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Image for Finland's Nokian Tyres sees flat 2026 demand, but sales to riseFinance

Finland's Nokian Tyres Sees Flat 2026 Demand, but Sales to Rise

Image for Syngenta plans Hong Kong listing worth up to $10 billion, sources sayFinance

Syngenta Plans Hong Kong Listing Worth up to $10 Billion, Sources Say

Image for Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal, sources sayFinance

Rio Tinto Expected to Push for More Time to Weigh Glencore Deal, Sources Say

Image for Dental sector may steady in 2026, but full recovery remains distant, analysts sayFinance

Dental Sector May Steady in 2026, but Full Recovery Remains Distant, Analysts Say

Image for Global software stocks hit by Anthropic wake-up call on AI disruption

Global Software Stocks Hit by Anthropic Wake-Up Call on AI Disruption

Date: February 4, 2026

By Danilo Masoni MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A deep selloff in global software stocks entered a second day on Wednesday, reflecting growing concerned about how advances in artificial intelligence might...

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Capri Reports Another Quarter of Declines for Michael Kors, Shares Fall

Date: February 3, 2026

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Capri Holdings on Tuesday raised its annual revenue forecast, banking on steady demand for apparel and handbags across its Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors brands. The company now expects...

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Thyssenkrupp 'confident' Materials Trading Unit Can Be Divested, CEO Says

Date: January 30, 2026

FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp is confident that its materials trading division can be made independent in a sale or other transaction, its chief executive said on Friday, leaving open...

Image for LVMH's cognac brand Hennessy reaches pay deal with workers, sources say

LVMH's Cognac Brand Hennessy Reaches Pay Deal With Workers, Sources Say

Date: January 30, 2026

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - LVMH's cognac maker Hennessy, the largest of its drink brands, has reached a pay deal with unions to compensate for bonuses lost last year due to weak sales...

Image for Signify launches business review and cost cuts, shares slump as outlook disappoints

Signify Launches Business Review and Cost Cuts, Shares Slump as Outlook Disappoints

Date: January 30, 2026

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Signify, the world's biggest lights maker, on Thursday announced a 180-million-euro ($214.5 million) cost reduction initiative and a broad review of the business under its new chief...

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US Marlboro-Maker Altria to Cash in on Duty Drawback This Year

Date: January 29, 2026

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tobacco company Altria forecast full-year profit above analysts' estimates on Thursday, on the back of price hikes for its cigarette and oral tobacco products. The company's shares...