* Trade officials say internal discussions aimed at preparing for Trump administration * India seeks broader trade, investment deal with Trump * Plans to offer tax cuts on farm and other key imports * Sees opportunity to draw U.S. firms away from China By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Dec 19 (Reuters) - India is preparing to offer tariffs cuts on...

06:43 AM EST, 12/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The Canadian dollar (CAD or loonie) has slumped below 69 US cents in recent days and Wednesday's FOMC in the United States decision didn't help its cause, said Bank of Montreal (BMO). According to the bank, it's all negative sentiment for the currency right now: -- Rate spreads, which drive the vast majority...

06:42 AM EST, 12/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Nvidia ( NVDA ) supplier SK Hynix was awarded up to $458 million in direct funding from the US Commerce Department under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities, the Commerce Department said Thursday. In addition to the direct funding, the CHIPS Program Office will provide SK Hynix with up...

06:47 AM EST, 12/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Prothena ( PRTA ) said Thursday the phase 2b study conducted by partner Roche evaluating prasinezumab for the treatment of early-stage Parkinson's disease missed its primary endpoint. However, the study showed numerical delay in motor progression and positive trends on multiple secondary and exploratory endpoints, the company said. The results will therefore be...