Trillion-dollar group urges government action to stop nature loss Open letter backed by 132 companies Countries set plans ahead of COP16 talks Backers include Danone, RWE, Teck Resources, Holcim By Simon Jessop and Jake Spring LONDON/SAO PAULO, July 16 (Reuters) - More than 100 companies, including Unilever ULVR.L , L'Occitane 0973.HK and Iberdrola IBE.MC , have called on governments to enact tougher policies to reach a U.N.

UPDATE 3-Barry Callebaut slides as high cocoa prices trigger more debt Recasts paragraph 1, adds details on Q3 borrowing in paragraph 5, updates shares By Andrey Sychev and Mateusz Dobrzyniewski July 11 (Reuters) - Barry Callebaut BARN.S shares fell on Thursday after the Swiss chocolate maker said quarterly sales volumes declined and cocoa prices had boosted its costs, raising investor concerns.

CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Barry Callebaut slides as high cocoa prices weigh on cash flow Corrects to say stock is on track for its worst performance since 2015, (not nine-year low), in second paragraph July 11 (Reuters) - Barry Callebaut BARN.S shares slid on Thursday after the Swiss chocolate maker reported nine-month results that raised investor concerns over the impact of higher cocoa prices on its cash flow.

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut reports 9-month sales in line with forecasts July 11 (Reuters) - Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut BARN.S reported on Thursday nine-month sales volumes of 1.71 million tonnes, up 0.4%, in line with analysts' forecast in a company-provided consensus. The Zurich-based company, which supplies chocolate for a range of producers including industry leaders such as Unilever ULVR.L and Nestle NESN.S , said sales volumes were down 0.3% in the third quarter.

UPDATE 2-European stocks rise after first round of French vote For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window French stocks lead market gains EZ factory activity decline deepens in June - PMI STOXX 600 up 0.3% Updated at 1600 GMT By Sruthi Shankar and Jesus Calero July 1 (Reuters) - European stocks gained on Monday, with French shares leading the charge after the far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains in the first rou

LIVE MARKETS-French stocks bounce back, but still below early June levels CAC40 up 2.2%, STOXX 600 up 0.75% French election result in focus US futures up 0.2% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com FRENCH STOCKS BOUNCE BACK, BUT STILL BELOW EARLY JUNE LEVELS French stocks are up 2% after the first hour or so of trading led by banks after a far-right win in Sunday's first

LIVE MARKETS-French stocks set to rally after first round of voting Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com FRENCH STOCKS SET TO RALLY AFTER FIRST ROUND OF VOTING French shares were set to lead a jump higher in Europe on Monday, with CAC40 futures up 2.9% after the results in the first round of voting in France's parliamentary election.

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 1 ZURICH/GDANSK, July 1(Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Monday: NESTLE NESN.S The Swiss food giant is targeting stable growth in sales volumes from the second quarter throughout the remainder of the year as cost inflation eases, its CEO told Swiss weekend paper "Schweiz am Wochenende" on Saturday.

Nestle sees stable sales growth from Q2, CEO tells paper FRANKFURT, June 29 (Reuters) - Swiss food giant Nestle NESN.S is targeting stable growth in sales volumes from the second quarter throughout the remainder of the year as cost inflation eases, its CEO told Swiss weekend paper "Schweiz am Wochenende" on Saturday. "From the second quarter and for the rest of the year, we can expect a stable, positive contribution to growth from volume and product mix," Markus Schneider was quoted as saying by

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on June 27 June 27 - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Thursday: SWISS NATIONAL BANK SNBN.S The bank has appointed Martin Schlegel as its new chairman . VITOL HOLDING SARL Chris Bake is stepping down from the executive committee of the company, source says. COMPANY STATEMENTS STADLER RAIL AG SRAIL.S The company received a 750 million euro order from Polish regional operator.

Sustainable Finance Newsletter - Many CFOs embrace sustainability By Ross Kerber June 26 (Reuters) - As regulators in Washington, Brussels and elsewhere push companies for more environmental and social disclosures, a lot of top executives at corporations globally think the new reporting could actually help their businesses. You can read about that finding from a new study in this week's newsletter.

Nestle launches website for individuals on weight loss drugs June 25 (Reuters) - Nestle's NESN.S health unit on Tuesday launched a web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on weight loss programs, including those using GLP-1 medications. Nestle Health Science said the website will address specific needs such as preserving lean muscle mass, supporting gut health, and offering personalized diet assistance .

UPDATE 1-European banks leaving Russia would hurt Western and Russian companies, Kremlin says Adds detail and further quotes from Kremlin spokesman in paragraphs 2, 4-9 MOSCOW, June 25 (Reuters) - European banks leaving Russia would damage both Western and Russian companies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, pointing to the many Western businesses that still operate and use banking services in Russia.

Foreign banks target Switzerland after UBS takeover of Credit Suisse By Oliver Hirt and Noele Illien ZURICH, June 24 (Reuters) - As Credit Suisse fades into history following its takeover by UBS last year, global banks are expanding in Switzerland to take advantage of companies' desire to spread their business. France's BNP Paribas BNPP.PA , Deutsche Bank DBKGn.DE and U.S.

UPDATE 1-FOCUS-Nestle, Coke take cautious approach to catering to Ozempic users Adds Coca-Cola, Herbalife comment, paragraphs 18, 23 By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters) - Nestle's NESN.S new food brand for people taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy will note that the meals are high in protein, fiber and nutrients, but will not name the blockbuster medications, a company executive told Reuters.

FOCUS-Nestle, Coke, Danone take cautious approach to catering to Ozempic users Updates headline, no changes to text By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters) - Nestle's NESN.S new food brand for people taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy will note that the meals are high in protein, fiber and nutrients, but will not name the blockbuster medications, a company executive told Reuters.

FOCUS-Food companies with Ozempic-friendly snacks and meals wade carefully into weight-loss waters By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters) - Nestle's NESN.S new food brand for people taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy will note that the meals are high in protein, fiber and nutrients, but will not name the blockbuster medications, a company executive told Reuters.

EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Givaudan, National Grid, Schneider Electric June 18 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Givaudan, National Grid and Schneider Electric, on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc CRST.L : RBC raises target price to 250p from 175p * Givaudan SA GIVN.S : JP Morgan raises target price to CHF 4,200 from CHF 3,800 * National Grid NG.L : Barclays cuts target price to 1120p from 1365p * Schne

RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Hyundai’s India IPO will have imitators Corrects to fix sourcing in the second paragraph. The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own. Refiles to add hyperlink. By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If Hyundai Motor's 005380.KS up to $3 billion initial public offering of its Indian business crystallises a premium valuation as easily as expected, other multinationals could rush to list their local operations in the S

CORRECTED-BREAKINGVIEWS-Hyundai’s India IPO will have imitators Corrects to fix sourcing in the second paragraph. The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own. Refiles to add hyperlink. By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If Hyundai Motor's 005380.KS up to $3 billion initial public offering of its Indian business crystallises a premium valuation as easily as expected, other multinationals could rush to list their local operations in