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Car Parts Maker Valeo to Invest Over 200 Million Euros to Drive India Sales

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UK's YouGov Appoints Former Itv Finance Chief as Chair

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Glencore to Return $2 Billion to Shareholders Despite Earnings Dip

Image for UK's BAE Systems forecasts years of growth in ‘new era’ of defence spending, backlog hits record

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UK's Bae Systems Forecasts Years of Growth in ‘new Era’ of Defence Spending, Backlog Hits Record

Image for Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'

Ukraine Dissatisfied With 'difficult' Talks, US Sees 'meaningful Progress'

Date: February 18, 2026

By John Revill and Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia were due to begin a second day of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Image for UK inflation hits lowest in nearly a year at 3.0%, strengthening bets on a BoE rate cut

UK Inflation Hits Lowest in Nearly a Year at 3.0%, Strengthening Bets on a BoE Rate Cut

Date: February 18, 2026

LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation fell to 3.0% in January from 3.4% in December, official figures showed on Wednesday. A Reuters poll of economists had shown...

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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...

Image for Beauty group Puig profit boosted by makeup, skincare demand amid fragance slowdown

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...

Image for Poland bars Chinese-made cars from military sites over data security fears

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...

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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...