GERMANY: Metro profits up but risks remain
By Katie Smith | 3 November 2011
Metro Group has announced it expects earnings for its full-year to grow by 5%, but warned that market turbulence remains.
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Metro Group has announced it expects earnings for its full-year to grow by 5%, but warned that market turbulence remains.
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