Feb 2 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it had
sent a proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration
to create a program that would let people from seven
predominantly Muslim nations enter and leave the United States
on business or family emergency travel if they hold a valid work
or student visa and have not committed any crimes.
Read more
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1600 GMT on Thursday:
Read more
and disposals were reported by 1600 GMT on Thursday:
Read more
TREASURIES-Prices gain on dovish Fed, Trump uncertainty
* Fed seen on hold for near-term
* Trump uncertainty creates safety bid for bonds
* Jobs data improves, productivity worsens
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices gained on
Thursday a day after the Federal Reserve gave a more
dovish-than-expected statement, and as uncertainty over policies
from President Donald Trump increased safety buying of U.S.
debt.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday
in its first meeting since Trump
Read more
* Trump uncertainty creates safety bid for bonds
* Jobs data improves, productivity worsens
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices gained on
Thursday a day after the Federal Reserve gave a more
dovish-than-expected statement, and as uncertainty over policies
from President Donald Trump increased safety buying of U.S.
debt.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday
in its first meeting since Trump
Read more
BRIEF-Nokia prepared for long legal battle with Apple - CFO
* Nokia CFO Kristian Pullola tells a conference call that if
necessary, the Finnish company is prepared for a long legal
process with Apple, a process where additional litigation cost
could be around 100 million euros per year
Read more
necessary, the Finnish company is prepared for a long legal
process with Apple, a process where additional litigation cost
could be around 100 million euros per year
Read more
UPDATE 2-Sony rules out pictures biz sale, committed to turnaround
* Pictures profit sacrificed during electronics turnaround
-CFO
(Adds CFO comments, earnings details, background)
Read more
-CFO
(Adds CFO comments, earnings details, background)
Read more
BRIEF-EFI now expects Q1 GAAP rev to be between $236 mln-$241 mln
* Now expects GAAP revenue to be in range of $236 million to
$241 million for q1 of fiscal year 2017
Read more
$241 million for q1 of fiscal year 2017
Read more
BRIEF-ACE to issue new shares for loan repayment
* Says it will issue 300 million new shares at T$34.3/share
with subscription record date Feb. 15
Read more
with subscription record date Feb. 15
Read more
Indian shares hit near 4-month high as IT stocks rebound
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Indian shares ended higher on Thursday
after earlier hitting their highest in nearly four months as IT
stocks such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services
recovered after steep fall.
Read more
after earlier hitting their highest in nearly four months as IT
stocks such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services
recovered after steep fall.
Read more
BRIEF-JT signs 722.6 mln won contract with Micron
* Says it signs 722.6 million won contract with Micron to
provide clamshell burn in loader/unloader
Read more
provide clamshell burn in loader/unloader
Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
BRIEF-Livechat Software number of clients up at 18,316
* The number of clients using paid version of livechat at
18,316 as of Feb. 1 versus 13,745 year on year
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
(Gdynia Newsroom)
Read more
18,316 as of Feb. 1 versus 13,745 year on year
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
(Gdynia Newsroom)
Read more
BRIEF-Techstep: Jyst Invest sells 3.8 million shares in Techstep
* Following deal Jyst Invest's holding in Techstep is 3.8
million shares, corresponding to 3.7 percent of Techstep's share
capital
Read more
million shares, corresponding to 3.7 percent of Techstep's share
capital
Read more
Dassault Systemes revenue and earnings beat guidance, but new licences lag
Feb 2 (Reuters) - French 3D design software producer
Dassault Systemes posted growth in new license revenue
of five percent for 2016, missing its guidance of double-digit
growth due to the impact of the transition to its new
3DExperience platform.
Read more
Dassault Systemes posted growth in new license revenue
of five percent for 2016, missing its guidance of double-digit
growth due to the impact of the transition to its new
3DExperience platform.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Nokia beats market expectations in fourth quarter
HELSINKI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Finnish network equipment maker
Nokia reported on Thursday a better-than-expected
quarterly profit, as acquisition of Franco-American
Alcatel-Lucent and cost cuts helped it in the tough networks
market.
