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Insurer Aegon boosts buyback plan, but CFO exit raises uncertainty

By Mateusz Rabiega and Aleksandra Kret Aug 20 (Reuters) - Life insurer and asset manager Aegon incre...

20th August, 2026

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China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison

By Clare Jim and David Kirton HONG KONG/SHENZHEN, China, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The founder of China Eve...

20th August, 2026

Image for JD Sports cuts profit outlook as US sales drop, shares tumble
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JD Sports cuts profit outlook as US sales drop, shares tumble

By James Davey LONDON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - British sportswear and fashion retailer JD Sports cut its...

20th August, 2026

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The trials of Evergrande, from default to founder's life sentence

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande Group, was sentenced to life in prison on...

20th August, 2026

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Standard Life launches $2.7 billion UK pension venture with CVC, Prudential-led group

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Standard Life on Thursday announced a pension risk transfer (PRT) partnership bac...

20th August, 2026

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UK's Ashtead Technology tumbles on lower-than-expected annual forecast

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Shares of Ashtead Technology fell nearly 15% on Thursday after the British subsea...

20th August, 2026

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Skanska to build four US data centres for $1.2 billion

HELSINKI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Swedish builder Skanska said on Thursday it had signed a contract worth...

20th August, 2026

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German producer prices rise at fastest pace in over three years in July

BERLIN, Aug 20 (Reuters) - German producer prices rose at their fastest pace in over three years in...

20th August, 2026

Image for IELTS exam co-owner IDP Education shares hit record low after flagging weaker 2027 earnings
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IELTS exam co-owner IDP Education shares hit record low after flagging weaker 2027 earnings

By Anjali Singh Aug 20 (Reuters) - Shares of Australia's IDP Education hit a record low on Thursday...

20th August, 2026

Image for British recruiter Hays beats annual profit expectations on cost cuts
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British recruiter Hays beats annual profit expectations on cost cuts

Aug 20 (Reuters) - British recruiter Hays reported annual operating profit above market expectations...

20th August, 2026

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A decade after earthquake, Italy's Amatrice struggles to rebuild

By Crispian Balmer AMATRICE, Italy, Aug 20 (Reuters) - In the early hours of August 24, 2016, Giorgi...

20th August, 2026

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Russia strikes drone component facilities, other targets in Kyiv, defence ministry says

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region with airstr...

20th August, 2026