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US CPI gains slow to 2.9% in July, core prices at 3.2%
The cost of living in the US rose in July at its slowest pace in over three years.
Victoria's Secret shares jump on new CEO, strong second quarter
Shares in lingerie and fashion giant Victoria’s Secret were rising early on Wednesday, after it announced the appointment of a new CEO, and reported preliminary quarterly results ahead of its previous forecasts.
Mars to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $35.9bn deal
Mars confirmed on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Pringles and Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a $35. 9bn deal.
Playtech in talks to sell Italian unit Snaitech to Flutter, shares surge
Playtech surged on Wednesday after confirming it is in talks with Flutter Entertainment about the possible sale of its Italian business, Snaitech.
Hammerson refinances debt on large Dublin shopping centre
Hammerson, in partnership with PIMCO Prime Real Estate, has successfully secured a €350m non-recourse term loan to refinance the existing debt on Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin.
Inflation rises for first time since December
Consumer price inflation rose in July for the first time since December, albeit less than expected.