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Lloyds downgrades guidance as motor finance scandal bites

By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyds Banking Group's third-quarter profit fell by 36%, it said...

23rd October, 2025

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Roche shares fall as new drug sales disappoint

By Ludwig Burger and Bhanvi Satija FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Swiss drugmaker Roche on Thursday lifted its...

23rd October, 2025

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EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU countries on Thursday formally adopted a 19th package of sanctions against Ru...

23rd October, 2025

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Orange posts Q3 profit beat, raises annual guidance

(Reuters) -French telecom operator Orange reported third-quarter core profit that slightly surpassed...

23rd October, 2025

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Freight group DSV eyes more cost cuts as Q3 beats forecast

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Global freight company DSV on Thursday posted third-quarter profits slightly a...

23rd October, 2025

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Nivea maker Beiersdorf cuts 2025 forecast as skincare sales slow

(Corrects day in lede) -German consumer goods maker Beiersdorf on Thursday trimmed its outlook for 2...

23rd October, 2025

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Unilever outpaces rivals 'by a mile' in US with beauty push

(Reuters) -Unilever's third quarter underlying sales growth topped market expectations on Thursday,...

23rd October, 2025

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Holiday Inn owner IHG hit by ongoing US weakness

(Reuters) -Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) surprised the market with a 0.1% ri...

23rd October, 2025

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UK budget fears clouding L&G shares, says CEO

By Iain Withers and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -Britain must not deter pension savers wi...

23rd October, 2025

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Sodexo forecasts slower revenue growth in 2026 on US business challenges

(Reuters) -French food caterer Sodexo on Thursday said it expects a slowdown in revenue growth in 20...

23rd October, 2025

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Morning Bid: Beyond Meat's back on the menu

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Investors might fee...

23rd October, 2025

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Essity launches savings plan as price hikes help it beat earnings forecast

(Reuters) -Swedish hygiene products maker Essity reported third-quarter earnings above market expect...

23rd October, 2025