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US retail sales flat in December as consumers pull back

US retail sales showed no growth in December, according to delayed government data released today, missing analysts' expectations amid heightened scrutiny of the American consumer's appetite - a key driver of the world's biggest economy.

Business • 10 Feb

Coca-Cola misses revenue estimates on choppy US demand

Coca-Cola has today missed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter revenue and forecast muted growth for 2026, as demand for its fizzy drinks weakened in North America and Asia.

Business • 10 Feb

GENOA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Ange Capuozzo of Italy is seen in action during the Quilter Nation Series 2025 match between Italy and Chile at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 22, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda - Federugby/Federugby via Getty

Capuozzo returns but Brex ruled out for Italy in Dublin

Italy have been handed a boost with the return to their squad of full-back Ange Capuozzo as ⁠they prepare to take on Ireland in the Six Nations, but must do without Nacho Brex in midfield.

Rugby • 11 Feb

Hasbro sees revenue below estimates on weak toy demand

Play-Doh maker Hasbro has today forecast annual revenue growth below Wall Street estimates, even after reporting a strong Christmas quarter, as consumers remain hesitant to spend on non-essential items.

Business • 10 Feb

Spotify forecasts profit above its estimates

Spotify has today forecast first-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates, as the Swedish streaming company benefits from strong user growth and price hikes, sending its shares up nearly 12% in premarket trading.

Business • 10 Feb

Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych takes part in the skeleton men's training session at Cortina Sliding Centre

Ukrainian Olympian vows to wear banned helmet

Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych will not be allowed to wear a "helmet of remembrance" in honour of those killed in the war with Russia in the skeleton competition at the Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

Olympics • 10 Feb

Coca-Cola HBC sells Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta in European and African markets

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC's profits for 2025 up 15%

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC has today forecast 7%-10% growth in organic operating profit in 2026, driven by strong demand for non-alcoholic drinks and expansion into markets with growth potential.

Business • 10 Feb

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Ryanair & CFM ink multi-billion dollar engine parts deal

Ryanair and jet engine maker CFM International unveiled a deal today to support the airline's plans to open two engine maintenance shops with a flow of spare parts, securing scarce supplies for the next 15 years.

Business • 10 Feb

Gucci owner Kering CEO flags 'fragile' recovery

Kering has today reported a slightly smaller-than-expected drop in fourth-quarter sales, as new CEO Luca de Meo battles to stabilise the Gucci owner.

Business • 10 Feb

AstraZeneca forecasts steady growth in 2026

AstraZeneca has today forecast steady 2026 profit growth, betting on demand for its cancer drugs while it boosts its pipeline and invests in the US and China to counter geopolitical pressures and patent expiries on its sales.

Business • 10 Feb

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US retail sales flat in December as consumers pull back

Coca-Cola misses revenue estimates on choppy US demand

Capuozzo returns but Brex ruled out for Italy in Dublin

Hasbro sees revenue below estimates on weak toy demand

Spotify forecasts profit above its estimates

Ukrainian Olympian vows to wear banned helmet

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC's profits for 2025 up 15%

Ryanair & CFM ink multi-billion dollar engine parts deal

Gucci owner Kering CEO flags 'fragile' recovery

AstraZeneca forecasts steady growth in 2026