BP beats first-quarter estimates on stronger commodity prices; plans to resume share buybacks
It comes as oil and gas majors seek to prove to investors that they have gained a more stable footing amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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UBS first-quarter profit up 14%, but CEO 'very disappointed' with hit from Archegos scandal
The Swiss lender said revenues were $774 million lower as a result of the Archegos hedge fund's collapse.
Apple hit with German antitrust complaint as it prepares to roll out new iPhone software
Apple has been accused of antitrust abuse in Germany as it prepares to roll out a new version of its iPhone software.
Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny says he will start to end his hunger strike
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said Friday he will start to end his nearly month-long hunger strike.
'Huge difference' to have the U.S. back around the table, EU's climate chief says
A 'huge difference' to have the U.S. back in the fight for a more sustainable world, the EU's Frans Timmermans said.
Euro zone's economic recovery gathers pace in April with France returning to growth
Business activity in the euro zone expanded again in April, preliminary data showed on Friday, providing some positive momentum for the second quarter.
Op-ed: Germany´s new political star is poised to deliver on Merkel’s original promise
As of 2022, the Greens' Annalena Baerbock is guaranteed to be Germany's most powerful female politician.
'World's most powerful tidal turbine' gears up for operation
Turbine will now be towed to the Orkney Islands, an archipelago north of mainland Scotland, for commissioning.
European Super League: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says plans are not 'dead' despite withdrawals
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists the European Super League is not "dead."
European Central Bank holds fire ahead of crunch June meeting
The ECB is keeping its policy unchanged while market players look for clues on when its massive monetary stimulus might start to be wound down.
Jaguar Land Rover, Daimler production scaled back due to global chip shortage
The global chip shortage is continuing to wreak havoc at some of the world's biggest carmakers including Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes, and Renault.
Italian hospital worker reportedly took home nearly $650,000 despite skipping work for 15 years
A hospital worker in Italy has reportedly been accused of taking home 538,000 euros ($648,000) in pay, despite having never turned up for work in 15 years.
North American chip firm Alphawave opts for London over New York in upcoming IPO
Alphawave is set to list on the London Stock Exchange, shunning New York's tech-focused Nasdaq stock market in the process.
Credit Suisse reports loss after Archegos scandal; CEO insists there's no risk culture problem
The Swiss lender warned of heavy losses earlier this month after a scandal involving U.S.-based hedge fund Archegos Capital.
EU prepares legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine delivery shortages
The European Commission told EU ambassadors on Wednesday that it was considering legal action against AstraZeneca for these delivery issues, four EU officials told CNBC.
European Central Bank meets as new coronavirus lockdowns complicate the region's recovery
More and more signs are emerging that the economy will pick up strongly in the second half of this year.
Chinese electric car companies target expansion in Europe while competition heats up at home
Chinese start-ups Nio and Xpeng remain intent on plans to sell electric cars to Europe this year.
Putin warns against crossing Russia's 'red lines,' talks up military advancement
In his annual State of the Nation speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against provoking his country.
Uber and Just Eat Takeaway CEOs spar on Twitter as European food delivery battle heats up
Uber is planning to launch its Uber Eats food delivery service in Germany, where it will go head-to-head with Just Eat Takeaway.
The EU reveals rules on what should be classed as a 'green' investment — but delays its call on nuclear
Investors have complained that it is hard to select which companies are acting responsibly on the climate front and Brussels wants to help with that.
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