UK stocks flat as Starmer uncertainty hits sentiment
UK stocks were little changed on Wednesday, lagging behind broader European markets as growing political uncertainty in Britain weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark FTSE 100 edged 0.03% higher by 11:07 am GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%. Investors were
ECB’s Elderson urges euro zone banks to prepare for AI-led cyberattacks
European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks in the euro area to accelerate preparations against potential cyberattacks that could be launched using Anthropic’s Mythos AI model or similar technologies. Frank Elderson, who also serves as Vice Chair
BT Group share price soars to a 7-year high as earnings loom
BT Group share price continued its strong bull run, reaching its highest point in over seven years as its full-year earnings loomed. It jumped to 240p, up by over 140% from its lowest point in 2024. BT Group shares are soaring
Japan sells foreign stocks in April amid inflation worries
Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April for the first time in four months, as concerns over rising energy costs linked to the Iran war and broader inflation risks weighed on sentiment toward overseas equities. Data released by
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 corporate workers: is AI to blame again?
Walmart is cutting or relocating around 1,000 corporate employees as the retail giant consolidates parts of its global technology and artificial intelligence operations in a broader push to streamline decision-making and accelerate its digital transformation. The move, first reported by The
HPCL Q4 profit jumps 46% on strong refining margins
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited reported a sharp rise in profit for the fourth quarter and full financial year 2025-26, supported by stronger refining margins, higher refinery throughput, and steady growth in fuel sales volumes. The state-run oil marketing company announced its
Nebius stock analysis: what next for this CoreWeave rival after earnings?
Nebius stock will be in the spotlight today as the European technology giant publishes its financial results, which are expected to show robust revenue and backlog growth. NBIS was trading at $129 on Tuesday, a few points below the all-time