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Italy's CDP against selling stake in Nexi, sources say

ROME, April 29 (Reuters) - Italy's state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) has no plans to dive...

29th April, 2026

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Businesses hit by Iran war price hikes can get subsidies for fuel, fertiliser, EU says

By Foo Yun Chee and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - Businesses affected by soaring fuel p...

29th April, 2026

Image for London stocks slip as investors parse earnings mixed bag
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London stocks slip as investors parse earnings mixed bag

April 29 (Reuters) - UK shares drifted lower on Wednesday as traders digested mixed earnings, before...

29th April, 2026

Image for Mercedes inks deal with BNP to sell leasing business
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Mercedes inks deal with BNP to sell leasing business

BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz has signed a deal to sell its leasing subsidiary Athlon t...

29th April, 2026

Image for German approves key figures for the 2027 budget
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German approves key figures for the 2027 budget

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - The German government approved on Wednesday the key f...

29th April, 2026

Image for Swedish utility Vattenfall's earnings double on higher output, prices
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Swedish utility Vattenfall's earnings double on higher output, prices

By Nora Buli OSLO, April 29 (Reuters) - Earnings at Swedish state-owned power utility Vattenfall dou...

29th April, 2026

Image for Madagascar detains French former serviceman over alleged mutiny plot
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Madagascar detains French former serviceman over alleged mutiny plot

ANTANANARIVO, April 29 (Reuters) - Madagascar has detained a former French serviceman accused of tak...

29th April, 2026

Image for Ukraine war flips Sweden’s Hagglunds fortunes from layoffs to billions
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Ukraine war flips Sweden’s Hagglunds fortunes from layoffs to billions

By Johan Ahlander and Tom Little ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden, April 29 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine has t...

29th April, 2026

Image for GKN Aerospace owner Melrose's quarterly revenue jumps; flags freight‑cost inflation
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GKN Aerospace owner Melrose's quarterly revenue jumps; flags freight‑cost inflation

April 29 (Reuters) - GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries reported an 11% jump in first-quarter re...

29th April, 2026

Image for Pound retreats as investors stay cautious ahead of rate decisions
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Pound retreats as investors stay cautious ahead of rate decisions

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - The pound edged lower against the dollar on Wednesday,...

29th April, 2026

Image for EEX bourse reports higher 2025 trading volumes, followed by big rise in Q1
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EEX bourse reports higher 2025 trading volumes, followed by big rise in Q1

April 29 (Reuters) - The European Energy Exchange (EEX) saw a significant increase in trading volume...

29th April, 2026

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Britain's DCC gets takeover approach from Energy Capital Partners, KKR

April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's DCC said on Wednesday it has received a cash takeover proposal from a...

29th April, 2026