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Domino’s Pizza beats quarterly sales estimate on strong US demand

21 Jul 2025

By Neil J Kanatt (Reuters) -Domino’s Pizza surpassed analysts’ expectations for second-quarter U.S. same-store sales on Monday, driven by new items on the menu and promotions, amid persisting macroeconomic uncertainties, sending shares up about 5% in early trade. The world’s largest pizza chain introduced items such as the parmesan-stuffed crust pizza to its list, and …

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EU to ramp up retaliation plans as US tariff deal prospects dim

21 Jul 2025

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is exploring a broader set of possible counter-measures against the United States as prospects for an acceptable trade agreement with Washington fade, according to EU diplomats. An increasing number of EU members, including Germany, are now considering using wide-ranging “anti-coercion” measures which would let the bloc target …

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Galp Energia raises forecasts, expects to find partner for Namibia

21 Jul 2025

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal’s Galp Energia on Monday raised its core profit target for the full year after a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and said it expects to find a partner to develop a promising oil discovery offshore Namibia. Its shares were up 2.5% on Monday. Galp raised its target for …

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French farm bill sparks record-breaking petition signatures

21 Jul 2025

By Sybille de La Hamaide and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) -A petition against a French farm bill loosening environmental rules for farming, including over the use of a pesticide accused of harming bees, has set a record for signatures, increasing pressure on the government to revisit the law. Launched by a 23-year-old student this month, …

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Ryanair’s profit rebounds as robust bookings point to strong summer

21 Jul 2025

By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ryanair’s net profit more than doubled in its April-June quarter on higher-than-expected last-minute fares and the timing of the Easter holidays, while bookings for rest of the summer are “robust”, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier said on Monday. The Irish airline, Europe’s largest by passenger numbers, said it was not seeing …

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Ryanair decides against switching MAX 10 order after Boeing offers reassurances

21 Jul 2025

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ryanair has decided not to switch MAX 10 aircraft due for delivery in early 2027 to the smaller MAX 8 aircraft following reassurances from Boeing that they will arrive on time, Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said on Monday. Boeing promised to tell Ryanair by the end of June whether the new aircraft would …

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US tariffs could cost Italy up to 0.8% of GDP, business lobby says

21 Jul 2025

MILAN (Reuters) -U.S. tariffs of 30% on European Union goods could shave up to 0.8% off Italy’s gross domestic product in 2027, the country’s main business lobby said on Monday, as transatlantic trade negotiations continued. President Donald Trump has threatened 30% tariffs on EU imports starting August 1, but his trade chief Howard Lutnick said …

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Jungheinrich signs deal to sell Russian unit, adjusts forecast for 2025

21 Jul 2025

(Reuters) -German forklift truck maker Jungheinrich said on Monday it had agreed to sell its Russian unit to a Russian financial investor and asset manager, and was cutting its full-year profit forecast as a result. Due to the sale of Russia-based Jungheinrich Lift Truck OOO, Jungheinrich said it now expects earnings before interest and income …

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UK rules prevent special treatment for Thames Water, minister says

21 Jul 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s water legislation does not currently allow the government to give a struggling company, such as Thames Water, any leniency on sewage fines, environment minister Steve Reed said on Monday. Proposals aimed at overhauling the water sector published by Jon Cunliffe earlier on Monday suggested a formal turnaround regime should be established, giving …

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UK’s BT looking for new CFO to succeed Simon Lowth, Sky News reports

21 Jul 2025

(Reuters) -BT Group, Britain’s biggest broadband and mobile provider, is looking for a new finance chief to succeed Simon Lowth, who will retire within a year, Sky News reported on Monday, citing industry sources. BT did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the report. (Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka and Prerna Bedi …

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