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Hapag-Lloyd sees no current option for Hormuz passage
Germany's largest container shipping line, Hapag-Lloyd, currently sees no option to guide its commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, where they are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf. There is currently no possibility of passage and the company is awaiting an opportunity, said chief executive officer Rolf Habben Jansen. He did not...
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EssilorLuxottica Q1 Revenues Up 10.8 percent
EssilorLuxottica on Wednesday announced that consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached 7,127 million euros, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to 6,848 million euros in the first quarter of 2025. Revenue grew 4.1 percent at current exchange rates. Professional Solutions...
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Paris conference calls for free passage through Strait of Hormuz
At the Paris conference on the Strait of Hormuz, the approximately 50 participating countries demanded the immediate, unconditional, and complete reopening of the strait by all parties in the Iran war. “We demand the restoration of the pre-war conditions for free passage and the unrestricted respect for maritime law,” said French president...
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Association: ships in Gulf region to remain insured
Despite the war with Iran, German ships in the Gulf region can continue to be insured. This was announced by the German Insurance Association (GDV). “Insurers are adjusting terms and prices, but are not pulling out,” said Jörg Asmussen, general manager of the GDV. War risk insurance, which typically covers damage from incidents such as mines, is...
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From shoe company to AI: Allbirds' stock surge loses steam
The stock market surge of the former shoe company Allbirds, following its surprising pivot to the artificial intelligence (AI) business, is losing steam. The stock fell by more than 35 percent on Thursday after its price had previously increased approximately sevenfold. Allbirds was once a popular shoe brand, particularly in tech circles, which...
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Hermes International stock falls 8% over lower revenue in Q1
Stock of Hermes International SA (HESAF.PK) is falling about 8 percent on Wednesday morning trading after the company reported a decline in revenue for the first quarter, to 4.070 billion euros, compared to 4.129 billion euros, last year. The company's stock is currently trading at 1,635.00 euros, down 8.30 percent or 148.50 euros, over the...
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Shares: Adidas recovers following positive Citigroup outlook
Adidas shares benefited from a positive outlook from Citigroup on the reporting season on Friday morning. Shares in the Herzogenaurach-based company climbed by up to 1.4 percent on the Tradegate trading platform to almost 139 euros (162.4 dollars), above their previous day's closing price on Xetra. Technical chart resistance is expected at the...
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Fashion without humans? AI models and the future of an industry
A perfect smile, a flawless body, an outfit that fits like a glove. The image looks normal in an online shop; after all, it is a model. Or is it? Increasingly, these images are not created by real people, but by artificial intelligence (AI). Companies are using AI more and more in their online shops, promising speed, efficiency and lower costs....
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Crisis talks on Strait of Hormuz seek to increase pressure on Iran
During the crisis meeting on the largely blocked Strait of Hormuz, participating countries discussed possible further sanctions against Tehran. The British Foreign Office announced this following an online meeting convened by the UK with representatives from more than 40 countries. Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper spoke of a determination among...
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Shares in focus: Adidas and Puma defy Nike's influence amid supportive market environment
On Wednesday, shares in Adidas and Puma defied the disappointing outlook from US competitor Nike. While Nike's stock slumped by 10.5 percent to 47.25 dollars in pre-market US trading, the shares of the two German sportswear manufacturers recovered in a very strong overall market. In the Dax, however, Adidas shares rose by a below-average 0.6...
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