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Image for Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight

Finance

Asian Stocks Rally as Oil Retreats, Fed in Spotlight

Image for Oil prices drop as U.S. crude inventories show an increase

Finance

Oil Prices Drop as U.S. Crude Inventories Show an Increase

Image for Russia's Rusal swings to annual loss on rising costs, lower aluminium output

Finance

Russia's Rusal Swings to Annual Loss on Rising Costs, Lower Aluminium Output

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Finance

Around 4.9 Million Children Under Five Died in 2024, Says UN

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Companies Pledge 0.1% of Revenues for Global Renewables Buildout

Date: March 18, 2026

By Simon Jessop LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - A new initiative aims to help finance renewable energy across the world by asking companies to donate 0.1% of their revenue, in turn drawing in billions of...

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Dollar Holds Losses as Risk Appetite Flickers Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

Date: March 18, 2026

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - The dollar held losses on Wednesday as a glimmer of risk appetite came back to markets ahead of a slate of key central bank decisions. The yen rallied from...

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Insurer Prudential Clocks 12% Rise in Annual New Business Profit

Date: March 17, 2026

March 18 (Reuters) - Insurer Prudential posted a 12% rise in annual new business profit on Wednesday, helped by resilient momentum in its Asia and Africa market. The London and Hong Kong dual-listed...

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Thyssenkrupp Nucera Cuts Full-Year Outlook, Citing Higher Costs

Date: March 17, 2026

March 17 (Reuters) - German electrolysis equipment maker Thyssenkrupp Nucera on Tuesday lowered its full-year outlook, citing higher-than-expected costs. The company now expects full-year sales in the...

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Lululemon Forecasts Annual Revenue, Profit Below Estimates

Date: March 17, 2026

March 17 (Reuters) - Lululemon forecast 2026 revenue and profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, underscoring its challenges as it faces rising competition and an attempt by founder Chip...

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Airline Sas to Cancel 1,000 Flights in April Due to High Fuel Prices, Di Reports

Date: March 17, 2026

STOCKHOLM, March 17 (Reuters) - Scandinavian airline SAS said it would cancel 1,000 flights in April because of high oil and jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of...