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Image for French markets tumble as riots add to political crisis 
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French markets tumble as riots add to political crisis 

By Alun John LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - French markets tumbled on Monday, with bonds, Paris-listed s...

19th October, 2026

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Nvidia wins fast-growing AI startup Modal for new central processors

By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Nvidia has won central processor chip business w...

19th October, 2026

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Hungary to cut deficit below 5% of GDP in Magyar's first budget plan

By Gergely Szakacs and Marc Jones BUDAPEST/LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Hungary's budget will target a...

19th October, 2026

Image for Exclusive-India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources say
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Exclusive-India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources say

By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Indian tax officials are investigating whether liquor...

19th October, 2026

Image for Siemens targets up to 80% factory automation with AI, board member says
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Siemens targets up to 80% factory automation with AI, board member says

Erlangen, GERMANY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - AI could help preserve manufacturing jobs in high-wage countri...

19th October, 2026

Image for Germany's Merck buys Silence Therapeutics in $1.3 billion RNA drug deal
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Germany's Merck buys Silence Therapeutics in $1.3 billion RNA drug deal

By Christy Santhosh Oct 19 (Reuters) - German drugmaker Merck KGaA said on Monday it would acquire U...

19th October, 2026

Image for East European states want more EU fund flexibility to support industry as energy prices rise
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East European states want more EU fund flexibility to support industry as energy prices rise

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland are seeking temporary exemptions...

19th October, 2026

Image for B&M eyes Poundland stores as discount chain sale process gathers pace, Sky News reports
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B&M eyes Poundland stores as discount chain sale process gathers pace, Sky News reports

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Discount retailer B&M is seeking to acquire a small number of stores from rival P...

19th October, 2026

Image for Silgan and American Industrial to buy Trivium Packaging in $3.4 billion deal
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Silgan and American Industrial to buy Trivium Packaging in $3.4 billion deal

By Shania S Thomas Oct 19 (Reuters) - Silgan Holdings and private equity firm American Industrial Pa...

19th October, 2026

Image for Italy falling behind 2030 energy transition targets, report says
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Italy falling behind 2030 energy transition targets, report says

ROME, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Italy has met only 15% of its energy transition targets for 2030, the ECCO...

19th October, 2026

Image for Sterling hits 17-month high against euro
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Sterling hits 17-month high against euro

By Stefano Rebaudo Oct 19 (Reuters) - Sterling hit a fresh 17-month high against the euro on Monday...

19th October, 2026

Image for FTSE 100 ends lower after three sessions of gains, on weakness in banking, mining stocks
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FTSE 100 ends lower after three sessions of gains, on weakness in banking, mining stocks

Oct 19 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 closed down on Monday, dragged by Barclays, which fell after a...

19th October, 2026