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Portugal approves 33% windfall tax on oil companies' excess profits

LISBON, July 30 (Reuters) - Portugal's government said on Thursday it had approved a 33% windfall ta...

30th July, 2026

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Glencore wins processing contract for Germany's Wilhelmshaven oil refinery

By Enes Tunagur and Robert Harvey LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - Global miner and commodities trader Gl...

30th July, 2026

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Bombardier CEO expects to decide by early 2027 on Canadian site to militarize private jets

MONTREAL, July 30 (Reuters) - Bombardier expects to decide by late 2026 or early next year on a Cana...

30th July, 2026

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Data center boom to make Portugal one of Europe's fastest-growing power markets, EDP says

LISBON, July 30 (Reuters) - Electricity demand in Portugal is expected to grow at a 4.5% compound an...

30th July, 2026

Image for China's Sinochem sells 14% Pirelli stake to Czech billionaire Michal Strnad
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China's Sinochem sells 14% Pirelli stake to Czech billionaire Michal Strnad

MILAN, July 30 (Reuters) - Sinochem has sold a 14% stake in Pirelli to Czech billionaire Michal Strn...

30th July, 2026

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Italy's Leonardo lifts full-year order, core profit guidance

ROME, July 30 (Reuters) - Italy's Leonardo on Thursday lifted its full-year guidance for orders, cor...

30th July, 2026

Image for OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend
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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend

July 30 (Reuters) - OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move tha...

30th July, 2026

Image for Russian financial watchdog adds Telegram founder Durov to 'extremists and terrorists' list
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Russian financial watchdog adds Telegram founder Durov to 'extremists and terrorists' list

MOSCOW, July 30 (Reuters) - Russia's financial monitoring agency, Rosfinmonitoring, added Telegram f...

30th July, 2026

Image for UK's IG Group bets big on US prediction markets with $1.3 billion Underdog deal
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UK's IG Group bets big on US prediction markets with $1.3 billion Underdog deal

July 30 (Reuters) - Britain's IG Group said on Thursday it has agreed to acquire U.S. daily fantasy...

30th July, 2026

Image for Spain's Melia posts first-half loss of €7.5 million after Cuba exit
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Spain's Melia posts first-half loss of €7.5 million after Cuba exit

MADRID, July 30 (Reuters) - Spanish hotel group Melia on Thursday reported a net loss of €7.5 millio...

30th July, 2026

Image for Puig reports first-half revenue growth after Estee Lauder talks end
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Puig reports first-half revenue growth after Estee Lauder talks end

July 30 (Reuters) - Spanish beauty company Puig reported first-half revenue growth on Thursday as in...

30th July, 2026

Image for Russia's Ryazan refinery has halted oil processing after drone attack, sources say
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Russia's Ryazan refinery has halted oil processing after drone attack, sources say

July 30 (Reuters) - Russia's Ryazan oil refinery, one of the country's largest plants, halted crude...

30th July, 2026