US Supreme Court’s dog toy ruling puts parody products on notice
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US Supreme Court’s dog toy ruling puts parody products on notice

June 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court handed brand owners a win against parody products on Thursday when it ruled that “Bad Spaniels” dog toys resembling Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottles are not shielded by the U.S. Constitution from the liquor maker’s trademark lawsuit.The decision is likely to force companies to toe a more careful… […]

Venezuela’s PDVSA resumes operations at El Palito refinery unit, sources say
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Venezuela’s PDVSA resumes operations at El Palito refinery unit, sources say

VALENCIA/CARACAS, June 11 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s state energy company Petroleos de Venezuela PDVSA (PDVSA.UL) has resumed operation at the catalytic cracking unit at the El Palito refinery, a government-allied legislator and seven sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.The refinery’s reactivation, almost one year after its stoppage, is a key move to alleviate… […]

Pakistan PM says first discounted Russian crude oil cargo arrives in Karachi
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Pakistan PM says first discounted Russian crude oil cargo arrives in Karachi

[1/2] A view of the Russian oil cargo Pure Point, carrying crude oil, is seen anchored at the port in Karachi, Pakistan June 11, 2023. REUTERS/Karachi Port Trust/Handout via REUTERSJune 11 (Reuters) – (This June 11 story has been refiled to correct the reporter’s name)Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the first cargo… […]

Factbox: Who are Crispin Odey and the hedge fund Odey Asset Management?
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Factbox: Who are Crispin Odey and the hedge fund Odey Asset Management?

June 10 (Reuters) – Crispin Odey, one of Britain’s best-known hedge fund managers, is leaving Odey Asset Management following allegations of sexual misconduct, the firm’s executive committee said on Saturday.The Financial Times and Tortoise, in a joint publication on Thursday, reported allegations by 13 women that Odey had sexually assaulted or harassed them over a… […]

Credit Suisse CEO memo signals UBS deal to close Monday
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Credit Suisse CEO memo signals UBS deal to close Monday

June 10 (Reuters) – Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.S) Chief Executive Ulrich Koerner has indicated that the emergency takeover of the bank by UBS AG (UBSG.S) will close on Monday, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing an internal memo.”While Monday brings to an end this chapter in our history, it is also the beginning of… […]

Crispin Odey is leaving hedge fund he founded, says executive committee
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Crispin Odey is leaving hedge fund he founded, says executive committee

NEW YORK/LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) – Crispin Odey, one of Britain’s best-known hedge fund managers, will be leaving the company he founded, Odey Asset Management, following allegations of sexual misconduct, the firm’s executive committee said on Saturday.The Financial Times and Tortoise, in a joint publication on Thursday, reported allegations by 13 women that Odey had… […]

Netflix Sign-Ups Jump As Password Crackdown Kicks Off
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Netflix Sign-Ups Jump As Password Crackdown Kicks Off

June 9 (Reuters) – Daily U.S. sign-ups for Netflix (NFLX.O) have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant’s password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed.The news sent shares of the company up 2.3% to $418.92 in early trading.Looking for new ways to make money in… […]