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Japan's Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher

Japan's Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, shaking off the weight of a stronger yen to track a rally on Wall Street. The Nikkei .N225 was up 1.1% at 37,789.68 as of 0005 GMT, while the broader Topix .TOPX gained 0.8%. U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, building on their largest weekly percentage gain of the year.
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Bank of Thailand to pause amid political drama

BUZZ-COMMENT-Bank of Thailand to pause amid political drama Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is likely to leave its one-day repo rate at 2.50% on Wednesday after recent political drama, awaiting the formation of a new cabinet. Former Thai leader Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has become the country's youngest prime minister after the Constitutional Court dismissed Srettha Thavisin as premier last week.

Honduras announces $350 mln credit from development bank

UPDATE 1-Honduras announces $350 mln credit from development bank Adds detail on crime agreement, coffee TEGUCIGALPA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The government of Honduras said on Monday that CAF, the regional development bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, had signed off on $350 million in credit destined for social works, infrastructure and the Central American nation's coffee sector.

Bankrupt Steward Health sues landlord over stymied hospital sales

UPDATE 1-Bankrupt Steward Health sues landlord over stymied hospital sales Adds MPT statement in paragraphs 5-6 By Dietrich Knauth Aug 19 (Reuters) - Bankrupt Steward Health Care sued its landlord on Monday, saying it has impeded Steward's effort to sell 31 hospitals in an effort to "siphon all value" for itself, leaving little or nothing for Steward’s hospital operations or its other creditors.

Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case

Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A judge on Monday denied a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, to dismiss a federal tax evasion case brought against him in California. Hunter Biden was convicted in Delaware in June for lying about his illegal drug use to buy a gun, and is scheduled to go to trial in September in the tax evasion case.

Honduras announces $350 mln credit from development bank

Honduras announces $350 mln credit from development bank TEGUCIGALPA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The government of Honduras said on Monday that CAF, the regional development bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, had signed off on $350 million in credit destined for social works, infrastructure and the Central American nation's coffee sector. In a statement, the government said the credit will also be used to fund public spending and social and gender inclusion.

Texas jury finds school shooter's parents not liable for violence

Texas jury finds school shooter's parents not liable for violence By Brad Brooks Aug 19 (Reuters) - A Galveston, Texas, jury on Monday found the parents of a teenager who shot and killed 10 classmates at Santa Fe High School in 2018 not liable for the violence, ending an unusual civil trial. Family members of the shooting victims and survivors accused Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Kosmetatos of being negligent in allowing their son, Dimitrios, to obtain weapons from their home and for not warning

Soccer-Motta pleased with Juve's first performance under his leadership

Soccer-Motta pleased with Juve's first performance under his leadership TURIN, Italy, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Juventus coach Thiago Motta appeared well pleased with his new team after they strolled to a 3-0 home win against Como in their Serie A opener on Monday. Juve pulled off a confident performance as they beat newly-promoted Como with Samuel Mbangula, Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso all on target in the first game of the season at the Allianz Stadium.
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U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns

U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both U.S. presidential candidates and targeting the American public with influence operations aimed at fanning political discord. "We have observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle," said a statement by the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the C

Strike at Lundin's Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week, union says

Strike at Lundin's Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week, union says SANTIAGO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A strike by a workers' union at Lundin Mining's LUN.TO Caserones copper mine in Chile that has dragged on for more than a week is not showing any signs of resolution, the union's president said on Monday. The union, which represents around 300 workers, or 30% of the total workforce at the mine controlled by the Canadian company, began the stoppage last Monday after negoti

New Zealand asks treasury to engage with government-owned Kiwibank on raising new capital

New Zealand asks treasury to engage with government-owned Kiwibank on raising new capital SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand has asked the treasury to engage with government-owned Kiwibank on options for raising new capital, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said, after the competition watchdog on Tuesday said the country's personal bank sector lacked competition.

