Finance

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Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now

MADRID, April 28 (Reuters) - The Spanish government still expects the economy to grow 2.2% this year...

28th April, 2026

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Coca-Cola raises annual adjusted profit forecast on steady sodas demand

April 28 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola raised its annual adjusted profit forecast on Tuesday, betting on ste...

28th April, 2026

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UK sticks with Ajax military vehicles after safety issues

LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain's defence readiness minister Luke Pollard said he had agreed to...

28th April, 2026

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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident in share recovery over time

By Elisa Anzolin PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence that...

28th April, 2026

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London's FTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak on BP boost

April 28 (Reuters) - UK's FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, on track to end a six-day losing streak,...

28th April, 2026

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German union calls for walkouts at Deutsche's Postbank in wage dispute

BERLIN, April 28 (Reuters) - Germany's Verdi union called on employees at Deutsche Bank's Postbank s...

28th April, 2026

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Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial

ZURICH, April 28 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has discontinued a money launderin...

28th April, 2026

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Sterling dips as central bank decisions, Iran war uncertainty in focus

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Sterling eased against a stronger U.S. dollar on Tue...

28th April, 2026

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UK lowers population growth estimate as immigration slows

By David Milliken LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - The United Kingdom's population is likely to grow to...

28th April, 2026

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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident in share price recovery over time

By Elisa Anzolin PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence that...

28th April, 2026

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Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war

HELSINKI, April 28 (Reuters) - Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed be...

28th April, 2026

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Boliden relies on stable electricity prices as Iran war drives up oil

April 28 (Reuters) - Boliden does not hedge oil prices and given its use of other energy sources, th...

28th April, 2026