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Glencore to Return $2 Billion to Shareholders Despite Earnings Dip
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UK's Bae Systems Forecasts Years of Growth in ‘new Era’ of Defence Spending, Backlog Hits Record
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Ukraine Dissatisfied With 'difficult' Talks, US Sees 'meaningful Progress'
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UK Inflation Hits Lowest in Nearly a Year at 3.0%, Strengthening Bets on a BoE Rate Cut
Infineon CEO Flags Growth Prospects for Humanoid Robot Chips
Date: February 18, 2026
FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The CEO of Infineon Technologies told daily Handelsblatt that the German semiconductor maker is well-positioned to benefit from a future boom in the market for microchips...
Beauty Group Puig Profit Boosted by Makeup, Skincare Demand Amid Fragance Slowdown
Date: February 18, 2026
By Mireia Merino and Marta Serafinko GDANSK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Spanish beauty company Puig said on Wednesday its net profit rose 12% to 594 million euros ($703 million) last year, as robust demand...
Poland Bars Chinese-Made Cars From Military Sites Over Data Security Fears
Date: February 18, 2026
WARSAW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Poland has barred Chinese-made vehicles from entering military facilities due to concerns their onboard sensors could be used to collect sensitive data, the Polish Army said...
Carrefour CEO Eyes Higher Profits Under Core Markets Refocus
Date: February 18, 2026
PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Europe's largest food retailer Carrefour on Wednesday vowed to grow its cash and profitability, aiming for an operating margin of 3.2% in 2028 and 3.5% by 2030, as part of...
Straumann Forecasts 2026 Growth Despite China Procurement Uncertainty, Shares Rise
Date: February 18, 2026
Feb 18 - Swiss dental implants maker Straumann on Wednesday reported full-year organic sales growth of 8.9%, slightly above expectations, citing a strong performance in EMEA markets. Its revenue grew...
Efg International Profit Increase Dampened by Litigation Provision
Date: February 18, 2026
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Swiss bank EFG International on Wednesday reported a 1% increase in full year net profits to 325.2 million Swiss francs ($421.95 million). EFG's net new assets amounted to 11.3...