1.6% At March End
April 15 (Reuters) - American Express Co AXP.N:AMERICAN EXPRESS- PRELIM U.S. SMALL BUSINESS CARD MEMBER LOANS 30 DAYS PAST DUE LOANS AS A% OF TOTAL 1.6% AT MARCH ENDAMERICAN EXPRESS- PRELIM U.S. SMALL BUSINESS CARD MEMBER LOANS NET WRITE-OFF RATE - PRINCIPAL ONLY 2.6% AT MARCH ENDAMERICAN EXPRESS- P...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
At US antitrust trial, Meta's Zuckerberg admits he bought Instagram because it was 'better'
Zuckerberg admits buying Instagram for superior camera technologyAcknowledgement comes in second day of Zuckerberg testimonyFTC is seeking to unwind Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsAppBy Jody Godoy and Katie Paul WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Meta META.O CEO Mark Zuckerberg made ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Comcast unveils five-year internet price lock to stem broadband losses
April 15 (Reuters) - Comcast CMCSA.O unveiled a five-year price lock for its Xfinity Internet service on Tuesday, aiming to stem subscriber losses and bolster its broadband business as competition in the sector intensifies. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Comcast has been losing broadband subscribers to w...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
European first-quarter corporate profits seen falling 3% as tariff uncertainty prevails
April 15 (Reuters) - The outlook for European corporate health has deteriorated, latest forecasts showed on Tuesday, as economic uncertainty continues to hit companies. In apparent but uncertain respite from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff offensive, European companies are expected to repor...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
BREAKINGVIEWS-Harvard aces poli-sci but sweats MBA basics
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Harvard University seems to be struggling with basic finance. The Ivy League institution, whose graduates populate boardrooms and investment giants, is scrambling to borrow $750 million as the Trump administration freezes some $2 billio...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Khamenei downplays US talks prospects as some Iranians' hopes stir, currency gains
Iranian rial has gained 20% amid economic relief hopesKhamenei urges caution, warns against linking Iran's fate to talksTehran wary of Trump's demands, seeks sanctions removalBy Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, April 15 (Reuters) - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought on Tuesday to play down ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
UAW members at General Dynamics' electric boat unit authorize strike
April 15 (Reuters) - Union members at General Dynamics GD.N Electric Boat unit voted to authorize a strike, the United Auto Workers said on Tuesday.The move comes amid an ongoing labor dispute post the expiration of the members' contract on April 4 at Electric Boat, a part of the defense contrac...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
