BBC Business
Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.
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City of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist
Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.
BBC Business
Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.
BBC Business
Streeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending row
The government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost UK firms.
BBC Business
Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history
Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.
BBC Business
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.
BBC Business
P&R urged to speed up review of relocation grants
Forward Guernsey believes the allowance is putting pressure on rental prices.
BBC Business
How Poundland grew from a market stall to a high street giant
The retail giant - which started life at a Wolverhampton market - is now at threat of collapse.
BBC Business
Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack
The firm said transactions are suspended while it conducts security checks and will "cover all losses".
BBC Business
From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
BBC Business
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
BBC Business
US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans
BBC Business
US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans
BBC Business
Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
BBC Business
Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
BBC Business
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
BBC Business
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
BBC Business
DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
BBC Business
DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
BBC Business
The South West reacts to Budget announcements
Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.
BBC Business
Minimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer
Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".
BBC Business
Minimum wage increase accepted by minister
A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.
BBC Business
I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.
BBC Business
Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland's bosses have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
BBC Business
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
BBC Business
'We need help for small businesses, not punishment'
People in Bilston react to the new Budget set out by Chancellor John Healey.
BBC Business
Haulier blames fuel prices for diesel theft
Martin Pinches said someone had stolen 400 litres of diesel from two of his lorries
BBC Business
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
BBC Business
Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
BBC Business
'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
BBC Business
Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan
Import tariffs on more than 100 items - including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk - are being removed.
BBC Business
What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
BBC Business
What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
BBC Business
What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
BBC Business
Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
BBC Business
Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
BBC Business
Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
BBC Business
Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
BBC Business
Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
BBC Business
Five ways the Budget will affect you if you are under 25
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
BBC Business
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
BBC Business
Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
BBC Business
Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
BBC Business
Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
BBC Business
Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
BBC Business
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
BBC Business
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
BBC Business
You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says
BBC Business
You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says
BBC Business
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
BBC Business
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
BBC Business
Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists
Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.
BBC Business
Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs
One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.
BBC Business
Pre-loved clothes project sells items for 50p
The Echo project was partly set up in response to the cost of living crisis, say organisers.
BBC Business
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
BBC Business
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
BBC Business
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
BBC Business
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
BBC Business
Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".
BBC Business
'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families
Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.
BBC Business
Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
BBC Business
How much is the minimum wage?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
BBC Business
More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year.
BBC Business
Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
BBC Business
First-time buyer wary of Budget housing loan scheme
Luke Anstee has been saving for three years but says rising living costs make home ownership harder.
BBC Business
Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
BBC Business
Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?
People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
BBC Business
Budget hopes for struggling first-time buyers
Aspiring homeowners say rent, rising costs and house prices are delaying plans to buy.
BBC Business
Budget 2026: 'Surrey is a lovely place - but it can be stressful'
Ahead of the Budget, residents tell BBC Radio Surrey their experiences of the cost-of living crisis.
BBC Business
Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
BBC Business
Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
BBC Business
Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
BBC Business
Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
BBC Business
'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
BBC Business
'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
BBC Business
Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
BBC Business
Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
BBC Business
Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future.
BBC Business
Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future.
BBC Business
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
BBC Business
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
BBC Business
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government
BBC Business
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government
BBC Business
Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
BBC Business
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
BBC Business
Heating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winter
Middleton in Teesdale has no mains gas supply so many residents use expensive heating oil.
BBC Business
How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows
Families are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable.
BBC Business
Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.
BBC Business
Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'?
The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?
BBC Business
Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'?
The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?
BBC Business
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'
As the chancellor finalises his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling about costs?
BBC Business
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
BBC Business
Rising demand from families needing Christmas help
Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.
BBC Business
UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
BBC Business
Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
BBC Business
Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
BBC Business
Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud
Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.
BBC Business
What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
BBC Business
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
BBC Business
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
BBC Business
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
BBC Business
'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.
BBC Business
L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales
The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".
BBC Business
Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax
The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.
BBC Business
'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
BBC Business
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
BBC Business
Is an 'AI war' complicating your job search?
How fair are AI recruitment tools that help decide our future, and what happens when we click "apply"?
BBC Business
No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy
Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.
BBC Business
The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
BBC Business
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
BBC Business
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.
