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Roche CEO laments Swiss franc strength as drugmaker doubles down on U.S. investment
Roche reported falling sales in the first three months of the year, as the strength of the Swiss franc and generic competition for some of its older drugs weighed on the drugmaker. First-quarter sales came in at 14.7 billion Swiss francs ($18.7 billion), down 5% year-on-year — but up 6% on a constant currency basis. […]
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L’Oreal stock pops 8% after ‘impressive’ earnings
Shares of the world’s largest cosmetics company L’Oreal popped as much as 10% after it reported strong growth ahead of expectations after the bell on Wednesday. Organic sales growth in the first quarter was 7.6%, compared to expectations of around 3%, according to analysts. Underlying growth was “very impressive,” said Barclays analysts. “Cosmetics markets growth of […]
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Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP
Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images The International Energy Agency’s head warned Thursday that Europe maybe has six weeks left of jet fuel as the airline industry continues to grapple with headwinds due to the Middle East […]
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Luxury stocks fall as Iran war weighs on earnings; Hermes sinks 14%
A woman walks in front of the Gucci store on Fifth Avenue in Trump Tower on February 24, 2021 in New York City. John Smith | Corbis News | Getty Images Luxury stocks tanked early Wednesday after Gucci-owner Kering and Hermes reported first-quarter earnings that disappointed investors amid a conflict in the Middle East that […]
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Chip giant ASML raises 2026 guidance as AI semiconductor demand stays strong
ASML raised its sales forecast for 2026 after it beat first-quarter revenue and profit expectations, driven by continued demand for chips related to AI. Here’s how ASML did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the first quarter: Net sales: 8.8 billion euros ($10.4 billion) versus 8.5 billion euros expected Net profit: 2.8 billion euros versus 2.5 […]
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Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI as AI drug discovery hopes mount
People walk past a sign for Novo Nordisk’s annual general meeting at the entrance to the venue in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 26, 2026. Tom Little | Reuters Novo Nordisk is partnering with OpenAI to “bring new and better treatment options to patients faster,” the Danish drugmaker said Tuesday. The partnership will enable Novo to better […]
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LVMH sales miss expectations as luxury recovery is put on pause amid Middle East war
A Louis Vuitton bag is displayed at the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton stand during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 12, 2025. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as […]
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Universal Music set for takeover by Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal. UMG will form a newly merged company with Pershing Square and list on the New York Stock Exchange, according to the terms of the transaction, which is expected to close by the end of the […]
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Trump address live updates: President to speak on Iran tonight
Iran’s president slams U.S. ‘aggression’ in letter aimed at American people Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian looks on as he attends a press conference with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran. February 19, 2025. Majid Asgaripour | Via Reuters Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a letter Wednesday addressed to […]
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Trump lashes out at UK and France, telling allies ‘the U.S.A won’t be there to help you anymore’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on March 27, 2026. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump has warned the U.K. and France that the “U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore,” as he vented his frustration over the close allies’ […]
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