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Glencore’s Traders Score Big Profits as War Rattles Energy Markets
Glencore’s oil and gas team made bumper profits as the Iran war roiled global energy markets, with the surge in prices h
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Europe’s Embattled Software Firms Rise Above AI, Iran Challenges
Europe’s software companies are doing better than expected this earnings season, brushing off fears around artificial in
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Investindustrial Raises €1.5 Billion for Lower Mid-Market Fund
Investindustrial has raised €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion) for its latest lower mid-market private equity fund, surpassing
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ING Profit Beats Estimates, Pledges €1 Billion Share Buyback
ING Groep NV reported better-than-expected profit for the first quarter as both lending income and fees increased. The N
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CATL Share Sale Pressures HK Premium, Boosting Popular Trade
A blockbuster share sale by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is poised to further chip away at the unusually hig
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Unilever’s Sales Rise on Strong Demand in Emerging Markets
Unilever Plc’s sales grew more than expected at the start of the year as consumers in emerging markets snapped up laundr
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Macron Moves to Name Top Ally Moulin to Lead Bank of France
Emmanuel Macron’s chief of staff will leave next week, suggesting the French president is about to nominate a close ally
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Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
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French Economy Unexpectedly Failed to Grow as Iran Shock Hit
France’s economy failed to grow while prices jumped more than expected, a sign that Europe may be succumbing to stagflat
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Murata Tops Profit Estimates on Rising AI Data Center Demand
Murata Manufacturing Co. reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, fueled by robust demand from arti
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Japan Utilities Withhold Earnings Guidance as Fuel Costs Bite
Several Japanese power producers have withheld full-year earnings guidance due to uncertainty around the supply and cost
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Demand at Japan’s Two-Year Note Sale Jumps to Highest Since 2024
Japan’s two-year government bond auction on Thursday drew the strongest demand since August 2024, supported by higher yi