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Food multinationals expand sales in Latin America, but profitability comes under pressure

Food multinationals expand sales in Latin America, but profitability comes under pressure

Latin America remains a growth engine for some of the world’s largest food and beverage groups, yet stronger sales are not translating proportionally into earnings. Currency volatility, higher input costs, intense competition and pressure on household purchasing power are squeezing margins, forcing companies to balance price increases with the need to protect volumes and market share.

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Merlin Properties and Telefónica emerge among Spanish value picks for top European fund managers

Merlin Properties and Telefónica emerge among Spanish value picks for top European fund managers

Spanish equities represent only around 5% of portfolios in Europe’s large-cap value fund category, but two Madrid-listed companies are attracting renewed interest. Merlin Properties offers exposure to the booming data-centre infrastructure market, while Telefónica’s restructuring and focus on Spain, the UK, Germany and Brazil are supporting the investment case despite persistent competitive pressures.

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