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[1/2] Executives of Norwegian company Adevinta celebrate the firm’s first day of trading at the Oslo stock exchange, Norway April 10, 2019. The consortium, which include funds General Atlantic and TCV, have offered to pay Adevinta shareholders 115 crowns per share. The deal for Adevinta comes at a difficult time for dealmaking in Europe. It is part of a trend of transactions where private equity firms have weighed buying back public companies they previously owned or still own stakes in. Shareholders can receive cash, or a mix of cash and new shares in the emerging private entity.

Persons: Nerijus, Adevinta, Stefan Dziarski, Dipan Patel, Permira, Shivani Tanna, David Goodman, Marguerita Choy Organizations: Adevinta, REUTERS, Permira, Blackstone, eBay, Adevinta ASA, Atlantic, dealmaking, Thomson Locations: Oslo, Norway, Europe, Adevinta, Bengaluru

☆ Analysis-Scholz's Coalition Buckles but Unlikely to Break - for Now
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Nov. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +6 min

The decision has increased tensions within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, in particular between junior partners the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP). But Scholz is unlikely to call for new elections as they would not benefit any of the coalition partners. "Scholz definitely wants to keep the government together and believes this will work as none of the three coalition partners stand to benefit from a break," a source close to the chancellor said. "In reality, the chancellor should dismiss his coalition partners now." "And the strength of the AfD is also the reason why no actors - not even the conservatives - currently have any interest in new elections."

Persons: Sarah Marsh, Holger Hansen, Andreas Rinke BERLIN, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's, Philipp Tuermer, Scholz, Stefan Marschall, Ursula Muench, Frank Decker, Friedrich Merz, Markus Soeder, Decker, Andreas Rinke, Alexander Ratz, Catherine Evans Organizations: Greens, Free Democrats, Scholz's Social Democrats, Tagesspiegel, Bertelsmann Foundation, SPD, University of Duesseldorf, University of Tutzing, Bonn University, Eurasia Group Locations: Ukraine, Germany, Bavarian

☆ Bayer stops blood thinner drug trial due to lack of effect, in major setback
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Ludwig Burger | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Logo and flags of Bayer AG are pictured outside a plant of the German pharmaceutical and chemical maker in Wuppertal, Germany August 9, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 19 (Reuters) - Germany's Bayer (BAYGn.DE) has aborted a large late-stage trial testing a new anti-clotting drug due to lack of efficacy, dealing a fresh blow to the embattled drugmaker and throwing its most promising medium-term development project in doubt. The trial halt, which followed recommendation of independent trial supervisors, marks another setback for a company burdened by a weak herbicide business, high debt and by U.S. lawsuits over the alleged carcinogenic effect of its commonly used Roundup weedkiller. Bayer said it will further analyse the data of the discontinued trial, known as OCEANIC-AF, which was initiated in August 2022. It said the independent trial supervisors recommended the continuation of a separate phase III trial, OCEANIC-STROKE, testing asundexian to prevent repeated strokes in participants who have already suffered one.

Persons: Wolfgang Rattay, Germany's Bayer, Bill Anderson, Bayer, Stefan Oelrich, Johnson, Ludwig Burger, Jose Joseph, Miranda Murray, Christopher Cushing Organizations: Bayer AG, REUTERS, Bristol, Myers Squibb, Johnson, Thomson Locations: Wuppertal, Germany, United States, asundexian, U.S, Frankfurt, Bengaluru

REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Nacho Gutiérrez-Orrantia, one of Citi's (C.N) 's most senior bankers in Europe, will become the bank's head of banking in Europe as part of its planned restructuring, people familiar with the situation said. In his new role of head of the Europe cluster, the Spanish banker will look after Citi´s businesses in the region. Prior to the restructuring, Europe was part of its EMEA business unit, the second-largest region on a revenue basis, according to Citi's 2022 annual report. Gutiérrez-Orrantia was appointed in 2021 as its co-Head of Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and has spent 19 years at the bank. The US bank recently appointed former Deutsche Bank UK deputy CEO Tiina Lee as UK Citi Country Officer (CCO) and UK cluster and banking head.

