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Holcim sees mixed outlook for European construction sector in 2027
ZURICH, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Holcim expects the development of the European construction sector to be...
23rd October, 2026
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German business activity growth softens in October, PMI shows
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Germany's private sector growth softened in October as...
23rd October, 2026
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Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says
By Sabrina Valle NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Smith & Nephew held talks to merge with Johnson & John...
23rd October, 2026
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Gucci owner Kering drops 16% as luxury braces for tough winter
By Helen Reid LONDON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Shares in Gucci owner Kering tumbled 16% on Friday, set for...
23rd October, 2026
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French business activity contracts in October amid political, financial pressures, PMI shows
PARIS, Oct 23 (Reuters) - French business activity unexpectedly contracted in October, marking a qui...
23rd October, 2026
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L'Oreal shares bounce on third-quarter sales
By Dominique Patton PARIS, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Shares in L'Oreal rose 5% on Friday, hitting their hig...
23rd October, 2026
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From Buenos Aires to Colombo, discontent simmers under the surface of rebounding economies
By Libby George, Nicolás Misculin and Uditha Jayasinghe LONDON/BUENOS AIRES/COLOMBO, Oct 23 (Reuters...
23rd October, 2026
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Anthropic IPO stands alone as AI market jitters sideline others
(Corrects paragraph 11 to remove erroneous reference to Elice's listing plan) By Echo Wang Oct 22 (R...
23rd October, 2026
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UK's Debenhams returns to profit after five years, expects further cost cuts
Oct 23 (Reuters) - British fashion retailer Debenhams, also known as boohoo, reported a profit for t...
23rd October, 2026
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Bulgaria emerges as a surprise leader in Europe's quest for battery storage
By Alex Lefkowitz and Angeliki Koutantou SOFIA/ATHENS, Oct 23 (Reuters) - As Europe grapples with hi...
23rd October, 2026
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William Hill owner Evoke's Q3 revenue falls on UK shop closures, unfavourable sports results
Oct 23 (Reuters) - British betting and gaming company Evoke on Friday reported a 2% fall in third-qu...
23rd October, 2026
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China's Chery expects overseas-manufactured vehicles to top 50% of exports, exec says
WUHU, China, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chery expects more than half of the vehicles it exports to be made o...
23rd October, 2026
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German home prices stagnate as interest rates pressure market, IW data show
FRANKFURT, Oct 23 (Reuters) - German home prices hardly rose in the third quarter, according to data...
23rd October, 2026
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Exclusive-First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached...
23rd October, 2026
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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15
ATHENS, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Greece's parliament approved a bill on Friday that bans the use of social...
23rd October, 2026
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FINEXER SURVEY: 42% OF UK BUSINESSES REPORT PAYMENT CONFIRMATION DELAYS
New research finds that despite UK businesses embracing payment technology, many still struggle with...
23rd October, 2026
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Heineken document reveals worries over weight-loss drugs and beer sales
(Fixes dropped letter in name in paragraph 16) By Emma Rumney LONDON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Heineken ha...
23rd October, 2026
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UK retail sales fall as consumer confidence tumbles
By William Schomberg LONDON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - British consumers reined in their shopping in Septem...
23rd October, 2026
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Signify beats profit expectations helped by US tariff refund
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The world's largest lighting maker Signify beat third-quarter core profits expect...
23rd October, 2026
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Eni boosts payout after profit doubles, shares near 20-year highs
By Francesca Landini MILAN, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Italian energy group Eni said it would pay a €1.3 bil...
23rd October, 2026