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South African rand firms ahead of manufacturing PMI
JOHANNESBURG, March 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand firmed early on Monday, ahead of a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey for the domestic manufacturing sector.At 0725 GMT, the rand traded at 18.66 against the U.S. dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.3% stronger than its previous close.The Absa PM...Reuters
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NATO supplier Exosens to build first US plant
March 3 (Reuters) - France's Exosens EXENS.PA, which supplies night vision systems to NATO, will build a factory in the U.S. as members of the alliance increase defence spending, it said on Monday.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTNATO countries are increasing their defence spending amid talks to end Russia...Reuters
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Servers used in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips, minister says
By Bing Hong Lok SINGAPORE, March 3 (Reuters) - Servers used in a fraud case that Singapore announced last week were supplied by U.S. firms and may have contained Nvidia's NVDA.O advanced chips, a government minister said on Monday.Singapore last week charged three men with fraud in a case l...Reuters
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Softening market driving traction for MGA incubation platform: Maleary
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 25 - (The Insurer) - The softening market cycle in certain lines of business has led to greater traction in the MGA segment, with Pro MGA Global Solutions looking to bolster its geographic footprint in response to growing demand, according to CEO Danny Maleary.Maleary outlined ...Reuters
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METALS-LME copper rises on weaker dollar and upbeat China data
Updates with mid-session trading March 3 (Reuters) - London copper rose on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and improving manufacturing activity in top metals consumer China.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) CMCU3 gained 0.2% to $9,378 a metric ton by 0654 GMT.The dollar i...Reuters
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BRIEF-HICL Infrastructure Expands Buyback Programme By £100 mln
March 3 (Reuters) - HICL Infrastructure PLC HICL.L:INTERIM STATEMENT AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION UPDATEON TRACK TO DELIVER 8.25P DIVIDEND PER SHARE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025 ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF BUYBACK PROGRAMME BY A FURTHER £100M, COMMENCING TODAY & RUNNING TO 31 DEC 2025Reuters
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Ukraine international bonds tumble after Trump and Zelenskiy clash
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine's international bonds suffered sharp falls in early European trading on Monday following a clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump late on Friday. The 2035 maturity saw the biggest decline, down 3.445 cents to be b...Reuters
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BRIEF-Vaalco Energy Buys 70% Interest In CI-705 Block
March 3 (Reuters) - VAALCO Energy Inc EGY.N:VAALCO ENERGY INC - ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN CI-705 BLOCKVAALCO ENERGY INC - ACQUIRES 70% INTEREST IN CI-705 BLOCKVAALCO ENERGY INC - TO OPERATE CI-705 BLOCK WITH 70% WORKING INTERESTSource text: ID:nRSC0428ZaFurther company coverage: EGY.NReuters
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US aircraft carrier visits South Korea in show of force against North Korea
Updates March 2 story with milestone, background, comment by U.S. Rear Admiral; adds TV, PIX tags SEOUL, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived at the southern port city of Busan in South Korea on Sunday as a show of force against North Korea, South Korea's navy...Reuters
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Russia-Ukraine truce could show if Putin's willing to start peace talks, France's Barrot says
PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - A truce between Russia and Ukraine on air, sea and energy infrastructure, if accepted, could allow Ukraine and its allies to determine if Russian President Vladimir Putin was acting in good faith and would be willing to start negotiations in earnest on a longer-term peace...Reuters
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Japan's Nikkei rebounds from sharp loss on Wall Street's rally, weaker yen
Updates with closing prices TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended more than 1% higher on Monday, rebounding from a five-month low in the previous session, underpinned by Wall Street's strong finish last week and a weaker yen. The Nikkei .N225 jumped 1.7% to 37,78...Reuters
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BRIEF-Keysight Technologies To Sell Spirent's High-Speed Ethernet And Network Security Business To Viavi
March 3 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc KEYS.N:RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION OF SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS BY KEYSIGHTKEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC - TO SELL SPIRENT'S HIGH-SPEED ETHERNET AND NETWORK SECURITY BUSINESS TO VIAVISource text: ID:nBw4nrJCBaFurther company coverage: KEYS.NReuters
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BRIEF-Stellantis Publishes Agenda For 2025 Annual General Meeting Of Shareholders
March 3 (Reuters) - Stellantis STLAM.MI:PUBLISHES AGENDA FOR 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSHAS RESOLVED TO PROPOSE RE-ELECTION OF FIONA CICCONI, NICOLAS DUFOURCQ, ANN GODBEHERE, CLAUDIA PARZANI, BENOÎT RIBADEAU-DUMASHAS NOMINATED DANIEL RAMOT AND ALICE SCHROEDER FOR APPOINTMENT AS NEW N...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Trump flags crypto reserve, mum on funding
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comTRUMP FLAGS CRYPTO RESERVE, MUM ON FUNDING It's been a bumper day for crypto fans after President Donald Trump took to socia...Reuters
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BRIEF-Valeura Energy Says Manora Field Oil Production Increases To 2,866 Bbls/d
March 3 (Reuters) - Valeura Energy Inc VLE.TO:MANORA DRILLING UPDATEVALEURA ENERGY INC - MANORA FIELD OIL PRODUCTION INCREASES TO 2,866 BBLS/DSource text: ID:nGNX9NG1tGFurther company coverage: VLE.TOReuters
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