TORONTO, March 26 (Reuters) - When Royal Bank of Canada convenes its first investor day in seven years on Thursday, shareholders will focus on growth, as trade tensions worsen with its key U.S. market. The United States accounts for 26% of RBC's revenue, and CEO Dave McKay has often called it the bank's second home market. Where does Royal Bank...

10:04 AM EDT, 03/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- VivoPower International ( VVPR ) said Wednesday it is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi-based Energi Holdings on an unsolicited all-cash takeover bid for $120 million. Negotiations between VivoPower's ( VVPR ) board and Energi are expected to be completed by April 2, the company said. VivoPower ( VVPR ) said Energi proposed...

General Dynamics Corporation ( GD ) shares are trading higher after the company announced on Wednesday that its business unit, General Dynamics Electric Boat, has been awarded a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification by the U.S. Department of Defense. The funding will be used to purchase long lead-time materials for the Virginia-Class Block VI submarines, a component of the U.S....

10:04 AM EDT, 03/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- UPS (UPS) said Wednesday it is launching the Global Checkout service targeting clients that make online purchases from shippers around the world. The service will guarantee upfront the amount that shoppers have to pay in duties, fees and taxes, the company said, adding it is intended to solve the issue of surprise costs...