Persons: Stefan Wermuth, Nacho Gutiérrez, Orrantia, Jens Welter, Jane Fraser, Ernesto Torres, Tiina Lee, Andres Gonzalez, Pablo Mayo Cerquerio, Anousha Sakoui, Louise Heavens Organizations: Citibank, City of, REUTERS, Reuters, Citi, EMEA, Banking, Capital Markets, Advisory, Bilbao, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank UK, Citi Country, Thomson Locations: City, City of London, Europe, Spanish, Middle East, Africa, EMEA, America, Asia South, Asia, Australia, Japan

☆ Ukraine says it has pushed Russian forces back up to 5 miles from the banks of Dnipro river, in first possible counteroffensive success
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russian and Ukrainian foces have been battling on the banks of the Dnipro river. A Ukrainian official said Russian forces had been pushed back around 3 to 5 miles. AdvertisementUkraine said it had pushed Russian forces back three to eight kilometers, or around 3 to 5 miles, from the banks of the Dnipro river, which, if confirmed, would be a major breakthrough in Ukraine's lagging counteroffensive. Ukrainian and Russian forces have been positioned on opposite sides of the river in Kherson after Russia retreated from the region's western part last year. "We need to be realistic about what can be achieved here," Franz-Stefan Gady, a military analyst who recently visited the front lines in Ukraine, told the WSJ.

Persons: —, Natalia Gumenyuk, Gumenyuk, Vladimir Saldo, Oleksandr Kovalenko, Franz, Stefan Gady Organizations: Russian, Service, AFP, Reuters, Wall Street Journal Locations: Ukrainian, Dnipro, Ukraine, Russian, Kherson, Russia, Moscow

☆ Djokovic destroys Sinner to win record seventh ATP Finals title
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TURIN, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A ruthless Novak Djokovic destroyed home favourite Jannik Sinner to win the ATP Finals title for a record seventh time on Sunday -- reaching yet another milestone in his incredible career. A sell-out crowd in Turin's Pala Alpitour had hoped to cheer the 22-year-old Sinner to the biggest title of his career but Djokovic was simply in a different league. At one point Djokovic won 14 points in a row against a player ranked fourth in the world before Sinner briefly slowed the march of the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic also failed to convert break points that would have given him a 5-2 lead as a few errors crept into his game. The crowd tried their best to energise their man but Djokovic moved on towards victory and a Sinner double fault ended the contest.

Persons: Novak, Turin's Pala Alpitour, Djokovic, Sinner, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, Stefan, Tara, I've, Jannik, Carlos, Spain's, Holger Rune, ender, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: ATP, Thomson Locations: TURIN, Turin's, Saturday's

☆ YouTube debuts AI tool that mimics vocals of artists like John Legend, Demi Lovato
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The new product, called "Dream Track," is a collaboration with nine musical artists including John Legend, Demi Lovato, T-Pain, and Sia, among others. It will be limited to YouTube Shorts, the platform's short-form video sharing feature which rivals TikTok, owned by Chinese technology giant ByteDance. The company also featured statements from the artists themselves, who framed the platform as a way to have a stake in the emerging AI music space. Lovato added, "The development of AI technology is rapidly changing the way we navigate the landscape and I believe as artists we need to be a part of shaping what that future looks like." In April, Universal Music Group petitioned YouTube and other music sharing sites to remove the song over copyright claims.

Persons: John Legend, Demi Lovato, Sia, Lyor Cohen, Toni Reid, —, Lovato, Drake Organizations: YouTube, TikTok, Google, Universal Music Group, CNBC Locations: U.S

"Given the absence of a growth engine, it wouldn't surprise me if the Japanese economy contracted again in the current quarter. The risk of Japan falling into recession cannot be ruled out," said Takeshi Minami, chief economist at Norinchukin Research Institute. "The weak growth and the spectre of slowing inflation could delay the BOJ's exit from negative interest rates," he said. Japan’s economy contracts in the third quarterThe weak reading reflects lacklustre consumption and capital expenditure, dashing policymakers' hopes for a post-pandemic rebound in domestic activity to offset weaker external demand from China and elsewhere. He said better net exports, underpinned by car shipments and tourism, helped lift growth in the second quarter, belying the weakness in domestic demand.

