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Amwins acquisition 'rejuvenating' for Business Risk Partners’ relationships
By Chris MunroMay 7 - (The Insurer) - Despite Business Risk Partners’ concerns that being acquired by Amwins would cause issues given the MGA’s client base is predominantly comprised of wholesalers, the platform’s president and CEO Lisa Doherty said the deal has been “rejuvenating” for its relations...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Commodities
Trump says US-UK deal includes metals trading zone, pharma supply chain
WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.-UK trade deal will create an aluminum and steel trading zone and secure the pharmaceutical supply chain, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday as the deal was announced at the White House.Reuters
Thu, May 8
Commodities
CORRECTED-US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships
USTR rules on LNG shipments surprised industryRules go against Trump vow to support US energy dominanceRules would disadvantage US LNG exporters in global marketIndustry says dearth of US shipbuilding makes compliance difficult By Lisa Baertlein and Jarrett Renshaw LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, May 7 (...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Stocks
Oil firms rise as crude rallies on hopes over U.S-China trade talks
** S&P 500 energy index up 1.3%, tracking prices of oil O/R** Brent crude futures LCOc1 up 1.5% at $62.01/barrel; U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 rise 1.8% to $59.09/barrel** Oil prices rises on hopes of a breakthrough in looming U.S.-China trade talks, the world's two larges...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Commodities
UK's Starmer says US-UK trade deal delivers on promise to protect Britain's carmakers and steel sector
LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that the trade deal struck between the U.S. and the UK delivers on promise to protect the country's carmakers and steel sector."I promised to protect British car makers and save our steel," Starmer said on X. ...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Stocks
Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc MNMD.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 35 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-1.14. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 37 cents per share....Reuters
Thu, May 8
Stocks
Brightview Holdings Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Brightview Holdings Inc BV.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 14 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 11 cents. The mean expectation of ten analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 11 cents per share. W...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Brazil's Klabin says pulp production this year to be higher than in 2024
May 8 (Reuters) - Klabin SA KLBN4.SA:EXPECTS PULP PRODUCTION THIS YEAR TO BE 200,000 TONS HIGHER THAN IN 2024, SAYS CEOSEES 2025 AS GOOD FOR PACKAGING, WITH PRICE INCREASES ABOVE INFLATION, GAINS IN MARKET SHARE AND STRONG DEMAND SAYS CHINA'S TARIFFS ON U.S. HAVE OPENED UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLUF...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Carlyle seeks dealmaking opportunities to deploy $84 billion in dry powder
By Niket Nishant May 8 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group CG.O will hunt for opportunities to put its $84 billion of capital to use, it said on Thursday, joining a growing host of investment managers seeking to capitalize on the current market disruption and snap up assets at a bargain. While Preside...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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EMA Confirms Suicidal Ideation As A Side Effect Of Finasteride 1 And 5 Mg Tablets
May 8 (Reuters) - EMA:EMA: CONFIRMED SUICIDAL IDEATION AS A SIDE EFFECT OF FINASTERIDE 1 AND 5 MG TABLETSEMA: PRAC AGREED THAT SUICIDAL IDEATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED AS A SIDE EFFECT OF FINASTERIDE TABLETSEMA: NOT POSSIBLE TO ESTABLISH A LINK BETWEEN SUICIDAL IDEATION AND DUTASTERIDEEMA: NO EVIDENCE L...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Stocks
Vistra Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Vistra Corp VST.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 93 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -24 cents. The mean expectation of seven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 65 cents per share. Wall Street ...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Liberty Mutual combined ratio up to 96.6% on cats as NWP drops 1.8% in Q1
By Michael LoneyMay 8 - (The Insurer) - Liberty Mutual Holding Company has reported a modest 0.8 point increase in its combined ratio in the first quarter as catastrophe losses were up 121% to $1.82 billion, while net written premiums fell 1.8% driven by U.S. retail markets.Consolidated combined rat...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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EU drugs regulator confirms suicidal thoughts as side effect of hair loss drug
May 8 (Reuters) - The European drugs regulator said on Thursday its safety panel has confirmed suicidal thoughts as a side effect of anti-hair-loss drug finasteride and its generic versions, following an EU-wide review of available data.Most cases of suicidal thoughts were reported in people using 1...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Commodities
WTI Crude Oil climbs as US inventories fall, trade talks support demand outlook
WTI Crude Oil is trading sharply higher on Thursday as oil prices benefit from the combination of falling United States (US) stockpiles and growing optimism around upcoming US–China trade talks, which have raised hopes of a potential de-escalation in tensions between the world’s two largest economie
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