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Image for Winston cigarette maker Imperial Brands says Iran war may weigh on costs and demand
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Winston cigarette maker Imperial Brands says Iran war may weigh on costs and demand

May 12 (Reuters) - British tobacco company Imperial Brands said on Tuesday that the Iran war could h...

12th May, 2026

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Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, May 12 (Reuters) - When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's lar...

12th May, 2026

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German inflation confirmed at 2.9% in April

BERLIN, May 12 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated slightly to 2.9% in April, the federal stati...

12th May, 2026

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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

By Joanna Plucinska, Elissa Darwish and Corina Pons LONDON/PARIS/MADRID, May 12 (Reuters) - Greg Abb...

12th May, 2026

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Italy's Monte dei Paschi reports better than expected first-quarter earnings

MILAN, May 12 (Reuters) - Italy's third-largest bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Tuesday posted bet...

12th May, 2026

Image for Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful
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Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

May 12 (Reuters) - Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successful...

12th May, 2026

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Shell intends to sell its French petrol stations, Les Echos reports

PARIS, May 12 (Reuters) - London-listed oil major Shell intends to sell its French petrol stations,...

12th May, 2026

Image for Douglas reports larger than expected loss for Q2
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Douglas reports larger than expected loss for Q2

May 12 (Reuters) - German premium beauty retailer Douglas reported a larger than expected loss for t...

12th May, 2026

Image for Bayer Q1 operating profit up 9% as crop protection unit gains
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Bayer Q1 operating profit up 9% as crop protection unit gains

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - Bayer on Tuesday said first-quarter operating profit gained 9%, driven...

12th May, 2026

Image for Munich Re posts 57% rise in Q1 net profit amid lower large claims
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Munich Re posts 57% rise in Q1 net profit amid lower large claims

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - The German reinsurer Munich Re on Tuesday said it posted a 57% rise in...

12th May, 2026

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Uniper swings to core profit in first quarter, keeps outlook

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - German state-owned utility Uniper is keeping its outlook for 2026 afte...

12th May, 2026

Image for Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps
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Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps

FRANKFURT, May 12 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy will accelerate its standing share buyback programme af...

12th May, 2026