BlackRock cuts back on China exposure on macro, geopolitical concerns

BlackRock trimmed its exposure to Chinese stocks and government bonds, and Asian fixed income more widely, to neutral from a slight overweight, citing a worsening macroeconomic outlook as well as geopolitics.

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09-05-2022

Exclusive-Germany, Qatar at odds over terms in talks on LNG supply deal -sources

Germany and Qatar have hit difficulties in talks over long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deals amid differences over key conditions, including the duration of any contract, three people familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

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09-05-2022

Exclusive-Sachem Head nears deal to end board challenge against US Foods-sources

Hedge fund Sachem Head Capital Management is in advanced talks to drop a board challenge against US Foods Holding Corp in exchange for three seats on the food distributor's board of directors and the replacement of Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

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09-05-2022

Yellen says U.S. financial system operating in 'orderly manner'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday that the U.S. financial system was functioning in an "orderly manner" despite recent market volatility, and valuations of some assets remain high compared to historical values.

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09-05-2022

UK's Morrisons clinches deal for convenience chain McColl's

(Reuters) -British supermarket group Morrisons has won a battle against the owners of rival Asda to buy collapsed convenience store chain McColl's.

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09-05-2022

Aptiv Shanghai plant suspends some shipments after COVID cases - sources

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Aptiv stopped shipping over the weekend some parts from a Shanghai plant that supplies Tesla Inc and General Motors Co after COVID-19 infections were found among its workers, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

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09-05-2022

Exclusive-Germany prepares crisis plan for abrupt end to Russian gas - sources

German officials are quietly preparing for any sudden halt in Russian gas supplies with an emergency package that could include taking control of critical firms, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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09-05-2022

Musk's $44-billion Twitter deal at risk of being repriced lower - Hindenburg

(Reuters) -Short-seller Hindenburg Research warned on Monday that Elon Musk's $44-billion offer to take Twitter Inc private could get repriced lower if the Silicon Valley billionaire walked away from the deal.

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09-05-2022

Bitcoin falls to 10-month low as stock markets tumble

Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since July 2021 on Monday as slumping equity markets continued to hurt cryptocurrencies, which are currently trading in line with so-called riskier assets like tech stocks.

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09-05-2022