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Image for Russia's Medvedev says EU seizure of frozen assets could be tantamount to justification for war

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Russia's Medvedev says EU seizure of frozen assets could be tantamount to justification for war

Image for Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU

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Aurubis seeks curbs to keep metal recycling materials in EU

Image for Stafford Capital launches $1.2 billion timber fund, targets 8% yield

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Stafford Capital launches $1.2 billion timber fund, targets 8% yield

Image for Japanese investors sue Switzerland over Credit Suisse's AT1 write-down, law firm says

Finance

Japanese investors sue Switzerland over Credit Suisse's AT1 write-down, law firm says

Image for UK's Frasers says market conditions tough but keeps profit outlook

UK's Frasers says market conditions tough but keeps profit outlook

Date: December 4, 2025

LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Frasers, the British sportswear and fashion retailer that is majority owned by Mike Ashley, reaffirmed its full-year profit forecast despite what it called tough market...

Image for Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan

Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan

Date: December 4, 2025

PARIS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Eramet aims to deliver more manganese from Gabon and lithium from Argentina as part of efforts to strengthen its finances, which have been hit by falling profits and rising...

Image for UK consumers face higher energy bills after regulator approves $37 billion grid upgrade

UK consumers face higher energy bills after regulator approves $37 billion grid upgrade

Date: December 4, 2025

Dec 4 (Reuters) - British energy regulator Ofgem said on Thursday it has approved a 28 billion-pound ($37.33 billion) investment to upgrade the country's grid capacity, a move that would push up...

Image for AJ Bell warns of moderating revenue margins, added costs from ISA reforms

AJ Bell warns of moderating revenue margins, added costs from ISA reforms

Date: December 4, 2025

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Investment platform AJ Bell on Thursday raised its dividend and announced a share buyback after annual pre-tax profit jumped 22%, and said it would now focus on investments to drive...

Image for Balfour Beatty sees 20% order book jump in 2025 on UK power generation demand

Balfour Beatty sees 20% order book jump in 2025 on UK power generation demand

Date: December 4, 2025

Dec 4 (Reuters) - UK's Balfour Beatty on Thursday forecast its 2025 underlying profit from operations to exceed last year's 252 million pounds ($335.97 million), as solid performance in UK...

Image for Uppercrust Owner SSP soars on improved profit forecast amid turnaround push

Uppercrust Owner SSP soars on improved profit forecast amid turnaround push

Date: December 4, 2025

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Uppercrust Owner SSP said it expects fiscal 2026 earnings per share at the upper end of its forecast range, while launching a review of its rail business in continental Europe, its...