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Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack
KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Around 180,000 consumers were left without electricity supplies across five...
18th December, 2025
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Morning Bid: BoE to make the cut as others stay the course
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets expect the Bank of...
18th December, 2025
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Beauty retailer Douglas tempers growth forecasts for 2026 and beyond
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Beauty retailer Douglas cut its sales guidance for 2026 and beyond on Thursday, a...
18th December, 2025
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Lufthansa plays catch up with European rivals after bumpy ride
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German airline group Lufthansa has vowed to start making its ambitious tu...
18th December, 2025
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Sterling, gilt yields rise after BoE cuts rates in tight vote
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The British pound was steady on Thursday before the Bank...
18th December, 2025
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European shares gain after US inflation data, ECB rate decision aids investor optimism
Dec 18 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Thursday as investors adopted a largely cautious st...
18th December, 2025
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BP names Meg O’Neill CEO after sudden Auchincloss exit
Dec 18 (Reuters) - BP has named Meg O'Neill, chief executive of Australia's Woodside Energy, as its...
18th December, 2025
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Elliott gears up for Barnes & Noble and Waterstones listing, FT reports
(Corrects headline and paragraph 1 to say listing, not listings) Dec 18 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Ellio...
18th December, 2025
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Aena to buy majority stake in UK airports holding for $360 million
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Spain's airport operator Aena said on Thursday it agreed to buy a 51% stake in a...
18th December, 2025
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Micron surges as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Micron Technology's Frankfurt-listed shares soared almost 12% in early European t...
18th December, 2025
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Analysis-More mega deals coming as chase for scale fuels near record-breaking year for M&A
By Anousha Sakoui, Dawn Kopecki and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/HONG KONG, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Dealmakers...
18th December, 2025
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BP's next CEO Meg O'Neill to make history as first woman to lead an oil major
By Helen Clark PERTH, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill, tapped by BP to lead a...
18th December, 2025