US FDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine
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US FDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine

May 31 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults, making it the second shot against the common respiratory disease that can be fatal for seniors.The approval comes less than a month after the FDA approved a similar shot by rival… […]

Lucid to raise about $3 bln from Saudi’s PIF, others
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Lucid to raise about $3 bln from Saudi’s PIF, others

May 31 (Reuters) – Lucid Group (LCID.O) said it plans to raise about $3 billion through a stock offering, nearly two-thirds of which will come from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), sending shares of the luxury electric-vehicle maker down 9% after market hours.PIF, which owns more than 60% of the company, has agreed to… […]

China was top market for Tesla Model Y, world’s best-selling car in Q1
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China was top market for Tesla Model Y, world’s best-selling car in Q1

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30 (Reuters) – China was the biggest market for Tesla’s Model Y electric sport utility vehicles, helping it become the world’s top selling vehicle in the first quarter of this year, according to data from market research firm JATO shared with Reuters.Elon Musk on Tuesday visited China for the first time in… […]

Goldman Sachs plans to cut under 250 jobs in coming weeks-source
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Goldman Sachs plans to cut under 250 jobs in coming weeks-source

[1/2] The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File PhotoMay 30 (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) is expected to cut fewer than 250 jobs in the coming weeks as a sluggish… […]

Elon Musk visits China’s commerce ministry
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Elon Musk visits China’s commerce ministry

BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk was showered with praise during a trip to China this week, with people on social media calling him “a pioneer”, “Brother Ma” and “a global idol” while the CEO of Tesla (TSLA.O), Twitter, SpaceX and other companies also met in person with three government ministers.Since landing in… […]

In Lagos, Making Classical Genuinely Nigerian
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In Lagos, Making Classical Genuinely Nigerian

[1/5] Members of Vesta Orchestra and Opera Foundation perform during a concert they organized at the Alliance Francaise de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre in Lagos, Nigeria May 20, 2023. REUTERS/Temilade AdelajaLAGOS, May 26 (Reuters) – At a Lagos cultural centre, a rapt audience listened to baritone John Onosolease perform an operatic song in the… […]

Mitsubishi Motors to extend suspension of production in China -Yomiuri
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Mitsubishi Motors to extend suspension of production in China -Yomiuri

TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) – Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) will extend a suspension of its production in China beyond May, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Tuesday, highlighting struggles the Japanese car maker faces in the world’s largest auto market.Mitsubishi Motors is discussing when to resume production in China with its local partner, a company spokesperson… […]

Air Canada pilots end 10-year contract framework, eye bargaining
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Air Canada pilots end 10-year contract framework, eye bargaining

MONTREAL, May 29 (Reuters) – Air Canada’s (AC.TO) pilots have ended a decade-long contract framework, opening the door to “full bargaining this summer,” their union leadership said on Monday in a note to members seen by Reuters.Air Canada pilots have previously said they are pressing for “historic” gains to narrow the earnings gap with higher-paid… […]