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Image for Sterling strengthens on easing concerns over PM Starmer's position
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Sterling strengthens on easing concerns over PM Starmer's position

LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Sterling strengthened against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday on inv...

11th February, 2026

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Factbox-How to make EU less dependent on China and US

BRUSSELS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will discuss on Thursday what to do to help Euro...

11th February, 2026

Image for London's FTSE 100 touches new peak, driven by housebuilders, energy stocks 
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London's FTSE 100 touches new peak, driven by housebuilders, energy stocks 

Feb 11 (Reuters) - UK midcap stocks fell on Wednesday, with British wealth managers slumping as the...

11th February, 2026

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Italy needs independent chief of market watchdog, deputy PM says

By Alvise Armellini and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Italy's next market watchdog chief s...

11th February, 2026

Image for German drugmakers lobby says US price rules will challenge domestic market
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German drugmakers lobby says US price rules will challenge domestic market

FRANKFURT, Feb 11 (Reuters) - One of Germany's leading pharma industry lobby groups has warned that...

11th February, 2026

Image for China could target French wine if Paris pushes for EU tariffs
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China could target French wine if Paris pushes for EU tariffs

BEIJING, Feb 11 (Reuters) - China could launch investigations into French wines or impose "reciproca...

11th February, 2026

Image for UK's LondonMetric eyes Picton Property for potential takeover
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UK's LondonMetric eyes Picton Property for potential takeover

Feb 11 (Reuters) - Picton Property Income said on Wednesday LondonMetric Property has expressed inte...

11th February, 2026

Image for Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela's oil business are discrimination
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Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela's oil business are discrimination

MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Russia plans to seek clarification from the United States about new U.S....

11th February, 2026

Image for European asset managers tumble as AI disruption jitters spread
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European asset managers tumble as AI disruption jitters spread

MILAN, Feb 11 - UK wealth management stocks St James’s Place and Quilter fell sharply on Wednesday,...

11th February, 2026

Image for CEO of Boston Dynamics to step down, as Hyundai's robot strategy in focus
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CEO of Boston Dynamics to step down, as Hyundai's robot strategy in focus

By Heejin Kim and Jihoon Lee SEOUL, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Robert Playter, chief executive of Hyundai Mo...

11th February, 2026

Image for European shares hit record high as energy stocks surge; tech, financials stumble
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European shares hit record high as energy stocks surge; tech, financials stumble

Feb 11 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Wednesday, weighed by technology stocks after France's Da...

11th February, 2026

Image for Activist investor Elliott builds LSEG stake to push for change, source says
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Activist investor Elliott builds LSEG stake to push for change, source says

Feb 11 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has built a significant stake in the Londo...

11th February, 2026