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Banks say draft capital rules make cryptoassets too costly to trade
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Proposed capital rules for banks holding cryptoassets on their books could block lenders from competing in the fast-growing sector, a group of industry lobbying groups ...
Sep 21, 2021
U.S. House to test Republican roadblock in Tuesday debt-limit vote
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday was scheduled to debate and vote on legislation to fund the federal government through Dec. 3 and raise the nation'...
Sep 21, 2021
DraftKings makes $20 billion offer for Entain – CNBC
(Reuters) -Sports betting firm DraftKings has made a $20 billion cash-and-stock offer for Ladbrokes owner Entain Plc, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The offer price is roughly 2,500 pence p...
Sep 21, 2021
U.S. current account deficit widens to 14-year high in second quarter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. current account deficit increased to a 14-year high in the second quarter as businesses boosted imports to replenish depleted inventories amid robust consumer spending....
Sep 21, 2021
Walgreens makes $970 million investment in specialty pharmacy company Shields Health
(Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance is spending roughly $970 million to acquire a majority stake in Shields Health Solutions to expand its specialty pharmacy business, the companies said on Tuesday. ...
Sep 21, 2021
J&J says second shot boosts protection for moderate-severe COVID-19 to 94%
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday a second shot of its COVID-19 vaccine given about two months after the first increased its effectiveness to 94% in the United States agains...
Sep 21, 2021
Bank of Spain raises growth forecasts for 2021, 2022, 2023
By Jess Aguado and Emma Pinedo MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's economy grew in the third quarter at a pace similar to the previous one thanks to solid domestic demand and looser COVID-19 restrictions, the ...
Sep 21, 2021
Advent-led funding lifts Assembly’s valuation to over $1 billion
(Reuters) - E-commerce software and data platform Assembly said on Tuesday its valuation had crossed $1 billion following a funding round led by U.S. private equity firm Advent International. The comp...
Sep 21, 2021
U.S. housing starts beat expectations in August
WASHINGTON(Reuters) - U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in August, likely boosted by an easing in lumber prices, though land and labor shortages remain challenges. Housing starts advanced...
Sep 21, 2021
Spanish housing stock drops after lockdown-driven buying spree
By Clara-Laeila Laudette MADRID (Reuters) - A rush to buy after the end of coronavirus lockdowns has reduced the stock of homes for sale in Spain's big cities by 4% over the past year, data from leadi...
Sep 21, 2021
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