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Image for Meta puts Muse agent at heart of AI strategy, plans new stock to power investments
Finance

Meta puts Muse agent at heart of AI strategy, plans new stock to power investments

By Jaspreet Singh and Katie Paul Oct 21 (Reuters) - Meta introduced new non-voting shares on Wednesd...

21st October, 2026

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Finance

BlackRock adds robotics ETF to growing ranks of AI-themed products

By Suzanne McGee NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - BlackRock rolled out another in a suite of exchange-tr...

21st October, 2026

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Finance

CVC assesses possible Verisure take-private bid, source says

By Anousha Sakoui and Ananya Palyekar Oct 22 (Reuters) - Buyout group CVC is in the very early stage...

21st October, 2026

Image for Moncler reports flat Q3 revenue, held back by weaker tourist spending in Europe
Finance

Moncler reports flat Q3 revenue, held back by weaker tourist spending in Europe

(Corrects revenue growth at Stone Island in paragraph 2 to 5% not 4%, and Moncler's revenue growth i...

21st October, 2026

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Finance

Price of Russian oil used for tax calculations jumps 60% above the budget level

Oct 21 (Reuters) - The rouble-denominated price of Russian oil used for tax calculations has average...

21st October, 2026

Image for EU leaders to discuss 2027 money for Ukraine, next EU budget on November 26-27
Finance

EU leaders to discuss 2027 money for Ukraine, next EU budget on November 26-27

BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - European leaders will seek to agree on how to finance Ukraine's €70 bil...

21st October, 2026

Image for Europe risks startup exodus as regulation, funding and skill gaps hamper AI adoption, AWS EMEA head says
Finance

Europe risks startup exodus as regulation, funding and skill gaps hamper AI adoption, AWS EMEA head says

By Mehnaz Yasmin and Deborah Mary Sophia Oct 21 (Reuters) - Regulatory hurdles, funding shortages an...

21st October, 2026

Image for Puig beats sales forecasts as makeup growth offsets skin care dip
Finance

Puig beats sales forecasts as makeup growth offsets skin care dip

By Mireia Merino and Marta Serafinko Oct 21 (Reuters) - Spanish beauty company Puig reported stronge...

21st October, 2026

Image for UK regulator ends Home REIT investigation
Finance

UK regulator ends Home REIT investigation

By Kirstin Ridley LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator has closed its two-year i...

21st October, 2026

Image for As Russia penalises European firms over Ukraine, US rivals largely spared
Finance

As Russia penalises European firms over Ukraine, US rivals largely spared

By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Russia has deepened a crackdown on European companies in...

21st October, 2026

Image for Explainer-What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?
Finance

Explainer-What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?

By Leo Marchandon Oct 21 (Reuters) - Government websites across Europe went dark on Wednesday as ope...

21st October, 2026

Image for US-based Circle8 gets second deadline extension for SThree takeover bid
Finance

US-based Circle8 gets second deadline extension for SThree takeover bid

Oct 21 (Reuters) - British recruiter SThree said on Wednesday that the UK takeover panel has granted...

21st October, 2026

Image for Europe's financial regulators query Google over cloud outage that hit banks
Finance

Europe's financial regulators query Google over cloud outage that hit banks

By Phoebe Seers and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON/PARIS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Financial regulators in Euro...

21st October, 2026

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Technology

Cyber Incidents Are Becoming a Board-Level Business Risk

Cyber incidents are becoming harder to categorise as purely technical events. The consequences can q...

21st October, 2026

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Finance

Borrowing Against a Concentrated Stake? Read the Call Terms First

Raising cash against a large shareholding, rather than selling it outright, is a common choice for f...

21st October, 2026

Image for Factbox-Governments, companies take websites offline over PHP flaws
Finance

Factbox-Governments, companies take websites offline over PHP flaws

Oct 22 (Reuters) - Several government, school and hospital websites across Europe and beyond were ta...

21st October, 2026

Image for Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday
Finance

Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday

(Corrects last paragraph to clarify that Macau is a territory of China) By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCI...

21st October, 2026

Image for Fineco CEO says keeping technology in-house key as AI use grows
Finance

Fineco CEO says keeping technology in-house key as AI use grows

By Valentina Za MILAN, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Fineco's mix of external cloud services and in-house capab...

21st October, 2026

Image for Italian retailers warn of food shortages caused by truck drivers' protest
Finance

Italian retailers warn of food shortages caused by truck drivers' protest

ROME, Oct 21 (Reuters) - A protest by Italian truck drivers over fuel prices and the cost of living...

21st October, 2026

Image for Thyssenkrupp to spin off materials trading division on October 28
Finance

Thyssenkrupp to spin off materials trading division on October 28

FRANKFURT, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp on Wednesday said its materials trading division tk accel...

21st October, 2026