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Explainer-How billionaire Caltagirone could influence Italy's banking M&A wave

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has emerged as a leading player...

24th January, 2025

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Oil settles up over 1% on large draw from US crude stocks

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices settled more than 1% higher on Friday and recorded a w...

24th January, 2025

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FTSE 100 dips with focus on rate outlook as yields rise

(Reuters) -The UK's FTSE 100 slipped on Tuesday as declines in banking stocks offset gains in energy...

24th January, 2025

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Stocks fall, US yields rise after strong US data

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stocks lost ground while U.S. Treasury yields edged high...

24th January, 2025

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Samsung's preliminary Q4 profit falls far short of estimates as chip issues drag

By Hyunjoo Jin and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics' preliminary fourth-quarter operat...

24th January, 2025

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German real estate deals edge up in 2024, 2025 still seen muted

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A key indicator of the health of Germany's property sector improved last year...

24th January, 2025

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China exports accelerate amid trade tensions, imports surprise

By Ellen Zhang, Joe Cash and Ethan Wang BEIJING (Reuters) -China's exports gained momentum in Decemb...

24th January, 2025

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Sterling extends slide as dollar rallies, gilt yields rise

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -The British pound extended its recent drop against the dollar and...

24th January, 2025

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Burberry shares rise 13% after sales beat expectations

LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in British luxury retailer Burberry soared by more than 13% in opening tra...

24th January, 2025

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Hedge funds buy luxury, short drink and driving in Europe, says Goldman Sachs

By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge funds have turned optimistic about European companies tha...

23rd January, 2025

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Britain's CMC Markets on track to meet annual net operating income target

(Reuters) - British trading platform CMC Markets said on Thursday that it remains on track to achiev...

23rd January, 2025

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IG Group profit jumps 30% as volatile markets boost trading

(Reuters) -British online trading platform IG Group posted a 30% rise in its first-half profit on Th...

23rd January, 2025