Persons: Androniki, Takeshi Minami, Stefan Angrick, Angrick, Fumio Kishida, Tetsushi Kajimoto, Sam Holmes Organizations: REUTERS, Norinchukin Research, Gross, Moody's, Thomson Locations: Tokyo, Japan, TOKYO, China

China detained the executive, named in several media reports as Hiroshi Nishiyama, on suspicion of espionage in March, and he was formally arrested last month. Japan's then foreign minister protested the executive's detention with his Chinese counterpart on a visit to Beijing in April. China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Half the respondents in a recent survey of Japanese companies doing business in China said they would cut investments this year. It's a very difficult point in time to be navigating that as a decision maker, in business or politics," he said.

Persons: Fumio Kishida, Xi Jinping, Rahm Emanuel, Hiroshi Nishiyama, Japan's, Xi, Masashi Mizobuchi, Nishiyama, Takeshi Niinami, Niinami, Stefan Angrick, Yukiko Toyoda, Kiyoshi Takenaka, John Geddie, Sakura Murakami, Francis Tang, Laurie Chen, Antoni Slodkowski, Andrew Silver, Lincoln Organizations: Economic Cooperation, Kyodo, drugmaker Astellas Pharma, APEC, Reuters, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Japan Association of Corporate, Suntory, Moody's Analytics, Thomson Locations: Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, TOKYO, BEIJING, China, San Francisco, Tokyo, U.S, Japan, Beijing, officialdom, Shanghai

☆ Imperial Brands expects profit growth next year, raises dividend
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 14 (Reuters) - Imperial Brands (IMB.L) on Tuesday forecast revenue and profit growth next year led by the second half helped by pricing actions and investments in tobacco alternatives. The maker of Winston cigarettes, Backwoods cigars and Golden Virginia rolling tobacco reported an adjusted operating profit of 3.89 billion pounds ($4.78 billion) for the year ended Sept. 30, up from 3.69 billion. Imperial said next year it anticipates low-single-digit revenue growth, while it expects adjusted operating profit close to the middle of its mid-single digit range. This means adjusted operating profit will likely grow by low single digits in the first half, it continued. Imperial raised its annual dividend by 4%, and said its ongoing multi-year share buyback would increase 10% in 2024.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Winston, Stefan Bomhard, Imperial, Eva Mathews, Emma Rumney, Subhranshu Sahu, Jason Neely Organizations: Imperial Brands, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Virginia, Bengaluru, London

☆ We must find ways to cooperate with China and not press until they lash out, says BridgePark's Selig
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe must find ways to cooperate with China and not press until they lash out, says BridgePark's SeligStefan Selig, BridgePark Advisors founder and managing partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how the deliverables matter in the upcoming Biden-Xi meeting, how Xi plays the country's economic weakness, and more.

Persons: BridgePark's Selig Stefan Selig, Xi Organizations: BridgePark Advisors, Biden Locations: China

☆ What we can expect from 'Deadpool 3,' starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA third "Deadpool" film is in the works, starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular Marvel mercenary and anti-hero. This time around, Reynolds will be joined by his longtime friend Hugh Jackman, who's reprising his role as Logan/Wolverine. According to Jackman, 'Deadpool 3' will take place before 'Logan'Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine in "Logan." "And the fact that he's going to be on our 'Deadpool' set each and every day is nerve-wracking for me. 'Deadpool 3' is currently set for release on July 26, 2024Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in "Deadpool 3."

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☆ The German car industry has been very successful but is now facing a demanding situation, Bosch CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe German car industry has been very successful but is now facing a demanding situation, Bosch CEO saysStefan Hartung discusses the outlook for the German car industry given Chinese competition.

