Stock futures edge up as White House talks tariff exemptions
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday as investors were encouraged by signs that President Donald Trump’s proposed hefty import tariffs on steel and aluminum could exclude some key trading partners.
Europe, China warn Trump of response if trade war with U.S. erupts
PARIS/BEIJING (Reuters) – Europe and China warned President Donald Trump on Thursday they would respond in the event of a trade war with the United States, with one Brussels official saying retaliation could also target goods from areas governed by his…
Health insurer Cigna to buy Express Scripts for about $54 billion
(Reuters) – U.S. health insurer Cigna Corp said on Thursday it would buy pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Holding Co for about $54 billion, a tie-up that reflects pressure on healthcare companies to grow bigger to cut costs.
Health insurer Cigna set to buy Express Scripts: WSJ
(Reuters) – U.S. health insurer Cigna Corp is close to buying pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Holding Co , the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Southeast Asia’s Grab in talks to buy into Uber’s regional business: source
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing firm, Grab, is in advanced negotiations to buy parts of Uber Technologies Inc’s business in the region, said a source with knowledge of the talks, in what would be Uber’s second retreat from a…
ECB takes focus as trade war worries simmer
LONDON (Reuters) – Relative calm returned to global markets on Thursday, as traders took a brief break from worrying about a global trade war and focused back on how fast the European Central Bank will end its 2.5 trillion euro stimulus program.
Forbes keeps Saudis off billionaires list after corruption purge
RIYADH (Reuters) – Forbes magazine said on Thursday it was excluding all Saudi Arabian tycoons from its annual list of the world’s richest people after dozens of top businessmen from the oil-rich kingdom were detained in a crackdown on corruption last …
Exclusive: China Resources Beer in talks to acquire Heineken’s China business – sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China Resources Beer (Holdings) Co Ltd is in talks to acquire Heineken NV’s China business in a deal that could be worth more than $1 billion, as the country’s largest brewer seeks new growth from premium brands, five people close to the discussions said.
Norway’s wealth fund may expand emissions blacklist to more companies
OSLO (Reuters) – The ethics watchdog for Norway’s $1-trillion sovereign wealth may blacklist more companies that produce too much greenhouse gas by scrutinizing more industry sectors, including shipping and power.
MBDA and Lockheed form joint venture for German missile defense project
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German unit of European missiles maker MBDA and U.S. arms company Lockheed Martin Corp have formed a joint venture to press ahead with a new air and missile defense system being negotiated with the German military, they said on …