Read more
Nokia reported on Thursday a better-than-expected
quarterly profit, as acquisition of Franco-American
Alcatel-Lucent and cost cuts helped it in the tough networks
market.
Read more
SE Asian ride-hailing firm Grab to invest $700 mln in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm
Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in
Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever
investment in any country.
Read more
Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in
Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever
investment in any country.
Read more
Samsung Elec may build a U.S. manufacturing base for appliances -source
SEOUL, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
may build a manufacturing base in the United States
for its home appliances business, a person familiar with the
matter told Reuters on Thursday, amid growing concerns about
protectionist policies pursued by the new Trump administration.
Read more
may build a manufacturing base in the United States
for its home appliances business, a person familiar with the
matter told Reuters on Thursday, amid growing concerns about
protectionist policies pursued by the new Trump administration.
Read more
Taiwan stocks rise; local dollar at 18-month high
TAIPEI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Thursday
after the Lunar New Year holiday, catching up with gains in
global markets, but caution prevailed with the Taiwan dollar
strengthening to levels not seen in a year and a half.
By 0331 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.1
percent, to 9,460.11 points, after climbing as much as 0.8
percent to a session high of 9,521.34, an intra-day
high not seen since early June 2015.
The index closed up 0.3 percent on Jan. 24, its last day
of trade
Read more
after the Lunar New Year holiday, catching up with gains in
global markets, but caution prevailed with the Taiwan dollar
strengthening to levels not seen in a year and a half.
By 0331 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.1
percent, to 9,460.11 points, after climbing as much as 0.8
percent to a session high of 9,521.34, an intra-day
high not seen since early June 2015.
The index closed up 0.3 percent on Jan. 24, its last day
of trade
Read more
BRIEF-DENSO to fully acquire unit DAISHINSEIKI via stock swap
* Says the company plans to fully acquire
99.35-percent-owned auto parts manufacturing unit DAISHINSEIKI
Co Ltd through stock swap, with effective on March 17
Read more
99.35-percent-owned auto parts manufacturing unit DAISHINSEIKI
Co Ltd through stock swap, with effective on March 17
Read more
BRIEF-Western Digital sets qtrly cash dividend of $0.50 per share
* Sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.50per share
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
Read more
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
Read more
UPDATE 1-Amazon plans more than 200 daily flights from new cargo hub
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
Read more
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
Read more
UPDATE 4-Facebook eases past Wall St estimates, sees spending up in 2017
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc cruised past Wall
Street's earnings and revenue expectations on Wednesday with
strong growth in its mobile ad business, demonstrating that
controversy over so-called "fake news" and inaccurate
advertising measurements had little impact on its financial
performance.
Read more
Street's earnings and revenue expectations on Wednesday with
strong growth in its mobile ad business, demonstrating that
controversy over so-called "fake news" and inaccurate
advertising measurements had little impact on its financial
performance.
Read more
BRIEF-Novatti establishes business unit to focus on cross-border payments from China to Australia
* Establishes Business unit to focus on payment systems to
settle cross-border payments from China to Australia
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
Read more
settle cross-border payments from China to Australia
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
Read more
Amazon plans more than 200 daily flights from new cargo hub
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
Read more
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
Read more
Fitch Rates Microsoft's Senior Unsecured Notes 'AA+'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
CHICAGO, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the
ratings for
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft), including the Long- and
Short-Term Issuer
Default Rating at 'AA+/F1+'. Fitch has also assigned an 'AA+'
rating to
Microsoft's $17 billion of senior notes offering, which
includes:
--$1.5 billion of 1.85% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2020;
--$1.75 billion of 2.4% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2022;
--$2.25 billion of 2.875% senior notes d
Read more
CHICAGO, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the
ratings for
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft), including the Long- and
Short-Term Issuer
Default Rating at 'AA+/F1+'. Fitch has also assigned an 'AA+'
rating to
Microsoft's $17 billion of senior notes offering, which
includes:
--$1.5 billion of 1.85% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2020;
--$1.75 billion of 2.4% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2022;
--$2.25 billion of 2.875% senior notes d
Read more
UPDATE 1-Trump likely to face questions over travel ban in meeting with CEOs
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
will likely face questions about his executive order
restricting some travel to the United States when he meets with
the CEOs of major U.S. companies at the White House on Friday.
