Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Minneapolis judge hopes to start jury selection in trial over George Floyd death
By Jonathan Allen MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minneapolis judge planned to begin screening jurors on Tuesday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former policeman facing criminal charges for his role in t...
Mar 09, 2021
Germany is main target of Russian disinformation, EU says
By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany is the top target of Russian disinformation campaigns in the European Union, a report said on Tuesday, as ties between Moscow and the West hit new lo...
Mar 09, 2021
Nasdaq futures firm 2% as tech stocks recoup losses
By Shashank Nayar and Medha Singh (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Nasdaq 100 index rebounded about 2% on Tuesday, a day after a steep selloff, as U.S. bond yields retreated and investors scooped up b...
Mar 09, 2021
GameStop up for fifth day as meme stocks recover
(Reuters) - Shares of GameStop jumped for the fifth day running on Tuesday, as news on the video retailer's e-commerce strategy and speculation that small investors will pour stimulus checks into mark...
Mar 09, 2021
India asks refiners to diversify, cut reliance on Middle East oil after OPEC+ decision
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has asked state refiners to speed up the diversification of oil imports to gradually cut their dependence on the Middle East after OPEC+ decided last week to...
Mar 09, 2021
Analysis: Peru election fog raises investor concerns as sol currency already at record lows
By Maria Cervantes LIMA (Reuters) - Uncertainty around Peru's presidential elections next month is heightening concern over the country's sol currency, compounding wider emerging market jitters among ...
Mar 09, 2021
First Michigan case of COVID-19 variant “B.1.351” confirmed in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The first Michigan case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351, also known as the South African variant, has been identified in Jackson County. The Michigan Department...
Mar 09, 2021
Oprah-backed Oatly to open UK factory to meet growing oat milk demand
(Reuters) - Oatly, backed by Oprah Winfrey and rapper Jay-Z, plans to open its first plant-based dairy in the UK, producing up to 300 million litres of oat milk per year at launch in 2023, the company...
Mar 09, 2021
Shareholders ask Rio Tinto to disclose climate targets, review lobby associations
(Reuters) - Two small groups of Rio Tinto shareholders proposed resolutions for the mining giant to disclose emission targets and review its association with lobby groups, Rio said on Tuesday. Mining ...
Mar 09, 2021
Illinois third, U of M now fourth in latest men’s basketball Top-25 Coaches’ Poll
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Gonzaga remains number-one, while Baylor is back up to number-two in the latest men’s basketball Top-25 Coaches’ Poll. The unbeaten Bulldogs received all...
Mar 09, 2021
