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Europe's big four reinsurers reaffirm FY profitability targets but revenue growth wanes
By Carlos PallordetAug 18 - (The Insurer) - Europe’s four leading reinsurers reported improved P&C reinsurance combined ratios during the second quarter but investors remained cautious as revenue growth cooled.Munich Re was the strongest performer among the quartet, delivering a P&C reinsura...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Zelenskiy, flanked by Europe, heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal
European leaders fear Trump could pressure Zelenskiy into unfavourable dealKyiv rejects Putin's proposalsEuropean leaders back UkraineBy Max Hunder KYIV, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders will meet Donald Trump in Washington on Monday to map out a peace...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Thungela Resources Remains On Track To Achieve Full Year Guidance
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Thungela Resources Ltd TGAJ.J:THUNGELA RESOURCES H1 OPERATING CASH FLOW ZAR 484 MILLIONTHUNGELA RESOURCES LTD - DECLARES R2 PER SHARE DIVIDEND AND R140 MILLION BUYBACKTHUNGELA RESOURCES LTD: ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE FULL YEAR GUIDANCETHUNGELA RESOURCES LTD: HY GROUP REVENUE DECREASED B...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
SKF sells non-core aerospace business in the U.S. to Carco PRP
STOCKHOLM, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Swedish bearings maker SKF SKFb.ST said on Monday it had agreed to sell its non-core aerospace operation in Elgin in the U.S. to Carco PRP Group for a total estimated enterprise value of $70 million. SKF said in a statement the sale of the precision elastomeric device ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Firefly Aerospace eyes Japan rocket launches for Asia market
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Firefly Aerospace FLY.O is exploring an option to launch its Alpha rocket from Japan as the U.S. rocket maker expands its satellite launch services globally, a Japanese company operating a spaceport in the country's northern Hokkaido said on Monday...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
JGBs fall as market awaits 20-year bond auction
By Junko FujitaTOKYO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell on Monday, pushing yields higher to mirror moves in U.S. Treasury yields last week, as investors awaited a 20-year bond auction in the next session.The 20-year JGB yield JP20YTN=JBTC rose 1.5 basis points to 2.575%, its h...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Ukraine foreign minister says Russia continues to kill civilians despite peace efforts
KYIV, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's foreign minister said on Monday that Russia continued to kill civilians despite peace efforts ahead of the meeting between the Ukrainian and American presidents."Russia is a murderous war machine that Ukraine is holding back. And it must be stopped through ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
German foreign minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump–Zelenskiy meeting
TOKYO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday called for stepped-up pressure on Russia, including more aid for Ukraine, to push Moscow into concessions toward a "just and lasting peace."Wadephul spoke in Tokyo as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to host Ukra...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - August 18
Aug 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- European leaders are joining Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic allianc...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Zelenskiy, flanked by Europe, heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal
European leaders fear Trump could pressure Zelenskiy into unfavourable dealKyiv rejects Putin's proposalsEuropean leaders back UkraineBy Max Hunder KYIV, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders will meet Donald Trump in Washington on Monday to map out a peace...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
MTN Says Ferdi Moolman To Succeed Charles Molapisi As CEO & Executive Director Of MTN South Africa
Aug 18 (Reuters) - MTN Group Ltd MTNJ.J:MTN: AS MTN LOOKS BEYOND 2025, COMPANY IS STREAMLINING ITS FOCUS INTO THREE PRINCIPAL PLATFORMSMTN: HAVE MADE GOOD PROGRESS IN OPTIMISATION OF OUR PORTFOLIOMTN: FERDI MOOLMAN WILL SUCCEED CHARLES MOLAPISI AS CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MTN SOUTH AFRICAReuters
Mon, Aug 18
At least 20 killed in incident at facility in Russia's Ryazan region, 134 injured, RIA reports
MOSCOW, Aug 18 (Reuters) - At least 20 people were killed and 134 injured by a fire at an production facility in Russia's Ryazan region, state news agency RIA reported on Monday, citing local emergency service.It was not immediately clear from Russian media reports what caused the fire.Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Fire breaks out at energy facility in Odesa region after Russian attack, Ukraine says
Aug 18 (Reuters) - A large fire broke out at a fuel and energy infrastructure facility after a Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine's southern Odesa region, Ukraine's state emergency service said on Monday. According to preliminary information, there were no injuries, the service said o...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
FLEX LNG Ltd expected to post earnings of 42 cents a share - Earnings Preview
FLEX LNG Ltd FLNG.OL is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on August 20 for the period ending June 30 2025The Hamilton Bermuda-based company is expected to report a 1.2% decrease in revenue to $83.667 million from $84.7 million a year ago, according to the mean...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Aug 18
Aug 18 (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- Zelenskiy and allies to press Trump on security guarantees- Soho House close to $1.8 billion take-private deal- Monzo plans UK mobile s...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
