Sir Ian Wood, influential UK oil and gas leader, dies at 84
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The Aberdeen-based businessman transformed his family's fishing boat repair yard into a global engineering firm.
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Main Street Banks Offer Affordable Entry to AI-Driven Banking Growth
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Regional lenders can leverage business strategies that bolster Wall Street giants to navigate increasing interest rates.
Oil Prices Drop, U.S. Stocks Rise Amid Ceasefire Hopes
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Futures rally as U.S. and Iran pause attacks, sparking optimism for diplomatic progress and potential reopening of key shipping routes.
Oil Prices Dip Below $90 as Mideast Tensions Ease, Boosting Stock Futures
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Brent crude futures fell below $90 a barrel amid signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, while stock market futures climbed.
Oil Prices Fall Sharply as US and Iran Pause Fighting
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Crude futures drop over 6% as diplomatic hopes rise, though shipping risks persist.
Iran War's Ripple Effects Felt Globally, Impacting Daily Lives
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
From Manila to New York, individuals share how the conflict, thousands of miles away, disrupts livelihoods and strains budgets.
Unilever CEO Faces Scrutiny Over Strategy Ahead of Half-Year Results
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Fernando Fernandez must defend his focus on beauty and personal care, and a controversial deal with McCormick, as investors await sales figures.
CXMT Shares Surge in Landmark Shanghai IPO, Bolstering China's Chip Ambitions
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
China's largest memory chipmaker raises $8.6 billion in its Shanghai debut, becoming the most valuable company on a mainland exchange amid AI demand and U.S. restrictions.
Japanese Tourist Enthusiasm Revitalizes Interest in UK's Potteries Region
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
A tour guide's initiative sparks a resurgence in appreciation for British ceramics among Japanese visitors.