Dow Jones surges 869 points on Strait of Hormuz opening

Dow Jones surges 869 points on Strait of Hormuz opening

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks shot higher on Friday, with major indices notching up record highs intra-day and at the close. Earlier...

Pentagon reliance on SpaceX faces scrutiny after Starlink outage

Pentagon reliance on SpaceX faces scrutiny after Starlink outage

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A Starlink outage that disrupted U.S. Navy drone tests off the California coast has highlighted growing concerns...

Male dominance continues among Europe’s highest-paid bankers

Male dominance continues among Europe’s highest-paid bankers

LONDON, U.K.: A surge in high-paying banking jobs across Europe has done little to close the gender gap at the top of the financial...

Iran war drives surge in US oil exports toward record levels

Iran war drives surge in US oil exports toward record levels

HOUSTON, Texas: A sharp disruption to Middle East oil flows has pushed the United States to the brink of becoming a net crude exporter...

Dow Jones rises 123 points as Israel-Lebanon truce is agreed

Dow Jones rises 123 points as Israel-Lebanon truce is agreed

NEW YORK, New York - Major U.S. stock indexes finished Thursday's trading session in positive territory, driven by technology sector...

Pizza giants edge toward sale amid cost pressures, weak demand

Pizza giants edge toward sale amid cost pressures, weak demand

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Two of the largest names in the U.S. pizza market are moving closer to potential sales, as mounting cost pressures...

7-Eleven plans 645 store closures as consumer spending slows

7-Eleven plans 645 store closures as consumer spending slows

NEW YORK CITY, New York: 7-Eleven is set to significantly shrink its North American footprint this year, planning to close far more...

IMF urges targeted aid over fuel subsidies as oil prices surge

IMF urges targeted aid over fuel subsidies as oil prices surge

WASHINGTON D.C.: Governments should resist the urge to roll out broad fuel subsidies to cushion the blow of surging energy prices triggered...

Dow Jones bucks trend Wednesday, slips 72 points

Dow Jones bucks trend Wednesday, slips 72 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday as a powerful rally in technology shares lifted the Nasdaq Composite,...

6.8% rise year-on-year till February in property prices in Ireland

6.8% rise year-on-year till February in property prices in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that property prices have risen 6.8 percent in the 12 months to February...

Amazon inks $11.57 billion Globalstar deal to boost satellite push

Amazon inks $11.57 billion Globalstar deal to boost satellite push

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon is making a major push into satellite communications with a US$11.57 billion deal to acquire Globalstar,...

Proposed United-American merger faces major regulatory hurdles

Proposed United-American merger faces major regulatory hurdles

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A proposed tie-up between United Airlines and American Airlines could dramatically reshape the U.S. aviation sector,...

Producer prices rise sharply on energy surge from Iran war

Producer prices rise sharply on energy surge from Iran war

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Rising energy costs linked to the Iran war pushed U.S. wholesale prices sharply higher in March, adding to inflation...

Nasdaq closes nearly two percent higher Tuesday

Nasdaq closes nearly two percent higher Tuesday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks continued their march higher on Tuesday, buoyed by prospects the U.S. and Iran may soon return to...

IMF cuts outlook, flags recession risk if Iran war worsens

IMF cuts outlook, flags recession risk if Iran war worsens

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The global economy is entering a period of heightened risk as the war in Iran disrupts energy markets, with the International...

Tesco teams up with Adobe to boost AI-driven customer insights

Tesco teams up with Adobe to boost AI-driven customer insights

LONDON, U.K.: Tesco is stepping up its digital transformation by partnering with U.S. software firm Adobe to harness artificial intelligence...

Slate Auto secures $650 million as EV launch nears this year

Slate Auto secures $650 million as EV launch nears this year

DETROIT, Michigan: Electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has secured US$650 million in fresh funding as it prepares to bring its first...

OpenAI says no data breach after third-party security scare

OpenAI says no data breach after third-party security scare

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: OpenAI said it had addressed a security issue linked to a third-party developer tool, adding that there was no...

U.S. stock markets shrug off breakdown in U.S.-Iran truce talks

U.S. stock markets shrug off breakdown in U.S.-Iran truce talks

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks moved higher Monday despite the weekend's breakdown in talks in Pakistan which hoped to result in...

Energy shock from Iran war pushes nations to roll out support

Energy shock from Iran war pushes nations to roll out support

LONDON, U.K.: Governments around the world are scrambling to contain rising energy costs and economic fallout from the Iran war, as...

Rising car costs push US buyers to loans, used vehicles

Rising car costs push US buyers to loans, used vehicles

DETROIT, U.S.: The cost of owning a car in the United States is climbing to new highs, with rising vehicle prices, financing costs...

Consumer discretionary firms likely to post strong Q4 growth on demand recovery: Report

Consumer discretionary firms likely to post strong Q4 growth on demand recovery: Report

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Consumer discretionary companies are expected to post strong revenue and earnings growth in the...

