Chinese regulators have required asset sales in past deals Concentration in copper, iron ore marketing could be among top concerns, analysts and lawyers say Rio Tinto had been exploring asset-for-equity swap with China’s Chinalco before Glencore talks announced BEIJING/MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The proposed tie-up between Rio Tinto (RIO.L), opens new tab, (RIO.AX), opens…
LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. military’s ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to swiftly reroute the country’s oil exports back toward the United States – and away from China. That will give U.S. refiners an immediate boost, but President Donald Trump’s plans to revive production in the Latin American country may…
US seizes vessel amid military build-up near Venezuela Venezuelan crude exports fall sharply after US tanker seizure Maduro claims US aims to overthrow him and control Venezuela’s oil reserves Dec 20 (Reuters) – The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three U.S. officials told Reuters…
FTSE 100, FTSE 250 log weekly losses Reeves is expected to raise taxes next week ASOS shares drop on lower profit forecast Nov 21 (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 recovered ground on Friday, trimming earlier losses as increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts improved global market sentiment, while investors now await next week’s…
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, a senior White House official said on Monday. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on…
Berkshire still a net seller of stocks, no buybacks Buffett prepares to give CEO title to Greg Abel Berkshire stock trails broader market Nov 1 (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), opens new tab signaled on Saturday that it remained cautious about markets, letting cash swell to a record $381.7 billion even as profit rose, in…
WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday denied he was considering strikes inside Venezuela, appearing to contradict his own comments from last week and amid intensifying expectations that Washington may soon expand drug-trafficking-related operations. The United States has built up a large military presence in the Caribbean in recent months, with fighter…