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European markets close higher despite hot U.S. inflation data; Stoxx 600 up 1.6%
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European markets close higher despite hot U.S. inflation data; Stoxx 600 up 1.6%

LONDON — European stocks closed higher Wednesday, with investors largely shrugging off hotter-than-expected inflation data out of the U.S. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed up 1.6%, with autos jumping 3.6% to lead gains as all sectors traded in positive territory except health care, which fell 1.2%. The gains in Europe come after some choppy […]

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The maker of Marlboro cigarettes is betting big on nicotine pouches placed under your upper lip
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The maker of Marlboro cigarettes is betting big on nicotine pouches placed under your upper lip

Swedish Match generates most of its profit from Swedish-style smoke-free tobacco snuffs, also known as ‘snus.’ Olivier Morin | Afp | Getty Images Marlboro-maker Philip Morris International confirmed Wednesday a $16 billion bid to buy rival Swedish Match as part of its accelerated push into smoke-free tobacco alternatives. Shares of Stockholm-based manufacturer hit a record […]

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Stay defensive with these global stocks amid market volatility, analysts say
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Stay defensive with these global stocks amid market volatility, analysts say

HSBC, Credit Suisse and UBS name their top defensive stock picks. Source

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