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Luxury Stocks Rally as LVMH Earnings Exceed Forecasts, Fueling Industry Optimism

LVMH shares surged 12% Wednesday after the luxury conglomerate reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings. The rally added approximately $18.18 billion to the company’s market value and boosted other luxury stocks across the sector.

LVMH Earnings Spark Luxury Market Rally

Luxury goods stocks experienced a significant boost Wednesday as LVMH reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, according to financial reports. The French conglomerate’s shares rallied 12% during trading, adding approximately $18.18 billion to its market valuation and fueling gains across the luxury sector.

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Orsted Announces Major Workforce Reduction of 2,000 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring

Danish renewable energy giant Orsted is eliminating 2,000 positions, representing a quarter of its global workforce. The cuts are part of a strategic shift toward European offshore wind markets and select Asia-Pacific regions. The company expects to realize approximately $311.5 million in annual cost savings by 2028.

Orsted, the Danish renewable-energy leader, will slash approximately 2,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major strategic restructuring. The workforce reduction represents about a quarter of the company’s global employees and comes alongside plans to scale back its international footprint to concentrate on core markets. This dramatic cost-cutting initiative aims to save around $311.5 million annually by 2028, when efficiency measures become fully implemented.

Strategic Shift Toward Core Renewable Energy Markets