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DIARY-Political and General News Events from March 30
March 30 (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
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Xerox names insider Louie Pastor as new CEO after Bandrowczak exits
March 30 (Reuters) - Xerox Holdings XRX.O on Monday named insider Louie Pastor as its new chief executive effective immediately, after Steve Bandrowczak stepped down.Bandrowczak led the company through a "pivotal period," including the acquisitions and integrations of Lexmark and ITsavvy.Pas...Reuters
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Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say
CAIRO/RAMALLAH, The West Bank, March 30 (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike killed at least three people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect more than five months ago.Medics said three people were killed ...Reuters
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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.2% lower at C$1.3924 to the greenback, or 71.82 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3853 to 1.3926.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR f...Reuters
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Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers
By Deborah Mary Sophia March 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O on Monday unveiled new features in its Copilot research assistant that would allow users to utilize multiple AI models simultaneously within the same workflow, the latest move by the tech giant to improve its AI offering and boost adopt...Reuters
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CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Baytex Energy, Enerflex, TCP Energy
March 30 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Baytex Energy, Enerflex and TCP Energy on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS Aecon Group Inc ARE.TO: BMO resumes coverage with target price C$45 vs C$40 Baytex Energy Corp BTE.TO: Ra...Reuters
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Royalty Pharma and J&J partner to develop autoimmune treatment
March 30 (Reuters) - Royalty Pharma RPRX.O said on Monday it has signed a $500 million research and development agreement with Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N to advance an experimental antibody treatment for autoimmune diseases. Shares of Royalty Pharma were up 1.4% in premarket trading, while those of...Reuters
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Butterfly Network gets FDA clearance for AI ultrasound pregnancy tool
March 30 (Reuters) - Butterfly Network BFLY.N said on Monday it received U.S. regulatory clearance for an artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound tool that can estimate gestational age, a move the company said could expand access to maternal care in underserved areas.Unlike traditional ultrasound...Reuters
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Syrian army says drone attacks targeted its bases near Iraq
March 30 (Reuters) - The Syrian army said on Monday drone attacks targeted several of its bases near the Iraqi border, a rare attack on Syrian positions since U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran a month ago triggered a war across the Middle East.Damascus has been keen to stay on the sidelines of the region...Reuters
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FOCUS-Priced low, growing fast: women's sports draw smart money
Wealthy investors pivot to women's sports for faster growthU.S. women's sports revenues projected growing 16% annually through 2030NWSL expansion fees rocket from $2 mln to $165 mln Investors target potential 2–5x returns unavailable in men's leaguesValuation gap persists despite soaring...Reuters
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WTO suffers fresh blow after reform push hits wall in Cameroon
Brazil blocks U.S. bid to extend e-commerce moratoriumWTO reform talks end without agreement, pressure mountsStates set to go outside WTO to reach deals, observers sayBy Olivia Le Poidevin YAOUNDE, March 30 (Reuters) - World Trade Organization talks broke up on Monday with no agreement on a plan ...Reuters
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Merz says Syrian refugees have important role in rebuilding their country
BERLIN, March 30 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Syrian refugees who found asylum in Germany had an important role to play in rebuilding their country and Berlin would help those that wanted to return."We are working together to ensure that Syrians living in Germany can...Reuters
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US FDA approves higher dose of Biogen's genetic disorder drug
March 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher-dose version of Biogen's BIIB.O drug for a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness, the company said on Monday, offering patients a potentially more effective option.The regulator had declined ...Reuters
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REFILE-India proposes making government advisories legally binding on tech giants
BENGALURU, March 30 (Reuters) - India on Monday proposed changes to its IT law to make advisories and clarifications legally binding on internet platforms such as Meta META.O, Google GOOGL.O and X, the latest in a string of stricter compliance requirements for tech giants.Prime Minister Narendra Mod...Reuters
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Vor Biopharma Q4 profit tops estimates on warrant fair value gain
OverviewUS biotech firm's Q4 net income beat analyst expectations, driven by warrant fair value changesCompany completed $75 mln private placement, boosting pro-forma cash to $530.2 mlnQ4 R&D expenses fell on lower headcount, G&A expenses rose on higher compensation and servicesOutlookVo...Reuters
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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire
March 30 (Reuters) - Air Canada AC.TO said on Monday CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter after nearly two decades with the Canadian flag carrier.The carrier said a process is underway to identify his successor.The retirement announcement comes a week after an Air Canada ...Reuters
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Elevar Therapeutics Announces FDA Acceptance For Review Of New Drug Application For Lirafugratinib
March 30 (Reuters) - ELEVAR THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES FDA ACCEPTANCE FOR REVIEW OF NEW DRUG APPLICATION FOR LIRAFUGRATINIB AS SECOND-LINE CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA TREATMENTELEVAR THERAPEUTICS: FDA GRANTED PRIORITY REVIEW, WITH A PDUFA TARGET ACTION DATE OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2026Further company coverage: [ ]Reuters
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Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp - To Withdraw Listing Of Its Units, Class A Ordinary Shares And Warrants From Nasdaq - SEC Filing
March 30 (Reuters) - Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp VCIC.O:VINE HILL CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP - TO WITHDRAW LISTING OF ITS UNITS, CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES AND WARRANTS FROM NASDAQ - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001213900-26-035962]Reuters
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