Reuters Business Today: January 23, 2017

Click to View in Browser Monday, January 23, 2017 Wall St. set to open lower amid uncertainty under Trump (Reuters) - U.S. stocks looked set to open lower as investors around the world sought safe-haven assets such as gold and U.S. Treasuries in response to the protectionist sentiments expressed by President Donald Trump in his inauguration speech. Trump to talk manufacturing with executives, meet labor leaders WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump planned to hold meetings on Monday with business and labor leaders at the start of his first full week in office, seeking to work quickly on his campaign promise to boost the American manufacturing sector and deliver more jobs. Japan's PM says will keep seeking Trump's understanding on TPP TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he believed U.S. President Donald Trump understood the value of free trade and that he would keep pitching a multinational trade pact that Trump's administration has vowed to exit. Halliburton posts first operating profit in North America in a year (Reuters) - Halliburton Co , the world's No. 2 oilfield services provider, reported its first quarterly operating profit in North America in a year as oil producers put more rigs back to work in North American shale fields. McDonald's fourth-quarter U.S. comparable sales fall less than expected (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp's U.S. comparable restaurant sales fell less than analysts had expected in the fourth quarter as strong demand for its all-day breakfast brought more people to its restaurants. Supermarket operator Kroger to fill 10,000 permanent posts (Reuters) - U.S. supermarket operator Kroger Co said on Monday it would fill 10,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions. Exclusive: Blackstone readies new Asia real estate fund of at least $5 billion: sources HONG KONG (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP is readying a new Asia-focused real estate fund that aims to raise a record $5 billion or more, betting on strong returns from property investments in the region, people familiar with the plans told Reuters. Samsung says batteries caused Note 7 fires, may delay new phone launch SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd indicated on Monday that its latest flagship Galaxy S smartphone could be delayed as it pledged to enhance product safety following an investigation into the cause of fires in its premium Note 7 devices. Emirates to start Dubai-Athens-Newark flights, likely to irk U.S. carriers DUBAI (Reuters) - Emirates plans to start flying to the United States with a stop for passengers in Greece, its second so-called fifth freedom flight and a move that could anger U.S. competitors who accuse it of competing unfairly through state subsidies. SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach: filing (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing. Related Video Trump's first 100 days: the analysts' view Wall Street higher as Trump takes office Counterparties is a curated snapshot of the best finance news and commentary around the web. Register Today News you can use with actionable, timely advice for managing your financial life, including retirement, taxes, real estate, education and more. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2017 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook