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Apple’s (AAPL.O) lucrative deal with Google (GOOGL.O) could be under threat after a US judge ruled that the Alphabet-owned search giant was operating an illegal monopoly. A ...

Continental (CONG.DE) delivered better-than-expected results this week and said the second half of the year would be even stronger as cost-cutting and restructuring measures underway at the German car ...

Robinhood (HOOD.O) beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter earnings this week, as interest in meme stocks and cryptocurrencies soared, and said it continued to gain retail trading market share ...

Ralph Lauren (RL.N) beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as steady demand for its pricey denims and polo shirts in Europe and China offset slower sales in the US. ...

Under Armour (UAA.N) posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from its efforts to cut inventory and promotions at a time when consumers are picky with what they ...

Cyprus’ trade deficit for the first half of 2024 narrowed to €3.57 billion, down from €4.47 billion in the corresponding period of 2023. According to a report released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical ...

Hellenic Bank on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through a number of actions and initiatives outlined in its 2023 sustainability report. The report provides an in-depth look at the bank’...

The sharp sell-off in tech stocks has created opportunities to buy into profitable companies at a cheaper price, the chief investment officer of HSBC’s private bank said this week. ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week released a statement emphasising the strategic importance of the Cyprus-Europe electricity interconnection through Greece, highlighting its significance both for Cyprus ...

The total number of registered vehicles in Cyprus between January and July 2024 increased by 16.6 per cent, when compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released this week ...

The Paris Olympics is giving a much-needed lift to the French economy thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a report from U.S bank card and financial transactions firm ...

Investors in large consumer-goods companies are having to up their stock-picking game, as a post-pandemic spending splurge dries up and increasingly price-sensitive shoppers start to erode corporate pricing power. Profit ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced a profit after tax of €270 million for the first six months of 2024, marking a 23 per cent increase compared to the same period ...

Britain’s jobs market showed further signs of cooling last month and employers increased pay more slowly, according to a survey which will form part of the Bank of England’...

Etihad Airways reported a 48 per cent increase first-half profit on Thursday, helped by an increase in passenger and cargo revenue, ahead of possible stock market listing of the Abu Dhabi ...

Yum Brands (YUM.N) beat expectations for second-quarter profit as strength in the US Taco Bell business and cost controls helped offset a sales hit from weak demand at KFC ...

Leading European PayTech payabl. on Thursday announced its official membership in the Association of Cyprus International Financial Firms (ACIFF), describing it as a “significant milestone in its journey to further ...

Oil prices held steady on Thursday after two sessions of gains, with growing supply risks in the Middle East offsetting demand concerns that had pushed prices to their lowest since ...

Turkey has blocked access to the popular video game platform Roblox (RBLX.N) over concerns about content that could lead to child abuse, the country’s justice minister said. “Our ...

Cyprus’ Fiscal Council on Thursday released its mid-year report for 2024, delving into the country’s economic performance so far, and flagging up areas of strength and vulnerability. In addition, the ...

The Larnaca Regional Tourism Board (Etap) on Thursday said that it is continuing to intensify its efforts this year under its action plan, which focuses on ecological improvements and enhancing ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week said that there is an urgent need to modernise state pavilions and streamline procedures to enhance Cyprus’ presence at international ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced a profit after tax of €270 million for the first six months of 2024, marking a 23 per cent increase compared to the same period ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the imposition of administrative fines totalling €740,000 on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Exelcius Prime Ltd. CySEC chairman George Theocharides said ...