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FTSE 100 slips as oil jumps, Iran talks hopes fade
Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, pressured by rising oil prices and fading prospects of renewed US-Iran peace negotiations. Investors also remained focused on a fresh batch of corporate earnings. The blue-chip index dropped 0.8% to 10,388.84 points. Meanwhile, the mid-cap
Honeywell stock falls as Middle East conflict hits Q2 outlook
Honeywell warned of a softer-than-expected second quarter as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt supply chains and weigh on industrial activity, sending its shares lower in premarket trading even as the company pressed ahead with a sweeping restructuring plan. Shares
Hasbro stock jumps 7% as preliminary revenue tops estimates
Hasbro, Inc. reported preliminary first-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand for its flagship trading-card franchise Magic: The Gathering, even as a cybersecurity incident delayed the release of full results. The company said it expects revenue in
Emerging markets fall as oil stays above $100, tensions persist
Emerging market stocks and currencies declined on Thursday as elevated crude prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Continued restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the absence of US-Iran negotiations kept oil prices above $100
Tilray stock price soars as we predicted: now what?
The Tilray stock price has risen in the past few days, a trend that accelerated this week. It jumped to a high of $8, up by over 30% from its lowest level this year. This rally may continue in the
Norway wealth fund in talks with SpaceX as IPO plans emerge
Norway’s $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund is evaluating a potential investment in SpaceX, according to comments made by its deputy chief executive, as cited in a Reuters report. The fund, the largest of its kind globally, is in discussions with the
Why does Trump not want US businesses to claim tariff refunds?
A year ago, Donald Trump called it Liberation Day. Today, 330,000 American businesses are filing to get their money back, and the President is on television telling them not to. The refund portal opened on April 20, 2026. By that point,
IBM stock slides 7% as growth concerns revive AI threat fears
IBM’s shares fell sharply in pre-market trading on Thursday after the company reported a slowdown in revenue growth, particularly in its software division, reigniting investor concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on its core business. The technology giant posted first-quarter
Nokia shares hit 16-year high on AI-driven earnings beat
Nokia’s shares surged to a 16-year high on Thursday after the Finnish telecom equipment maker reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its growth outlook for its artificial intelligence-focused business. Shares listed in Finland climbed more than 9%, reaching their highest level