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Santander lifts profits as it releases pandemic provisions

Spain’s Santander (SAN.MC) released 750 million euros ($846 million) in pandemic-related provisions in the fourth quarter, betting on an economic recovery in its main markets and helping boost net profit eight-fold compared to a year earlier.

Google propels record Alphabet revenue, driving shares up 8%

Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) reported record quarterly sales that topped expectations on Tuesday, as its internet advertising business surged on consumers using Google search as they shopped online and advertisers upping their marketing budgets.

Countdown to central bank meetings caps stocks’ advance

Shares rose in Europe on Wednesday as investor sentiment continued to steady after a rout last month, but the advance was capped by concerns over how fast central banks will raise interest rates to quell soaring inflation.

Sony to buy ‘Destiny’ videogame developer Bungie in $3.6 bln deal

Sony Interactive Entertainment (6758.T) will acquire Bungie Inc, the original creator of the “Halo” videogame and developer of “Destiny”, in a deal valued at $3.6 billion, making it the latest in a wave of consolidations sweeping the gaming sector.

Santander lifts profits as it releases pandemic provisions

Spain’s Santander (SAN.MC) released 750 million euros ($846 million) in pandemic-related provisions in the fourth quarter, betting on an economic recovery in its main markets and helping boost net profit eight-fold compared to a year earlier.

Google propels record Alphabet revenue, driving shares up 8%

Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) reported record quarterly sales that topped expectations on Tuesday, as its internet advertising business surged on consumers using Google search as they shopped online and advertisers upping their marketing budgets.

Countdown to central bank meetings caps stocks’ advance

Shares rose in Europe on Wednesday as investor sentiment continued to steady after a rout last month, but the advance was capped by concerns over how fast central banks will raise interest rates to quell soaring inflation.

Sony to buy ‘Destiny’ videogame developer Bungie in $3.6 bln deal

Sony Interactive Entertainment (6758.T) will acquire Bungie Inc, the original creator of the “Halo” videogame and developer of “Destiny”, in a deal valued at $3.6 billion, making it the latest in a wave of consolidations sweeping the gaming sector.

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