UniCredit raises 2023 goals after stronger than expected quarter

MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit on Wednesday raised its financial targets for the year, after posting much stronger than expected first quarter earnings. Solid results by Italy’s only bank that regulators deem of global systemic relevance are the latest evidence of strength for a sector where a string of failures this year has shaken investors’ confidence. …

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Russian foreign ministry says May 5 grain deal talks not yet confirmed -Russian media

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that proposed talks between Russia, Ukraine and Turkey on the Black Sea grain deal on May 5 have not yet been agreed, Russian media reported. Earlier on Wednesday, Turkish state-owned Anadolu news agency quoted Turkey’s Defence Minister Hulusi Akar as saying the grain deal would be …

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Straumann confirms 2023 outlook after slight Q1 sales growth

(Reuters) -Swiss dental implant maker Straumann Holding on Wednesday reported organic sales growth of 3.4% for the first quarter, helped by robust demand across most of its markets. The dental healthcare company confirmed its outlook of organic sales growth in the high-single-digit percentage range in 2023, and profitability at around 25% including growth investments. “We …

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Japanese chipmaker Rapidus considers listing for capex needs -Kyodo

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese microchip maker Rapidus estimates that it needs about 2 trillion yen ($14.71 billion) for technological development, for which it will seek mid to long-term assistance from the government, the company’s chairman told the Kyodo news agency. The company also requires an additional 3 trillion yen to fund mass production and is considering …

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Los analistas prevén subida de tipos de la Fed y posible pausa posterior en el ciclo

Por Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Se espera que la Reserva Federal aumente los tipos de interés el miércoles y quizás insinúe una pausa en el ciclo de endurecimiento comenzado hace 14 meses. Los dirigentes del organismo monetario están sopesando la necesidad de frenar la inflación frente a una serie de riesgos acuciantes que van desde …

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Algunos países de la UE quieren reducir la dependencia de China en productos farmacéuticos

Por Julia Payne BRUSELAS (Reuters) – Un grupo de 19 Estados miembros de la Unión Europea está impulsando medidas para reducir la dependencia del bloque de las importaciones chinas de ingredientes farmacéuticos, según se desprende de un documento fechado el 2 de mayo. La iniciativa se produce una semana después de que la Comisión Europea …

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