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US Thanksgiving online sales up about 4% so far this year, data shows

US Thanksgiving online sales up about 4% so far this year, data shows Nov 28 (Reuters) - Online sales in the U.S. were up about 4% for the first half of the Thanksgiving holiday, compared to a 2% rise last year, Salesforce CRM.N data showed on Thursday, a fresh sign that shoppers are lapping up steep discounts from retailers. U.S. retailers have been rolling out bolder discounts early and bulking up their holiday deals to capture the attention of more frugal shoppers this year .
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Australian PM Albanese says social media firms now have a responsibility to protect kids

UPDATE 1-Australian PM Albanese says social media firms now have a responsibility to protect kids Adds quotes, background in paragraphs 2-4 By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday social media platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of children, after the country's parliament passed a bill banning t hose under the age of 16 from using the services.

Australia shares poised to inch lower, NZ down

Australia shares poised to inch lower, NZ down Nov 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares were set to inch lower at open on Friday after scaling a record high in the previous session, while investors assessed the central bank governor Michele Bullock's latest comments on the country's inflation and interest rate cuts. The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.3%, a 3.7-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close.
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US Thanksgiving online sales up about 4% so far this year, data shows

US Thanksgiving online sales up about 4% so far this year, data shows Nov 28 (Reuters) - Online sales in the U.S. were up about 4% for the first half of the Thanksgiving holiday, compared to a 2% rise last year, Salesforce CRM.N data showed on Thursday, a fresh sign that shoppers are lapping up steep discounts from retailers. U.S. retailers have been rolling out bolder discounts early and bulking up their holiday deals to capture the attention of more frugal shoppers this year .
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Brazil's Itau Unibanco to pay $0.05 per share in interest on equity

Brazil's Itau Unibanco to pay $0.05 per share in interest on equity SAO PAULO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian lender Itau Unibanco ITUB4.SA said on Thursday it will pay about 0.31 real ($0.05) per share in interest on equity to shareholders, according to a securities filing. The payment will take place by April 30, Itau added. ($1 = 6.0142 reais) Rep
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After Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

RPT-ANALYSIS-After Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it Repeats for additional subscribers By Byron Kaye and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Software testers hired by Australia's government to determine how to enforce the world's first national teen social media ban have worked on defence and election contracts but will use another experience to guide their study: wrangling their own children online.
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ROY MORGAN NEW ZEALAND CONSUMER CONFIDENCE INDEX 99.8 IN NOVEMBER FROM 91.2 PVS MONTH

New Zealand consumer confidence rises in November on interest rate relief SYDNEY, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in November, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday, with falling interest rates and inflation both cited for the rise. “Potential drivers include interest rate relief, a turn higher in the housing market, and easing inflation – though households are going to take some convincing on that front, with inflation expectations at 4%," said ANZ Chief Economist

Guyana gas-to-energy project wins initial US ExIm bank loan guarantee approval

Guyana gas-to-energy project wins initial US ExIm bank loan guarantee approval By Kemol King GEORGETOWN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Guyana has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for a more than $500 million loan guarantee to support a natural-gas fired power project and gas processing facility, a government official said on Thursday.

Morningstar ups fair value estimate for Australia's Pro Medicus on contract win

BUZZ-Morningstar ups fair value estimate for Australia's Pro Medicus on contract win ** Analysts at Morningstar raise fair value estimate for Pro Medicus PME.AX by 8% to A$43/share ** Brokerage says most of upgrade in fair value estimate is due to an uplift in the healthcare informatics firm's contracted revenue following a significant contract win

Canada's antitrust watchdog sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising

UPDATE 2-Canada's antitrust watchdog sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising Adds Google comment in paragraph 4, detail from Competition Bureau in paragraph 6, background in 8 OTTAWA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Canada's Competition Bureau is suing Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, the antitrust watchdog said on Thursday.
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ICE canola futures rise, tracking palm oil higher

ICE canola futures rise, tracking palm oil higher All figures in Canadian dollars unless noted Nov 28 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures climbed on Thursday, helped by a rise in palm oil futures and a bullish outlook for soy oil. * January canola RSF5 settled up $6.70 at $571.30 per metric ton. March canola RSH5 closed up $5.40 at $584.50. * The outlook for soy oil is extremely bullish, one trader said, thanks to a significant increase in soy oil export sales.