Australia's Dexus annual loss widens as high interest rates wipe off property value

Australia's Dexus annual loss widens as high interest rates wipe off property value Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australia's Dexus DXS.AX posted a wider-than-expected annual loss on Tuesday, as high interest rates wiped off around A$1.9 billion ($1.28 billion) in value of its property portfolio. The real estate firm posted statutory net loss attributable of A$1.58 billion for the year ended 30 June, much wider than a Visible Alpha consensus of A$488.5 million loss and prior year's A$752.7 million loss.

Agilent Technologies Inc <A.N> expected to post earnings of $1.26 a share - Earnings Preview

Agilent Technologies Inc expected to post earnings of $1.26 a share - Earnings Preview Agilent Technologies Inc A.N , A is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on August 21 for the period ending January 1 0001 The Santa Clara California-based company is expected to report a 6.8% decrease in revenue to $1.558 billion from $1.67 billion a year ago, according to the mean estimate from 14 analysts, based on LSEG data.The company's guidance on May 29 2024, for the peri
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ECB may need to cut rates again in Sept, Rehn says

UPDATE 1-ECB may need to cut rates again in Sept, Rehn says Adds quotes in paragraphs 4, 7 and 9, interest rate and growth outlook in 5, 6 and 10 NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates again in September given persistent economic weakness, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn said on Monday. The ECB was among the first major central banks in the world to cut interest rates in June, partially reversing a record string of hikes, but held rates steady

NZ watchdog finds personal bank sector lacks competition

UPDATE 1-NZ watchdog finds personal bank sector lacks competition Adds comment from ASB Bank chief executive in paragraph 8 By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand’s four largest lenders do not face strong competition in the personal banking sector and the government should make it easier for new entrants, the country’s competition watchdog said on Tuesday.
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BTCS Inc reports results for the quarter ended in June - Earnings Summary

BTCS Inc reports results for the quarter ended in June - Earnings Summary BTCS Inc BTCS.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 43 cents​​ per share for the quarter ended in June, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -7 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for a loss of 4 cents per share. Revenue rose 45.4% to $561.00 thousand from a year ago; analysts expected $400.00 thousand.

Brazil's BTG, XP join those predicting rate hikes through next year

UPDATE 1-Brazil's BTG, XP join those predicting rate hikes through next year Adds BTG among institutions BRASILIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian brokerage XP XP.O and investment bank BTG Pactual BPAC11.SA on Monday joined the growing ranks of economists forecasting an interest rate hike cycle beginning at the central bank's next policy meeting in September.

Palo Alto forecasts annual results above estimates on cybersecurity demand

UPDATE 3-Palo Alto forecasts annual results above estimates on cybersecurity demand Updates shares in paragraph 2, adds analyst comment in paragraph 5 By Jaspreet Singh Aug 19 (Reuters) - Palo Alto Networks PANW.O forecast fiscal 2025 revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its cybersecurity products as the digital threat landscape evolves.
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Goldman hires investment banker Beitzel from Citi to drive FIG dealmaking

Goldman hires investment banker Beitzel from Citi to drive FIG dealmaking By Anirban Sen NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs GS.N has hired veteran investment banker Matt Beitzel, who used to lead Citigroup's C.N coverage of North American banks, as a partner in its financial institutions group, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Beitzel will start at Goldman in November after a period of gardening leave, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Australia shares to open slightly higher, NZ down

Australia shares to open slightly higher, NZ down Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australian shares are poised for a slight uptick at Tuesday's open, as anticipated gains in gold and mining stocks are likely to offset losses in the energy sector, while investors carefully assess the latest wave of corporate earnings reports. The local share price index futures YAPcm1 rose 0.5%, a 17.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close.
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Vicinity Centres Acquires 50% Of Lakeside Joondalup

BRIEF-Vicinity Centres Acquires 50% Of Lakeside Joondalup Aug 20 (Reuters) - Vicinity Centres VCX.AX : ACQUISITION OF 50% OF LAKESIDE JOONDALUP DEAL FOR A$420 MILLION TARGETING AN ADDITIONAL A$250 MILLION OF ASSET SALES IN FY25 Further company coverage: VCX.AX
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