Commerzbank shareholders pave way for Jens Weidmann as chairman
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Commerzbank shareholders on Wednesday cleared the way for the economist Jens Weidmann to take over as chairman of…
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EU tech chief sees draft voluntary AI code within weeks
By Philip Blenkinsop LULEA, Sweden (Reuters) – EU tech chief Margrethe Vestager said on Wednesday she believed a draft code…
Cost of insuring vs US default increases before vote on debt ceiling bill
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The cost of insuring exposure to a U.S. debt default rose on Wednesday, with investors focused…
Factbox-U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal
(Reuters) – Minnesota became the latest U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday after its governor, Tim…
Toyota pledges $2.1 billion more for EV battery plant in North Carolina
(Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it will invest $2.1 billion more in its new U.S. battery plant…
Mexico’s Femsa to sell stake in Jetro for $1.4 billion
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican retail and bottling giant Femsa said Wednesday it had reached a “definitive” agreement to sell its…
ESSA Bank & Trust settles US discrimination allegations -Justice Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – ESSA Bank & Trust has agreed to pay over $3 million to resolve allegations it engaged in…
US seeks to curb investment in Chinese chips, AI and quantum computing
By Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New rules under consideration would restrict the flow of U.S. investments and know-how into…
US crude March output hits 3-yr high as Texas production grows -EIA
By Stephanie Kelly and Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. field production of crude oil rose in March to…
US sues West Virginia governor’s coal empire over unpaid mining penalties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has sued West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s coal empire over allegations it failed…