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… […]

Natural evolution: Record Galapagos deal sparks clamour for eco-friendly debt swaps
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Natural evolution: Record Galapagos deal sparks clamour for eco-friendly debt swaps

[1/2] Giant tortoises are seen in Floreana Island at Galapagos National Park, Ecuador, October 8, 2016. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File PhotoEcuador scored $1.1 billion Galapagos conservation debt swapRecord deal has sparked clamour among other countriesA multi-country debt swap seen as next big milestoneLONDON, June 9 (Reuters) – The record $1.1 billion debt-for-nature swap Ecuador just pulled off… […]

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… […]

U.S. government sets penalties on 43 drugs over price hikes
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U.S. government sets penalties on 43 drugs over price hikes

June 9 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Friday announced it would impose inflation penalties on 43 drugs for the third quarter of 2023, having fined 27 earlier this year, in a move it said would lower costs for older Americans by as much as $449 per dose.Drugmakers hiked the price of these 43 drugs… […]