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FILE PHOTO: A worker stacks steel pipes in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad November 4, 2014.  REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Thaw in China ties unlikely to deter India’s plans for steel tariffs, source says

China's surging steel exports spark complaints from a growing number of countries, with some citing harm to domestic manufacturers.

FILE PHOTO: A worker is seen at Anglo American's Los Bronces copper mine in Chile, obtained by Reuters on April 26, 2024.  Anglo American/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
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Anglo American copper, diamond output down in Q3, 2024 guidance unchanged

Anglo American reported a Q3 drop in copper and diamond production but maintained 2024 guidance amid restructuring efforts.

The logo of Italian energy company Eni is seen at a gas station in Rome, Italy August 16, 2018.  REUTERS/Max Rossi/ File Photo
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KKR to take 25% stake in Eni’s biofuel unit for 2.9 billion euros

KKR is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Eni’s biofuel unit Enilive for 2.94 billion euros, valuing it at 11.75 billion euros.

FILE PHOTO: A WeRide autonomous taxi is seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 15, 2020. Picture taken May 15, 2020. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo
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Chinese self-driving startup WeRide files for $440 million U.S. IPO

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide has filed for a $119.4M IPO on Nasdaq and a $320.5M private placement, aiming for a $5B valuation.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk rides in Tesla's robotaxi at an unveilling event in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024 in this still image taken from video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says driverless ride-hailing will launch in California and Texas next year, facing significant regulatory hurdles.

A 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is displayed during the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/ File Photo
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Hyundai Motor’s Q3 operating profit falls 7% from a year earlier

Hyundai warns of slowing demand, posts seven per cent drop in Q3 profit, but maintains 2024 earnings target; shares fall five per cent...

A Renault Twingo electric vehicle is seen at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/ File Photo
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Renault beats Q3 forecasts as new launches lift sales

Renault posted a surprise Q3 revenue rise, driven by demand for new hybrids, despite declining sales volumes amid a tough market.

A logo of Dassault Systemes SE is seen on a company building in Paris, France, January 27, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo
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Software firm Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 forecast again on auto sector slowdown

Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 revenue growth forecast again, citing automotive slowdown, amid competitive pressure from rivals.

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a logo of Stellantis outside the company's building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, September 20, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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US lawmakers pressure automaker Stellantis on investment commitments

The union and the Jeep-maker have been in a bitter battle after Stellantis said it would delay a planned investment to reopen an...

Mining samples are displayed at a Teck Resources booth at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 1, 2020.  REUTERS/Chris Helgren/ File Photo
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Teck Resources reports Q3 profit beat, cuts FY copper production forecast

Teck Resources' Q3 profit beats estimates on record Chile copper output, despite lowering full-year production outlook.

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