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Prudential's fourth-quarter profit jumps on underwriting strength
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Prudential Financial on Tuesday reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit, helped b...
3rd February, 2026
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Exclusive-Amazon looks to ditch homegrown software for Android in Fire tablet revamp, sources say
By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup...
20th August, 2025
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Symrise lowers 2025 sales forecast on cautious consumer demand
(Reuters) -German flavour and fragrance maker Symrise on Wednesday lowered its organic sales forecas...
30th July, 2025
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UK retail downturn stretches into 10th month, CBI says
LONDON (Reuters) -A downturn in British retail sales extended into its 10th month in July as rising...
28th July, 2025
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UK retailers plan to cut investment by most since 2019, CBI says
LONDON (Reuters) - British retailers plan to cut investment by the most in more than five years agai...
25th February, 2025
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Oil prices steady as inflation worries limit summer demand optimism
Oil prices steady as inflation worries limit summer demand optimism By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters...
25th June, 2024
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UK clothing retailer Next raises profit outlook again
UK clothing retailer Next raises profit outlook again By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British clot...
1st November, 2023
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UK stocks fall after data signals waning consumer demand; Ashtead slides
UK stocks fall after data signals waning consumer demand; Ashtead slides By Khushi Singh (Reuters) -...
5th September, 2023
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After Christmas relief UK retailers face 2023 reality check
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Updates next week from Britain’s biggest retailers including Tesco...
6th January, 2023
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Global supply chain alignments could be the make-it-or-break-it element for the economy
By Yoni Mazor, CGO of GETIDA.com Over the past two years, the global supply chain has been challenge...
14th December, 2022
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UK manufacturers expect output to fall 3.2% in 2023
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British manufacturers expect output to fall by 3.2% next year a...
12th December, 2022
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UK consumer industries warn curbing energy support will hit demand
LONDON (Reuters) – The mood among Britain’s beleaguered retail and hospitality industries darkened o...
17th October, 2022