Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Dutch used excessive violence in Indonesian War of Independence, study says
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A major historical review has found that the Dutch military engaged in "systematic and widespread use of extreme violence" during Indonesia's 1945-1949 struggle for independence,...
Feb 16, 2022
Disney to develop U.S. residential communities, with local themes
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co will design U.S. residential communities in deals with property developers, capitalizing on fans' enthusiasm for the brand beyond its theme park and ente...
Feb 16, 2022
AIG profit beats estimates on general insurance strength
(Reuters) - U.S. insurer American International Group Inc topped fourth-quarter profit expectations on Wednesday as it benefited from strong underwriting and lower catastrophe losses at its general in...
Feb 16, 2022
Applied Materials forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates
(Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc forecast second-quarter revenue largely below market estimates on Tuesday, signaling that supply chain woes will hurt its ability to make the equipment that enables s...
Feb 16, 2022
DoorDash revenue beats on sustained demand for food delivery
(Reuters) -DoorDash Inc reported quarterly revenue on Wednesday that beat analysts' estimates, as people continued to order in after using the food delivery company's services frequently during the pe...
Feb 16, 2022
U.S. sanctions on Russian banks are the West’s most potent economic threat
By Catherine Belton LONDON (Reuters) - For NATO members, the most powerful measure against Russia were it to invade Ukraine would be U.S. sanctions cutting off Russian state banks from the dollar acco...
Feb 16, 2022
Spotify acquires Podsights and Chartable to advance its podcasting business
By Supantha Mukherjee and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - Spotify Inc. deepened its investment in podcasting with the acquisitions of Podsights and Chartable, two services that provide greater insights f...
Feb 16, 2022
Canadian court delays case for fashion designer Nygard as justice minister mulls U.S. extradition
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A court in Toronto on Wednesday delayed proceedings on sexual assault and forcible confinement charges for Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard, as Canad...
Feb 16, 2022
Rugby-New Zealand Rugby and players’ association approve Silver Lake partnership
(Reuters) -New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association (NZRPA) have approved a partnership agreement with U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake, NZR and NZRPA said on Thursday...
Feb 16, 2022
Texas AG sues over U.S. airport and airplane mask mandates
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration on Wednesday over a government mandate requiring that masks be worn at U.S. airports and on a...
Feb 16, 2022
