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ReutersTue, Dec 16
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Alphabet, Amazon, Zscaler
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Universal offers to sell Downtown's Curve to win EU approval, source says
ReutersTue, Dec 16
QUOTES-Reactions to European Commission proposal to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Disney, James Cameron sued for copyright infringement over 'Avatar'
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Volkswagen welcomes EU move to drop combustion engine ban
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Kraft Heinz Incoming CEO endorses planned separation of Co - Interview
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Alphabet, Amazon, Zscaler
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Alphabet, Amazon and Zscaler, on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTSAlphabet Inc GOOGL.O: BMO raises target price to $343 from $340Amazon AMZN.O: BMO raises target price to $30...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Universal offers to sell Downtown's Curve to win EU approval, source says
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group UMG.AS has offered to sell royalty services platform Curve in an attempt to address EU competition concerns over its $775 million bid for Downtown Music, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.Independent lab...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Commodities
QUOTES-Reactions to European Commission proposal to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban
Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effective ban on sales of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035, bowing to pressure from Germany, Italy and major automakers.The revised package cuts the planned 2035 goal to a 90% reduction in tailpi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Disney, James Cameron sued for copyright infringement over 'Avatar'
By Blake Brittain Dec 16 (Reuters) - Disney DIS.N and famed director James Cameron have been hit with a lawsuit in California federal court by a 3-D animator who alleges that Cameron copied his work in the blockbuster 2022 film "Avatar: The Way of Water."Eric Ryder's complaint, filed ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Commodities
Volkswagen welcomes EU move to drop combustion engine ban
FRANKFURT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE, Europe's largest automaker, on Tuesday said an EU proposal to drop an effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 was "economically sound"."Opening up the market to vehicles with combustion engines while compensating for e...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Kraft Heinz Incoming CEO endorses planned separation of Co - Interview
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Kraft Heinz Co KHC.O:KRAFT HEINZ INCOMING CEO STEVE CAHILLANE SAYS ENDORSES PLANNED SEPARATION OF COMPANY - INTERVIEWKRAFT HEINZ INCOMING CEO SAYS HE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPROVE THE SEPARATION PLANS - INTERVIEW KRAFT HEINZ INCOMING CEO SAYS COMPANY IS TRADING AT A DISCOUNT BECAU...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Hyundai, Kia agree to retrofit 4 million US vehicles to address threat concerns
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia on Tuesday agreed to retrofit more than 4 million U.S. vehicles to address theft concerns and install prevention equipment on all new vehicles to resolve an investigation by a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general.The state atto...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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US FAA to spend $6 billion on air traffic telecom, radar
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Aviation Administration head Bryan Bedford said on Tuesday the agency is committing $6 billion by year-end on air traffic control telecom infrastructure and radar surveillance systems that will be deployed by the end of 2028.Congress...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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EAAIF, Ninety One to invest $30 mln in Africa digital infrastructure
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Private infrastructure group Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) and fund manager Ninety One said they will invest $30 million in digital infrastructure in Africa in a joint statement.KEY DETAILSEAAIF, part of Private Infrastructure Development Gro...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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No plans to release unedited boat strike video to public, Hegseth says
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said there are currently no plans to release the unedited video of the September 2 strikes on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean."In keeping with long standing Department of War policy, Department of De...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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ANALYSIS-Ford’s EV retreat highlights industry dilemma: Build for the US or the world?
Ford faces challenge of tailoring vehicle lineups for different regionsHybrids gain traction as Ford, Stellantis shift focus from full EVsThe industry backs away from previous globalization push By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley walked through Ford’s Michigan design s...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Accenture To Acquire 65% Stake In DLB Associates
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Accenture PLC ACN.N:ACCENTURE TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY STAKE IN DLB TO EXPAND CAPITAL PROJECTS CAPABILITIES FOR END-TO-END DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENTACCENTURE PLC - TO BUY 65% STAKE IN DLB ASSOCIATESACCENTURE PLC - DEAL TERMS UNDISCLOSED; CLOSING SUBJECT TO REGULATORY APPROVALSReuters
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
Cannabis stocks rise after Trumps considers executive order to reclassify marijuana
U.S.-listed shares of cannabis firms jump President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering signing an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, though he offered no timeline for the moveShares of Canopy Growth WEED.TO, CGC.O, Cronos Group CRON.TO, CRON.O, SNDL SNDL.CD,...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Commodities
Chevron to supply Hungary with 2 billion cubic metres of LNG, minister says
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Hungary's state-owned MVM group has signed a 5-year deal with U.S. energy company Chevron CVX.N for the supply of 2 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday.Hungary has angered other European Union and NATO members by insist...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
