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Image for Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says
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Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, May 12 (Reuters) - When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's lar...

12th May, 2026

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German inflation confirmed at 2.9% in April

BERLIN, May 12 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated slightly to 2.9% in April, the federal stati...

12th May, 2026

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Italy's Monte dei Paschi reports better than expected first-quarter earnings

MILAN, May 12 (Reuters) - Italy's third-largest bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Tuesday posted bet...

12th May, 2026

Image for Douglas reports larger than expected loss for Q2
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Douglas reports larger than expected loss for Q2

May 12 (Reuters) - German premium beauty retailer Douglas reported a larger than expected loss for t...

12th May, 2026

Image for Bayer Q1 operating profit up 9% as crop protection unit gains
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Bayer Q1 operating profit up 9% as crop protection unit gains

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - Bayer on Tuesday said first-quarter operating profit gained 9%, driven...

12th May, 2026

Image for Munich Re posts 57% rise in Q1 net profit amid lower large claims
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Munich Re posts 57% rise in Q1 net profit amid lower large claims

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - The German reinsurer Munich Re on Tuesday said it posted a 57% rise in...

12th May, 2026

Image for Uniper swings to core profit in first quarter, keeps outlook
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Uniper swings to core profit in first quarter, keeps outlook

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - German state-owned utility Uniper is keeping its outlook for 2026 afte...

12th May, 2026

Image for Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps
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Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy will accelerate its standing share buyback programme af...

12th May, 2026

Image for Germany's PBB makes small profit and confirms targets
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Germany's PBB makes small profit and confirms targets

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (PBB), one of Germany's top property financier...

12th May, 2026

Image for Vanguard targets doubling European assets to $1 trillion by 2030
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Vanguard targets doubling European assets to $1 trillion by 2030

By Iain Withers LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Vanguard will expand its product range for everyday inves...

12th May, 2026

Image for Thyssenkrupp cuts sales outlook after steel and automotive weakness weigh on results
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Thyssenkrupp cuts sales outlook after steel and automotive weakness weigh on results

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp cut its 2026 sales outlook on Tuesday...

12th May, 2026

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Morning Bid: Peace talks stutter

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are stuck in a lo...

12th May, 2026