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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% higher at C$1.3675 to the greenback, or 73.13 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3667 to 1.3694.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA1...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by top investor Jiangxi Copper
Jiangxi to gain control of SolGold's Cascabel projectDeal offers 43% premium to SolGold's Nov. 19 closing priceSolGold board and major shareholders support deal Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gold and copper miner SolGold SOLG.L said on Wednesday it had agreed to be acquired by its largest shareholde...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Macron voices support for Breton after U.S. visa ban
PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday voiced support for former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, on whom the United States imposed a visa ban, adding that he thanked him for his work in a conversation between both."We will not give up, and we will protect Europe&...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
EU will protect freedom of speech, EU's von der Leyen says after US visa ban
BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The European Union will keep protecting freedom of speech, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday after the U.S. imposed a travel ban on five European citizens, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton. "Freedom of speech is the foundatio...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Putin extends sale of Exxon's stake in Sakhalin-1 until Jan. 1 2027
MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the sale of ExxonMobil's XOM.N stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project by one year until Jan. 1 2027, according to a decree published on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by Jiangxi Copper
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gold and copper miner SolGold SOLG.L said on Wednesday it had agreed to be taken over by its top shareholder, Jiangxi Copper, 600362.SS, in a deal valued at 867 million pounds ($1.17 billion), or 28 pence per share.($1 = 0.7405 pounds)Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Edgewise Therapeutics Inc On Track To Deliver Full 12-Week Part D Readout In 2Q 2026 And Phase 3 Start In 4Q 2026
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Edgewise Therapeutics Inc EWTX.O:EDGEWISE THERAPEUTICS INC: ON TRACK TO DELIVER FULL 12-WEEK PART D READOUT IN 2Q 2026 AND PHASE 3 START IN 4Q 2026EDGEWISE THERAPEUTICS INC - COMPLETES PHASE 2 PARTS B AND C OF CIRRUS-HCMEDGEWISE THERAPEUTICS INC - EDG-7500 WELL TOLERATED WITH NO S...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
EU's Costa: visa bans are unacceptable measures between allies
BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - European Council's President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday the U.S. travel ban imposed on five European citizens, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton, "are unacceptable between allies, partners, and friends"."The EU stands firm in its defense of ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Israel says Hamas violated Gaza ceasefire after military officer wounded by explosive device
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement on Wednesday after a military officer was wounded by an explosive device in Rafah.Israel said in a statement that the Palestinian group must be held to the agreement. Both sides ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
DIARY-Political and General News Events from December 24
Dec 24 (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
Wed, Dec 24
Stonepeak, CPPIB look to buy Castrol India shares at premium following BP deal
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and U.S. private equity firm Stonepeak will launch an offer to purchase a stake of up to 26% in Castrol's Indian unit, they said on Wednesday, following their deal to acquire the firm from parent BP BP.L.Stonepeak and CPPIB will offer Castr...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Anfield Energy Announces $7 Million Non-Brokered LIFE Offering Of Common Shares
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Anfield Energy Inc AEC.V:ANFIELD ENERGY: ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION NON-BROKERED LIFE OFFERING OF COMMON SHARESANFIELD ENERGY: ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTSReuters
Wed, Dec 24
Repare Therapeutics Announces Acquisition Of Polθ ATPase Inhibitor, RP-3467, By Gilead Sciences For Up To $30 Million In Total Consideration
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Repare Therapeutics Inc RPTX.O:REPARE THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF POLΘ ATPASE INHIBITOR, RP-3467, BY GILEAD SCIENCES FOR UP TO $30 MILLION IN TOTAL CONSIDERATIONREPARE THERAPEUTICS INC - GILEAD TO BUY RP-3467 FROM REPARE FOR UP TO $30 MILLIONREPARE THERAPEUTICS INC - TO ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Cloopen Announces Receipt Of Preliminary Non-Binding "Going Private" Proposal
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Cloopen Group Holding Ltd RAASY.PK:CLOOPEN ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF PRELIMINARY NON-BINDING "GOING PRIVATE" PROPOSALCLOOPEN GROUP HOLDING LTD - RECEIVES NON-BINDING GOING PRIVATE PROPOSAL FROM CEOCLOOPEN GROUP HOLDING LTD - PROPOSAL TO BUY ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES AT $0.4940 PER...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 billion
BP retains 35% interest in new joint venture with StonepeakSale proceeds to reduce BP's debt, includes $800 million for dividendsCanada Pension Plan to invest $1.05 billion, gain indirect stake in CastrolBy Stephanie Kelly Dec 24 (Reuters) - BP BP.L has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castr...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
US auto safety agency probes Tesla Model 3 emergency door release
Dec 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 compact sedans over concerns that emergency door release controls may not be easily accessible or clearly identifiable in an emergency.The Office of Defects Investigation said ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
