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Power to the people: how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising US utility costs
More Americans are using small solar panels in their back yards or balconies as a clean way to cut their electric billsIf you feel like your electricity bill just keeps climbing, you aren’t imagining it. Since 2020, US residential energy prices have surged by about 30%, making power the largest household energy expense behind gasoline, according to the US Energy Information Administration.But for residents like Alex Curtis, the days of feeling powerless against rising costs are coming to an end....
Makhlouf Says ECB Committed to 2% Goal, Won’t Comment on June
The European Central Bank is intent to get inflation back to its goal, Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf said, refusing to say if that will require an interest-rate increase next month.
Major UK retailer set to close 21 stores in blow to high street - 42 jobs at risk
Major UK retailer set to close 21 stores in blow to high street - 42 jobs at riskThe brand was founded in the 1980s, starting from a stall in Camden Market. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Katie Elliott, Consumer Editor 12:27, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 12:28, Wed, May 27, 2026 Major UK retailer faces store closures (Image: Getty)Radley has been bought out of administration from the owners...
Flying Tiger snapped up by Modella Capital amid fears for its future
UK private equity investor with reputation for hard-nosed restructuring says it is backing existing managementBusiness live – latest updatesFlying Tiger is the latest retailer to be snapped up by Modella Capital, the British investment firm which already owns the former high street arm of WH Smith, now called TG Jones.The Danish company, known for its cut-price homewares and craft kit, operates about 1,000 stores worldwide, including 80 in the UK, where it employs more than 1,000 people. Continu...
US Team To Visit India From June 1-4 For Trade Pact Talks
India and the US issued a joint statement on February 7, agreeing on a framework for an interim trade agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
The trillion-dollar countdown: SpaceX’s race for the largest IPO in human history
SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, aiming for a $1.75-$2 trillion valuation and seeking to raise $75 billion by June 2026. Despite significant revenue growth from Starlink, the company reported substantial losses in 2025 and Q1 2026, largely due to heavy investments in its new AI unit following the xAI acquisition.
Memory chipmakers ride AI boom to join trillion-dollar club
South Korea’s SK Hynix and US-based Micron bring tally of companies to achieve $1tn market capitalisation to 16
Radley stores face closure despite rescue from administration
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US team to visit India from June 1-4 for trade talks, says official
A US delegation will visit India from June 1-4 for trade negotiations with both sides expected to continue discussions on a proposed interim agreement as well as the broader bilateral trade pact, PTI reported citing a government official.
From the Big Screen to Real Life: Papa Johns Launches ‘Papa Johns Pizza Planet’ Pop-Ups to Celebrate the Release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 in Theaters
Papa Johns today announced the launch of four Papa Johns Pizza Planet experiences as part of their global collaboration celebrating Disney and Pixar’s upcoming June 19 theatrical release, Toy Story 5. Inspired by the legendary sci‑fi pizzeria first introduced in Toy Story in 1995, the activations reimagine the setting for today — bringing a familiar fan-favorite location off the big screen and into the real world. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www....
UK manufacturing company plunges into administration - dates back to 1937
UK manufacturing company plunges into administration - dates back to 1937The company's customers are in varying sectors, including aerospace, oil, paper, metal, textile and tobacco. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Laura Zilincanova 12:09, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 12:09, Wed, May 27, 2026 The company has a long history (Image: Getty)A Buckinghamshire advanced materials manufacturing compan...
Confidence in project delivery nearly doubles among UK business leaders
Confidence in project delivery among UK business leaders has surged since the start of 2026, rising from 46% in January to 87% in April, according to new research from Association for Project Management (APM). The findings from APM (a year-long survey of 500 CEOs and Managing Directors in the UK in partnership with Censuswide), suggest organisations are moving beyond early-year uncertainty and increasingly crediting strong leadership, professional development and access to qualified project p...
Investec Raises $43 Million in Debut Loss-Absorbing Debt Issue
Investec became the latest South African bank to issue loss-absorbing debt as local lenders work to comply with the new central bank framework.
Tube strikes: London transport chiefs in new bid to avoid next week's 24-hour RMT walkouts
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Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary alleges China-backed campaign against data centre in US
Kevin O'Leary is pushing back against claims surrounding a Utah data center project, stating false information about environmental damage and power use is being spread online. He alleges foreign-linked interests, potentially connected to China, are involved in a coordinated effort to slow U.S. energy infrastructure development.
National Bank Beats on Overall Strength in Major Segments
National Bank of Canada beat analyst expectations in its fiscal second quarter on strength across its major segments while also setting aside less than anticipated for bad loans.
ECB Must Take Weaker Growth Into Consideration, Guindos Says
European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos discusses the impact of the energy supply shock on inflation and euro-area growth. “If you look at soft indicators, sentiment indicators, these indicators clearly point at an important impact on growth,” Guindos says during an interview with Bloomberg’s Mark Schroers. (Source: Bloomberg)
Is it time to acknowledge Brazil’s investment opportunities?
Brazil reclaimed its place in the world’s top 10 economies in 2023 and has retained it ever since. Now, in the second quarter of 2026, its stock market has become the most successful in South America, helping the country become the main centre for capital in the region. Sao Paolo is home to the B3 stock exchange, which has an aggregate market value of roughly $1.1 trillion. Chile is far behind in second place, with around $250bn to $280bn. The rest of the big two’s neighbours are even furthe...
Guindos Says ECB Must Consider Weaker Growth in June Decision
The European Central Bank should take a close look at how badly the Iran war is weighing on the economy when it decides whether to raise interest rates next month, according to Vice President Luis de Guindos.
Ellison Privately Vows to Keep Enlarged Paramount’s Debt in Line
It began as a concession in private conversations to assuage wary credit analysts looking at Paramount Skydance Corp.’s blockbuster takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: a verbal pledge by the Ellison family to do whatever it takes to slash debt at the combined company.