Persons: Bosch, Stefan Hartung

☆ Sergio Ermotti, UBS CEO, is leading the biggest banking deal in history. Failure is not an option
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The caller was UBS (UBS) chairman Colm Kelleher. “I was definitely not expecting the phone call,” Ermotti told CNN on the sidelines of a conference in Geneva last month. UBS paid 60% less than the beaten-down value of Credit Suisse shares just before its last-ditch rescue over a weekend. Even if Credit Suisse had none of that painful baggage, the sheer size of the two banks makes the merger an enormous undertaking. “The fact that UBS was asked to be part of the solution (to Credit Suisse), that was the ultimate success,” Ermotti told CNN.

Persons: Sergio Ermotti, Colm Kelleher, Ermotti, ” Ermotti, Anke Reingen, Roger Federer, “, ”, Morgan Stanley, ” Kelleher, Michael Buholzer, it’s, Katrin Koch, Tom Naratil, —, Merrill Lynch, Stefan Wermuth, Oswald Gruebel, ” Christopher Wheeler, Fabrice Coffrini, … Organizations: Switzerland CNN, UBS, Credit Suisse, CNN, Bank of America, JPMorgan, HSBC, RBC Capital Markets, RBC, Ermotti’s, Banca, Citi, UBS —, Bloomberg, New York Times, Getty Locations: Geneva, Switzerland, Swiss, Zurich, Lugano, Singapore, Europe, Middle East, Africa, New York, AFP

☆ Germany's Scholz looking 'closely' at Italy's migrant deal with Albania
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz looks on next to the President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Stefan Lofven during the meeting of the Party of European Socialists in Malaga, Spain, November 11, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca Acquire Licensing RightsFRANKFURT, Nov 11 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday signalled an openness to study Italy's deal to hold migrants in Albania as the European Union tries to stem illegal immigration. Scholz's briefing, of which Reuters obtained an audio file, was held on the sidelines of a congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES). Scholz had on Tuesday agreed on a tougher migration policy and new funding for refugees with the heads of Germany's 16 states. Scholz also said six western Balkan states that had been promised EU membership 20 years ago should "soon" be integrated.

Persons: Olaf Scholz, Stefan Lofven, Jon Nazca, Scholz, Andreas Rinke, Vera Eckert, Dditing, David Holmes Organizations: Party of European Socialists, REUTERS, Rights, European Union, Monday Rome, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Malaga, Spain, Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Israel, Gaza

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Pressure is growing on Tesla in Sweden, where a trade union is demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in the Scandinavian country have. Another major trade union, the Swedish Union for Service and Communications Employees, said it will halt shipments to Tesla on Nov. 20. Political Cartoons View All 1239 Images"The fight that IF Metall is now taking on is important for the entire Swedish collective agreement model,” Lavecchia said. The IF Metall union and Tesla Sweden have meet twice without results, according to Swedish media. It resulted in a three-month strike by the retail-store employees union that snowballed into an all-out boycott as other unions joined in sympathy strikes.

Persons: Tesla, Gabriella Lavecchia, ” Lavecchia, Stefan Löfven, ” Löfven, Metall Organizations: STOCKHOLM, IF Metall, Painters ’ Union, Tesla, Swedish Union for Service, Communications Employees, Social Democratic, Facebook Locations: Tesla, Sweden, Texas, “, Swedish, Tesla Sweden

☆ Scooter Braun's right-hand man wanted to make Camila Sterling a star. After she died in his hotel room, he wanted the world to forget.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Anna Silman | Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +33 min

He also created an LLC under his initials in 2021, seemingly for the sole purpose of releasing Sterling's music. But since Sterling's death, Bolno has worked to distance himself from the tragedy and buff his reputation online. On June 29, 2023, three months after Sterling's death, Ozuna and Andino signed to SB Projects, Scooter Braun's management company. Since Sterling's death, Bolno has appeared to try to distance himself from the tragedy. However, in September, a message from Centeno's email address sent on behalf of Sterling's mother asked Insider to stop reporting on Sterling's death.

