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Sterling extends recovery before BOE decision
Sterling extends recovery before BOE decision
Nov 6, 2025
The British pound rose in European trading on Thursday against a basket of global currencies, extending its recovery for a second consecutive session from a seven-month low versus the U.S. dollar, ahead of the Bank of Englands policy decision at the conclusion of its seventh regular meeting of 2025. Markets widely expect the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged...
US dollar wavers as government shutdown approaches end, and with mounting rate cut bets
US dollar wavers as government shutdown approaches end, and with mounting rate cut bets
Nov 5, 2025
Bullish sentiment toward the U.S. dollar weakened as negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over reopening the federal government showed progress, prompting the dollar index to retreat from recent highs amid growing expectations that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may soon come to an end. The Federal Reserve is expected to resume receiving economic data shortly, a move that...
Yen extends gains after BOJ's minutes
Yen extends gains after BOJ's minutes
Nov 4, 2025
The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending gains for the second consecutive session against the U.S. dollar. The move reflects a continued recovery from its eight-month low, supported by safe-haven demand amid a broad sell-off in global equity markets. Minutes from the Bank of Japans September meeting showed that...
US dollar rises as Fed rate cut bets recede
US dollar rises as Fed rate cut bets recede
Nov 4, 2025
The U.S. dollar traded near a three-month high on Tuesday as investors reassessed interest-rate expectations amid growing divisions within the Federal Reserve, while the British pound slipped after Finance Minister Rachel Reeves warned of difficult choices in her upcoming budget. Markets turned broadly risk-averse, with equities falling, demand for government bonds rising, and traditional safe-haven currencies such as the yen...
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Sector Update: Health Care
Sector Update: Health Care
May 2, 2024
01:38 PM EDT, 05/02/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were declining Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index shedding 0.6% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) down 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) rose 1.2%. In corporate news, Moderna ( MRNA ) on Thursday reported a smaller-than-expected loss for Q1, while it affirmed its full-year...
US STOCKS-Wall Street gains on Fed's dovish signals
US STOCKS-Wall Street gains on Fed's dovish signals
May 2, 2024
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window) * Qualcomm ( QCOM ) gains on upbeat Q3 forecast * DoorDash ( DASH ) slides after dour Q2 core profit forecast * Indexes up: Dow 0.48%, S&P 0.46%, Nasdaq 0.85% (Updated at 11:51 a.m. ET/1551 GMT) By Shristi Achar...
Sector Update: Financial
Sector Update: Financial
May 2, 2024
01:37 PM EDT, 05/02/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks advanced in Thursday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.6% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) up 0.1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index climbed 1.4%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) added 1.1%. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 1.5% to $59,137, and the yield for 10-year US...
Sector Update: Energy
Sector Update: Energy
May 2, 2024
01:34 PM EDT, 05/02/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were higher Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index up 1.1% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) rising 0.9%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector index was posting a 1.8% increase, and the Dow Jones US Utilities index was fractionally higher. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising...
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Lightbridge to Hold Business Update & Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, November 6 at 4 p.m. ET
Lightbridge to Hold Business Update & Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, November 6 at 4 p.m. ET
Oct 21, 2025
RESTON, Va., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation ( LTBR ) (“Lightbridge” or the “Company”) , an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, will announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, after the market closes. Lightbridge ( LTBR ) will host a conference call on Thursday, November 6, at 4:00...
ACI Worldwide and Prosa Redefine Payments in Latin America with Groundbreaking Infrastructure Upgrade
ACI Worldwide and Prosa Redefine Payments in Latin America with Groundbreaking Infrastructure Upgrade
Oct 21, 2025
Prosa migrates clearing house operations to new Monterrey data center powered by ACI’s cutting-edge technology First triple-active system in Latin America sets new standard for resilience, reliability, and business continuity OMAHA, Neb. & MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ACI Worldwide ( ACIW ) , an original innovator in global payments technology, and Prosa, one of the largest electronic payments networks in Latin...
Stevanato Group Expands Drug Delivery Systems Capacity to Strengthen Global Integrated Offerings
Stevanato Group Expands Drug Delivery Systems Capacity to Strengthen Global Integrated Offerings
Oct 21, 2025
The investment enhances German facility to deliver more flexible and scalable drug delivery solutions PIOMBINO DESE, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries, announced a significant expansion of its drug delivery system manufacturing capacity, further strengthening its global footprint to...
Future Technologies Announces Strategic Recapitalization with Battle Investment Group to Accelerate Growth and Drive Connectivity Transformation
Future Technologies Announces Strategic Recapitalization with Battle Investment Group to Accelerate Growth and Drive Connectivity Transformation
Oct 21, 2025
SUWANEE, Ga., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Technologies Venture, LLC (“Future Technologies”), a leading North American systems integrator specializing in end-to-end private network solutions, today announced a strategic recapitalization with Battle Investment Group, an Atlanta-based private investment firm focused on defense, government, aerospace, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure markets. The recapitalization strengthens Future Technologies’ financial foundation and positions the company for accelerated...
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Update: Whitecap to Acquire Veren for $5.72 Billion in Shares to Create a Dominant Canadian Shale Producer
Update: Whitecap to Acquire Veren for $5.72 Billion in Shares to Create a Dominant Canadian Shale Producer
Mar 10, 2025
11:56 AM EDT, 03/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Whitecap Resources ( SPGYF ) on Monday said it agreed to acquire Veren ( VRN ) for shares worth $5.72 billion to create a dominant oil and gas producer in the Montney and Duvernay shale regions in Western Canada . Veren ( VRN ) shareholders will receive 1.05 Whitecap shares for each Veren...
Explainer-What challenges face the EU in first round of Trump tariffs?
Explainer-What challenges face the EU in first round of Trump tariffs?
Mar 10, 2025
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is bracing for its first round of U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports, affecting more EU imports in value than duties U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on EU metal imports in 2018. The following outlines the challenges the EU faces: BIGGER HIT THAN 2018 In 2018, Trump's tariffs on...
ArcelorMittal Plans Large-Scale Maintenance Work at 2 Facilities in France
ArcelorMittal Plans Large-Scale Maintenance Work at 2 Facilities in France
Mar 10, 2025
11:54 AM EDT, 03/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- ArcelorMittal ( MT ) will temporarily shut down one of the blast furnaces at its steel mill in Dunkirk, France, as part of a broader maintenance program costing over 270 million euros ($292.2 million) that also includes repairs at the company's plant in Fos-sur-Mer, the steelmaker told MT Newswires on Monday. The 254...
Green Dot Names William Jacobs as Interim CEO; to Review Strategic Alternatives
Green Dot Names William Jacobs as Interim CEO; to Review Strategic Alternatives
Mar 10, 2025
11:55 AM EDT, 03/10/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Green Dot ( GDOT ) said Monday that William Jacobs has been named interim chief executive and Chris Ruppel as interim president of the company. Ruppel, who will continue to serve as chief revenue officer, has also been named interim CEO and president of the company's Green Dot Bank unit, the company said....
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