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US urges France to take lead on responsibility for European defense
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged France to increase its defense spending and, alongside other NATO allies, take primary responsibility for Europe's conventional defense, the U.S. Defense Department said in a statement on Thursday.The statement from chief...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Patriot Select gets FLOIR approval to begin writing HO business
By Chris MunroApril 17 - (The Insurer) - Patriot Select Property & Casualty Insurance Company has secured regulatory approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) to write admitted homeowners business in the Sunshine State.St Petersburg, Florida-based Patriot Select is the reb...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Defiance of US Supreme Court is tricky to price
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Beyond advantages in geography, resources and demographics, the United States’ economic might depends upon the predictable rule of law. Key to its function is the co-equal status of the executive branch, legislature and judiciary. By...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Best Crypto Presales To Buy – Could The Next XRP Be Priced Under $0.08?
Crypto presales are one of the hottest ways to get into new cryptocurrencies before they hit the mainstream market. While some projects can skyrocket in value, others may not live up to the hype. If you’re looking for the best crypto presale to buy, two projects are grabbing attention right now: Remittix (RTX) and RollBlock […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
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REFILE-Soccer-Jeep set to return as Juventus shirt sponsor in cheaper deal, sources say
Jeep in talks to pay almost 25 million euros annually'Visit Detroit' logo also set to appear on Juventus jerseyDeals set to end season-long main sponsorship hiatus Jeep had been Juventus main sponsor for over a decadeBy Giulio Piovaccari and Elvira Pollina TURIN/MILAN, April 17 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Aon estimates Q1 insured cat losses at $53 billion
By Scott VincentApril 17 - (The Insurer) - Aon has estimated first quarter insured losses from natural catastrophes at more than $53 billion, the second-highest total on record. Only 2011, which saw first-quarter insured losses of $81 billion, has seen a costlier first three months of the year, the ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Drake attacks Lamar's Super Bowl performance in lawsuit against record label
Drake sued UMG over promotion of Lamar's 'Not Like Us'Drake says UMG tried to profit by making him a pariahUMG calls lawsuit baseless, affront to creative expressionBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - Drake expanded his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Bayer lobbies US states in battle to keep glyphosate on market, CEO says
Weedkiller Roundup dogged by cancer concernsGeorgia, North Dakota have adjusted legislationCEO hopeful more to follow but floats possible market exitAppeals for shareholder support for capital increaseBy Rachel More BERLIN, April 17 (Reuters) - Bayer BAYGn.DE is lobbying U.S. states to adjust the...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Forex
Bitcoin miner accuses K&L Gates of botching bankruptcy claim, overbilling
By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella April 17 (Reuters) - (Billable Hours is Reuters' weekly report on lawyers and money. Please send tips or suggestions to D.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com)A bitcoin mining company has sued K&L Gates and one of its bankruptcy partners, alleging that the law firm...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US
Iranian foreign minister Araqchi arrives in MoscowPutin receives Araqchi in Kremlin Brings letter from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Letter concerns global issues and bilateral tiesTrump has threatened to bomb Iran if no deal on its nuclear programme By Guy Faulconbridge and Parisa Hafezi ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Elevance maintains profit forecast after rival UnitedHealth's outlook cut
April 17 (Reuters) - Elevance Health ELV.N on Thursday forecast a first-quarter profit above estimates and maintained its annual profit view, hours after industry bellwether UnitedHealth UNH.N cut its outlook and sparked a selloff in shares of health insurers. UnitedHealth also missed its quarterly ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Trump tariff threats slow purchases of Ivory Coast's cashews, minister says
ABIDJAN, April 17 (Reuters) - Taxes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration have slowed international purchases of Ivory Coast's cashews, Agriculture Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani said on Thursday.Last week, the Trump administration announced, then paused, sweeping tarif...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Infosys to Acquire Leading Cybersecurity Services Provider The Missing Link
Acquisition strengthens Infosys' cybersecurity and cloud capabilities across Australia and Asia BENGALURU, India and SYDNEY, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) , a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a defin...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 17
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Allstate surpasses aggregate reinsurance retention with $1.04 billion in March cat losses
By Michael LoneyApril 17 - (The Insurer) - Allstate Corporation has estimated catastrophe losses for the month of March of $1.04 billion, with the U.S. personal lines insurer surpassing the retention level for its annual reinsurance cover and expecting recoveries of $123 million for the month.The ca...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Forex
IMF's Georgieva says both US, China have trade grievances
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that the U.S. and China both have trade grievances, but it was important for the world's two largest economies to reduce uncertainty and agree on a fairer, rules-based trading sys...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Is AMD Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?
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Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
REFILE-PIMCO bearish on dollar, long-term Treasuries as US safe-haven status wavers
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. bond giant PIMCO said protectionism in U.S. trade policy strengthened the case for dialing down exposure to the U.S. dollar and long-dated Treasury bonds, while greater reliance on foreign bond markets had become more attractive.U.S. Preside...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Three die in boating crash at Alabama pro fishing tournament
April 17 (Reuters) - Three people died and three were injured when two fishing boats collided at a Major League Fishing event on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama on Wednesday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said.One man was fatally injured when the vessel he was onboard was struck by another b...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
