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U.S. nuclear talks with Iran on Saturday moved to Rome from Oman, source says
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled for Saturday, will take place in Rome rather than Oman's Muscat, according to a source familiar with the matter.The venue of the upcoming talks has now shifted twice - from Rome to Musc...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Aegis London doubles digital terrorism product capacity to $500 million
By Michael JonesApril 16 - (The Insurer) - Aegis London has doubled the capacity for its digital terrorism product Shield to $500 million, the company said on Wednesday.The product is backed by an Aegis London-led consortium and provides terrorism coverage to U.S. businesses through surplus lines br...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Consumer Watchdog sues California’s insurance regulator over FAIR Plan surcharges
By Michael LoneyApril 16 - (The Insurer) - Consumer Watchdog has sued the California Department of Insurance to block insurers from passing assessment costs from the state’s FAIR Plan onto consumers, in a lawsuit the American Property Casualty Insurance Association calls a “reckless and self-serving...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens flat ahead of Bank of Canada's rate decision
April 16 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened subdued on Wednesday, with gains in material shares offset by declines in information technology stocks, ahead of the Bank of Canada's policy rate decision due later in the session.At 9:31 a.m. ET (1331 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street falls, Nvidia drops after new US chip export curbs
April 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street fell on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading declines after Nvidia flagged steep charges from new U.S. controls on chip exports to China, the latest flashpoint in an escalating global trade war.Shares of Nvidia NVDA.O dropped 6.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Soccer-Man Utd's Amorim places trust in Onana against Lyon, Zirkzee out for season
April 16 (Reuters) - Andre Onana will return in goal for Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Olympique Lyonnais despite his errors in the first leg but striker Joshua Zirkzee is out for the season, manager Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday.Lyon snatched a dramatic 2-2...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Metro Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Metro Inc MRU.TO reported quarterly adjusted earnings of C$1.02 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 91 cents. The mean expectation of eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of C$1.02 per share. Wall Street exp...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Travelers Companies Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Travelers Companies Inc TRV.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.91 per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $4.69. The mean expectation of twenty two analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 78 cents per share. ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Prologis Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Prologis Inc PLD.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, identical to the same quarter last year. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 60 cents per share. Wall Street expected results to range from 57 cents t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
First Horizon Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
First Horizon Corp FHN.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 35 cents. The mean expectation of sixteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 40 cents per share. W...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Movado Group Inc reports results for the quarter ended January 31 - Earnings Summary
Movado Group Inc MOV.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 36 cents per share for the quarter ended January 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 55 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for earnings of 39 cents per share. Revenue rose 1% t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Nasdaq composite poised to be chipped at the open
US equity index futures red: Nasdaq 100 down >1.5%Mar retail sales MM, Ex-Autos MM > ests; Mortgage index < priorEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.5%Dollar down; bitcoin slips; crude up ~1.5%; gold up ~2.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.34%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of m...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Abbott Laboratories reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Abbott Laboratories ABT.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 98 cents. The mean expectation of twenty three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.07 per share. W...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Citizens Financial Group Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Citizens Financial Group Inc CFG.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 65 cents. The mean expectation of nineteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 75 cents p...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Vance to depart this week for Italy, India
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Italy and India from April 18-24, the White House said on Wednesday, adding that he will discuss "shared economic and geopolitical priorities with leaders in each country."Vance is expected to meet with Italian Prime Mi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Cryptocurrencies
Biden attacks Trump and the economy in today’s speech, the first since leaving the White House
In his first public speech since leaving the White House on January 20, former President Joe Biden rebuked President Donald Trump’s administration. He mentioned several talking points in his 28-minute-long public address, including threats to Social Security and economic stability. Speaking at a bipartisan conference in downtown Chicago late Tuesday, Biden accused the Trump administration […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street set for lower open; Nvidia drops after new US chip export curbs
April 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street was on track to open lower on Wednesday, with AI-chip heavyweight Nvidia expected to drag after flagging steep charges from new U.S. controls on chip exports to China, the latest flashpoint in an escalating global trade war.
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Wed, Apr 16
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China's Xi calls on Asian nations to resist confrontation and protectionism
Resist supply chain disruptions, excessive tariffs, Xi saysBeijing boosting ties with neighbours as U.S. trade tensions riseChina remains Malaysia's most significant trade partner, Malaysian PM says China, Malaysia exchange agreements on trade, tourismBy Danial Azhar, Ashley Tang, Ethan Wang ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Human Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia
By Tarek AmaraTUNIS, April 16 (Reuters) - Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday arbitrary detention was being used to eliminate dissent in Tunisia and called on its government to halt the crackdown and free all detainees, amid a trial of prominent opposition figures on conspiracy charges.An HRW repor...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
