A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register All eyes on US CPI data on Wednesday Peloton falls as CEO says business “thinly capitalized” NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) – The […]
BOSTON, May 10 (Reuters) – Chef Mario Batali was acquitted on Tuesday of sexually assaulting a woman at a Boston bar in 2017 while posing with her for fan “selfie” photos, with the judge doubting the credibility of the accuser in the latest # MeToo was a trial involving a US celebrity accused of misconduct […]
May 10 (Reuters) – The stock market took the view for the first time on Tuesday that it was unlikely that Elon Musk will acquire Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) for $44 billion, as he originally agreed. The implied probability of the deal closing at that price fell below 50% when Twitter shares hit $46.75, based on […]
Judge James Stanton noted that Batali’s conduct was “not appropriate for a public figure of his stature” that night five years ago, but said his accuser has “significant credibility issues” that support the defendant’s “contention that their motive was financial gain.” Batali, who was wearing a sports jacket, smiled after the verdict and thanked his […]
NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) – Wall Street stocks turned lower in a volatile session and oil prices fell on Tuesday with risk appetite appearing to falter as investors turned to safe havens such as Treasuries amid fears about inflation and slowing economic growth. US Treasuries rallied, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note […]
[Previous story, posted at 5:39 a.m. ET] Natali Tene said she posed for photos with Batali while, off-screen, he took advantage of the star-struck pattern while she stood close to him for photos. “His right hand is on my breasts, on my butt, between my legs,” Tene said. “I’ve never been grabbed like this before… […]
US President Joe Biden arrives to deliver remarks on expanding high-speed internet access, during a Rose Garden event at the White House in Washington, US, May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden, under pressure to tame high inflation, […]
May 9 (Reuters) – Gay dating app Grindr said on Monday it would go public through a merger with a blank-check acquisition firm – a deal that values it at $2.1 billion and features Tiga Investments CEO Raymond Zage on both sides of the transaction. Grindr said its existing shareholders would own 78% of the […]
NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) – The dollar was choppy on Tuesday, fluctuating between modest gains and declines as it held near a two-decade high ahead of a key reading on inflation that could provide insight on the path of Federal Reserve monetary policy . Investors were in a risk-on mood, as the yield on […]