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Euro zone economic activity contracts at fastest pace in over two years in May, PMI shows
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more th...
21st May, 2026
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Axel Springer reports Q1 earnings surge on Bild, Politico, Idealo
FRANKFURT, May 21 (Reuters) - German publishing and ecommerce group Axel Springer said first-quarter...
21st May, 2026
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German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 21 (Reuters) - Germany's private sector activity contracted for a seco...
21st May, 2026
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UK's Tate & Lyle annual sales, profit fall on subdued market for packaged food
May 21 (Reuters) - Tate & Lyle posted lower full-year revenue and profit on Thursday, as subdued dem...
21st May, 2026
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French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - France's private sector economy contracted in May at its sharpest pace in...
21st May, 2026
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UK's Mitchells & Butlers says recent trading hit by soft consumer spending
May 21 (Reuters) - British pub operator Mitchells & Butlers said on Thursday its like-for-like sales...
21st May, 2026
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UK's Autotrader plans $806 million payout to shareholders after profit growth
May 21 (Reuters) - British automotive marketplace Autotrader unveiled plans on Thursday to return ar...
21st May, 2026
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AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong
By Summer Zhen and Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, May 21 (Reuters) - Hedge fund managers say they are targeti...
21st May, 2026
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Record fibre demand and cost savings helps BT shore up earnings
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - BT, Britain's biggest broadband and mobile company, said it added 2.2 mil...
21st May, 2026
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UK's Smiths Group sees slower revenue growth on Middle East war impact
May 21 (Reuters) - British engineering group Smiths Group on Thursday forecast annual revenue to gro...
21st May, 2026
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France's Iliad posts higher Q1 core profit as Italy drives growth
May 21 (Reuters) - French telecoms group Iliad reported a 1.2% annual increase in first-quarter core...
21st May, 2026
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Budget carrier EasyJet's loss in line with forecasts, flags continued Iran war pressure
May 21 (Reuters) - British budget airline EasyJet posted a first-half loss of 552 million pounds ($7...
21st May, 2026