Motor racing-Who's getting fired next? Russell expresses F1 drivers' concern

Motor racing-Who's getting fired next? Russell expresses F1 drivers' concern By Alan Baldwin DOHA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern about further departures from Formula One's governing body on Thursday and wondered who was next for the sack after two senior figures left. The BBC quoted steward Tim Mayer, an American who is also sporting organiser of the three U.S.
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Five Democratic US lawmakers receive bomb threats at home

Five Democratic US lawmakers receive bomb threats at home WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Five Democratic U.S. lawmakers from Connecticut on Thursday said they were targeted with bomb threats at their homes, but no explosive devices had been found, according to social media and local media. U.S. Representatives Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, John Larson and Joe Courtney, all from Connecticut, reported the threats in statements on Thanksgiving Day.

Canada's antitrust watchdog sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising

Canada's antitrust watchdog sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising OTTAWA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Canada's Competition Bureau is suing Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, the antitrust watchdog said on Thursday. The Competition Bureau, in a statement, said it had filed an application with the Competition Tribunal seeking an order that, among other things, requires Google to sell two of its ad tech tools.
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Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

UPDATE 1-Asia Morning Call-Global Markets Nov 29 (Reuters) - Stock Markets closing level) Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8444.3 37.6 NZX 50** 13053.56 -159.36 DJIA 44722.06 -138.25 NIKKEI** 38349.06 214.09 Nasdaq 19060.476 -115.101 FTSE** 8281.22 6.47 S&P 500 5998.74 -22.89 Hang Seng** 19366.96 -236.17 SPI 200 Fut 8450 -26 STI** 3737.25 29.16 SSEC** 3295.6983 -14.0806 KOSPI** 2504.67 1.61 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds
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Brazil's Ecorodovias wins 30-year highway concession in Sao Paulo

UPDATE 1-Brazil's Ecorodovias wins 30-year highway concession in Sao Paulo Adds details from the proposal in paragraphs 2-3, and context in paragraphs 3-5 SAO PAULO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian transport firm Ecorodovias ECOR3.SA has won a 30-year highway concession in Sao Paulo state for 30 years, with a proposal for 2.19 billion reais ($365.9 million), stock exchange B3 announced on Thursday.

Morningstar sees higher profit for Insurance Australia Group on RACQ deal

BUZZ-Morningstar sees higher profit for Insurance Australia Group on RACQ deal ** Analysts at Morningstar see higher earnings for Insurance Australia Group IAG.AX following its partnership deal with the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland. ** IAG on Thursday said it would buy 90% of RACQ's insurance book, and provide exclusive insurance services to RACQ's members for 25 years for A$855 mln ($555.75 mln) ** Brokerage raises its FY26 profit forecast for the insurer by 7.5% ** "Given that the trans

Brazil auditors strike threatens goods clearance, trade

UPDATE 1-Brazil auditors strike threatens goods clearance, trade Adds union statement in paragraph 4 By Ana Mano Nov 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian federal auditors have started a nationwide strike over pay, according to a post on the union's website warning that the action started on Tuesday would last indefinitely and include a protest in the capital Brasilia next week.

Iran plans uranium-enrichment expansion at Natanz, Fordow, IAEA report says

UPDATE 1-Iran plans uranium-enrichment expansion at Natanz, Fordow, IAEA report says Adds details from report throughout By Francois Murphy VIENNA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Iran has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog of plans to install more uranium-enriching centrifuges at its Fordow and Natanz plants as well as bring machines recently installed there online, a confidential report by the watchdog said on Thursday.

Soccer-Lazio held by Ludogorets, comfortable wins for Bilbao and Lyon

Soccer-Lazio held by Ludogorets, comfortable wins for Bilbao and Lyon ROME, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Lazio's perfect start to the Europa League was ended by a 0-0 home draw with Ludogorets on Thursday as Athletic Bilbao and Olympique Lyonnais enjoyed comfortable wins. Italy's Lazio, who had won all four previous games, were held to a frustrating scoreless draw by a Bulgarian side who came to defend.

Brazilian markets rattle as proposed fiscal steps miss the mark

EMERGING MARKETS-Brazilian markets rattle as proposed fiscal steps miss the mark Mexican peso recoups some losses Brazilian real briefly hits six per dollar Latam FX down 1.3%, stocks slip 1.6% Updates with mid-session trading By Shashwat Chauhan and Pranav Kashyap Nov 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's real plunged to a historic low on Thursday, while its benchmark bond yield surged, as a wave of selling swept through the market following the government's unveiling of a contentious income tax reform packa
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