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USD rebounds on renewed tariff threats – Scotiabank
After yesterday’s stock market swings, it’s back to tariffs for FX today. The US Dollar (USD) has strengthened broadly overnight as President Trump renewed his threat of hefty tariffs and specifically mentioned auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico. The FT reported that Treasury Sec.Fxstreet
Jan 28, 2025
Stocks
IBM and Palo Alto Networks Find Platformization is Key to Reduce Cybersecurity Complexity
Global survey reveals 75% of surveyed organizations pursuing a consolidated approach to security agree better integration across security, hybrid cloud, AI and other technology platforms is crucial ARMONK, N.Y. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New global research from the IBM ...PR Newswire
Jan 28, 2025
Commodities
RPT-COLUMN-LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia: Russell
Repeats story published earlier with no changes to textBy Clyde RussellLAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The world's imports of liquefied natural gas are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand draws cargoes away from top-consuming region Asia. A tot...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-US Steel now all about striking while iron is hot
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Jonathan Guilford NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The long United States Steel X.N saga has suddenly become a matter of urgency. Boss David Burritt is fighting to salvage a $15 billion sale to Nippo...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Smithfield IPO gets at meat of the M&A matter
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - A pork deal somehow failed to bring home the bacon, but it’s set to sizzle now. China’s WH Group 0288.HK, which bought Smithfield Foods more than a deca...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
Economic Indicator
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Colombia spat is pyrrhic start to Trump trade wars
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aimed a weapon at Colombia’s economy and declared victory without firing a shot. The question is how...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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Holiday cheer helps Disney maintain TV viewing lead in December, Nielsen says
Jan 28 - Walt Disney DIS.N maintained its lead in U.S. TV viewing share in December, bolstered by holiday movie marathons and strong performances across its cable networks, according to Nielsen's latest report on Tuesday.YouTube secured the second spot with a record 11.1% share of total TV time,...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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AI data startup Turing triples revenue to $300 million
By Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - - Artificial intelligence data startup Turing, one of a growing number of companies that provide human trainers to AI labs, said Tuesday its revenue tripled to $300 million last year as it reached profitability.Palo Alto-based Turing, which says Open...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement
By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government on Tuesday sacked a deputy defence minister in charge of weapons purchases amid infighting over procurement that is complicating Kyiv's attempt to reassure key Western partners at a critical moment in the war with Russia.The d...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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CORRECTED-Denmark has full European backing to maintain respect of borders, Danish prime minister says
Corrects spelling of Emmanuel, from Manuel, in paragraph 1COPENHAGEN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron that political leaders in Europe and beyond have given full backing to maintain respects f...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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Egypt aims to sell $2 bln in international bonds after four-year hiatus
CAIRO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Egypt is aiming to sell $2 billion worth of international bonds by Feb. 4, according to a disclosure to the London Stock Exchange by JPMorgan Securities, a bookrunner for the deal. The sale will be split into two tranches with maturities of five and eight years and indicat...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
Stocks
FACTBOX-Brokerages see uncertain 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs
Updates with real GDP forecasts from UBS Global Research, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Berenberg; UBS' US 10-yr yield target and inflation forecast Jan 28 (Reuters) - Uncertainties around U.S. policies could slow global economic growth modestly in 2025, according to major broke...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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First of Colombia planes carrying US deportees arrives in Bogota after Trump-Petro spat
BOGOTA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The first of two Colombian air force planes carrying people who were deported from the United States arrived in Bogota early on Tuesday, local media said, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to lift visa restrictions and other measures on Co...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Atai Life Sciences rises on mid-stage data for alcohol use disorder therapy
** U.S. shares of drug developer Atai Life Sciences 9VC.DE, ATAI.O rise 5.5% to $1.53 premarket** Co, along with partner Beckley Psytech, reports results from mid-stage trial of its experimental treatment for alcohol use disorder** Co says a single dose of the therapy, BPL-003, in combination with b...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
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BRIEF-GM CEO Mary Barra Says Had A Long Conversation With President Trump- CNBC Interview
Jan 28 (Reuters) - GM CEO MARY BARRA SAYS HAD A LONG CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT -CNBC INTERVIEWGM CEO MARY BARRA ON TARIFFS ON MEXICO SAYS WE'VE PLANNED A LOT OF DIFFERENT SCENARIOS AND THERE'S ADJUSTMENTS THAT WE CAN MAKEGM CEO MARY BARRA SAYS ANTICIPATE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS OF AP...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
Economic Indicator
Synchrony Financial expects 2025 net revenue to fall amid moderate consumer spending
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Synchrony Financial SYF.N said on Tuesday it expects lower net revenue for 2025 as spending levels moderate and interest rates dip, sending shares of the credit card-focused consumer banking firm down about 5.5% in premarket trading.Interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve a...Reuters
Jan 28, 2025