India, Austria launch Fast-Track Mechanism to enhance bilateral trade and investment

India, Austria launch Fast-Track Mechanism to enhance bilateral trade and investment

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): India and Austria significantly strengthened their bilateral trade and investment framework following...

Large caps turn attractive as valuations ease; caution on mid, small caps: DSP MF

Large caps turn attractive as valuations ease; caution on mid, small caps: DSP MF

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Indian equities may be entering a more constructive phase after recent corrections, with improving...

KKR co-owner Juhi Chawla Mehta kickstarts this year's 'Runs to Roots' initiative, pledging 10 trees per run

KKR co-owner Juhi Chawla Mehta kickstarts this year's 'Runs to Roots' initiative, pledging 10 trees per run

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 18 (ANI): Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) today kicked...

EU has four years to militarize Belgian defense chief

EU has four years to militarize  Belgian defense chief

The bloc should build up its defenses by 2030 to deter Russia even without US backing, Frederik Vansina has said European nations...

Below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict cloud India's agriculture outlook: BoB

Below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict cloud India's agriculture outlook: BoB

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Indian agricultural sector faces a significant period of uncertainty due to a below-normal monsoon...

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn sine die; Budget Session comes to an end

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn sine die; Budget Session comes to an end

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): As Saturday marked the final day of the Special Parliament Session, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya...

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Iran has specified three conditions for the vessels' passage: the vessels must be commercial and not military, unaffiliated with hostile...

Oil prices retreat while stock indices surge following US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices retreat while stock indices surge following US-Iran ceasefire

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Global stock markets saw oil prices drop, and stock indices soar on Saturday as investors relaxed...

Battle for Bulgaria: RTs definitive guide to the Bulgarian election

Battle for Bulgaria: RTs definitive guide to the Bulgarian election

The EU faces another populist threat to its power, this time from the left Bulgarians are about to vote in the country's eighth election...

TSMC expects its 2026 sales to grow more than 30%

TSMC expects its 2026 sales to grow more than 30%

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has forecast that its 2026 sales will grow by more...

Padres' sale to Chelsea owner on deck for record $3.9 billion

Padres' sale to Chelsea owner on deck for record $3.9 billion

(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images) A contentious two-year process to sell the San Diego Padres could cross the finish line...

'More loss than luck': Bengal's lottery system faces public backlash before polls

'More loss than luck': Bengal's lottery system faces public backlash before polls

By Rajnish Singh Alipurduar (West Bengal), [India], April 17 (ANI): As West Bengal heads toward a crucial Assembly election, voices...

How to fuel a war: EU eyes new front for green agenda

How to fuel a war: EU eyes new front for green agenda

Officials claim renewable energy could power European militaries after the Iran war exposed a key vulnerability EU and NATO officials...

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-MIDEAST AND CENTRAL ASIA DEPARTMENT-DIRECTOR-PRESS CONFERENCE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-MIDEAST AND CENTRAL ASIA DEPARTMENT-DIRECTOR-PRESS CONFERENCE

(260417) -- WASHINGTON, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director for the Middle East and Central Asia...

Cuba sends secret letter to Trump WSJ

Cuba sends secret letter to Trump  WSJ

US officials reportedly intercepted a proposal with an economic deal that was intended to bypass Secretary of State Marco Rubio The...

Govt updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy

Govt updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The Department of Commerce, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has updated the list of...

Hainan seen as emerging node in China-ASEAN supply chains, says Singapore business group chief

Hainan seen as emerging node in China-ASEAN supply chains, says Singapore business group chief

SINGAPORE, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hainan Free Trade Port is emerging as a potential node in China-ASEAN supply chains and a gateway...

Markets close higher, Nifty gain 156 pts, Sensex up by 504 pts, FMCG leads with 2.65% gain

Markets close higher, Nifty gain 156 pts, Sensex up by 504 pts, FMCG leads with 2.65% gain

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 (ANI): The domestic stock markets recovered from a weak start on Friday and closed higher, supported...

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Proposed United-American merger faces major regulatory hurdles
Proposed United-American merger faces major regulatory hurdles

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Brewers work to overcome injuries in rematch vs. Marlins
Brewers work to overcome injuries in rematch vs. Marlins

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Injuries have slowed Milwaukee's offense. The Brewers, who will play the middle contest...


MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak
MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) Yoan Moncada and Josh Lowe homered as the Los Angeles Angels, only hours after announcing...


Three-run 10th-inning rally sends Brewers past Marlins
Three-run 10th-inning rally sends Brewers past Marlins

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Garrett Mitchell stroked a two-run double in the top of the 10th inning as the Milwaukee...


Reports: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. agrees to 3-year, $150M deal
Reports: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. agrees to 3-year, $150M deal

(Photo credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension...


D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays
D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays

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