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CEZ plans partial sale of non-production assets, report says

PRAGUE, April 23 (Reuters) - Czech power utility CEZ is preparing to spin off non-production assets...

23rd April, 2026

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Italy says energy crisis puts its plans for defence spending in doubt

By Gavin Jones ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Italy may not be able to raise defence spending as planned...

23rd April, 2026

Image for UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs
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UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - British manufacturers have turned their most pessimistic since the star...

23rd April, 2026

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Druzhba oil flow to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, Slovak ministry says

By Jan Lopatka April 23 (Reuters) - Slovakia said it began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba p...

23rd April, 2026

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Tesla to create 1,000 new jobs in Germany, responding to Model Y demand

BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - Tesla will create 1,000 new jobs at its German gigafactory by the end o...

23rd April, 2026

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Lufthansa launches salvo in carry-on bag size battle with 'Economy Basic' 

By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT, April 23 (Reuters) - Lufthansa Group has unveiled plans for a new "Econo...

23rd April, 2026

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LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 

PARIS, April 23 (Reuters) - Recovery hopes for the French luxury giant LVMH LVMH.PA hinge on the out...

23rd April, 2026

Image for EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth
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EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth

By Romolo Tosiani April 23 (Reuters) - EssilorLuxottica's shares fell on Thursday after the eyewear...

23rd April, 2026

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Sainsbury's calls for UK government help on food sector energy costs

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - The British government should step in to support the food sector to off...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Schindler offsets rising costs from Middle East conflict with price hikes, surcharges
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Schindler offsets rising costs from Middle East conflict with price hikes, surcharges

By Bernadette Hogg April 23 (Reuters) - Swiss elevator maker Schindler is working on pricing actions...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Norway wealth fund reports first-quarter loss of $68 billion as tech stocks fall
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Norway wealth fund reports first-quarter loss of $68 billion as tech stocks fall

OSLO, April 23 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, on Thu...

23rd April, 2026

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Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. will host a second meeting between Lebanese and Isra...

23rd April, 2026