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Former German finance minister Joerg Kukies to join Morgan Stanley
FRANKFURT, April 1 (Reuters) - Joerg Kukies, a former German finance minister, will take a role at Morgan Stanley, the U.S. bank said on Wednesday, marking a return to the senior ranks of banking after years of government service.Kukies, one of the most prominent individuals in German finance, will ...Reuters
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MSC Industrial Q2 sales rise 2.9% but miss estimates
OverviewUS MRO distributor's fiscal Q2 sales rose 2.9% but missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q2 missed analyst expectationsCompany achieved higher operating margin, aided by gross margin expansion and cost cutsOutlookCompany expects Q3 ADS growth of 5%-7% YoYMSC Industrial sees ...Reuters
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EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
April 1 (Reuters) - The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian conditions in the country.The U.S. cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President...Reuters
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Estonia says stray Ukrainian drones entered its territory between Monday and Tuesday
VILNIUS, April 1 (Reuters) - Drones detected in Estonia appear to have strayed from Ukraine while headed for Russia, the Baltic country's armed forces said late on Tuesday. Estonia had earlier on Tuesday said it detected drones inside and outside its airspace overnight, with broadcaster ERR repo...Reuters
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Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'
MOSCOW, April 1 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have taken the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the Donbas area "yesterday" in order to end what it called the "hot phase" of the war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry...Reuters
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Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place
Bosnians celebrate dramatic penalty win over Italy to reach World CupVictory offers rare joy amid Bosnia's political and social challengesPlayers and fans embrace anthem, coach Barbarez's press conference interrupted by celebrationsSARAJEVO, April 1 (Reuters) - Bosnians woke with heavy heads...Reuters
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Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW, April 1 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a small sliver of land which had remained beyond their reach since 2022. More than 99% of Luhansk, one...Reuters
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EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says
AMSTERDAM, April 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday that European Union fines imposed on U.S. companies are the largest source of friction in U.S.-Europe economic relations.Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth Jacob Helberg was speaking on a call with journalist...Reuters
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Cal-Maine Foods Q3 profit falls less than expected
OverviewU.S. egg producer's fiscal Q3 revenue fell 53% but beat analyst expectationsEPS for fiscal Q3 beat analyst expectationsCompany repurchased $24.3 mln in shares during the quarterOutlookCompany expects prepared foods volumes to recover as capacity and utilization improveCal-Maine Foods ant...Reuters
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Germany to cut air traffic tax to shore up sector
BERLIN, April 1 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet approved plans on Wednesday to reduce air traffic tax from July, taking it back down to May 2024 levels in an attempt to boost the aviation sector. International airlines have long complained that flying to and from German ai...Reuters
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French President Macron reaffirms importance of freedom of navigation in Hormuz
TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he shared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's position on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking alongside her in Tokyo.The U.S.–Israeli war with Iran has rattled global m...Reuters
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
April 1 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Wednesday:The field of suitors for British aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc narrowed after private equity firm Arcline Investment Management dropped out of buyout talks on ...Reuters
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Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up
By Marcela Ayres, Luciana Magalhaes and Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, April 1 (Reuters) - Rising public support for Brazilian opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run has allowed him to put off naming key economic advisers, his aides say, even as right-wing rivals enter the field ahea...Reuters
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US Supreme Court considers Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship
Trump signed executive order on first day back in officeBabies born in the US are recognized as American citizensTrump policy targets children of certain immigrantsConstitution's post-Civil War 14th Amendment in focusBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court is se...Reuters
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NASA counts down for first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Mission managers polled 'go' for launch on Monday Four moon-bound astronauts could lift off as soon as 6:24 p.m. ET (2224 GMT)Artemis II mission a key initial step toward future moon landings By Joey Roulette CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, April 1 (Reuters) - NASA is set to launch four astronau...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-As Trump weighs US vaccine appeal, Kennedy supporters want a fight
Trump administration considering which health issues to prioritize ahead of midtermsDelay is longer than in other cases in which Trump has fought unfavorable court rulingsMAHA groups want ruling appealedBy Bo Erickson and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - Supporters of Health Secretary...Reuters
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PREVIEW-Tesla Q1 deliveries likely to dip sequentially as EV demand softens
April 1 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O first-quarter deliveries are expected to be lower than in the December quarter as the electric-vehicle maker struggles with uneven demand and intensifying competition in key markets.The Elon Musk-led EV maker is expected to report deliveries before the markets ...Reuters
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Luigi Mangione due in court in bid to delay federal trial over CEO killing
Mangione has pleaded not guilty in 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO He currently faces state trial in June and federal trial in SeptemberDefense lawyers say overlapping schedules hinder trial preparationsBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning...Reuters
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