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...

* 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...

MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Black Sea CPC Blend oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline system are set to stay at 1.43 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, unchanged from the December plan, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Meanwhile, CPC Blend oil loadings in December may be below the planned 1.43 million bpd...