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Brookfield set to acquire World Freight Company in $1.2 billion deal, sources say

By Kane Wu HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management is set to acquire World Freight...

14th May, 2026

Image for Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods beats annual profit view on new product launches
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Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods beats annual profit view on new product launches

May 14 (Reuters) - Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods beat market expectations for annual headline tradi...

14th May, 2026

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Princes Group's quarterly profit rises on steady grocery demand

May 14 (Reuters) - Grocery supplier Princes Group posted a 17% rise in first-quarter adjusted core p...

14th May, 2026

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UK's ITV says it remains in 'active' deal talks with Sky

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV said on Thursday it remained in "active discussio...

14th May, 2026

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Investor Caltagirone voices concern over possible Monte dei Paschi-Banco BPM merger

MILAN, May 14 (Reuters) - Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone said on Thursday that me...

14th May, 2026

Image for UK's National Grid misses profit view as US storm damages weigh
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UK's National Grid misses profit view as US storm damages weigh

May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid posted annual profit below market expectations on Thursda...

14th May, 2026

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London's Spire Healthcare gets buyout proposal from Toscafund

May 14 (Reuters) - London-listed private hospital group Spire Healthcare said on Thursday it receive...

14th May, 2026

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Ukraine's anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy's former chief of staff Yermak under arrest

KYIV, May 14 (Reuters) - Ukraine's anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of Andriy Ye...

14th May, 2026

Image for Siemens buys Italy's MERMEC businesses to strengthen rail technology portfolio
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Siemens buys Italy's MERMEC businesses to strengthen rail technology portfolio

ROME, May 14 (Reuters) - Siemens said on Thursday it agreed to buy several key businesses of Italian...

14th May, 2026

Image for Watches of Switzerland forecasts annual profit above market view on strong US market
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Watches of Switzerland forecasts annual profit above market view on strong US market

May 14 (Reuters) - British luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland forecast fiscal 2026 profit...

14th May, 2026

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Burberry reports higher quarterly sales, chair to retire

May 14 (Reuters) - Burberry reported higher fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, thanks to a turnaround...

14th May, 2026

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UK economy shows unexpected growth of 0.3% in March

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's economy expanded unexpectedly in March by 0.3%, official data s...

14th May, 2026