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Romania may cancel drone contract with Israeli Elbit Systems, minister says
BUCHAREST, April 2 (Reuters) - Romania is analyzing the possibility of cancelling a 1.89 billion lei ($427.18 million) drone purchasing contract signed in 2022 with Israeli Elbit Systems due to delivery delays, Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday. He added that the country will s...Reuters
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FACTBOX-Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
April 2 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries. Below is a list of some of the companies reacting to the crisis by postponing their initial public offerings...Reuters
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CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP- Extendicare, Groupe Dynamite, Suncor Energy
April 2 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Extendicare, Groupe Dynamite and Suncor Energy on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS Dominion Lending Centres Inc DLCG.TO: Raymond James initiates coverage with outperform ratingExte...Reuters
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Highway bridge in Iran hit by air strike, Fars news reports
DUBAI, April 2 (Reuters) - A highway bridge linking Iran’s capital Tehran to the western city of Karaj was hit by air strikes on Thursday, Fars news reported, adding that early assessments point to several injured people and that other areas of Karaj were struck. Fars added that the B1 bridge is con...Reuters
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Morning News Call - Canada, April 2
(Morning News Call - Canada edition will not be published on Friday, April 3, on account of the Good Friday holiday)To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your ema...Reuters
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South Korea's Lee urges US visa reforms, raises defence role in talks with senators
By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, April 2 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged visiting U.S. lawmakers to improve visa policies for Korean workers to prevent a recurrence of last year's detentions of Korean nationals in a raid at a Hyundai Motor facility in the state of Ge...Reuters
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Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead
April 2 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly's LLY.N newly approved weight-loss pill is expected to generate billions in sales as soon as this year, with analysts betting it will quickly narrow Novo Nordisk's NOVOb.CO head start in the oral market.Brokerages estimate 2026 sales of $1.5 billion to $2.8 bill...Reuters
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Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages
Universities urge students to sign up for drone forcesSay they can end their contracts after one yearOffer substantial financial packages by local standardsGovernor gives companies recruitment quotas By Andrew OsbornMOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Students across Russia are being offered large financi...Reuters
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France steps up Paris security after foiled attack on Bank of America offices
PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - France has stepped up security measures across the Paris region amid a heightened international threat environment, the Paris police authority said in a statement to Reuters on Thursday, citing rising tensions and an elevated "terrorist threat" level.Police have re...Reuters
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Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
Macron calls military action to open Hormuz unrealistic, warns of high risksMacron urges reopening Strait only through dialogue and cooperation with IranMacron rejects US criticism, says France seeks peace and is not part of US-Israel operationBy Michel Rose April 2 (Reuters) - French President E...Reuters
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Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
Pope Leo makes first direct appeal to TrumpPontiff has ramped up criticism of Iran war Experts see significant shift in pope's toneCardinals say Leo is taking up mantle of earlier popesAppealing to those 'hungry for courageous leadership'By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 2 (Reuter...Reuters
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WRAPUP 4-Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge
US nearing completion of core objectives in Iran, Trump saysOil benchmark jumps after speech, stocks slideIran warns of 'broader and more destructive' attacksIranian source says no talks via mediators on temporary truceBy Steve Holland and Enas Alashray WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters)...Reuters
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Morning News Call - U.S., April 2
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call -- US via TOPNEWS U.S. Companies page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageFor Morning News Call Ca...Reuters
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Italy's Panini owners to decide by year-end on possible sale, source says
Has hired Citi to examine options for multi-billion groupHas explored potential sale in the pastLatest push comes after shareholder CEO death last yearBy Elisa Anzolin MILAN, April 2 (Reuters) - Shareholders in Italy's Panini, the maker of collectible stickers, are expected to decide by year‑...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Doordash, Phillips 66, United Therapeutics
April 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Doordash, Phillips 66 and United Therapeutics, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS Doordash DASH.O: JP Morgan cuts target price to $244 from $272Marathon Petroleum...Reuters
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Lindsay Q2 revenue misses estimates on North America irrigation unit weakness
OverviewU.S. irrigation and infrastructure firm's fiscal Q2 revenue fell 16%, missing analyst expectationsDiluted EPS for fiscal Q2 dropped 53% yr/yr to $1.15Company repurchased $25.2 mln of shares during the quarterOutlookLindsay expects to recognize about $70 mln of MENA project revenue in cur...Reuters
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Four suspects in foiled BofA Paris bombing put in pre-trial detention
Explosive device largest of its kind found in FranceAuthorities suspect link to pro-Iranian group Three suspects are minors, aged 16 and 17 PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - A man and three minors have been put in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into a foiled March bomb attack on the Bank ...Reuters
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Powerboat racing-Goalkeeper Courtois dives into E1 electric series as team co-owner
April 2 (Reuters) - Real Madrid and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is diving into the E1 electric powerboat championship as the latest big sporting name to become a team co-owner in the Saudi-backed series.The 33-year-old, a co-founder of sports investment platform NXTPLAY Capital, is teaming u...Reuters
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Goldman, Citi staff to work remotely after foiled bomb attack on another bank in Paris
PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs told its Paris staff they could work remotely on Thursday following a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America BAC.N Paris offices last Saturday, a source familiar with the matter said, while Citigroup C.N staff in Paris and Frankfurt are also working remotely.F...Reuters
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