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Image for World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
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World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on

By Karin Strohecker and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - From a rout in Asian currencies...

12th May, 2026

Image for KBC's profit misses market forecast as it builds buffer against war hit
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KBC's profit misses market forecast as it builds buffer against war hit

May 12 (Reuters) - KBC reported a first-quarter profit below market expectations on Tuesday, depress...

12th May, 2026

Image for Sweden's EQT tables $12.7 billion proposal to take UK's Intertek private
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Sweden's EQT tables $12.7 billion proposal to take UK's Intertek private

May 12 (Reuters) - Sweden's EQT AB tabled a sweetened 9.4 billion pound ($12.74 billion) proposal fo...

12th May, 2026

Image for Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes
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Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes

LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Investors increased their bets on the Bank of England raising rates in th...

12th May, 2026

Image for UK's On the Beach reinstates profit guidance below analysts' view as Iran war weighs
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UK's On the Beach reinstates profit guidance below analysts' view as Iran war weighs

May 12 (Reuters) - British package holiday group On the Beach reinstated its annual adjusted pretax...

12th May, 2026

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UK's Marston's half-year profit rises on cost control, reiterates outlook

May 12 (Reuters) - British pub operator Marston’s on Tuesday posted a 7.9% rise in half-year underly...

12th May, 2026

Image for UK's Picton says LondonMetric, Schroders agree to $546 million takeover offer
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UK's Picton says LondonMetric, Schroders agree to $546 million takeover offer

May 12 (Reuters) - Britain's Picton Property Income said on Tuesday that LondonMetric Property and S...

12th May, 2026

Image for EU reaches provisional deal to address shortage of essential medicines
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EU reaches provisional deal to address shortage of essential medicines

May 12 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Tuesday said it had reached a provisional deal to stre...

12th May, 2026

Image for DHL signs sustainable aviation fuel supply deal with SAF One in Bahrain
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DHL signs sustainable aviation fuel supply deal with SAF One in Bahrain

May 12 (Reuters) - DHL Group said on Tuesday it signed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agre...

12th May, 2026

Image for Finland's Outokumpu core earnings miss market forecast in Q1
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Finland's Outokumpu core earnings miss market forecast in Q1

May 12 (Reuters) - Finnish stainless steel maker Outokumpu reported first-quarter core profit below...

12th May, 2026

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Vodafone starts a 'new chapter' as it forecasts earnings growth

LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Vodafone said it was entering a "new chapter" as a simpler business focus...

12th May, 2026

Image for Satellite firm SES's revenue jumps 80% as airplane connectivity gains momentum
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Satellite firm SES's revenue jumps 80% as airplane connectivity gains momentum

May 12 (Reuters) - Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES on Tuesday reported first-quarter results...

12th May, 2026