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Lindt’s pralines sweeten 2023 sales despite cocoa costs
By Paolo Laudani and Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) -Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli reported a 10.3% rise in 2023 organic sa..
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Wall St dips, dollar, US yields rise on rate outlook jitters
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks edged lower while the dollar gathered strength as the World Economic Forum in D..
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Tech layoffs continue after ‘Year of Efficiency’
By Aditya Soni and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Big Tech’s “Year of Efficiency” may be over but recent layoffs at G..
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Poland plans to set end date for coal power
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Poland plans to set an end date for coal-fuelled power, the country’s Secretary of Sta..
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As Davos crowd gathers, governments urged to rein in ‘billionaire class’
By Mark John (Reuters) – The combined fortunes of the world’s five richest men have more than doubled to $869 billion sinc..
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Iceland volcano recedes after ‘black day’ of town fires
REYKJAVIK (Reuters) – A volcano that erupted in southwest Iceland for the second time in less than a month appeared to be signif..
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Red Sea trade disruption hits energy sector after strikes on Houthis
By Andrew Mills and Robert Harvey DOHA/LONDON (Reuters) -Qatar suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments via the Red Sea and six..
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Dollar little changed on MLK Day, sterling slides in risk-off trading
By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar was little changed on Monday in cautious during a U.S. public holiday, while risk-sensit..
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There’s no more money, German minister tells rowdy farmers
By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner took to thestage on Monday in front of t..
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German economy dodges recession despite shrinking 0.3% in 2023
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -The German economy contracted in 2023, due to persistent inflation, high energy prices and weak fo..
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Microsoft topples Apple to become global market cap leader
(Reuters) – Microsoft has eclipsed Apple to become the world’s largest company by market capitalization, driven by its dee..
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US bank profits fall in choppy quarter marked by special charges, falling lending margins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Major U.S. bank profits fell on Friday in a choppy fourth quarter complicated by special charges and job cuts, w..
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Exclusive-EU investigators to inspect China’s BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe – source
SHANGHAI/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission investigators are to inspect Chinese automakers in the coming weeks as part of a prob..
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US scientists say one-in-three chance 2024 another year of record heat
By Gloria Dickie TORONTO (Reuters) – This year has a one-in-three chance of being even hotter than 2023, which was already th..
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Oil rises 2% as some tankers avoid Red Sea after strikes
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil climbed more than 2% on Friday, as some oil tankers diverted course from the Red Sea follo..
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JPMorgan’s annual profit surges to record even as Q4 net income dips
By Niket Nishant and Nupur Anand (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase reported its best-ever annual profit and forecast higher-than-expected in..
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UK could beat US and euro zone to sub-2% inflation – Capital
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain, which has had the strongest inflation among the world’s big rich economies for much of the pas..
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Oil gains after US, UK strike on Houthis; U.S. yields ease after PPI
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices jumped more than 2% as some oil tankers diverted course from the Red Sea after..
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US FAA to boost oversight of Boeing, sees more manufacturing issues
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will intensify oversight of Boein..
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Dollar dips after soft US inflation data, Aussie, New Zealand dollars outperform
The producer price index for final demand dipped 0.1% last month, after a decline in the cost of goods, while prices for services w..
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St Peter’s centrepiece to get makeover in time for 2025 Holy Year
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – A giant bronze canopy at the centre of St Peter’s Basilica will get its first major makeover in m..
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Tesco raises profit outlook again after strong Christmas sales
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, upgraded its profit outlook for the second time in four mont..
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EU lawmakers consider stronger plastic pollution law after spill hits Spain
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Some European Union lawmakers are pushing to strengthen a planned law on microplastics pollu..
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UK to make Big Tech give rivals access to data under new plans
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s competition regulator plans to make big tech companies give their rivals greater access to da..
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UK sees 39% jump in households failing to pay energy bills
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The number of British households who failed to pay their energy bills last month was 39% hi..
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M&S claims Christmas crown as food and clothing sales beat forecasts
By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -British retailer Marks & Spencer on Thursday reported a better-than-expected 8.1% rise in sales o..
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Waste company helps businesses set up more sustainable New Year Resolutions
The onset of a new year provides an ideal opportunity for companies to adopt new objectives, particularly in enhancing recycling and w..
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Danone must face Evian water ‘carbon neutral’ lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – A judge in New York ruled on Wednesday that Danone must face a lawsuit challenging its “ca..
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Japan stocks hit 34-year high, markets calm before US inflation data
By Harry Robertson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japanese stocks hit a 34-year high on Wednesday while global equities..
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Share of Russian aluminium in LME warehouses rises to 90% after UK curbs
By Polina Devitt LONDON (Reuters) -The share of available aluminium stocks of Russian origin in London Metal Exchange-approved (LME) w..
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Explainer-A year of political challenges for Germany
By Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) – German politics has had an unruly start to the year, with farmer protests rattling the governm..
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Madrid museum welcomes ruling it can keep painting looted by Nazis
By Catarina Demony and Elena Rodriguez MADRID (Reuters) – One of Spain’s top museums welcomed a U.S. court decision allowi..
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Sainsbury’s bumper Christmas for food offset by weakness elsewhere
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Strong demand for luxury foods like dry cured gammon, steamed buns and chocolate desserts helped Sain..
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BMW retools Munich headquarters for all-electric production from 2027
BERLIN (Reuters) -BMW is investing 650 million euros ($711 million) to convert its main plant in Munich to exclusively produce EVs fro..
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Understanding All-On-4 Dental Implants: Insights from Dr. Stuart Lutton
Dental health is more than just an aesthetic issue; it’s a cornerstone of our general well-being, particularly for those dealing..
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Navigating Revenue-Based Financing: Your Comprehensive Guide
In the ever-evolving landscape of business financing, entrepreneurs now have a myriad of options beyond traditional methods. Revenue-B..
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