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Elections 'loom large' over US consumers in October
Consumer sentiment in the US was little changed in October while inflation expectations drifted a tad lower, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US durable goods orders drop in September due to drag from civilian aircraft
Orders for goods made to last three years or more fell as expected last month, due to the drag from a sharp drop in those for aircraft.
Close Brothers tumbles after Court of Appeal ruling
Close Brothers tumbled on Friday after the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of British consumers that motor dealers acting as credit brokers owe a fiduciary duty to their customers.
Sanofi beats expectations with bumper third-quarter earnings
Sanofi reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Friday, driven by early vaccine sales and robust performance from its anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent.
Eni expands share buybacks after better-than-expected third quarter
Italian energy major Eni announced an increase to its 2024 share buyback programme on Friday, after stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits driven by higher production and strategic portfolio improvements.
Remy Cointreau downgrades FY sales outlook
Remy Cointreau downgraded its full-year sales outlook on Friday as it posted a drop in first-half sales amid continued destocking in the Americas.
Mondi to close Stambolijski mill in Bulgaria after fire
Paper and packaging group Mondi said on Friday that it has decided to permanently close its Stambolijski mill in Bulgaria following the fire there last month.
Airtel Africa slumps as H1 profits, revenue drop
Airtel Africa slumped on Friday as it posted a decline in first-half profit and revenues.
FirstGroup buys Shropshire bus operator Lakeside
FirstGroup announced the acquisition of Lakeside Group on Friday, a bus and coach operator based in Shropshire and Cheshire.