Author Archives: Syndicated Content
ISS joins Glass Lewis in recommending vote against J&J CEO's pay package
(Reuters) - Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has joined Glass Lewis in recommending investors reject a proposed pay package of nearly $30 million for Johnson & Johnson Chie...
Apr 09, 2021
U.S. renewable fuels market could face feedstock deficit
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) - Demand for feedstocks from renewable fuel producers is expected to surge in the United States in coming years as companies scramble to expand output. Energy fro...
Apr 09, 2021
Japan beermaker Asahi looks to halve debt after buying Australia assets
By Yuki Nitta and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Asahi Group Holdings said it will aim to halve its debt and forego overseas investments after spending $11 billion to buy the Australian operati...
Apr 09, 2021
Toshiba chairman issues cautious statement on CVC's take-private offer
TOKYO (Reuters) -The chairman of Toshiba Corp's board on Friday issued a statement on CVC Capital Partners' recent offer to take the company private, saying it was unsolicited and that a deal would re...
Apr 08, 2021
India reports a record 131,968 new COVID-19 infections
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India reported 131,968 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, a record increase for a third straight day, data from the health ministry showed. Deaths rose by 780 to a total of 167,6...
Apr 08, 2021
Disney close to picking next ABC News president - NBC News
(Reuters) - Kimberly Godwin, the executive vice-president of CBS News, is in the final stages of negotiations with Walt Disney Co to become president of ABC News, a media report said on Friday. Godwin...
Apr 08, 2021
Hong Kong government says it will delay receiving AstraZeneca vaccine
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Friday it will not receive any supplies of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine this year amid mounting safety concerns over the vaccine. Health Secretary Sophia Chan...
Apr 08, 2021
Iran frees South Korean ship, captain after promise to help with frozen funds
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - Iran released on Friday a South Korean ship and its captain detained since January after South Korea promised to try to secure the release of Iranian funds frozen in ...
Apr 08, 2021
Japan February core machinery orders seen rebounding: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core machinery orders are expected to have recovered in February from the previous month's drop, a Reuters poll of economists showed, as firms shored up capital spending desp...
Apr 08, 2021
A dozen Bangkok hospitals suspend COVID-19 testing amid shortages
BANGKOK (Reuters) - At least 12 hospitals in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, have said they are suspending testing for COVID-19 amid a new spike in cases due to high demand and shortage of supplies. The ...
Apr 08, 2021
