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JGB yields slip in holiday-thinned trade
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields fell across the curve on Tuesday in holiday-thinned trading, with small trades sending yields on super-long-dated bonds sharply lower.The 20-year JGB yield JP20YTN=JBTC fell 7.5 basis points (bps) to 3.005%, its lowes...Reuters
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US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms
US and Iran hold indirect nuclear talks in GenevaUS military prepares for potential operations against IranIran, weakened by air war and anti-government protests, seeks sanctions relief Iran meets IAEA head to discuss cooperation and technical aspects of talksBy Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 17 ...Reuters
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China's humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime
Annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala is China's most-watched TV showIt is often used to showcase China's tech ambitionsRobotics, AI central to China's next-gen manufacturing pushChina dominates global humanoid robotics exports By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Feb 16 (Reuters) - China's most-wa...Reuters
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India File: AI fanfare meets policy pushback
February 17 - By Ira Dugal, Editor Financial News, with global Reuters staffGlobal tech leaders have descended on New Delhi this week as India hosts its first major artificial intelligence summit. The timing of the meet could not be better, as the ramifications of the AI boom are under heavy scrutin...Reuters
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China's humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime
Annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala is China's most-watched TV showIt is often used to showcase China's tech ambitionsRobotics, AI central to China's next-gen manufacturing pushChina dominates global humanoid robotics exports By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Feb 16 (Reuters) - China's most-wa...Reuters
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New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
Bi-partisan committee to investigate Epstein's activities at Zorro RanchEpstein chartered flight for New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Gary King in 2014Investment consultant says he met with MIT, Harvard professors at ranchBy Erica Stapleton and Andrew Hay SANTA FE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - New Me...Reuters
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Danaher closes in on nearly $10 billion deal for Masimo, FT reports
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Life sciences firm Danaher DHR.N is closing in on a nearly $10 billion deal to acquire medical technology company Masimo MASI.O, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Danaher and Masimo did n...Reuters
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Indian salon chain Naturals eyeing 2028 IPO if Reliance stake talks fail, executive says
By Praveen Paramasivam and Chandini Monnappa MUMBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Indian salon chain Naturals remains in talks with Reliance RELI.NS over a potential stake sale, but discussions have slowed as the two sides have yet to agree on a deal structure, co-founder C.K. Kumaravel said in an intervie...Reuters
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Danaher closes in on nearly $10 billion deal for Masimo, FT reports
Feb 16 (Reuters) - US healthcare manufacturer Danaher DHR.N is closing in a nearly $10 billion deal to acquire medical technology company Masimo MASI.O , the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
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Olympics-LA Mayor Bass calls on LA28 chair Wasserman to resign
Bass urges Wasserman's resignation over Maxwell tiesLA28 board supports Wasserman despite past Maxwell interactionsWasserman selling agency, cites distraction concernsBy Rory Carroll Feb 17 (Reuters) - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday said Casey Wasserman should step down as chairman of...Reuters
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Activist Elliott builds over 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line, WSJ reports
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott has built a more than 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line NCLH.N and plans to push for changes within the cruise operator, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the WSJ repor...Reuters
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Goldman Sachs plans to drop DEI from board-candidate criteria, WSJ reports
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs GS.N is preparing to eliminate race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other diversity-related factors from the criteria its board uses to assess prospective candidates, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Si...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - February 17
Feb 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.The TimesThe private equity owner of Boots is looking at some of Morrisons' unwanted pharmacies as it considers expansion...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - February 17
Feb 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Ed Miliband strikes clean energy deal with California's Gavin Newsom- Keir Starmer says Britain needs to 'go faster' on def...Reuters
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Judge tells US National Park Service to reinstall Philadelphia slavery exhibit
Judge invokes George Orwell's novel "1984" in her opinionNational Park Service dismantled Philadelphia exhibit last monthTrump seeks to reshape historical, cultural bodiesBy Chris Prentice and Kanishka Singh NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge in Pennsylvania...Reuters
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Mobil Oil Australia Says Co & Australia's ACCC Agreed Settlement Regarding Mobil ‘Synergy’ Branding
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Mobil Oil Australia:CO AND ACCC AGREED TO SETTLEMENT REGARDING MOBIL ‘SYNERGY’ BRANDING AT NINE SERVICE STATIONS IN QUEENSLANDUNDERTAKEN STEPS TO EITHER NOT INSTALL SPECIFIC BENEFIT CLAIMS, OR TO COVER/REMOVE THESE CLAIMS WITHOUT 'SYNERGY' FUELReuters
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Starboard To Push For Big Shake-Up Of Tripadvisor’s Board - WSJ
Feb 16 (Reuters) - STARBOARD TO PUSH FOR BIG SHAKE-UP OF TRIPADVISOR’S BOARD - WSJSTARBOARD’S STAKE NOW REPRESENTS MORE THAN 9% OF TRIPADVISOR- WSJSTARBOARD IS PREPARING TO NOMINATE A MAJORITY SLATE ON TRIPADVISOR’S EIGHT-PERSON BOARD - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/28jjys8gReuters
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