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Futures subdued as tech stocks extend fall; Fed minutes awaited

U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Wednesday ahead of minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting, even as big…

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE Walmart arm did not deliberately remove Xinjiang goods, China exec tells analysts

Walmart Inc (WMT.N) arm Sam's Club, responding to the furore in China over what local media said was its deliberate…

4 years ago

Investors want $2.5 bln in class action over Bayer’s Monsanto deal

FRANKFURT, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Investors are demanding around 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) from Bayer (BAYGn.DE) as part of a possible…

4 years ago

Factbox: U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads

U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have…

4 years ago

Analysis: New Xinjiang chief expected to maintain policies, boost economic focus

China's change of leadership in Xinjiang could indicate greater emphasis on economic development in the region, experts said, although its…

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE Activist Jana Partners pushes Encompass Health on potential merger

Activist investment firm Jana Partners wants Encompass Health (EHC.N) to re-engage with interested third parties on a potential merger for its home…

4 years ago

Analysis: Biden’s regulatory agenda to take shape in 2022

Next year will be a turning point for U.S. financial policy as Democratic President Joe Biden's new regulators ready a…

4 years ago

Dollar inches up in thin holiday trading

The dollar firmed slightly in early Asian trade on Wednesday as a recent rally in shares showed signs of petering…

4 years ago

Factbox: U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads

U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have…

4 years ago

Telefonica buys Ericsson 5G equipment to replace some Huawei gear

Telefonica (TEF.MC) has bought 5G network equipment from Swedish manufacturer Ericsson (ERICb.ST) to replace some of the Huawei gear it…

4 years ago