Reuters Before the Bell: March 30, 2017

Click to View in Browser Thursday, March 30, 2017 BlackBerry, freed of handsets, looks to software for return to glory TORONTO (Reuters) - Although BlackBerry Ltd has extricated itself from the smartphone handsets that weighed on its recent fortunes, the Canadian firm faces a tough slog to convince skeptics it can return to its glory days through an enlarged software business. Mexico's governors tap investors in China, elsewhere MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's states are turning to Asia and beyond as some U.S. companies put investment plans on hold south of the border following President Donald Trump's calls to bring jobs back home. Corporate America's top shareholder referee gets tougher on activists NEW YORK (Reuters) - Institutional Shareholder Services Inc, the world's top proxy advisory firm, is making activist investors work harder than ever to earn its backing in corporate control battles in a shift being led by the new man in charge of its recommendations. Jack in the Box inks DoorDash delivery deal LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jack in the Box Inc said it is offering delivery services at more than 800 of the U.S. fast-food chain's restaurants starting on Thursday, under a new partnership with DoorDash Inc. Ackman apologizes for Valeant losses, calls bet a mistake BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager William Ackman has apologized to clients for betting on Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc , telling them he was "deeply and profoundly sorry" for losing so much of their money on the investment. Batteries included as Hyundai amps up electric car ambitions YONGIN, South Korea (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co is developing its first dedicated architecture for electric vehicles, an executive told Reuters, seeking to catch up with the likes of Tesla in the growing segment with multiple, long-range models. Saudi Aramco formally appoints banks to advise on share sale LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco has formally appointed JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley and HSBC as international financial advisers for its initial public offering, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Toshiba gets go-ahead for chip unit sale at angry shareholder meeting Chiba, JAPAN (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp shareholders agreed to split off its prized NAND flash memory unit on Thursday, paving the way for a sale to raise at least $9 billion to cover U.S. nuclear unit charges that threaten the conglomerate's future. Toyota recalls 2.9 million vehicles globally over airbags TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday said it was recalling a total of about 2.9 million vehicles in Japan, China, Oceania and other regions including its Corolla Axio sedan and RAV4 SUV crossover due to potentially faulty airbag inflators. Exclusive: Trump's 'big data' consultant to meet Australian government SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The big data company credited with helping Donald Trump win the U.S. presidency has registered a company in Australia and plans to meet the country's ruling conservative Liberal Party next week, according to documents and a government official. Related Video Samsung unveils its Galaxy S8 smartphone Energy, consumer shares lift S&P 500 to slight gain Make sense of the market with highlights of valuable financial information and reports along with compelling investment insights. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. 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