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CORRECTED-Humanoid startup Apptronik raises $520 million with backing from Google and Mercedes-Benz
By Krystal HuFeb 11 (Reuters) - Humanoid robotics startup Apptronik raised $520 million in a funding round backed by investors including Google and Mercedes-Benz, the company said on Wednesday, as it seeks to commercialize its robots for industrial use.The round valued the Austin, Texas-based compan...Reuters
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FACTBOX-Major U-turns on corporate splits in recent years
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Kraft Heinz KHC.O on Wednesday halted plans to split into two, joining a small list of companies to backtrack on major corporate restructuring.In September, it announced plans to split into two companies - one focused on groceries and the other on sauces and spreads.Here are some ...Reuters
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Trump meets Netanyahu, with US-Iran nuclear diplomacy topping agenda
Two leaders meeting for the seventh time in nearly 13 monthsNetanyahu seeks broader US talks with Iran beyond nuclear issuesTrump: 'No nuclear weapons, no missiles,' eyes second carrierPotential bilateral tensions over Gaza plan and West BankBy Matt Spetalnick and Maayan Lubell WASHINGTON...Reuters
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America Movil prepares spending target after Telefonica Chile sells to rivals
MEXICO CITY, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Mexican telecom giant America Movil AMXB.MX is preliminarily targeting a capital expenditure of 14%-15% of revenues for 2026 and the coming years, finance chief Carlos Garcia said on Wednesday, following the company's fourth-quarter results.Speaking in a conferenc...Reuters
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NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump's Greenland push
NATO says it aims to secure region amid Russian, Chinese interestMission sparked by crisis over GreenlandRutte says mission will help identify security gapsBy Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - NATO said on Wednesday it had launched a mission to strengthen its presence in the...Reuters
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Stellantis issues 'Do Not Drive' alert for 225,000 older US vehicles
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Chrysler-parent Stellantis issued a "Do Not Drive" warning on Wednesday for about 225,000 older vehicles in the United States fitted with unrepaired defective Takata air bag inflators.The warning applies to older Dodge Ram, Durango, Dakota, M...Reuters
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Bondi defends DOJ handling of Epstein files in House testimony
Lawmakers frustrated with redactions in Epstein filesJustice Department says it has been transparent, cites legal privilegesBondi to defend DOJ's alignment with Trump agendaBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday defended the Justice Dep...Reuters
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Dutch court orders probe into Nexperia, dealing blow to Chinese parent
Court orders investigation into Nexperia mismanagementControl remains with European team post-Dutch interventionFormer CEO Zhang's actions linked to conflict of interest, strategy changesBy Toby Sterling and Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Dutch court ordered an investigation i...Reuters
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IRS improperly disclosed confidential immigrant tax data to DHS, Washington Post says
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service improperly disclosed the confidential tax information of thousands of people to federal immigration enforcement authorities, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the situation.The newspaper said ...Reuters
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Reuters Sustainable Finance Newsletter - U.S. companies quietly boost LGBT policies
By Ross Kerber Feb 11 (Reuters) - This is the weekly Reuters Sustainable Finance Newsletter, which you can sign up for here.It's no secret that companies have dialed back their reporting on diversity matters, but a new report suggests changes at least on LGBT policies only have been r...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle skiing-America's Lemley takes moguls gold to deny Anthony repeat
Kauf wins second silver medal, France's Lafont takes bronze Finals were high-pressure and fast-pacedAustralia's Anthony wobbles out of line to last positionBy Giulia Segreti LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 11 (Reuters) - American freestyle skier Elizabeth Lemley won a surprise gold medal in moguls wi...Reuters
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African e-commerce firm Jumia aims for profit as it fends off Chinese rivals
LAGOS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies expects to break even in the last quarter of 2026 and deliver its first full-year profit next year as it accelerates growth after years of restructuring, its CEO said on Wednesday.Jumia, which will operate in eight marke...Reuters
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America Movil targets capex around 15% of revenues
MEXICO CITY, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Mexican telecom giant America Movil AMXB.MX is preliminarily targeting a capital expenditure of 14%-15% of revenues for 2026 and the coming years, finance chief Carlos Garcia said on Wednesday, following the company's fourth-quarter results.Speaking in a conferenc...Reuters
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Emotional Carney says 'We will get through this' after rare school shooting in Canada
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A visibly upset Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday promised Canadians would get through what he called a "terrible" shooting at a school in the Pacific province of British Columbia.Carney said federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasan...Reuters
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Golden joyride continues for Von Allmen, the Stelvio's smiling assassin
Von Allmen makes history in BormioSwiss speed man grabs third gold medalAmerican Cochran-Siegle salutes winner By Martyn Herman BORMIO, Italy, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Franjo von Allmen sported a smile in the gondola taking him up to the start of Wednesday's Olympic super-G and it got broader a...Reuters
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Mexican president says there is "no information" on drones at US border
MEXICO CITY, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she had no knowledge of drones being used on the border with United States, when asked about the reason for a temporary suspension of flights at the El Paso airport in Texas. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administratio...Reuters
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Ascender Capital Calls For Improved Capital Allocation And Governance At Argo Graphics
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Argo Graphics Inc 7595.T:ASCENDER CAPITAL CALLS FOR IMPROVED CAPITAL ALLOCATION AND GOVERNANCE AT ARGO GRAPHICS (7595)ASCENDER CAPITAL: REQUESTS ARGO FOR ADDITIONAL ¥125 PER‑SHARE SPECIAL DIVIDEND & CANCELLATION OF 80% TREASURY SHARES TO ENHANCE CAPITAL EFFICIENCYASCENDER CAPI...Reuters
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Smurfit Westrock CFO: 2030 growth targets not built on major rebound in demand
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Smurfit Westrock PLC SWR.L CFO interview with Reuters:SMURFIT WESTROCK CFO: SHOULDN'T BE STILL LEAKING VOLUME IN H2, PIPELINE GIVES US CONFIDENCE ON THATSMURFIT WESTROCK CFO: STILL REMAINS CASE THAT UNTIL DEMAND IMPROVES IN GERMANY, EUROPE WON'T GET GOING DESPITE PICTURE B...Reuters
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