German Retail Sales Post Shock Fall in December

BERLIN, Jan 31 Reuters German retail sales unexpectedly fell in December, as a Christmas shopping period weighed down by high inflation and the energy crisis revived fears of a more marked slowdown in Europe39;s largest economy this winter, data showed on Tuesday. Retail sales decreased by 5.3 in December compared with the previous month, the […]
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Tech Stocks Lead Losses in Europe on Rate Decision Jitters

Technology stocks lead losses Philips to cut 13 jobs to drive profitability STOXX 600 down 0.6 Jan 30 Reuters European shares fell on Monday, as cautious investors anticipated a slew of interest rate hikes by prominent central banks this week, with shares of ratesensitive sectors including technology among the major laggards. The panEuropean STOXX 600 was […]
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Commerzbank Meets Important Criteria for DAX Membership

FRANKFURT, Jan 30 Reuters Germany39;s Commerzbank said on Monday that it met an important profit criteria to join Germany39;s benchmark DAX index of bluechip stocks. Commerzbank, still partially owned by the German government after a bailout more than a decade ago, was expelled from the DAX index in 2018. The bank said its earnings before interest, […]
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Costcutter Owner Bestway Buys Sainsburys Stake

Bestway says 3.45 stake is for investment purposes Says may increase holding Looks forward to supporting Sainsbury39;s management Sainsbury39;s says will engage with Bestway Sainsbury39;s shares up 4.5 LONDON, Jan 27 Reuters Retail group Bestway, the owner of Costcutter, has built a 3.45 stake in Sainsbury39;s, describing the move as an investment and not a […]
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