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ECB will need to raise rates further, Schnabel says

FRANKFURT, June 25 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as...

25th June, 2026

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Spire Healthcare takeover deadline for Toscafund extended to July 9

June 25 (Reuters) - UK's Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that the deadline for Toscafund Asset Man...

25th June, 2026

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Vaar Energi and partners to develop 3 oil, gas discoveries off Norway for $1.4 billion

OSLO, June 25 (Reuters) - Vaar Energi and its partners will invest about 14 billion crowns ($1.42 bi...

25th June, 2026

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UK's Halfords sees 2027 profit near top end of analyst views

June 24 (Reuters) - British bicycles and car parts provider Halfords said on Thursday it expected fi...

25th June, 2026

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UK's Reeves backs Burnham for prime minister, defers on own role

LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she was backing...

25th June, 2026

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Commerzbank institutional investors tender just over 1% of shares in UniCredit offer, German bank says

FRANKFURT, June 25 (Reuters) - Germany's Commerzbank said on Thursday that institutional investors h...

25th June, 2026

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Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

By Melanie Burton and Clara Denina MELBOURNE/LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Newly minted BHP CEO Brando...

25th June, 2026

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H&M reports smaller-than-expected Q2 operating profit

STOCKHOLM, June 25 (Reuters) - Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported on Thursday a smaller-than-expe...

25th June, 2026

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easyJet rejects Castlelake's fourth £6.50-per-share proposal

June 25 (Reuters) - British budget carrier easyJet said on Thursday it had rejected a fourth, sweete...

25th June, 2026

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Prosus Invests $460 million in French health tech Alan

June 25 (Reuters) - Dutch investment company Prosus has invested $460 million into French health tec...

25th June, 2026

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France's OVHcloud confirms outlook, posts higher quarterly growth on public cloud strength

June 25 (Reuters) - French cloud computing group OVHcloud reported organic revenue growth of 6.9% in...

25th June, 2026

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Hero or troublemaker? Milan prosecutor shakes up Italy's labour practices

By Emilio Parodi MILAN, June 25 (Reuters) - A Milan prosecutor's crusading labour investigations hav...

25th June, 2026