Read more
will likely face questions about his executive order
restricting some travel to the United States when he meets with
the CEOs of major U.S. companies at the White House on Friday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Abercrombie & Fitch names merchandising head as CEO
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Abercrombie & Fitch Co, which is
struggling with a relentless decline in sales, said Fran
Horowitz, its merchandising head, had been promoted to chief
executive of the teen apparel retailer.
Read more
struggling with a relentless decline in sales, said Fran
Horowitz, its merchandising head, had been promoted to chief
executive of the teen apparel retailer.
Read more
China-backed electric vehicle startup Faraday scales back U.S. plans
DETROIT/BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Electric luxury car
startup Faraday Future, one of several Chinese-funded companies
taking aim at Elon Musk's Tesla Inc, is throttling back
on plans to build vehicles in the United States, the company and
public officials said.
Read more
startup Faraday Future, one of several Chinese-funded companies
taking aim at Elon Musk's Tesla Inc, is throttling back
on plans to build vehicles in the United States, the company and
public officials said.
Read more
Ending years of cuts, miners are exploring again - cautiously
SYDNEY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - After years of cutting budgets and
squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
Read more
squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
Read more
Trump likely to face questions over travel ban in CEO's meeting Friday
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
will likely face questions on his executive order restricting
some travel to the United States when he meets chief executives
of major U.S. companies on Friday at the White House.
Read more
will likely face questions on his executive order restricting
some travel to the United States when he meets chief executives
of major U.S. companies on Friday at the White House.
Read more
BRIEF-Amaya makes additional payment on deferred purchase price
* Has made an additional payment of $75 million on its
outstanding deferred purchase price obligation for its
acquisition of rational group
Read more
outstanding deferred purchase price obligation for its
acquisition of rational group
Read more
BRIEF-Kontron names Stefan Franke as new CFO
* Says Stefan Franke appointed to the management board of
Kontron as chief financial officer
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
Read more
Kontron as chief financial officer
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
Read more
Digital media firms search for revenue in high-school bleachers
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Digital media companies looking
for other sources of revenue growth are targeting high school
sports licensing and content deals, hoping to tap into a surge
in online viewing and crack a market too fragmented for most
traditional networks.
Read more
for other sources of revenue growth are targeting high school
sports licensing and content deals, hoping to tap into a surge
in online viewing and crack a market too fragmented for most
traditional networks.
Read more
BRIEF-Kickstarter acquires Huzza, opens first international office based in Vancouver
* Kickstarter - acquires Huzza; opens first international
office based in Vancouver, Canada
Source text : http://kck.st/2jDwRZe
Read more
office based in Vancouver, Canada
Source text : http://kck.st/2jDwRZe
Read more
UPDATE 1-Tepco scraps uranium supply contract with Canada's Cameco
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp
said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
Read more
said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
Read more
Greece's OPAP picks Betgenius as sportsbook platform provider
ATHENS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - London-based gaming services
provider Betgenius will supply Greece-based OPAP,
Europe's fourth biggest betting firm, with a new sportsbook
platform, OPAP said on Wednesday.
Read more
provider Betgenius will supply Greece-based OPAP,
Europe's fourth biggest betting firm, with a new sportsbook
platform, OPAP said on Wednesday.
Read more
BRIEF-SilverBridge Holdings sees half-yearly HEPS 14-15 cents
* Sees HEPS between 14.0 cents and 15.0 cents for 6-months
ended Dec. 31, compared to 11.6 cents a year ago
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
(Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Read more
ended Dec. 31, compared to 11.6 cents a year ago
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
(Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Read more
BRIEF-Schweizer Electronic: Removal from office of chairperson of management board
* Supervisory board revoked appointment of dr Maren
Schweizer as member and as chairperson of management board of
Schweizer Electronic AG with immediate effect
Read more
Schweizer as member and as chairperson of management board of
Schweizer Electronic AG with immediate effect
Read more
Activision Blizzard creates consumer products division
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc said on
Wednesday it was creating a consumer products division to tap
into the popularity of its videogame franchises, including "Call
of Duty", "Overwatch" and "World of Warcraft".
