Indias Britannia Beats Profit Estimates on Steady Demand

BENGALURUCHENNAI, May 3 Reuters Indian biscuit maker Britannia Industries beat estimates for fourthquarter profit on Friday, aided by resilient demand from urban consumers. Consumer goods makers have seen steady demand for certain food items such as chocolates and biscuits, especially in urban areas, while prices of key raw materials including wheat, milk and sugar have eased, […]
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Adidas Plots to Swerve Samba Slump

LONDON, May 3 Reuters As Adidas aims to build on hot demand for its threestriped white and black Samba and multicoloured Gazelle sneakers, it39;s also taking steps to prevent the shoes from becoming victims of their own success. The German sportswear giant ramped up production of the sneakers, known as terrace shoes and inspired by soccer […]
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Oil Prices Set for Steepest Weekly Drop in 3 Months

OPEC could extend supply cuts beyond June, sources say Upcoming U.S. oil and gas weekly rig count LONDON, May 3 Reuters Oil prices edged higher on Friday, but headed for their steepest weekly loss in three months as uncertainty about demand and high interest rates drove a selloff limited by the prospect OPEC will continue to […]
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Norway Keeps Rates on Hold, may Extend Tight Policy

Norges Bank maintains policy rate at 4.50 Tight policy could last longer Had previously signalled September rate cut Crown currency strengthens OSLO, May 3 Reuters Norway39;s central bank kept interest rates on hold at 4.50 on Friday, as unanimously expected by analysts, and said a tight monetary policy stance may be needed for somewhat longer than planned […]
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