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Lululemon founder launches proxy fight for board changes, WSJ reports
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica's LULU.O founder Chip Wilson has launched a proxy fight for a board shakeup, days after the apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Wilson has nominated thre...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
DIARY-Political and General News Events from December 29
Dec 29 (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
Mon, Dec 29
Lululemon founder launches proxy fight for board changes, WSJ reports
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica's LULU.O founder Chip Wilson has launched a proxy fight for changes at the apparel maker's board, days after the departure of CEO and board member Calvin McDonald, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Launches Proxy Fight To Change Board-WSJ
Dec 29 (Reuters) - LULULEMON FOUNDER CHIP WILSON LAUNCHES PROXY FIGHT TO CHANGE BOARD-WSJWILSON HAS NOMINATED THREE DIRECTOR CANDIDATES TO LULULEMON'S BOARD- WSJPROPOSAL SEEKS TO MAKE BOARDROOM REVISIONS BEFORE LULULEMON CHOOSES A NEW CEO - WSJSource https://tinyurl.com/ycy22anxReuters
Mon, Dec 29
Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent
Kurti's Vetevendosje Party wins over 49% of voteElection hits the opposition; comes after EU promises to lift sanctionsDiaspora gave strong support for Kurti, exit poll showsBy Fatos Bytyci PRISTINA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - An emphatic election victory for Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti m...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Nvidia takes $5 billion stake in Intel under September agreement
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O has purchased Intel shares worth $5 billion, the American semiconductor firm INTC.O said in a filing on Monday, carrying out a transaction announced in September. The leading AI chip designer said in September it would pay $23.28 per share for Intel common stock, in ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Taiwan aviation authorities warn of flight delays on Tuesday due to Chinese drills
TAIPEI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan's aviation authorities said in a statement on Monday that significant delays were expected on Tuesday for international flights due to Chinese military drills. The Civil Aviation Administration said it had coordinated with neighbouring flight control authorities...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Soccer-FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Infantino says
Dec 29 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing heavy demand for them and the revenue generated for the sport around the world. This month fan groups criticised the cost of tickets ,...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Thailand and Cambodia agree to consolidate ceasefire in China talks
Talks in China follow weeks of fierce fightingChinese FM called talks 'beneficial and constructive'Thailand said ties with Cambodia to be adjusted 'step by step'Thai army said one injured in landmine incident BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Thailand and Cambodia plan to rebuild mutual...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
EXPLAINER-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?
MOSCOW/KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday and said the two were "maybe very close" to a deal to end the war with Russia.But they gave few details on how the most contentious issues between the warring parties would...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Three Turkish police, six Islamic State militants killed in clash, amid national crackdown
All six militants were Turkish citizens, minister saysTurkey has arrested 138 Islamic State suspects in last monthAction comes as group returns to prominence108 addresses raided across Turkey early on MondayBy Umit Bektas YALOVA, Turkey, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Three Turkish police officers and six Is...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian support to UN, State Department says
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The United States has made a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid, a U.S. State Department official said on Monday, following major foreign aid cuts by the Trump administration in 2025.The U.S. slashed its aid spending this year, and leading...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
INSIGHT-Pills, TikTok and weight-loss apps: the consumer-driven future of GLP-1s
Weight-loss pills to mark a bigger shift to consumer-focused market Drugmakers seen increasing integration with telehealth, retail platformsOral drugs offer flexibility, can reach those who prefer not to engage with traditional healthcare modelsSome experts note concerns over safety and lack of medi...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Germany welcomes Trump's push for Ukraine peace, says Russia must be involved
BERLIN, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Germany welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts toward achieving a lasting and just peace in Ukraine, a government spokesperson said on Monday after talks between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Florida on Sunday.The spokesperson added that ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Chinese drills to affect more than 100,000 air passengers, Taiwan ministry says
TAIPEI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's military drills around Taiwan will affect more than 100,000 passengers on scheduled international flights and about 6,000 domestic air passengers on Tuesday, Taiwan's transport ministry said in a statement on Monday. Authorities will divert international fl...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
South Korea's L&F slashes value of battery material supply deal with Tesla
L&F cuts deal value to $7,386 from earlier projected $2.9 billionDeal covered materials for Tesla EV batteries including 4680s, analysts saidSlowing EV demand growth, lack of scale-up likely behind the cut, analysts sayBy Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang SEOUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - South Korean ba...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
EXCLUSIVE-Hyundai not in a position to buy back Russian auto factory, source says
Hyundai sold Russian plant following Ukraine invasionWestern sanctions crippled carmakers' operations in RussiaHyundai deal's two-year buyback option expires in JanuaryBy Hyunjoo Jin, Heejin Kim and Gleb Stolyarov SEOUL/MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - South Korean automaker Hyundai 005380.KS i...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Families demand answers a year after South Korea's Jeju Air crash
President Lee apologises to victims' familiesRelatives demand answers, accountabilityLittle progress made in investigation, questions remain MUAN, South Korea, Dec 29 (Reuters) - A year after the worst air disaster on South Korean soil, families of the 179 people who died gathered around the...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Visual International Extends Exclusivity Period For Serowe Until Feb 2026
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Visual International Holdings Ltd VISJ.J:VISUAL INTERNATIONAL - EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD FOR SEROWE EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026VISUAL INTERNATIONAL: DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY SEROWE IS ONGOINGReuters
Mon, Dec 29
Zelenskiy says fate of Donbas, Zaporizhzhia plant remain unresolved in 20-point plan
KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that control over Ukraine's eastern Donbas region and the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remained unresolved in the 20-point peace plan after his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.Speaking to reporter...Reuters
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