Read more
Wednesday it was creating a consumer products division to tap
into the popularity of its videogame franchises, including "Call
of Duty", "Overwatch" and "World of Warcraft".
Read more
TREASURIES-Yields jump on strong jobs data, before Fed
* ADP jobs data beats expectations
* Fed meeting statement in focus
* Treasury to sell $62 bln notes, bonds next week
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields jumped on
Wednesday after data from payrolls processor ADP showed
stronger-than-expected jobs gains in January, raising
expectations that Friday's closely watched government employment
report will also show strong growth.
U.S. private employers added 246,000 jobs in January, ADP
said, higher t
Read more
* Fed meeting statement in focus
* Treasury to sell $62 bln notes, bonds next week
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields jumped on
Wednesday after data from payrolls processor ADP showed
stronger-than-expected jobs gains in January, raising
expectations that Friday's closely watched government employment
report will also show strong growth.
U.S. private employers added 246,000 jobs in January, ADP
said, higher t
Read more
UPDATE 1-Johnson Controls profit beats; reiterates 2017 earnings forecast
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Johnson Controls International Plc
reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by
strength in its power solutions business, and the multi-industry
U.S. manufacturer reiterated its fiscal 2017 earnings forecast.
Read more
reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by
strength in its power solutions business, and the multi-industry
U.S. manufacturer reiterated its fiscal 2017 earnings forecast.
Read more
BRIEF-Fantasy Aces Daily files for Chapter 7 protection
* Fantasy Draft LLC terminates asset acquisition of Fantasy
Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp. Company files for protection
Read more
Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp. Company files for protection
Read more
BRIEF-Fantasy Draft LLC terminates asset acquisition of Fantasy Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp company files for protection
* Fantasy Draft LLC terminates asset acquisition of Fantasy
Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp Company files for protection
Read more
Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp Company files for protection
Read more
BRIEF-Seoul Semiconductor issues FY 2017 revenue outlook
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Seoul Semiconductor Co Ltd :
* Sees sales revenue of 250 billion won for FY 2017
Source text in Korean: https://goo.gl/SiiRXo
Further company coverage:
(Beijing Headline News)
Read more
BRIEF-ITCen says subscription results of 9th series convertible bonds
* Says all of its 9th series unregistered and unsecured
private convertible bonds have been subscribed on Feb. 1
Read more
private convertible bonds have been subscribed on Feb. 1
Read more
BRIEF-Dasan Networks receives patent
* Says it receives patent about method for managing a
wireless environment configuration of AP using AC
Read more
wireless environment configuration of AP using AC
Read more
REFILE-UAE bank NBAD offers blockchain payments after tie-up with Ripple
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - National Bank of Abu Dhabi said on
Wednesday it had become the first bank in the Middle East and
North Africa to introduce real time, cross-border payments on
blockchain, becoming the latest lender to use the technology.
Read more
Wednesday it had become the first bank in the Middle East and
North Africa to introduce real time, cross-border payments on
blockchain, becoming the latest lender to use the technology.
Read more
BRIEF-Hyundai Asset Management buys 6.5 pct stake in LIS
* Says Hyundai Asset Management has acquired 943,395 shares
of the co, and is holding 6.5 percent stake in the co, from 0
percent stake
Read more
of the co, and is holding 6.5 percent stake in the co, from 0
percent stake
Read more
BRIEF-Virtualex Consulting raises 93.8 percent voting rights in Time Intermedia
* Says it acquired 3,200 shares (93.8 percent voting rights)
of Tokyo-based firm Time Intermedia Corp
Read more
of Tokyo-based firm Time Intermedia Corp
Read more
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)