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Λανακάμ: Στο +30% οι πωλήσεις εξαμήνου

Με άνοδο της τάξεως του 30% έκλεισε το πρώτο φετινό εξάμηνο ο κύκλος εργασιών της Λανακάμ, όπως ανέφερε ο πρόεδρος της εταιρείας Γιάννης Δαμίγος στα πλαίσια της χθεσινής ετήσιας τακτικής γενικής συνέλευσης των μετόχων της εισηγμένης.

Berkshire Buys More Occidental Petroleum Stock, Upping Its Stake to 25%

Berkshire Hathaway bought 2.1 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY in recent days, lifting its stake in the big energy company to just over 25%, according to a filing late Wednesday.

Banks Pass Fed’s Stress Test. Now the Focus Is Dividends.

Despite turmoil earlier this year, the U.S. banking system remains strong, according to results of the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test.

U.S. antitrust regulator plans to target Amazon’s online marketplace

The U.S. antitrust regulator is planning to file a suit targeting Amazon.com’s core online marketplace in the coming weeks, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing documents and people familiar with the matter.

AB InBev announces new ad campaign as Bud Light sales continue to crater

Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) is out with a new ad campaign highlighting the workers behind its products as sales continue to take a hit following its campaign with influencer Dylan Mulvaney earlier this year.

A shipping emissions showdown stands in the way of one of the biggest climate deals of the decade

In the face of a colossal and growing source of emissions, the U.N. shipping agency is looking to slash pollution from the world’s ocean-going vessels by adopting new climate targets.

BlackBerry posts surprise profit thanks to cybersecurity strength, shares soar

BlackBerry posted a surprise profit for the first quarter on Wednesday as its cybersecurity business benefited from higher client spending, while its enterprise software continued to gain traction in automotive sector.

Asian chip stocks rally after Micron’s bullish forecast signals easing supply glut

Shares of Asian chipmakers rallied on Thursday after Micron Technology’s bullish outlook overnight, which indicated the sector’s supply glut may finally be easing.

Powell says more ‘restriction’ is coming, including possibility of hikes at consecutive meetings

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talked tough on inflation Wednesday, saying at a forum that he expects multiple interest rate increases ahead and possibly at an aggressive pace.

H&M shares jump 11% as summer collection boosts profit

Fashion retailer H&M’s shares hit a 16-month high on Thursday after its second-quarter profit beat estimates as cost-cutting measures started to bear fruit and its summer collection benefited from warmer weather in Europe.

First quarter economic growth was actually 2%, up from 1.3% first reported in major GDP revision

The U.S. economy showed much stronger than expected growth in the first quarter than previously thought, according to a big upward revision Thursday from the Commerce Department.

Eurozone Economic Sentiment Weakened More Than Expected in June

Confidence among businesses and consumers in the eurozone tumbled in June by more than expected, reflecting greater concerns about the impact of rising European Central Bank interest rates and high inflation that is squeezing spending.

Japan May retail sales rise 5.7% year/year – govt

Japanese retail sales rose 5.7% in May from a year earlier, up for a 15th straight month and roughly in line with the median market forecast for a 5.4% gain, government data showed on Thursday.

Ferrari launches two hybrid models in limited series based on SF90 supercar

Luxury sports automaker Ferrari on Thursday unveiled two new plug-in hybrid models, produced in limited series and hitting the top end of the its price range.

Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen, WHO’s cancer research agency to say – sources

One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

German inflation’s rise in June beats forecast

German inflation rose more than expected in June, interrupting a steady decline since the start of the year and suggesting a bumpy road ahead.

Γ. Στουρνάρας: «Θέμα εβδομάδων αν όχι ημερών» η επενδυτική βαθμίδα

«Θέμα λίγων εβδομάδων, αν όχι ημερών» είναι σύμφωνα με τον διοικητή της Τράπεζας της Ελλάδας Γιάννη Στουρνάρα η ανάκτηση του καθεστώτος της επενδυτικής βαθμίδας.

JP Morgan: Η επενδυτική βαθμίδα έρχεται σύντομα αλλά έχει προεξοφληθεί

Η προοπτική της αναβάθμισης της Ελλάδας στην επενδυτική βαθμίδα στο κοντινό μέλλον έχει προεξοφληθεί πλήρως από τα ελληνικά ομόλογα, εκτιμά η JP Morgan, για αυτό και πιστεύει ότι οι τίτλοι είναι ακριβοί αυτή τη στιγμή, έπειτα από την απότομη συρρίκνωση του spread που προκάλεσε ο πρώτος γύρος των εκλογών.

Fitch: Η Ελλάδα μπορεί να υπεραποδώσει στα δημοσιονομικά

Περιθώριο για μεγαλύτερα πλεονάσματα και υψηλότερη μείωση του χρέους έναντι των προβλέψεων εντοπίζει ο οίκος αξιολόγησης.

ΕΛΣΤΑΤ: Αύξηση 34,2% στις οικοδομικές άδειες τον Μάρτιο

Στις 2.686 οικοδομικές άδειες έφτασε το μέγεθος της συνολικής οικοδομικής δραστηριότητας (ιδιωτικής και δημόσιας), τον Μάρτιο, σύμφωνα με τα στοιχεία της ΕΛΣΤΑΤ, που αντιστοιχεί σε αύξηση κατά 34,2%.