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Image for UBS Swiss job cuts coming later in 2026, CEO says
Finance

UBS Swiss job cuts coming later in 2026, CEO says

ZURICH, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The majority of job reductions in UBS' Swiss business will likely be in th...

4th February, 2026

Image for Santander's Botin bets on US scale with $12.2 billion Webster deal
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Santander's Botin bets on US scale with $12.2 billion Webster deal

MADRID, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Santander shares fell as much as 5% on Wednesday after the announcement of...

4th February, 2026

Image for Husqvarna tumbles after loss increase, hit by weak North America demand
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Husqvarna tumbles after loss increase, hit by weak North America demand

By Jesus Calero Feb 4 (Reuters) - Sweden's Husqvarna reported a larger-than-expected fourth-quarter...

4th February, 2026

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Henkel to buy speciality coatings company Stahl for 2.1 billion euros

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Persil-owner Henkel said on Wednesday it agreed to buy specialty coatings company...

4th February, 2026

Image for GSK eyes sharper, faster drug development as new CEO signals growth plan
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GSK eyes sharper, faster drug development as new CEO signals growth plan

Feb 4 (Reuters) - GSK on Wednesday forecast sales growth to slow in 2026 in the first outlook presen...

4th February, 2026

Image for UBS wealth outflows in US take shine off profit jump
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UBS wealth outflows in US take shine off profit jump

By Ariane Luthi ZURICH, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Swiss bank UBS posted on Wednesday a net profit of $1.2 bi...

4th February, 2026

Image for Credit Agricole's profit falls 39% on Banco BPM charge, higher costs
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Credit Agricole's profit falls 39% on Banco BPM charge, higher costs

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Credit Agricole reported a 39% fall in fourth-quarter p...

4th February, 2026

Image for New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth
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New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth

Feb 4 (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Nestle is planning a strategic overhaul to refocus the...

4th February, 2026

Image for Santander aims to become big retail bank in US with $12.2 billion Webster deal
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Santander aims to become big retail bank in US with $12.2 billion Webster deal

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Spain's Santander said on Tuesday it will buy U.S. regional lender Webster Financi...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Knight Vinke founder says his fund can't invest in uncertain US under Trump
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Knight Vinke founder says his fund can't invest in uncertain US under Trump

By Simon Jessop and Susanna Twidale LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Eric Knight said his hedge fund cannot...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances
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Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish wind farm operator Orsted said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell its E...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Germany's BayWa in talks with financiers and shareholders on possible changes to restructuring process
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Germany's BayWa in talks with financiers and shareholders on possible changes to restructuring process

Feb 2 (Reuters) - German agricultural supplies trader BayWa is in precautionary talks with financing...

2nd February, 2026