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Italy's retail sales remained flat for the second straight month in March, in line with expectations, data from the statistical office ISTAT showed on Friday. The retail sales value showed no variations in March, the same as in the previous month.

National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAUBF.PK, NABZY.PK, NAB.AX) reported that its net profit attributable to owners of NAB for the first-half of fiscal year 2023 rose to A$3.

Ireland's service sector activity expanded at the fastest pace in nearly a year in April on the back of a further improvement in demand, survey data from S&P Global showed Thursday.

Rheinmetall AG (RNMBF.PK), a German automotive and arms maker, reported Thursday that its first-quarter basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to 1.

While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Thursday, medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX) raised its adjusted earnings and revenue outlook for fiscal 2023.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) raised its adjusted earnings and revenue guidance for the full-year 2023.

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) provided earnings, adjusted earnings and total sales guidance for the second quarter.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, following the policy announcement of the U.S. Federal Reserve a day earlier.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced Thursday that its board of directors has appointed President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Eddy as chairman of the board, effective June 15, 2023.

Spain's unemployment declined sharply in April, data from the labor ministry showed on Thursday. The number of unemployed decreased 73,890 or 2.58 percent in April from the previous month.