BBC Business
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
BBC Business
Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued
The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
BBC Business
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
BBC Business
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
BBC Business
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
BBC Business
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
BBC Business
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
BBC Business
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
BBC Business
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
BBC Business
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
BBC Business
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
BBC Business
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
BBC Business
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
BBC Business
X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
BBC Business
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
BBC Business
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
BBC Business
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
BBC Business
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
BBC Business
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
BBC Business
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
Africa Front
SanDisk Launches $3,800 8TB PS5 SSD, Over Triple PS5 Pro Price
SanDisk’s officially licensed 8TB Optimus GX PRO SSD for PlayStation 5 is priced at $3,800, more than three times the cost of a PS5 Pro.
Africa Front
East African Nations Face Fuel Shortages and Rising Inflation
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and other African countries are experiencing economic strain due to fuel shortages and higher import costs, which are raising household expenses and inflation.
Africa Front
Dangote Proposes East African Refinery Project in Tanzania
Aliko Dangote is exploring a partnership with Kenya and Uganda to build a large-scale oil refinery at Tanzania's Tanga port.
Africa Front
Micron Soars on Record Earnings as AI Memory Demand Surges
Micron shares jumped 15% after the memory chipmaker reported record quarterly earnings, with revenue quadrupling to nearly $42 billion.
BBC Business
Free summer holiday sport sessions offered in city
The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.
BBC Business
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
BBC Business
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
BBC Business
Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
BBC Business
Record temperatures drives up home air conditioning sales
Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
BBC Business
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
BBC Business
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
BBC Business
I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
BBC Business
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
BBC Business
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
BBC Business
Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash
The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.
BBC Business
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
BBC Business
Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk
Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
BBC Business
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
BBC Business
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
BBC Business
I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
BBC Business
The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof'
Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.
BBC Business
Federal Agencies Probe Fatal Tesla Crash Into Texas Home
U.S. regulators are investigating a June 19 incident in Katy, Texas, where a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a residence, killing a 76-year-old woman.
BBC Business
Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
BBC Business
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
CNBC
29-year-old making $250k in tech went 'undercover' at a coffee chain before opening her own matcha cafe
Michelle Yeung wasn't happy in tech, despite earning $250,000 a year. Before opening Matcha House, she spent months learning the business.
Guardian Business
What could US-Iran peace deal mean for UK household costs?
The impact on petrol and food prices, energy bills and mortgages if the truce holds and strait of Hormuz reopens Around the world, markets reacted with relief this week to news that Donald Trump had signed a draft peace deal with Iran that promised to reopen flows of oil and gas…
Guardian Business
The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech | Taylor Lorenz
Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them richer and more powerful This week, the UK announced a wide-ranging ban on social media that will soon block users from communicating or accessing information on…
Guardian Business
Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman movie dropped by Amazon after it announces OpenAI partnership
The web giant announced that Artificial, a biopic about the controversial tech executive, ‘will be better served if it were released by a different studio’ Artificial, Luca Guadagnino’s controversial Sam Altman biopic, which is poised for an awards run next year, has been…
CNBC
NetJets' first fatal crash kills influential Texas VC founder
NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.
CNBC
This nuclear stock will benefit from AI datacenter buildout and soaring energy demand, Roth Capital says
Stock in Nano Nuclear Energy should appreciate as it nears commercialization of its reactor plans while energy demand is surging, Roth Capital said.
CNBC
Here are the most overbought and oversold names after a volatile week
Applied Materials and Citigroup were among this week's most overbought names, while Accenture and Fox Corporation were on the opposite side.
CNBC
Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada
The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.
CNBC
Jio Platforms eyes low-orbit satellite rollout as Starlink awaits India launch
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.
CNBC
Brent oil dips below $80 as postponed U.S.-Iran talks temper optimism over ceasefire progress
Oil prices turned lower after Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire from 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a U.S. official told CNBC.
Guardian Business
UK public finances under pressure after surge in borrowing; water company shares fall after Burnham win – business live
UK budget deficit is running higher than forecast; borrowing costs rise after Makerfield byelection as US-Iran talks are called off Shares in UK water companies are dropping in early trading, as Andy Burnham’s byelection win raises the prospect of nationalisation. United…
CNBC
U.S.-Iran accord hits early snag after Swiss talks fail to proceed as planned
Analysts reckon a lasting resolution to the Middle East conflict will take some time to materialize.
BBC Business
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
CNBC
Global stock markets mixed as investors assess durability of U.S.-Iran peace deal
U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended Trump's interim agreement with Iran, saying any economic relief for Tehran would depend on the country complying with the terms of the deal.
