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Home improvement retailer Kingfisher warns on profit outlook

Home improvement retailer Kingfisher warns on profit outlook

LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher warned on Monday that current-year profit would fall short of analyst..

Talgo’s top shareholder in talks with Stadler over takeover bid, report says

Talgo’s top shareholder in talks with Stadler over takeover bid, report says

MADRID (Reuters) – Talgo’s top shareholder is in talks to sell its 40% stake in the Spanish train maker to Swiss rival Sta..

Analysis-Spain’s battle of the banks as BBVA narrows gap to Santander

Analysis-Spain’s battle of the banks as BBVA narrows gap to Santander

By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – BBVA’s share price has more than trebled since late 2020, narrowing its valuation gap ..

Analysis-Cocoa rally and market tumult hoist systematic hedge funds ahead of their peers

Analysis-Cocoa rally and market tumult hoist systematic hedge funds ahead of their peers

LONDON (Reuters) – Record cocoa prices and markets whipped around by inflation and geopolitics helped hedge funds using systemat..

Oil rises as heightened geopolitical risks exacerbate supply concerns

Oil rises as heightened geopolitical risks exacerbate supply concerns

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday on concerns over tighter global supply brou..

Australia’s ANZ Group to settle credit cards class action for $37.4 million

Australia’s ANZ Group to settle credit cards class action for $37.4 million

(Reuters) – Australia’s ANZ Group said on Monday it had agreed to settle a class action suit related to interest charged o..

The rise of sustainable banking practices globally

The rise of sustainable banking practices globally

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the banking sector towards embracing sustainability. Financial institutions wor..

Thousands of Spanish bank staff strike to demand pay rise, union says

Thousands of Spanish bank staff strike to demand pay rise, union says

MADRID (Reuters) – Around 60,000 banking employees across Spain went on strike on Friday to demand pay rises they see as justif..

Air Europa says customer data may have been compromised in October breach

Air Europa says customer data may have been compromised in October breach

(Reuters) -Spanish airline Air Europa said on Friday personal data of its customers may have been compromised in a security incident t..

Santander expects over 6 billion euros in dividends, buybacks on solid 2024 start

Santander expects over 6 billion euros in dividends, buybacks on solid 2024 start

By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Santander said on Friday it expected to pay more than 6 billion euros ($6.50 billion)..

European Championship won’t save German economy, study shows

European Championship won’t save German economy, study shows

BERLIN(Reuters) – The European Championship to be held in Germany this summer is unlikely to turn into a summer fairytale for th..

Dollar set for weekly rise as Swiss cut signals potential rates gap

Dollar set for weekly rise as Swiss cut signals potential rates gap

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar was set for a second week of broad gains on Friday, with even a rate hik..

UK consumers turn positive about their finances, GfK survey shows

UK consumers turn positive about their finances, GfK survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer sentiment held steady in March but households turned positive about the outlook for their p..

Understanding the Dynamics of International Financial Markets

Understanding the Dynamics of International Financial Markets

In today’s interconnected world, understanding the dynamics of international financial markets is crucial for investors, policy..

King Charles doing ‘very well’, Camilla tells Belfast crowds

King Charles doing ‘very well’, Camilla tells Belfast crowds

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Camilla said her husband King Charles who is being treated for cancer was doing “..

Oil broadly steady after surprise US crude stock drop

Oil broadly steady after surprise US crude stock drop

LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices were broadly steady on Thursday, shored up by a surprise U.S. crude stock drop and the U.S. Federa..

Europe’s pro-nuclear leaders seek atomic energy revival

Europe’s pro-nuclear leaders seek atomic energy revival

By Julia Payne and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Leaders from pro-nuclear European countries and energy experts called for a nuclea..

Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range

Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range

By Niket Nishant (Reuters) -Social media platform Reddit geared up for its high-profile market debut on the New York Stock Exchange o..

The impact of international trade agreements on finance

The impact of international trade agreements on finance

International trade agreements have always played a crucial role in shaping the global economy. From reducing trade barriers to promo..

UK inflation fall paves way for BoE rate cuts later in 2024

UK inflation fall paves way for BoE rate cuts later in 2024

By Andy Bruce and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation cooled in February by slightly more than economists and the Bank ..

Glencore aims to cut industrial assets’ carbon emissions by one-fourth by 2030

Glencore aims to cut industrial assets’ carbon emissions by one-fourth by 2030

(Reuters) – Glencore said Wednesday it aims to lower carbon dioxide equivalent emissions for its industrial assets by 25% by the..

Stellantis buys stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight

Stellantis buys stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight

PARIS (Reuters) – European carmaker Stellantis announced on Wednesday that it was acquiring a stake in optical radar start-up St..

UK’s Labour opens door for more investment borrowing

UK’s Labour opens door for more investment borrowing

By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s opposition Labour Party set out the fiscal rules it would use if it wins the next ..

California, Stellantis strike vehicle emissions deal

California, Stellantis strike vehicle emissions deal

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Chrysler parent Stellantis and the state of California reached an agreement on emiss..

Navigating the complex world of international trade finance

Navigating the complex world of international trade finance

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, international trade plays a pivotal role in driving growth and fostering economic d..

Meta offers to almost halve Facebook, Instagram monthly fees amid concerns

Meta offers to almost halve Facebook, Instagram monthly fees amid concerns

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagra..

AstraZeneca bets on new cancer treatments with $2 billion Fusion Pharma purchase

AstraZeneca bets on new cancer treatments with $2 billion Fusion Pharma purchase

(Reuters) -AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it will buy clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc for about $2 bi..

Cryptoverse: AI tokens outpace record-breaking bitcoin

Cryptoverse: AI tokens outpace record-breaking bitcoin

(Reuters) – The artificial intelligence boom has hit the crypto market with a bang. Coins linked to AI-focused crypto projects h..

European patent applications hit record high in 2023

European patent applications hit record high in 2023

(Reuters) – The European Patent Office (EPA) received a record number of patent applications last year, with the biggest share o..

UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says

UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says

LONDON (Reuters) – Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, has been shown looking fit and healthy in the first video taken of h..

World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up

World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks rose on Monday while Treasury yields crept higher ahead of this week’s raft of central ..

Telegram secures $330 million in bond sales

Telegram secures $330 million in bond sales

(Reuters) – Popular messaging platform Telegram raised $330 million through bond sales last week, founder and CEO Pavel Durov sa..

How ai and machine learning are revolutionizing financial audits

How ai and machine learning are revolutionizing financial audits

Financial audits are pivotal processes that ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial statements. Traditionally, a..

Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say

Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say

LONDON (Reuters) – The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s most established gold ma..

World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up

World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks jumped on Monday while Treasury yields crept higher as investors looked ahead to a raf..

China sets higher bar for consumer finance companies

China sets higher bar for consumer finance companies

BEIJING (Reuters) -China has changed the rules for consumer finance firms for the first time in a decade, setting a higher bar for no..

AstraZeneca follows rival Boehringer in capping out-of-pocket costs for inhalers

AstraZeneca follows rival Boehringer in capping out-of-pocket costs for inhalers

(Reuters) – Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday it would cap out-of-pocket costs for its inhaled respiratory products at $35 pe..