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US stock futures extend gains after June non-farm payrolls data
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (142+ words) The Mighty 790 KFGO US stock futures extend gains after June non-farm payrolls data July 2 (Reuters) " U. S. stock index futures extended gains on "Thursday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report tempered expectations for interest rate hikes by the "Federal Reserve "this year. A…...
Newly discovered soybean biomechanism could increase crop yields
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (416+ words) The Mighty 790 KFGO Newly discovered soybean biomechanism could increase crop yields WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. " Scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing, according to a…...
EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says
39+ min ago (429+ words) SARAJEVO, July 2 (Reuters) " The EU is determined to find a strong candidate for the post of international peace envoy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, to replace a German "diplomat who resigned in May…...
In Brazil, a Bolsonaro family rift exposes the right's struggle with women voters
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (724+ words) By Luciana Magalhaes, Brendan O'Boyle and Ricardo Brito BRAS'LIA/SAO PAULO July 2 (Reuters) " A widening rift between far-right Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his stepmother, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, threatens to worsen his already weak standing among women voters…...
Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June
1+ hour ago (1498+ words) NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) " U. S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4. 2%, pointing to continued labor market stability. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 57, 000 jobs last month…...
Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24. 4% year on year in June
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (273+ words) BEIJING, July 2 (Reuters) " Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the "U. S. automaker's European sales. Deliveries of Model 3 "and Model Y vehicles made in its Shanghai plant, which is also…...
Factbox-How will Americans celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4?
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (296+ words) WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) " Many Americans will celebrate the country's 250th anniversary on July 4 by grilling food or going to a parade, but a significant "slice doesn't think the holiday is very important at "all, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll....
Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (222+ words) July 2 (Reuters) " Federal Reserve policymakers have less reason to deliver an interest-rate hike later this month, traders bet "on Thursday, after a government report "showed the U. S. economy added far fewer jobs than expected in the last two months. Nonfarm payrolls…...
Tennis-Princess Kate watches British hopeful Fery on Wimbledon visit
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (140+ words) LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) " Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, arrived at "Wimbledon on a "sunny Thursday to watch local favourite Arthur Fery, one of the last Britons remaining in the "draw, "face Finnish "qualifier Otto Virtanen "on Court 18. Dressed in a…...
Astra Zeneca signs CSPC China deal for experimental kidney disease drugs
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (156+ words) July 2 (Reuters) " Astra Zeneca has entered into a deal worth up to $1. 77 billion with CSPC "Pharmaceutical Group to discover and "develop experimental medicines with the potential to treat kidney diseases, the Chinese drugmaker said on Thursday. CSPC's Hong Kong stock…...