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Pirelli considers US investment to curb tariffs impact
Recasts with details of the mitigation plan MILAN, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Tyremaker Pirelli PIRC.MI will seek to limit the impact of possible tariffs, including by expanding U.S. output, it said on Wednesday, while forecasting an adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margin of around 16% f...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
US SEC tells unionized employees to return to office in mid-April, memo shows
NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has told employees who are union members they will have to return to the office in mid-April, unless they have certain exemptions, according to a memo seen by Reuters.The move follows similar efforts at the agency with its non-...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
US Supreme Court overturns $43 mln award in 'Dewberry' trademark case
By Blake Brittain Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a Virginia judge's award of $43 million to a real-estate developer, ruling that plaintiffs in trademark cases cannot recover profits from a defendants' affiliates without suing the affiliates themselves. I...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-Bloomin' Brands plunges after mixed results, dour profit forecast
** Shares of Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin' Brands BLMN.O down 17% to $9.88 on Weds after mixed Q4 report, downbeat 2025 profit outlook** Stock hits lowest levels since Jul 2020, and tracking biggest daily pct decline since Mar 7, 2022** Tampa, Florida-based casual dining restaurant operator ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Investors in farm equipment maker Deere reject anti-DEI resolution
By Ross Kerber and Utkarsh Shetti Feb 26 (Reuters) - Deere DE.N investors voted overwhelmingly against a resolution aimed at its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on Wednesday, continuing a pattern of shareholder distaste for anti-DEI measures despite Republican political pressure on execut...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BRIEF-Blackrock Energy & Resources Income Trust Offers Shareholders Opportunity To Vote On Continuation Of Co At AGM In March 2026
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Blackrock Energy and Resources Income Trust PLC BERI.L:BLACKROCK ENERGY & RESOURCES INCOME TRUST: TO OFFER SHAREHOLDERS OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON CONTINUATION OF CO AT AGM IN MARCH 2026Source text: ID:nPRrQ2975aFurther company coverage: BERI.LReuters
Wed, Feb 26
US Supreme Court seems poised to lower bar for 'reverse discrimination' suits
Adds quotes from Justices Barrett, Jackson and KaganWoman claims workplace bias because she is heterosexualLower courts ruled against plaintiff in bias lawsuitCase could lower bar for "reverse" discrimination suitsBy John Kruzel, Andrew Chung, Daniel Wiessner WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
France's Macron to dine with Germany's Merz on Wednesday
adds detail, backgroundPARIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will dine with Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday evening, the Elysee said.The palace said the two leaders would meet for a "working dinner" but gave n...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BRIEF-Sencorpwhite Inc Secures Stalking Horse Bidder Msi Automate In Chapter 11 Sale Process
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Sencorpwhite Inc:SENCORPWHITE INC: SECURES STALKING HORSE BIDDER MSI AUTOMATE IN CHAPTER 11 SALE PROCESSSENCORPWHITE INC: UNDER TERMS OF APPROVED PURCHASE AGREEMENT, TOTAL CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID BY MSI IS ABOUT $40 MILLIONSource text: ID:nPn5zlz7faReuters
Wed, Feb 26
BRIEF-Renovaro & Biosymetrics Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Renovaro Inc RENB.O:RENOVARO AND BIOSYMETRICS ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE AI-DRIVEN BIOMARKER DISCOVERY AND PRECISION MEDICINERENOVARO: DEAL EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN MARCH 2025Source text: ID:nGNXbnCK1bFurther company coverage: RENB.OReuters
Wed, Feb 26
BREAKINGVIEWS-GM illuminates good times before they stop rolling
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Refiles to fix advisory.By Jonathan Guilford NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - General Motors GM.N powered through bruising strikes, rampant supply shortages and a distressing spike in interest rates t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Ukraine government backs minerals deal with US
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government is giving its approval to a deal with the United States on developing the country's mineral resources, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Wednesday."Today, the government is approving a decision necessary for the signature between Ukraine and the...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
FACTBOX-Countries that offer a 'golden visa' in exchange for investments
Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested the possibility of substituting a current visa program for foreign investors with a "gold card" that could be purchased for $5 million, offering a pathway to American citizenship.Trump intends to replace the current "EB-...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Trump says Mexico, Canada tariffs now set for April 2
Feb 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday said stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would take effect on April 2, about a month later than an earlier deadline for the levies to take effect.Trump's remark came during his first cabinet meeting.Earlier this month the adm...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Trump says settlement under discussion in CBS lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his team was discussing a settlement regarding his lawsuit against CBS relating to an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris days before the 2024 election. CBS is owned by Paramount PARA.O.Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Washington Post opinion head departs as section shifts focus to liberties, free markets
New throughout, adds details and comments from publisherBy Helen Coster and Jaspreet Singh NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley is leaving the paper as its opinion section shifts its focus to supporting and defending the topics of personal liberties and...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda
Talks to focus on tackling embassy disputesUS says no political or security issues to be discussedIstanbul talks follow Riyadh meeting and Putin-Trump callRecasts with US commentsBy Dmitry Antonov and Simon Lewis Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday for ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Kennedy, without providing details, says two people have died of measles
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that two people have died from a measles outbreak. Kennedy, speaking from U.S. President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting, did not provide details about the deaths. Earlier on W...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
