Exclusive-Vodafone, Hutchison to announce UK merger as soon as Friday – sources
By Clare Jim and Paul Sandle HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) -Vodafone and CK Hutchison are in the final stage of agreeing…
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Russia and Ukraine say ammonia pipeline was damaged, in potential blow to grain deal
(Reuters) -A pipeline used to transport ammonia fertilizer from Russia via Ukraine that may be central to the future of…
Analysis-For Musk and other foreign CEOs visiting China, silence is golden
By Brenda Goh and Joe Cash SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – A veritable parade of overseas CEOs including Tesla’s Elon Musk and…
Saudi crown prince, Blinken had ‘candid’ talks in Jeddah -US official
By Humeyra Pamuk and Aziz El Yaakoubi JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had an “open,…
European stocks close lower, Inditex shines on strong earnings
By Shreyashi Sanyal and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European stocks slipped on Wednesday, dented by healthcare stocks and concerns about the…
Analysis-Starbucks brews up cheaper India drinks as domestic rivals expand
By M. Sriram and Aditya Kalra MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Starbucks is revamping its strategy to lure Indians, including children,…
US trade deficit widens to 6-month high, expected to dent economic growth
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in eight years in April as…
China’s targeting of US firms is politically motivated, US ambassador says
By Michael Martina and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will push back on China’s targeting of American companies…
Trial opens for former Florida deputy in Parkland school shooting
(Reuters) -A Florida prosecutor and a defense attorney traded opening arguments on Wednesday at the trial of a former sheriff’s…
Yellen says U.S. inflation easing as some sectors slow, labor market strong
By Susan Heavey and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. economy is strong amid robust consumer spending but some areas…