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Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware
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Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware

The Oura Ring 4 Courtesy: Oura LISBON — Samsung’s foray into smart rings isn’t concerning the boss of the product category’s pioneer, Oura — in fact, Tom Hale says he’s seeing a boost in business. “I’m sure that a major tech company making an announcement saying: ‘Hey, this is a category that matters. It’s going to be […]

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European markets head for mixed open as traders assess Fed’s rate cut path after downbeat inflation data
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European markets head for mixed open as traders assess Fed’s rate cut path after downbeat inflation data

European markets were heading for a mixed open on Thursday as traders assessed the global inflation outlook and the possible trajectory of central bank rate cuts. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 24 points higher at 8,041, Germany’s DAX 1 point higher at 18,975, France’s CAC up 12 points at 7,223 and Italy’s […]

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Europe markets decline with U.S. inflation data in focus; Just Eat Takeaway, Siemens Energy soar
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Europe markets decline with U.S. inflation data in focus; Just Eat Takeaway, Siemens Energy soar

European stocks traded slightly lower Wednesday, with global markets focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.1% in early deals, with the majority of sectors in negative territory. Shares of Just Eat Takeaway stock soared 20% shortly after the open Wednesday after the company said it had struck a deal to […]

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Europe markets rally to start the week on a positive note; auto supplier Continental up 7%
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Europe markets rally to start the week on a positive note; auto supplier Continental up 7%

There are no winners if Trump imposes universal tariffs, Citi strategist says President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6, 2024. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Donald Trump’s pledge to impose universal tariffs on all imports into […]

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European stocks head for lower open as global markets focus on U.S. vote count
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European stocks head for lower open as global markets focus on U.S. vote count

Novo Nordisk quarterly profit meets expectations Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024.  Hollie Adams | Reuters Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance. The Danish pharmaceutical giant said that its […]

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China urges France to get EU to arrive at palatable EV trade solution
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China urges France to get EU to arrive at palatable EV trade solution

European leaders have struggled to formulate a unified Sino-European strategy, with some states echoing U.S. calls for a complete disassociation — or decoupling — while others have preferred a softer, derisking approach. Thomas Trutschel | Photothek | Getty Images China has urged France to take on “an active role” to push the European Commission towards a solution acceptable to both the European […]

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China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, Reuters reports
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China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, Reuters reports

Members of the press and the general public check out the Atto 3 electric SUV made by Chinese carmaker BYD, at the Fully Charged Live electric vehicle trade show in Farnborough, Britain, April 28, 2023. Nick Carey | Reuters China has told its automakers to halt big investment in European countries that support extra tariffs on […]

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European markets set for lackluster open as traders continue to focus on earnings
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European markets set for lackluster open as traders continue to focus on earnings

Novartis sales rise 10% in third quarter, raises guidance Signage for Novartis AG at a building in the company’s headquarters campus in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 8, 2023.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Novartis reported 10% sales growth and 20% core operating income growth in its third-quarter results Tuesday, prompting the Swiss pharmaceutical […]

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European markets rise as trading begins; Philips shares tumble more than 12%
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European markets rise as trading begins; Philips shares tumble more than 12%

European markets rise as trading kicks off European markets were higher as trading began on Monday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 last adding 0.24% at 8:15 a.m. London time. Travel and leisure stocks were up around 1.1%, while oil and gas stocks lost 1.7%. Regional bourses were also mostly higher with France’s CAC 40 adding […]

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European stocks set to slip at open; Mercedes car earnings plummet
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European stocks set to slip at open; Mercedes car earnings plummet

European markets: Here are the opening calls European markets are seen opening mixed on Friday, according to IG data. Germany’s DAX is set to open 33 points lower at 19,416, with France’s CAC 40 down 11 points at 7,497. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 is seen heading for a cautiously brighter start, up 5 points at […]

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