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WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians
WhatsApp says Russia is trying to block its serviceMillions of Russians use WhatsApp, Telegram every dayMoscow says WhatsApp, Telegram are not cooperating with policeGovernment urges Russians to migrate to new, state-backed app MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - WhatsApp accused Moscow of trying to block...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Schwab Reports Monthly Activity Highlights
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Charles Schwab Corp SCHW.N:SCHWAB REPORTS MONTHLY ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTSCHARLES SCHWAB CORP - REPORTS RECORD $46.9 BILLION IN NET NEW ASSETS IN JULYCHARLES SCHWAB CORP - TOTAL CLIENT ASSETS REACH $10.96 TRILLION AS OF MONTH-END JULYCHARLES SCHWAB CORP - OPENS 377,000 NEW BROKERAGE AC...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
US P&C market profitability may normalise after record 2024: S&P GMI
By Ashish TiwariAug 13 - (The Insurer) - The U.S. P&C insurance sector is transitioning from a period of robust profitability in 2024 to more normalised results in 2025, as the industry grapples with emerging challenges from natural catastrophes, inflation and evolving market dynamics, according...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
ADVISORY-Alert wrongly tagged to Sycamore Ventures withdrawn
An alert on Sycamore, a school management software provider, acquiring TuitionEP was incorrectly tagged to Singapore-based investment firm Sycamore Ventures SYVN.PK, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute. STORY_NUMBER:nTUA9FTY0BSTORY_DATE:14/08/2025STORY_TIME:12...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Eli Lilly to hike UK price of Mounjaro weight-loss, diabetes medicines by 170%
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly LLY.N will raise the list price in the UK of its weight-loss and type 2 diabetes treatment Mounjaro by 170% to be in line with other European markets, the U.S. drugmaker said on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Embraer's Eve raises $230 million amid 'flying car' development
By Gabriel Araujo and Rodrigo Viga GaierSAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Electric aircraft maker Eve EVEX.N said on Thursday it has raised $230 million in equity via a registered direct offering that included fresh funding from BNDESPAR, the investment arm of Brazil's state developme...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Trump, Putin to meet one-on-one before joint press conference, White House says
Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet one-on-one on Friday in Alaska before holding a joint press conference, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday. In an interview with Fox News, Leavitt said the U.S. has plenty of tools to...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Fintech Klarna's second-quarter revenue up 20% year-on-year
OSLO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Swedish fintech Klarna, which in April paused plans for an initial public offering in the United States, said on Thursday its second-quarter revenue grew 20% from a year ago on a like-for-like basis while adjusted profits increased slightly.Klarna's April-June revenue gr...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Publicis sues India antitrust body for denying case files in ad agencies probe
India ad agencies antitrust scrutiny has shocked the industryPublicis is asking court to help access antitrust case records India watchdog summoned Publicis exec in August, document showsDentsu blew the whistle in 2024, triggering India caseBy Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Publicis h...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
DIARY-Political and General News Events from August 14
Aug 14 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Aviva shares pass pre-financial crisis high on H1 earnings beat
By Ryan HewlettAug 14 - (The Insurer) - Aviva's share price reached its highest level since December 2007 on Thursday as investors reacted to the London-listed insurer's consensus-beating first-half results.The stock climbed by 4% to 691.80 pence in morning trading, reaching a new 2025 high ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Aviation solutions firm Innovative's Q3 revenue up 105.2%, beats estimates
OverviewInnovative Solutions Q3 revenue rises 105.2% yr/yr, beating analyst expectationsNet income for Q3 was $2.4 mln, or $0.14 per diluted shareCompany secured $100 mln credit facility to support growth strategyOutlookCompany expects full-year revenue and EBITDA growth over 30% vs 2024Company anti...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Zoomd Technologies Q2 revenue up 40%
OverviewZoomd Q2 revenue grows 40% YoY to $19.6 mlnAdjusted EBITDA rises over 80%, reflecting improved operating marginsNet income reaches $6.1 mln, marking ninth consecutive quarter of growthOutlookCompany focuses on expanding into new geographies and market segmentsZoomd emphasizes AI-powered auto...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
PRESS DIGEST-Canada - Aug 14
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAILThe Bank of Canada's governing council is divided on whether more interest rate relief may be needed to navigate ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Ukraine says eastern front stabilised after recent Russian thrust
KYIV, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian troops have stabilised the battlefield in an area of eastern Ukraine where Russian forces had made a sudden push this week to pierce Ukrainian defences, the regional governor said on Thursday.Ukraine said small groups of Russian infantry had thrust some 10 kilometr...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Merlin To Go Public Via Business Combination With Inflection Point-Led SPAC As Leading Defense Prime Contractor For AI In Aviation
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp I BACQ.O:MERLIN TO GO PUBLIC VIA BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH INFLECTION POINT-LED SPAC AS LEADING DEFENSE PRIME CONTRACTOR FOR AI IN AVIATIONMERLIN: TRANSACTION VALUES MERLIN AT $800 MILLION PRE-MONEYMERLIN: HAS OVER $125 MILLION IN COMMITTED PIPE CAPIT...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Salarius Pharmaceuticals Announces 1-For-15 Reverse Stock Split
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Salarius Pharmaceuticals Inc SLRX.O:SALARIUS PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES 1-FOR-15 REVERSE STOCK SPLITSALARIUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC - ANNOUNCES 1-FOR-15 REVERSE STOCK SPLIT EFFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 2025SALARIUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC - REVERSE STOCK SPLIT TO REGAIN NASDAQ LISTING COMPLIANCEReuters
Thu, Aug 14
Eagle Materials Announces Dual Listing On NYSE Texas
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Eagle Materials Inc EXP.N:EAGLE MATERIALS ANNOUNCES DUAL LISTING ON NYSE TEXASEAGLE MATERIALS INC - DUAL LISTING EFFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 2025EAGLE MATERIALS INC - TO TRADE AS 'EXP' ON NYSE TEXASEAGLE MATERIALS: WILL MAINTAIN ITS PRIMARY LISTING ON NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGEReuters
Thu, Aug 14
