Volvo (VOLVB SS) says US is seeing a gradual comeback, order intake was a positive surprise

Volvo's announcement about a positive surprise in order intake and a gradual comeback in the US market suggests stronger demand than anticipated, which could indicate improving economic conditions.

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EU leaders have tasked Finance Ministers to come up with new measures to deal with potential energy shortages after assessing that current proposals were not enough, Bloomberg reports, citing sources

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EUROPEAN OPEN: INTC surges on earnings beat and robust guidance; SAP GY rises on profit beat, EUR 10bln buyback; ENR GY raises FY26 targets; ENI IM raises buyback and FY26 cash-flow guidance

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Volvo (VOLVB SS) says US is seeing a gradual comeback, order intake was a positive surprise

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Holcim (HOLN SW) CEO says applied mid-single-digit price increases globally

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Iranian Vice President says any attack on oil wells will be met with strikes on attackers’ oil facilities; says it will be beyond “eye for an eye” response, Mehr News reports

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