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☆ Diaz to make call on Luton match, says Liverpool's Klopp
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - Europa League - Group E - Liverpool v Toulouse - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 26, 2023 Liverpool's Luis Diaz during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLIVERPOOL, England, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Luis Diaz will decide for himself whether he can play for Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League match at Luton Town following the kidnapping of his parents, manager Juergen Klopp said. Diaz's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, and father, Luis Manuel Diaz, were taken by armed men as they were driving in La Guajira province in Northern Colombia on Saturday. Klopp said he would not underestimate promoted Luton who have only earned one point in four games at Kenilworth Road this season. "We will probably face a low block. We will probably face set-pieces with quality, he said.

Persons: Liverpool's Luis Diaz, Molly Darlington, Luis Diaz, Juergen Klopp, Cilenis Marulanda, Luis Manuel Diaz, Marulanda, Klopp, Thiago Alcantara, Thiago, Stefan Bajcetic, Tommy Lund, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer, Europa League, Liverpool, Toulouse, Rights, Sunday's Premier League, Luton Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchester City, Luton, Kenilworth, Thomson Locations: Anfield, Liverpool, Britain, Rights LIVERPOOL, England, La Guajira, Northern Colombia, Colombia, Luton, Gdansk

☆ Sports betting, online casino boom fuels big DraftKings revenue gains as rivals vie for market share
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The growth of online sports betting and casino gaming across the U.S. has led to soaring revenue for sportsbook companies, but an already crowded race for consumers' dollars is about to get more competitive. Its success, which sent shares more than 16% higher Friday, came not only from sports betting, but also from online versions of casino games. Revenue is expected to grow yearly by 17.3% to reach a projected market volume of $14.4 billion by 2027. Meanwhile, despite being legal in just six states, revenue in the online gaming market is projected to reach $19.1 billion in 2023, according to Statista data. Revenue for online gaming is projected to grow 12.9% yearly and hit $31.1 billion by 2027.

Persons: It's Organizations: Caesars, MGM, Walt Disney Company, ESPN BET, Revenue Locations: U.S

☆ Europe’s gas prices are a worry ahead of winter despite brimming stores
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But while gas shortages are unlikely in Europe this winter, the price of the fuel remains a worry. According to S&P Global, about one-fifth of global LNG supply travels through the channel on Iran’s south coast. In a less jittery market, neither incident may have had the effect it did, helping boost European gas prices by more than 40% over the course of a single week. High gas prices have presented a persistent economic headwind for Europe's biggest economy due to its reliance on energy-intensive industries. Together, these milestones should push European gas prices down to €30 ($32) per megawatt hour by the end of next year, Weatherburn added.

Persons: Asia —, Soeren, ”, Jack Sharples, Heikki Saukkomaa, Simone Tagliapietra, Bill Weatherburn, Stefan Sauer, Weatherburn, “ Organizations: London CNN, European Union, International Energy Agency, EU, Getty, “, Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, CNN, Hamas, P, Chevron, Egyptian, Steam, ”, Capital Economics, Qatar, Energy Locations: Russia, Moscow, Ukraine, Europe, North America, Asia, Norway, Hungary, Austria, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Germany, Israel, Gaza, Hormuz, Jordan, Egypt, Cairo, Estonia, Australia, AFP, “, ” Europe, France, Italy, Lubmin, Pomerania, United States, Qatar

☆ DraftKings revenue jumps 57% as sportsbook leader grows customer base
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Sports betting company DraftKings on Thursday posted quarterly revenue that came in ahead of analysts' expectations as the company rises to the top of the highly competitive online gambling industry. DraftKings reported 2.3 million monthly unique payers in the third quarter, representing a 40% increase year over year. Last month, DraftKings overtook rival sportsbook FanDuel for the first time in market share to become the leader in the U.S. online gambling market, according to market research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. DraftKings accounted for about 31% of online gambling revenue in the third quarter, through Aug. 23, while FanDuel's market share fell to 30%, according to Eilers & Krejcik. For its fiscal 2024, DraftKings expects revenue of $4.50 billion to $4.80 billion.

