Finance

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EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers failed...

29th April, 2026

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NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and...

28th April, 2026

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King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles met with U.S. tech leade...

28th April, 2026

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Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment

SAO PAULO, April 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE opened an administrative proceeding...

28th April, 2026

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Insurer Prudential logs nearly 10% rise in first-quarter new business profit

April 29 (Reuters) - Insurer Prudential Plc reported a nearly 10% rise in its first-quarter new busi...

28th April, 2026

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British finance minister Reeves says targeted steps needed to protect UK from war impact without lasting rate hit

April 28 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday the government needs to...

28th April, 2026

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Authentic Brands Group CEO says retailer could top $50 billion in 2026 revenue through deals

By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, NY, April 28 (Reuters) - Guess-owner Authentic Brands Group plans to a...

28th April, 2026

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HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure

April 28 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' planned exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance f...

28th April, 2026

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Kone nears $34 billion deal for rival TK Elevator, Bloomberg News reports

April 28 (Reuters) - Kone is nearing a cash-and-stock deal to buy German rival TK Elevator, Bloomber...

28th April, 2026

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Pernod Ricard ends merger talks with Jack Daniel's owner 

By Abigail Summerville April 28 (Reuters) - France's Pernod Ricard said on Tuesday it has ended merg...

28th April, 2026

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Exclusive-EDF delays decision on Edison stake sale as Middle East conflict disrupts LNG supply, sources say

By Forrest Crellin and Elvira Pollina PARIS/MILAN, April 28 (Reuters) - French utility EDF has pushe...

28th April, 2026

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Analysis-UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

By Dmitry Zhdannikov, Alex Lawler and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - OPEC and its allies...

28th April, 2026