Exclusive-Deutsche Boerse, Euronext step up battle against IPO flight to US

By Charlie Conchie LONDON (Reuters) -Two of Europe’s major stock exchange operators are stepping up efforts to retain local initial public offerings in the face of U.S. competition, with marketing and research challenging the perception that New York-listed companies fetch higher valuations. Stock exchanges in Europe and the UK have been hit by a drought…

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    US car prices higher in April after tariffs hit

    By Kalea Hall DETROIT (Reuters) -U.S. new-vehicle prices surged in April, data released on Monday showed, a sign that the effects of President Donald Trump’s auto-tariff measures are rippling through the car market. The average price consumers paid, after discounts and promotions, rose 2.5% from March, more than double the typical 1.1% increase over those…

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    Hamas in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior Palestinian official

    CAIRO (Reuters) -Talks between Hamas and the U.S. administration regarding a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave were underway, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump recently repeated a pledge to help get food to Palestinians in Gaza. A…

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