AI spending spree drives global tech debt issuance to record high
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy Dec 22 (Reuters) – Global technology companies have ramped up debt issuance this year to record levels,…
Russian central bank cuts key rate to 16% as Putin speaks
By Elena Fabrichnaya and Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Russian central bank cut its key rate by…
Republicans risk moderates, US House majority, with no healthcare extension
By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Republican worries about losing their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives…
Analysis-US coffee drinkers face higher prices even after Trump’s tariff reset
By May Angel and Alexander Marrow LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – U.S. coffee lovers hoping President Donald Trump’s tariff rollbacks…
7-Eleven Inc says CEO Jeo DePinto to retire
Dec 19 (Reuters) – Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc said on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Joe DePinto will retire…
US senators near deal on military helicopter safety legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – U.S. senators are close to a deal to approve legislation to toughen military helicopter safety…
US healthcare subsidy headed to expiration as House Republicans block quick action
By Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – An expanded U.S. federal healthcare subsidy that grew out…
Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s $108 billion hostile bid in latest M&A twist
Dec 17 (Reuters) – Warner Bros Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile bid, citing lack of financing assurances….
Wall St ends mixed, healthcare and energy stocks weigh on S&P
By Abigail Summerville and Johann M Cherian Dec 16 (Reuters) – The Nasdaq recovered on Tuesday to close higher while…
Human‑wave attacks and drones: How Myanmar’s junta is fighting back
By Naw Betty Han and Shoon Naing Dec 16 (Reuters) – For seven days, rebel fighter Khant and his comrades…