CNBC
U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."
CNBC
Bob Iger reflects on 10 years of Shanghai Disneyland as it defies the Chinese pullback
Shanghai Disneyland hit 100 million cumulative visitors in 2025, according to the company. It's a relatively new but important foothold in Disney's history.
CNBC
UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.
CNBC
India's largest telecom and digital service Jio Platforms files for IPO
India's largest wireless operator and digital service provider, Jio Platforms files for IPO
CNBC
Musk's SpaceX stake is worth over $1 trillion. Here are the other billionaire shareholders
SpaceX shares were up 37% after its historic debut last week, which offered shares at a set price of $135.
CNBC
Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack
Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.
Guardian Business
‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks | Raymond Pierrehumbert, Julia Slingo, Michael Mann and Valerie Masson-Delmotte
Do we really want to play dice with our planet? A series in the Guardian recently declared “it’s time to talk about geoengineering.” So let’s talk about it. And let us start with some simple truths about this cluster of techno-optimistic “quick fixes” which purport to somehow…
Guardian Business
How the world’s voracious appetite for shrimp is destroying Ecuador’s mangroves
As demand soars, the country’s mangrove forests and the livelihoods of shellfish gatherers are under threat from encroaching farms and unchecked pollution At low tide, Johana Carolina Cruz Potes steps into the mudflats around Isla Costa Rica, in Ecuador’s Jambelí Archipelago.…
CNBC
You can expect gas prices to remain elevated. Here's how to save
Maximize savings at the pump with these retail memberships, wholesalers and rewards credit cards.
Guardian Business
Shoppers splash out on fans and paddling pools as retail sales in Great Britain hot up
May heatwave drives up volume of sales 1.2%, the strongest monthly growth since January, says ONS Retail sales bounced back to growth in May as record hot weather spurred sales of fans and paddling pools, while online purchases also soared. The Office for National Statistics…
BBC Business
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
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Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
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Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns
Expansion could also hit access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport, analysis says Construction of a third runway at Heathrow is likely to have significant adverse effects on the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people living nearby, an official…
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
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Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
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Hormuz relief may not ease the economic toll that's already 'baked in,' analysts warn
Early signs of reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have lifted the most acute threat to global energy supplies but economic damages from the war will take months to unwind.
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What this biotech's volatile stock price tells you about the weight loss market right now
While the market's enthusiasm for one of Zealand's experimental drugs has cooled, investors are shifting focus to amylin-based medicines as a growth driver
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On the trail of the dotcom queen: how Julie Meyer left a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds and broken dreams in her wake
Investigation: The entrepreneur was once the toast of London’s tech scene, a ‘global leader of tomorrow’ who starred on Dragons’ Den and promised untold riches for the startups she championed. But people she worked with in the last decade, from Malta to Switzerland, describe a…
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'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
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Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app
Exclusive: Telegram urged to clarify how it detects illegal incitement after attacks were coordinated using app Telegram is facing questions from Ofcom over how it detects and prevents illegal incitement after a Ukrainian man was found guilty of carrying out arson attacks on a…
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MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims
Liam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redress The Japanese tech company at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal is facing calls from a parliamentary committee to make an “immediate” payment towards the compensation…
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Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.
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Indian IT stocks slump up to 7% as Accenture cuts revenue outlook, fueling fresh concerns over sector growth
Shares of major Indian IT companies fall up to 7% after global sector leader Accenture cuts its revenue guidance.
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Yen slides past 161 against the dollar, nearing 40-year low and reviving intervention bets
On Thursday the yen saw a sharp depreciation a high of 161.80, its weakest since July 2024.
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Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run
Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure markets Makerfield byelection – latest updates Three economic heavyweights have been brought in to advise Andy Burnham as he attempts to reassure the markets before his…
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MSCI isn't done with Indonesia yet: new report signals continued concerns over market transparency
MSCI flagged growing concerns about transparency in Indonesia's stock market.
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Why Japan's $70 billion-plus intervention and a rate hike didn't prop up the yen more
Japan was willing to step in to defend the yen around the 160 level before, and it's at that point again.
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Trump claims Iran deal is 'unconditional surrender,' says his power has 'no limits': Axios
Trump said in an interview with Axios on Thursday evening stateside that he negotiated the deal to prevent the conflict from triggering a global depression.
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U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran
The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict.
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Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns
Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
