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Euro zone government bond yields hit fresh multi-week highs
By Stefano Rebaudo May 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields edged up to reach fresh multi-week highs on Wednesday as easing trade tensions allayed concerns about economic growth.Analysts noted that the economic data calendar was thin on Wednesday, but investors awaited Thursday's U...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Soccer-Coach says Kerr tracking well but not ready for Matildas return yet
SYDNEY, May 14 (Reuters) - Matildas striker Sam Kerr is still not ready to play some 15 months after knee surgery but might possibly be available in the next international window, Australia's caretaker coach Tom Sermanni said on Wednesday. Kerr has not played for Australia since scoring her 69t...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Commodities
New Energy Risk names Schulz CEO
By Chris MunroMay 14 - (The Insurer) - Paragon Insurance Group’s New Energy Risk (NER) has appointed George Schulz as its new CEO following Tom Dickson’s departure to join Oak Re.Schulz most recently served as NER’s managing director of program development.He joined NER in 2022 from Ariel Re, where ...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Magyar Telekom Says Total Revenue Increased By 7.8% Year-On-Year To HUF 241.6 Billion In Q1 2025
May 14 (Reuters) - Magyar Telekom Tavkozlesi Nyrt MTEL.BU:FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTSTOTAL REVENUE INCREASED BY 7.8% YEAR-ON-YEAR TO HUF 241.6 BILLION IN Q1 2025NET INCOME ROSE TO HUF 54.2 BILLION (+60.8% YOY), WITH ADJUSTED NET INCOME REACHING HUF 54.6 BILLION IN Q1 2025EBITDA AL INCREASED...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Stocks
Brenntag falls after Q1 profit miss amid global economic uncertainty
** Shares in Brenntag BNRGn.DE fall 3.5% in early Frankfurt trade after the German chemicals distributor posted Q1 operating EBITA below expectations and specified FY profit target, due to a challenging business environment ** Brenntag's Q1 operating EBITA came in at 264.3 million euros ($295.67...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Commodities
Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade mixed at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $953.80 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $957.25.Fxstreet
Wed, May 14
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UMG: Bill Ackman Resigns From Its Board Of Directors
May 14 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group NV UMG.AS:UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF BILL ACKMAN FROM ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORSRESIGNATION EFFECTIVE TODAY DUE TO NEW EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM HIS RECENT INVESTMENTSReuters
Wed, May 14
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US President Trump to meet Syrian President Sharaa in Riyadh, Washington Post reports
DUBAI, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa ahead of the GCC summit in Riyadh on Wednesday, a day after announcing that the U.S was lifting sanctions on Syria, a pool report from The Washington Post said.Reuters
Wed, May 14
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American Integrity IPO raises $126.5 million after underwriters exercise option
By Michael LoneyMay 14 - (The Insurer) - The underwriters of American Integrity Insurance Group’s initial public offering have fully exercised their option to purchase the Florida carrier’s shares.Tampa-based American Integrity’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 8 und...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Electronics giant Foxconn's first-quarter profit surges 91% on year
TAIPEI, May 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn 2317.TW, the world's largest contract electronics maker, on Wednesday said first-quarter profit leapt 91% on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence servers.Net profit for January-March for Apple's AAPL.O top iPhone assembler and Nv...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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GTCR to buy into JMG Group alongside Synova
By Rebecca DelaneyMay 14 - (The Insurer) - Private equity firm GTCR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK insurance broker JMG Group, in partnership with existing investor Synova.The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.JMG's existing management team, led by CE...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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URW Eyes 2028 AREPS OF EUR 9.70-10.10
May 14 (Reuters) - Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE URW.PA:URW PRESENTS 'A PLATFORM FOR GROWTH' 2025-28 BUSINESS PLANTARGETS ANNUAL EBITDA GROWTH OF 5.80-6.60% FOR 2025-28NEW LICENSING BUSINESS TO REACH €25-35 MN EBITDA IN 2028TO DISTRIBUTE €4.50 PER SHARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025PLANS €3.1 BN SHARE...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Economic Indicator
BYD tops Singapore vehicle sales so far this year, replacing Toyota
SINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) - China's BYD 002594.SZ became the most popular vehicle brand in Singapore so far this year, outselling Toyota 7203.T for the first time, government data showed, as the fast-growing electric vehicle maker steps up efforts to boost overseas sales.In the first four mont...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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UK caterer Compass maintains annual outlook after first-half profit beat
May 14 (Reuters) - British catering firm Compass Group CPG.L retained its annual profit and revenue forecasts on Wednesday, after reporting first-half operating profit ahead of market expectations thanks to new business wins.The world's largest catering firm reported underlying operating profit ...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Thailand will strictly enforce rules to prevent trade circumvention, says minister
BANGKOK, May 14 (Reuters) - Thailand's plans to strictly enforce rules of origin to prevent trade circumvention, give greater access to U.S. products and promote Thai investments in the United States, its finance minister said on Wednesday, as it seeks to negotiate over steep U.S. tariffs. Thail...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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UK financial watchdog consults on simplified insurance rules
By Ryan HewlettMay 14 - (The Insurer) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has laid out proposals to streamline its rulebook for the UK insurance market, including a potential simplification of regulations governing commercial insurers.The watchdog, which is overhauling its regulation of UK f...Reuters
Wed, May 14
