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France's Edf Aims to Spur Electricity Demand as Low Prices Hit Profit

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Journalist With Germany's Deutsche Welle Arrested in Turkey

Image for Aston Martin to sell F1 branding rights as it warns of bigger loss

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Aston Martin to Sell F1 Branding Rights as It Warns of Bigger Loss

Image for German producer prices fall 3% y/y in January

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German Producer Prices Fall 3% Y/y in January

Image for Anglo American hit by De Beers writedown, posts $3.7 billion loss

Anglo American Hit by De Beers Writedown, Posts $3.7 Billion Loss

Date: February 20, 2026

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Anglo American posted a $3.7 billion loss on Friday after taking another writedown on its diamonds business, as the miner pushes ahead with plans to shed non-core assets and...

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UK Consumers up Spending at Fastest Pace in Nearly 4 Years at Start of 2026

Date: February 20, 2026

(Refiles with no change to text) LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - British retail sales rose by 1.8% on a monthly basis in January, official figures showed on Friday. A Reuters poll of economists had mostly...

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UK Public Finances Show Record Surplus in January

Date: February 20, 2026

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Britain's public finances showed a monthly surplus of 30.4 billion pounds ($40.87 billion) in January, official figures showed on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had a...

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Umicore Posts Core Profit Beat Boosted by Gold, but Core Business Remains Soft

Date: February 20, 2026

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Belgian metal recycling group Umicore reported a 2025 core profit above market expectations on Friday, supported by high metal prices that cushioned impacts from currency exchange...

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Danone Infant Formula Recall Casts Shadow Over Results Beat

Date: February 20, 2026

PARIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) - French food group Danone said it was starting 2026 with confidence after it delivered 2025 sales and cash above analysts' expectations, and improved its profit margin thanks...

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Air Liquide More Optimistic on Europe; Sees No Mid-Term Impact From U.S. Hydrogen Pause

Date: February 20, 2026

Feb 20 (Reuters) - French industrial gases group Air Liquide reported slightly higher than expected recurring operating income for 2025 on Friday, citing efficiencies, pricing management particularly...