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Sources: EQT considering sweetened bid for Intertek
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Sources: EQT considering sweetened bid for Intertek

A venture capital company in the Wallenberg sphere is preparing a new sweetened bid for London-listed Intertek Group, Bloomberg News reports, citing two sources.
Winstras for Mercedes-Benz sees turnaround this fall
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Winstras for Mercedes-Benz sees turnaround this fall

German automaker Mercedes-Benz expects a stronger second half of 2026, citing new car models and strong order intake, but there are headwinds in China.
German consumer confidence unexpectedly falls to lowest in over three years in the shadow of the Iran war
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German consumer confidence unexpectedly falls to lowest in over three years in the shadow of the Iran war

An index of German consumer confidence from German research firm GfK has unexpectedly fallen sharply in the shadow of the Iran war - down to its lowest level in over three years.
Thousands of jobs disappear at Meta as company cuts 10 percent of workforce
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Thousands of jobs disappear at Meta as company cuts 10 percent of workforce

Meta, the owner of Facebook, plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce on May 20, Bloomberg reports.
Tough challenges await Apple's new CEO John Ternus
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Tough challenges await Apple's new CEO John Ternus

Unknown to many, John Ternus is taking over as CEO of Apple - one of the world's largest companies. His task: to fill the shoes of legendary business leaders like Steve Jobs and Tim Cook - with a number of challenges ahead
Trump says ceasefire with Iran unlikely to be extended
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran unlikely to be extended

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Microsoft reportedly slowing down - threat to climate industry
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Microsoft reportedly slowing down - threat to climate industry

Almost the entire global market for carbon capture rests on Microsoft's shoulders. Now, Microsoft employees are reporting that investments are being slowed, according to several media outlets
Eurozone inflation higher than expected at 2.6 percent in March
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Eurozone inflation higher than expected at 2.6 percent in March

Inflation in the eurozone stood at 2. 6 percent in March, according to final figures from Eurostat
China's growth slightly better than expected as first-quarter GDP rises 5 percent
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China's growth slightly better than expected as first-quarter GDP rises 5 percent

US: No ships from Iran have passed the blockade in the past 24 hours
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US: No ships from Iran have passed the blockade in the past 24 hours

Cargo and oil ships are largely stationary in the waters around the Strait of Hormuz, awaiting developments in the region. The US military says no ships from Iranian ports have passed Iran's blockade in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the past 24 hours
Hungarian stock market up after election results as forint strengthens
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Hungarian stock market up after election results as forint strengthens

This weekend's election results in Hungary are causing the country's currency to strengthen significantly, pushing the Budapest Stock Exchange higher.
New oil threat could lead to skyrocketing oil prices
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New oil threat could lead to skyrocketing oil prices

Oil prices are surging again after peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed. Things could get much worse if the US moves ahead with plans to block Iran's oil exports
Deadly Russian attacks ahead of Orthodox Easter truce
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Deadly Russian attacks ahead of Orthodox Easter truce

Ukraine has repeatedly proposed a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter celebrations, and the country will act accordingly, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
OPEC+ agrees to symbolic production increase for May
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OPEC+ agrees to symbolic production increase for May

The eight members of the OPEC+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to increase production in May, delegates told Bloomberg on condition of anonymity. However, as things stand today, the increase is mostly symbolic
Details: Ukraine drone attack on oil refinery in Kstovo, Russia
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Details: Ukraine drone attack on oil refinery in Kstovo, Russia

This is what stock market sharks do - securing their money for the weekend
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This is what stock market sharks do - securing their money for the weekend

Buy on Monday, sell on Wednesday. It has been a winning strategy on the stock exchanges in March
Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans
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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans

The EU must find ways to bypass Hungary so that the agreed €90 billion loan to Ukraine can be disbursed. Sweden is prepared to be the driving force behind such a procedure, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said to TT
German growth could be halved this year if Middle East conflict drags on
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German growth could be halved this year if Middle East conflict drags on

Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that Germany's growth rate could be halved if the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
Zombie Ship Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Makes Its Way Through the Strait of Hormuz
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Zombie Ship Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Makes Its Way Through the Strait of Hormuz

For the first time, a so-called "zombie ship" has reportedly made it through the Strait of Hormuz, the Bloomberg news agency reports.
Experts: It will take months to fix the blockage in the Strait of Hormuz
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Experts: It will take months to fix the blockage in the Strait of Hormuz

Even if the Strait of Hormuz were to open, it could take months before the logistics of container traffic are restored. "It takes a long time before all the ships and containers are in the right place in the right port," says Professor Johan Woxenius
Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged at 3.75 percent
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Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged at 3.75 percent

Finnish smart ring manufacturer Oura attracts senior Apple executive Brian Lynch
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Finnish smart ring manufacturer Oura attracts senior Apple executive Brian Lynch

Finnish smart ring maker Oura has made a high-profile hire: senior Apple executive Brian Lynch.
Metals trading halted on London Metal Exchange
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Metals trading halted on London Metal Exchange

Trading in all contracts on the London Metal Exchange was halted on Monday, with dealers unable to place orders. The exchange is working on a backup solution
The krona extends its victory march against the dollar
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The krona extends its victory march against the dollar

The Swedish krona has strengthened further against the US dollar – and has fared by far the best this year of the most traded currencies in the so-called G10 group.
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