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Finance

Italy's Bending Spoons, owner of AOL and Vimeo, valued at $20 billion in US market debut

By Arasu Kannagi Basil and Elvira Pollina July 1 (Reuters) - Bending Spoons shares jumped nearly 7%...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Ukraine says portion of military exports' proceeds will go to state defence fund

July 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Wednesday that a percentage of...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Russia's statistics agency says gasoline prices up 30% in Crimea's Sevastopol

July 1 (Reuters) - Gasoline prices in Sevastopol, the largest city in the Russian-controlled Crimea...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by U.S. in NATO defence plans, source says

July 1 (Reuters) - NATO is set to announce at next week's Ankara summit that its European members ha...

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Habit That Quietly Determines Who Leads the Next Decade

Business history often remembers the dramatic moments.

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Advantage That Becomes Clear Only in Times of Uncertainty

For much of modern business history, competitive advantage was often measured by what could be seen.

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Capability That Becomes Stronger Every Time Markets Become Harder

Business success is often measured by visible achievements.

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Bending Spoons shares jump nearly 7% in US market debut

July 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Bending Spoons jumped nearly 7% in their U.S. market debut on Wednesday...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Wealthy businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist

By Christopher Scicluna VALLETTA, July 1 (Reuters) - A wealthy Maltese businessman accused of orderi...

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Edge That Quietly Shapes Every Long-Term Success Story

Business success is often described through visible milestones.

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Quiet Business Asset That Creates Confidence Before It Creates Growth

Growth often dominates business conversations.

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Quiet Business Strength That Competitors Rarely Notice Until It’s Too Late

For years, businesses have searched for competitive advantages that could be measured.

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Ubisoft taps Amazon Games VP to lead Tom Clancy franchise

July 1 (Reuters) - French video games company Ubisoft said on Wednesday it recruited Amazon Games Vi...

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Competitive Advantage That Businesses Build Long Before They Need It

Every business prepares for growth.

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Strength That Grows Quietly While Others Chase Speed

Business has always rewarded ambition.

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Quality That Competitors Notice First but Struggle to Match

Every industry has companies that seem to perform consistently, regardless of changing economic cond...

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Discipline That Becomes Most Valuable When Markets Change

Every business wants to grow.

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Italy new car registrations up 10.6% year-on-year in June

ROME, July 1 (Reuters) - New car registrations in Italy rose in June by 10.6% year-on-year to 146,42...

1st July, 2026

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Business

The Business Advantage That Keeps Compounding When Everything Else Changes

Every business searches for an advantage.

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Fed's Warsh says some task force staffing to be revealed next week

By Michael S. Derby, Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa SINTRA, Portugal, July 1 (Reuters) - Federa...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Germany backs compulsory reservist training to strengthen armed forces

BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - The German government on Wednesday approved a draft law that would allow...

1st July, 2026

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Czech prime minister says he took $200 million payout from his former company

PRAGUE, July 1 (Reuters) - Czech billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Wednesday that he r...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Portugal launches first open-source AI model, joining Europe's sovereignty push

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, July 1 (Reuters) - Portugal launched on Wednesday its first open-source...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Analysis-AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet

By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa SINTRA, Portugal, July 1 (Reuters) - Seeping into just about...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Rate cuts are not back on the table for Britain, Bank of England's Bailey says

SINTRA, Portugal, July 1 (Reuters) - The Bank of England is not in a position to consider cutting in...

1st July, 2026

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Germany indicts Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline blasts, German media report

BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - German federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Ukrainian nationa...

1st July, 2026

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Racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain, Starmer says

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that racism and intolerance...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Russian fuel shortages boost EV charging use, Rosatom says

MOSCOW, July 1 (Reuters) - Gasoline and diesel shortages in Russia have driven a surge in demand at...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Exclusive-LME considers easing rules to boost Hong Kong as metals hub 

By Pratima Desai LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange is considering easing rules, i...

1st July, 2026

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Judgment expected on July 7 in Prince Harry's legal battle against Mail publisher

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Prince Harry, Elton John and five other high-profile British figures are...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

BlueCrest loses £200 million battle against UK tax authority

By Kirstin Ridley and Nell Mackenzie LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Billionaire Michael Platt's BlueCres...

1st July, 2026

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With closer EU ties 'crucially important', Britain sets sights on new summit

By Elizabeth Piper LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Britain hopes to reschedule a summit with the European...

1st July, 2026

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Motor racing-British hopes on a high for Silverstone weekend

By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England, July 1 (Reuters) - George Russell heads to Silverstone on a hi...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Stellantis brand Opel must tackle German production costs to be competitive, says CEO

By Rachel More RUESSELSHEIM, July 1 (Reuters) - Carmaker Opel must cut costs to be competitive, its...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Europe's biggest office sale in four years boosts London's Canary Wharf

By Iain Withers LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Barclays' £750 million ($993 million) acquisition of its...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

UK sets out teacher pay hikes that should outpace inflation

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - British teachers will receive pay increases that should outpace inflation...

1st July, 2026

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Germany's DFB soccer association HQ searched in 2024 Euros ticket probe

By Kirsti Knolle and Matthias Williams BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - German investigators have carried...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

CMA CGM to buy FedEx third-party logistics arm in $1.4 billion deal

PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - CMA CGM has agreed to acquire FedEx's third-party logistics business for a...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Volkswagen's Cariad and Bosch end autonomous driving tie-up

BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's software unit Cariad and supplier Bosch announced the end of...

1st July, 2026

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Finance

Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was gettin...

1st July, 2026