Persons: Stephon Gilmore, DraftKings, Jason Robins, sportsbook FanDuel Organizations: New England Patriots, Sports, DraftKings, LSEG, Revenue, Krejcik, CNBC PRO Locations: Foxborough , Massachusetts, Kentucky, Maine, North Carolina, Ontario, Canada, U.S

☆ E-cigarette use declines among high school students, FDA and CDC say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Elf Bar disposable vape flavored vaping e-cigarette products are displayed in a convenience store on June 23, 2022 in El Segundo, California. The findings, a part of the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey, showed that from 2022 to 2023 e-cigarette use among high school students declined to 10% from 14.1%, a drop representing about 580,000 fewer high schoolers. Current use of any tobacco product by high school students declined by an estimated 540,000 students, to 1.97 million in 2023 from 2.51 million in 2022. E-cigarette usage has been the most commonly used tobacco product among both high school and middle school students for a decade. "The FDA remains concerned about youth tobacco product use, and we cannot and will not let our guard down on this issue," King said.

Persons: Patrick T, FALLON, PATRICK T, Brian King, King, we're Organizations: Juul Labs, US Food and Drug Administration, Getty, Tobacco Survey, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, FDA, Esco Locations: El Segundo , California, AFP

Overall, China's 2023 imports are likely to reach around 12 million tons, two Singapore-based traders said, topping 2022's record 9.96 million tons, and the avid buying is expected to continue into 2024. read moreBeijing has not provided a crop quality assessment. MORE TO COMEChina's January-September wheat imports jumped 53.6% to 10.17 million metric tons, customs data showed, including 6.4 million tons from Australia and 1.8 million tons from Canada. Chinese wheat purchases have stabilised global wheat prices, one of the Singapore traders said. Given lower output in Australia, traders and analysts said China is likely to import significantly higher volumes of French wheat in the coming months.

Persons: China's, Muyuan, Stefan Meyer, Ma Wenfeng, Price, Rosa Wang, Jeffrey McPike, Naveen Thukral, Dominique Patton, Peter Hobson, Gus Trompiz, Julie Ingwersen, Tony Munroe, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: Traders, Russia, Reuters, El, Beijing Orient, Shanghai JC Intelligence Co, U.S, WASDEA Commodities, Thomson Locations: China, SINGAPORE, BEIJING, Chicago, Singapore, Australia, Beijing, Sydney, StoneX, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, North America, U.S, Canberra, Paris

☆ Tyler Christopher, ‘General Hospital’ actor, dead at 50
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Tyler Christopher, an actor known for his roles on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died. Christopher’s representative Chi Muoi Lo told CNN in a statement that the actor died Tuesday morning. In a 2017 interview with Soap Opera Digest, the actor said he’d left “General Hospital” to take a “personal leave,” and ultimately did not end up returning to the show. Outside of his celebrated career as an actor, Christopher dealt with various hardships toward the end of his life. In May, the actor was arrested at the Hollywood-Burbank airport on suspicion of public intoxication, according to the LA Times.

Persons: Tyler Christopher, ”, Chi Muoi Lo, Christopher’s, Maurice Bernard, “ Tyler, ” “ Tyler, Christopher, Brienne Pedigo, Eva Longoria, Nikolas Cassadine, Cassadine, he’d, Stefan DiMera, ” Bernard, “ Organizations: “, CNN, ESPN, Soap Opera, NBC, Bloomberg Law, Hollywood, LA Times Locations: Burbank

☆ Tyler Christopher, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Is Dead at 50
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Rebecca Carballo | More About Rebecca Carballo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Tyler Christopher, an actor best known for his long-running role on the TV soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. A former co-star, Maurice Benard, said on Instagram that Mr. Christopher had died Tuesday morning in his San Diego apartment because of a “cardiac event.” Mr. Christopher’s death was also confirmed by his manager, Chi Muoi Lo. Mr. Christopher won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2016 for best lead actor as Stefan DiMera on “Days of Our Lives,” another soap opera. He is best known for playing Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital” from 1996 to 2016, while also appearing in several other TV shows and movies. “Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”

Persons: Tyler Christopher, ”, Maurice Benard, Christopher, Mr, Christopher’s, Chi Muoi Lo, Stefan DiMera, Nikolas Cassadine, “ Tyler, ” Mr, Benard Organizations: “ Locations: San Diego

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