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Image for UK's Debenhams returns to profit after five years, expects further cost cuts
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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

Image for William Hill owner Evoke's Q3 revenue falls on UK shop closures, unfavourable sports results
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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

Image for China's Chery expects overseas-manufactured vehicles to top 50% of exports, exec says
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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

Image for German home prices stagnate as interest rates pressure market, IW data show
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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

Image for UK retail sales fall as consumer confidence tumbles
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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

Image for Eni boosts payout after profit doubles, shares near 20-year highs
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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

Image for Swedish defence group Saab's order bookings soar on back of Ukraine Gripen order
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Swedish defence group Saab's order bookings soar on back of Ukraine Gripen order

By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported on...

23rd October, 2026

Image for Testing firm SGS posts higher Q3 sales, confirms outlook
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Testing firm SGS posts higher Q3 sales, confirms outlook

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Swiss testing and inspection group SGS reported a 14.6% jump in its third-quarter...

23rd October, 2026

Image for Norsk Hydro flags higher smelting costs after quarterly profit miss
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Norsk Hydro flags higher smelting costs after quarterly profit miss

By Jesus Calero Oct 23 (Reuters) - Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro on Friday reported a thi...

23rd October, 2026

Image for Holcim raises earnings forecast after Q3 profit beats expectations
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Holcim raises earnings forecast after Q3 profit beats expectations

By John Revill ZURICH, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Swiss cement maker Holcim raised its full-year earnings fo...

23rd October, 2026