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Poland is loyal ally of US, but can't be a "sucker," Polish minister says
WARSAW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Washington remains Poland's most important partner in military cooperation and Warsaw has been and will remain a loyal ally of the U.S., but it can't be a "sucker," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in a speech to parliament on Thursday.Reuters
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Deutsche Telekom beats core profit expectations, sees mixed outlook for 2026
Home market of Germany shows signs of recoveryUS subsidiary T Mobile a key growth driverBy Emanuele Berro and Danny Callaghan Feb 26 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom DTEGn.DE beat fourth-quarter core profit expectations on Thursday, driven by a slight recovery of its home market, but presented a mix...Reuters
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China's Baidu tops quarterly revenue estimates
Feb 26 (Reuters) - China's largest search engine operator Baidu 9888.HK topped market estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, as strong growth in its cloud business helped cushion the hit from persistent weakness in its mainstay advertising business.Baidu, like other tech giants in China, h...Reuters
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China's iQIYI Q4 revenue rises, loss narrows on overseas business strength
OverviewChina online video service's Q4 revenue rose 3% yr/yrNet loss for Q4 narrowed significantly compared to last yearCompany's Q4 results driven by IP-centric strategy and overseas business growthOutlookiQIYI plans to advance content excellence and strengthen membership and advertising b...Reuters
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EU top court rejects Air France, others' fight against EU cargo cartel fine
BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Europe's top court on Thursday rejected Air France KLM AIRF.PA, British Airways and almost all of their peers in their fight against fines totalling 776 million euros levied by EU antitrust regulators nine years ago for taking part in an air cargo cartel."The Cou...Reuters
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China's Baidu tops quarterly revenue estimates
Feb 26 (Reuters) - China's largest search engine operator Baidu 9888.HK topped market estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, as strong growth in its cloud business helped cushion the hit from persistent weakness in its mainstay advertising business. The company reported total revenue of ...Reuters
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SBM Offshore raises shareholder payouts on strong performance
SBM Offshore posts record $470 mln shareholder returns, up 57% on yearDirectional operating revenue beat expectations at $1.7 billionBacklog falls to $31.1 bln after early FPSO sale to ExxonBy Hugo Lhomedet and Jerome Terroy Feb 26 (Reuters) - Dutch offshore oil services company SBM Offshore SBMO...Reuters
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Germany's Merz says challenges remain as he concludes inaugural China trip
HANGZHOU, China, Feb 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had held successful talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his prime minister but challenges including Chinese overcapacity remained to be worked out between the countries. "Above all, there are issues relating...Reuters
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Street View:Lowe’s still has spark despite housing market doldrums
Home-improvement retailer Lowe's LOW.N forecast full-year sales and profit below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, a more cautious projection than larger rival Home Depot HD.N amid a stagnant U.S. housing market and guarded consumer spendingMedian PT of 36 brokerages covering the stock is $285...Reuters
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US commerce secretary, India minister discuss trade days after Trump's tariffs are struck down
NEW DELHI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal discussed trade and economic partnership with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over lunch in New Delhi on Thursday, Goyal said in a post on X, days after President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs were invalidated....Reuters
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Iran enters third round of nuclear talks with 'seriousness and flexibility', spokesperson tells Press TV
DUBAI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Iran enters the third round of indirect nuclear talks with the U.S. with "seriousness and flexibility", foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told Press TV on Thursday, adding that negotiations will only focus on nuclear topics and sanctions removal.Reuters
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US, Ukraine to discuss post-war reconstruction at Geneva talks
Talks include $800 billion reconstruction plan for UkraineWorld Bank estimates Ukraine's rebuilding cost at $588 billionUkraine and Russia remain divided on territorial issues GENEVA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian negotiators were due to meet U.S. officials on Thursday in Geneva for talks on p...Reuters
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Defence against Russian aggression would cost EUR 1.2 trillion, Polish minister says
WARSAW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Defending NATO's eastern flank in case of a potential Russian aggression would cost at least 1.2 trillion euros ($1.42 trillion), Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in a speech to parliament on Thursday. "Defending the countries of NATO's eastern fl...Reuters
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Italy's Poste see higher 2026 profit after insurance lifts Q4 operating result
To unveil new multi-year strategy after TIM investmentHikes dividend payments by 16% bringing payout above 70%CEO awaiting political decision on whether he can stay on By Elvira PollinaMILAN, Feb 26 (Reuters) - State-backed financial conglomerate Poste Italiane PST.MI on Thursday forecast a slight r...Reuters
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US commerce secretary, Indian trade minister met in Delhi, US envoy says
NEW DELHI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal met over lunch in the Indian capital New Delhi on Thursday, Washington's envoy to India said in a post on X."A highly productive lunch ... so many areas of cooperation for our two...Reuters
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Euro zone yields steady at multi-month lows as investors await inflation data
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields steadied near multi‑month lows after Nvidia’s results beat expectations, supporting risk appetite, with investors now awaiting inflation data from Germany, France and Spain on Friday.Stocks bounced in Asia and were about to open broadly unchanged i...Reuters
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UK's Rolls-Royce lifts returns as profit soars on aero-engines, data centres
Launches share buyback of 7-9 bln stg over 2026-20282025 profit of 3.64 bln stg up 40% on last yearUpgrades mid-term guidance, 2026 forecast ahead of consensusBy Sarah YoungLONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce RR.L posted a 40% rise in annual profit after a strong performance by its ...Reuters
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