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RPT-Wall Street jostles to advise on Rio-Glencore, eyes $100 million prize
Wall Street banks compete for advisory roles, eye big feesRio aims to acquire Glencore, create $200 billion mining giantPrevious merger talks between Rio and Glencore failedBy Andres Gonzalez, Amy-Jo Crowley and Anousha Sakoui LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto's ambition to acquire Glencor...Reuters
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German bond yields edge lower after Trump team attacks Powell
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - German government bond yields edged lower in early trading on Monday, in contrast with U.S. Treasury yields, which rose after the Trump administration threatened Chair Jerome Powell with a criminal indictment, again unnerving investors over the independence of ...Reuters
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China expresses hope for stability in Iran
BEIJING, Jan 12 (Reuters) - China said on Monday it hopes the Iranian government and people would be able to overcome the current difficulties the country faces and maintain stability, referring to deadly protests taking place in the oil-rich Middle Eastern nation.China opposes the use of force or t...Reuters
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UK's IQE forecasts 2025 earnings boost from defence, AI demand
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Britain's IQE IQE.L expects revenue and adjusted core profit for fiscal 2025 at the upper end of its forecasts, the semiconductor wafer maker said on Monday, with demand driven by the military and defence, AI, data centres, and handset sectors.The company's epiwafers, whic...Reuters
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Singapore defends GIC, Temasek returns as reasonable
Government says prioritises long-term returns over short-term swingsGovernment does not interfere in Temasek's picks, says ministerGIC's returns over short periods could be low or negative, says ministerBy Jun Yuan Yong and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Returns generated by ...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP- American Express Co, Ameriprise Financial, Mastercard
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including American Express Co, Ameriprise Financial and Mastercard on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS American Express Co AXP.N: JP Morgan raises target price to $385 from $36...Reuters
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China hits back at Trump's Greenland remark, defends Arctic operations
BEIJING, Jan 12 (Reuters) - China on Monday urged the United States not to use other countries as an excuse to pursue its own interests, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. needed to own Greenland to prevent Russia or China from occupying it in the future."The Arctic concerns the ove...Reuters
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CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Aritzia, Hudbay Minerals, TFI International
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Aritzia, Hudbay Minerals and TFI International, on Monday.HIGHLIGHTSCAE Inc CAE.TO: TD Cowen raises target price to C$53 from C$46 Exchange Income Corp EIF.TO: RBC raises target pr...Reuters
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China looks to deepen mutual trust with Canada, foreign ministry says
BEIJING, Jan 12 (Reuters) - China looks forward to deepening mutual trust with Canada during a rare visit by its prime minister, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, with both countries trying to further rebuild ties roiled by trade frictions in recent years. The healthy and stable developme...Reuters
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BESI reports preliminary orders worth 250 million euros for Q4
Jan 12 (Reuters) - BE Semiconductor Industries BESI.AS, one of Europe largest suppliers of chip assembly equipment, preliminarily reported a sequential rise in fourt-quarter orders on Monday.The Dutch company said orders should reach 250 million euros ($292 million) in the final quarter of 2025, up ...Reuters
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JD Sports Fashion Announces Global Agreement With Commercetools
Jan 12 (Reuters) - JD Sports Fashion PLC JD.L:JD SPORTS: GLOBAL AGREEMENT WITH COMMERCETOOLS, ENABLING ONE-CLICK PURCHASES ON AI PLATFORMS INCLUDING COPILOT, GEMINI AND CHATGPTJD SPORTS: CUSTOMERS IN US WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE DIRECTLY THROUGH LEADING AI PLATFORMS INCLUDING COPILOT , GEMINI AND CHA...Reuters
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Kosmos Energy Announces Launch Of Nordic Bond Issue And Tender Offer
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Kosmos Energy Ltd KOS.N:KOSMOS ENERGY LTD - LAUNCH OF NORDIC BOND ISSUE AND TENDER OFFERKOSMOS ENERGY LTD - LAUNCH OF NORDIC BOND ISSUE AND TENDER OFFERKOSMOS ENERGY GTA HOLDINGS - TO OFFER $350 MILLION BOND OFFERING IN NORDIC MARKETReuters
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's mitigation hearing begins ahead of sentencing
Lai was found guilty under national security law in DecemberTycoon, now 78, faces potential life sentenceProsecutor says medical report shows Lai's health "stable"By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's High Court began hearing on Monday the miti...Reuters
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Venezuela frees two more Italians, says Italian Prime Minister
ROME, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Venezuela has released Italian citizens Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlo from prison, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday, adding that a plane was on its way from Rome to take them home. Trentini, a charity worker from Venice, was the most well-known among t...Reuters
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REFILE-Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025, says Counterpoint
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday.Apple AAPL.O led the market with a 20% share, the largest among the top five brands, supported by solid demand in eme...Reuters
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Vallourec Wins 'Significant' Contract With Shell In Brazil
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Vallourec SA VLLP.PA:WINS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT WITH SHELL IN BRAZILSECURES SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT WITH SHELLAGREEMENT COVERS SUPPLY OF OCTG PRODUCTS FOR SHELL'S ORCA PROJECTDRILLING EXPECTED APRIL 2027, PLAN INCLUDES 10 WELLSReuters
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PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - January 12
Jan 12 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - U.S. prosecutors are investigatingFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over his testimony last summer about the central bank's build...Reuters
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Corem To Divest 417 Park Avenue In New York
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Corem Property Group AB COREa.ST:SAIS ON FRIDAY SIGNED AGREEMENT TO DIVEST 417 PARK AVENUE IN NEW YORKCOREM PROPERTY GROUP AB - SALE IS EXPECTED TO HAVE A NET INCOME EFFECT OF APPROXIMATELY SEK -1.45 BILLIONFurther company coverage: [COREa.ST]Reuters
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