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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

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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

Image for Wizz Air sees breakeven to slight profit in fiscal 2026 even as Middle East war weighs
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Wizz Air sees breakeven to slight profit in fiscal 2026 even as Middle East war weighs

May 12 (Reuters) - European budget carrier Wizz Air on Tuesday said it expects to report breakeven t...

12th May, 2026

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UK baker Greggs reports sales growth as new menu items boost demand 

May 12 (Reuters) - Greggs, Britain's biggest fast food chain, said on Tuesday its like-for-like sale...

12th May, 2026

Image for Winston cigarette maker Imperial Brands says Iran war may weigh on costs and demand
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Winston cigarette maker Imperial Brands says Iran war may weigh on costs and demand

May 12 (Reuters) - British tobacco company Imperial Brands said on Tuesday that the Iran war could h...

12th May, 2026

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Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, May 12 (Reuters) - When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's lar...

12th May, 2026

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German inflation confirmed at 2.9% in April

BERLIN, May 12 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated slightly to 2.9% in April, the federal stati...

12th May, 2026

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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

By Joanna Plucinska, Elissa Darwish and Corina Pons LONDON/PARIS/MADRID, May 12 (Reuters) - Greg Abb...

12th May, 2026

Image for Italy's Monte dei Paschi reports better than expected first-quarter earnings
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Italy's Monte dei Paschi reports better than expected first-quarter earnings

MILAN, May 12 (Reuters) - Italy's third-largest bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Tuesday posted bet...

12th May, 2026

Image for Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful
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Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

May 12 (Reuters) - Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successful...

12th May, 2026

Image for Shell intends to sell its French petrol stations, Les Echos reports
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Shell intends to sell its French petrol stations, Les Echos reports

PARIS, May 12 (Reuters) - London-listed oil major Shell intends to sell its French petrol stations,...

12th May, 2026

Image for Douglas reports larger than expected loss for Q2
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Douglas reports larger than expected loss for Q2

May 12 (Reuters) - German premium beauty retailer Douglas reported a larger than expected loss for t...

12th May, 2026