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Zoetis cuts full-year profit outlook as price-sensitive pet owners reduce vet visits

May 7 (Reuters) - Animal health company Zoetis on Thursday cut its full-year profit forecast and rep...

7th May, 2026

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Germany's tax experts cut revenue forecast, adding pressure on strained budget

BERLIN, May 7 (Reuters) - Germany's council of tax experts on Thursday cut its forecast for the coun...

7th May, 2026

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Meta challenges UK media regulator over online safety fees

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is bringing a legal challenge against Br...

7th May, 2026

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Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector, EU says

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, May 7 (Reuters) - The EU is set to tell airlines the impact from the Iran w...

7th May, 2026

Image for Melia hotel group expects strong sales in Spain as Iran war redirects tourism
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Melia hotel group expects strong sales in Spain as Iran war redirects tourism

MADRID, May 7 (Reuters) - Spain's largest hotel chain Melia expects strong sales in its home country...

7th May, 2026

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EBRD agrees inaugural significant risk transfer deal for 1 billion euros

By Simon Jessop LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has c...

7th May, 2026

Image for Analysis-Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market
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Analysis-Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market

By Bhanvi Satija, Stine Jacobsen and Maggie Fick LONDON/COPENHAGEN, May 7 (Reuters) - Early data fro...

7th May, 2026

Image for ams OSRAM shares surge on AI data centre photonics deal, strong Q1
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ams OSRAM shares surge on AI data centre photonics deal, strong Q1

By Nathan Vifflin May 7 (Reuters) - Shares in Austrian sensor and semiconductor supplier ams OSRAM s...

7th May, 2026

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Citigroup targets 11% to 13% near-term return on tangible assets

May 7 (Reuters) - Citigroup is targeting an adjusted return on tangible common equity of 11% to 13%...

7th May, 2026

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London's FTSE 100 dips as oil majors weigh; voters head to polls

May 7 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday, pressured by a firmer pound and a slide...

7th May, 2026

Image for Analysis-War, energy and politics hamper Eastern Europe's efforts to keep deficits in check
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Analysis-War, energy and politics hamper Eastern Europe's efforts to keep deficits in check

By Libby George and Gergely Szakacs LONDON/BUDAPEST, May 7 (Reuters) - The Romanian government's pol...

7th May, 2026

Image for Pound nudges higher on Iran peace hopes, UK elections in focus
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Pound nudges higher on Iran peace hopes, UK elections in focus

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Sterling nudged higher on the dollar on Thursday, largely reacting to news...

7th May, 2026