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Image for Schneider Electric tops revenue forecast as it rides AI data centre wave
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Schneider Electric tops revenue forecast as it rides AI data centre wave

April 30 (Reuters) - Schneider Electric narrowly beat first-quarter revenue expectations on Thursday...

30th April, 2026

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Lazard to buy private equity advisory firm Campbell Lutyens in $575 million deal creating  new private capital unit

April 30 (Reuters) - Investment bank Lazard  said on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement...

30th April, 2026

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BASF operating profit slips on forex effects, pressure from rivals

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - BASF said on Thursday that its quarterly adjusted operating earnings...

30th April, 2026

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Cable maker Prysmian misses first-quarter core profit estimates on FX impact

April 30 (Reuters) - Italian cable maker Prysmian on Thursday reported a 14% rise in its first-quart...

30th April, 2026

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ArcelorMittal beats earnings expectations in Q1

April 30 (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaker, reported stronger-than-ex...

30th April, 2026

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ING launches 1 billion euro buyback as profit beats expectations

April 30 (Reuters) - ING Groep on Thursday launched a 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) buyback as it be...

30th April, 2026

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Capgemini's first-quarter revenue up 7%, in line with estimates

April 30 - French IT services group Capgemini <CAPP.PA> reported a 7% year-on-year increase in first...

30th April, 2026

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BBVA's Q1 net profit rises 10.8% from a year ago

MADRID, April 30 (Reuters) - Spain's BBVA on Thursday said its first quarter net profit rose 10.8% c...

30th April, 2026

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Credit Agricole's Q1 profit undershoots as Iran war uncertainty lifts provisions

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - Credit Agricole SA missed first‑quarter earnings for...

30th April, 2026

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DHL reports higher operating profit aided by cost and capacity management

April 30 (Reuters) - German logistics giant DHL reported a higher-than-expected first-quarter operat...

30th April, 2026

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BOE raises concern over FCA plans to cut capital requirements of trading firms, FT reports

April 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of England has raised concerns about Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

30th April, 2026

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Caixabank's Q1 net profit rises 7% from same period in 2025

MADRID, April 30 (Reuters) - Spain's Caixabank said on Thursday its net profit rose 7% in the first...

30th April, 2026