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Image for European banks seek alternative cross-border expansion strategies, Morningstar DBRS says
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European banks seek alternative cross-border expansion strategies, Morningstar DBRS says

MILAN, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Uneven European banking regulation, national barriers to liquidity and cap...

22nd October, 2026

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Finance

Irish central bank fines Coinbase unit €3.25 million

LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The Central Bank of Ireland fined crypto asset-trading platform Coinbase'...

22nd October, 2026

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Finance

UK factory output expected to stabilise, CBI survey shows

LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Output in Britain's manufacturing sector is expected to stabilise in the...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Spotify forecasts strong profit as AI features start to pay off, shares surge
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Spotify forecasts strong profit as AI features start to pay off, shares surge

By Jaspreet Singh Oct 22 (Reuters) - Spotify forecast fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estima...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Pound edges higher, outperforming as investor nerves rattle euro zone markets 
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Pound edges higher, outperforming as investor nerves rattle euro zone markets 

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The pound edged up on Thursday, as outflows from euro zo...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Turkey says it is waiting for sale contract from Qatar for Eurofighter Typhoon jet procurement
Finance

Turkey says it is waiting for sale contract from Qatar for Eurofighter Typhoon jet procurement

ANKARA, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Turkey is waiting for Qatar to send it a sale contract and a draft traini...

22nd October, 2026

Image for SAP clients increasingly worry about AI models' origin, CFO says
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SAP clients increasingly worry about AI models' origin, CFO says

By Leo Marchandon Oct 22 (Reuters) - Customers are increasingly asking where the AI inside their bus...

22nd October, 2026

Image for US extends deadline for buyers of Lukoil foreign assets until November 21
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US extends deadline for buyers of Lukoil foreign assets until November 21

MOSCOW, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The US has extended the deadline for companies to negotiate with Russian...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Exclusive-TSMC seeks factory-equipment alternatives to thwart China's rare earths grip, sources say
Finance

Exclusive-TSMC seeks factory-equipment alternatives to thwart China's rare earths grip, sources say

By Wen-Yee Lee and Fanny Potkin TAIPEI/SINGAPORE, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's TSMC is exploring alte...

22nd October, 2026

Image for German fuel tax cut not fully reaching diesel drivers, Ifo says
Finance

German fuel tax cut not fully reaching diesel drivers, Ifo says

By Cian Muenster and Kira Britten Oct 22 (Reuters) - German diesel drivers are receiving only part o...

22nd October, 2026

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VW's Skoda Auto unions reject salary freeze as part of group savings

PRAGUE, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Unions at Volkswagen's Czech unit Skoda Auto will not accept a salary fre...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Kuehne+Nagel CEO expects most container lines back in Suez Canal by early Q2
Finance

Kuehne+Nagel CEO expects most container lines back in Suez Canal by early Q2

By Basile Day and Anastasiia Kozlova Oct 22 (Reuters) - Most container shipping lines should resume...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Norway wealth fund slightly cautious on equities, tech companies
Finance

Norway wealth fund slightly cautious on equities, tech companies

By Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik OSLO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth...

22nd October, 2026

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Finance Careers in 2027: Roles and Skills to Watch

Finance professionals planning for 2027 face a changing mix of analytical, technical and commercial...

22nd October, 2026

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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs this year

LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Barclays said on Thursday it was cutting around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Samsung Electro-Mechanics gets $2.8 billion chip investment from Tesla, Nvidia, report says
Finance

Samsung Electro-Mechanics gets $2.8 billion chip investment from Tesla, Nvidia, report says

SEOUL, Oct 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Electro-Mechanics will receive investment valued at...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Hermes ramped up security after French unrest, CFO says
Finance

Hermes ramped up security after French unrest, CFO says

PARIS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Birkin-maker Hermes has increased security measures at its French stores f...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Rentokil announces $200 million buyback; quarterly revenue rises on improving North America business
Finance

Rentokil announces $200 million buyback; quarterly revenue rises on improving North America business

Oct 22 (Reuters) - British pest control firm Rentokil Initial announced a $200 million share buyback...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Auto distributor Inchcape cuts margin forecast on Australia woes, shares tumble
Finance

Auto distributor Inchcape cuts margin forecast on Australia woes, shares tumble

Oct 22 (Reuters) - British auto distributor Inchcape cut its annual adjusted operating margin foreca...

22nd October, 2026

Image for Audi gets new China leadership to face bruising competition
Finance

Audi gets new China leadership to face bruising competition

(Corrects Zhang's former role (CEO of Chery brand overseas, not group) BERLIN, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Vo...

22nd October, 2026