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Credit Agricole's profit falls 39% on Banco BPM charge, higher costs

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Credit Agricole reported a 39% fall in fourth-quarter p...

4th February, 2026

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New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth

Feb 4 (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Nestle is planning a strategic overhaul to refocus the...

4th February, 2026

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Santander aims to become big retail bank in US with $12.2 billion Webster deal

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Spain's Santander said on Tuesday it will buy U.S. regional lender Webster Financi...

3rd February, 2026

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Knight Vinke founder says his fund can't invest in uncertain US under Trump

By Simon Jessop and Susanna Twidale LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Eric Knight said his hedge fund cannot...

3rd February, 2026

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Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish wind farm operator Orsted said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell its E...

3rd February, 2026

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Germany's BayWa in talks with financiers and shareholders on possible changes to restructuring process

Feb 2 (Reuters) - German agricultural supplies trader BayWa is in precautionary talks with financing...

2nd February, 2026

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BAE workers in northern England plan strike over pay, union says

LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England plan to...

2nd February, 2026

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Zurich Insurance discloses interest in UK's Beazley as takeover battle intensifies

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance Group disclosed a 1.47% interest in Beazley on Monday, days after...

2nd February, 2026

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Equinor divests parts of its Argentina assets in $1.1 billion deal

OSLO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor said on Monday it has agreed to sell its onshore business i...

2nd February, 2026

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ESAB to buy Canadian testing equipment maker Eddyfi for $1.45 billion

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Welding gear maker ESAB Corporation said on Monday it will acquire Eddyfi Technolo...

2nd February, 2026

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France's Capgemini looks to cut ICE ties as backlash broadens

By Leo Marchandon Feb 2 (Reuters) - Capgemini shares rose as much as 2% early on Monday, paring loss...

2nd February, 2026

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Analysis-Combining SpaceX with xAI may be simple for Musk Inc, but Tesla isn't so easy

By Chris Kirkham and Ross Kerber Jan 30 (Reuters) - Elon Musk fans and the man himself have long mus...

30th January, 2026