Ukrainian Prime Minister: Qatar will provide $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Rita Pharmaceuticals resumed trading, surging 51% premarket after Biogen (BIIB.O) announced it would buy the company.

The South African rand rose 1 percent to 17.6625 per dollar.

Biogen (BIIB.O): will update third quarter earnings guidance for fiscal 2023, the impact of the transaction on 2024 is roughly neutral.

Biogen (BIIB.O) fell 3% before the market, the company announced the acquisition of Rita Pharmaceuticals.

Biogen will acquire Rita Pharmaceuticals at an enterprise valuation of approximately $7.3 billion. The company expects the transaction to be slightly dilutive to earnings per share.

Biogen (BIIB.O): Will acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals.

GBP/USD extended its gains to 0.50% on the day and is now at 1.2857.

Reata Pharmaceuticals rose 15% pre-market.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We have said many times that we are ready to negotiate, but dialogue from the other side is needed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa summit that we agree that all conflicts should be resolved through negotiations.

Market news: Reata may remain independent or seek partnership.

Market news: Biogen (BIIB.O) is reported to be considering buying the $4 billion drugmaker Reata.

German bunds rallied, with 10-year yields at 2.47%, from 2.59% previously.

Philippine Central Bank Governor: There are still upside risks to inflation.

Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines: It is too early to declare victory against inflation, and the core inflation rate is still high.

JPMorgan said it maintained its bearish view on the yen after the Bank of Japan adjusted its yield curve policy.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa wants engagement and negotiations to end conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Chevron (CVX.N): The PDC Energy deal is expected to close in August.

India and Britain are still discussing investment agreements and intellectual property issues, Indian officials said.