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Zambia Seen Reaping Record Corn Harvest, Bringing Gains and Risk
Zambia’s staple corn harvest will exceed 4.1 million tons this year, according to the country’s millers association, a second straight record that could help cool inflation but also poses fiscal risks.
Can bankruptcy stop Social Security garnishment?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Can bankruptcy stop Social Security garnishment? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits art...
Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch
Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmy WalkerGetty ImagesThe abandoned baby macaque went viral online after being spotted hugging a stuffed toyTwo US nationals have been arrested after one jumped into the enclosure of a monkey at a Japanese zoo who went viral online while the other filmed the stunt, police have said.One of the men, who claimed to be a 24-year-old college student, is accused of scaling a fence to gain acc...
‘Waiver or no waiver’: 6 reasons why India will continue to buy Russian crude
The Donald Trump administration may have allowed the sanctions waiver on Russian crude to expire on May 16, but India has made it clear that it will continue to procure oil from Moscow. The sanctions waiver by the US enabled countries such as India to continue purchasing Russian crude transported by sea.
Target Lost Its ‘Tar-zhay.’ Wellness May Bring It Back
BusinessRetailTarget Lost Its ‘Tar-zhay.’ Wellness May Bring It BackByPamela N. Danziger,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 10:45am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryAfter a multi-year revenue slide and losing its unique appeal, Target is strategically p...
What is Iran’s ‘Hormuz Safe’, insurance platform for Strait of Hormuz shipping
Iran has introduced 'Hormuz Safe', a digital insurance platform. Commercial ships can now use this system to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Payments are accepted in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. This initiative aims to manage the waterway commercially. It is expected to generate significant revenue for Iran. The platform ensures secure cargo transits through cryptographic verification.
Lululemon Fires Back At Founder Chip Wilson In Turnaround Battle
BusinessRetailLululemon Fires Back At Founder Chip Wilson In Turnaround BattleByMark Faithfull,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Faithfull is London-based and covers retail and real estate Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 10:38am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon Athletica Inc., sis at loggerheads with his former business. Photog...
Kenyan Fund Manager Spearhead Plans to Raise $116 Million for Projects Fund
Spearhead Africa Asset Management Ltd., a Kenyan fund manager, plans to raise 15 billion shillings ($115.9 million) and make the money available to infrastructure developers in the form of long-term loans denominated in local currency.
NextEra to Buy Dominion to Form Power Giant
Joe Kaiser, the CEO of Switchyard Partners, joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why the massive NextEra, Dominion merger is really about powering the AI boom. He breaks down how hyperscale data centers are reshaping the US energy grid, why regulators will likely approve the deal, and why renewable energy plus natural gas will define the next era of AI infrastructure. (Source: Bloomberg)
Blue Owl Fund Returns to Market With $400 Million Bond Offering
A Blue Owl Capital Inc. private credit fund returned to the bond market on Monday with a $400 million offering, about a month after completing another $400 million debt sale that helped ease worries over the fund’s ability to access capital.
Transport Secretary to confirm HS2 could cost eye-watering £100billion despite being scaled back several times - the equivalent of £1billion a mile and triple the original price tag
Transport Secretary to confirm HS2 could cost eye-watering £100billion despite being scaled back several times - the equivalent of £1billion a mile and triple the original price tagBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 15:03, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 15:03, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 18, 2026?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 18, 2026? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He write...
Why Oil Hasn’t Hit $150—Yet
BusinessEnergyWhy Oil Hasn’t Hit $150—YetByRobert Rapier,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 09:52am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TOPSHOT - In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on May 4, 2026, vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz...
BofA’s Blanch Says $90 Brent Is Oil Market’s Best-Case Scenario
Bank of America’s commodities and derivatives research chief said his best-case oil-price scenario is Brent averaging $90 for the rest of the year, and the market may go even higher if the stalemate with Iran persists or heats up with fresh fighting.
US Natural Gas Futures Top $3 for First Time Since March
US natural gas futures rose as forecasts shifted to show hotter weather in the coming weeks, signaling increased cooling demand for power-plant fuel as homes and businesses crank up air-conditioners. Intraday prices for the front-month contract reached more than $3 per million British thermal units for the first time since late March.
A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit’s good vibes
The stakes were high and the deals were modest, but President Donald Trump may have left China last week having laid solid groundwork with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — though a number of issues could still sour ties.
Morgan Stanley Poaches JPMorgan’s Bladt in German M&A Push
Morgan Stanley has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. dealmaker Sebastian Bladt as the Wall Street lender pushes to strengthen its coverage in German-speaking regions, according to people familiar with the matter.
Why Consumers Care About Human Connection—And How You Can Meet Them There
InnovationWhy Consumers Care About Human Connection—And How You Can Meet Them ThereByConal Byrne,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 18, 2026, 09:30am EDTConal Byrne, CEO iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. gettyHere’s the big headline: 96% of consumers say content that is “guaranteed human” is appealing—and that’s true across every de...
Ryanair CEO Sees European Airline ‘Casualties’ on Jet Fuel Spike
Ryanair Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary said there will be corporate “casualties” among European airlines if the Iran war continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted.
New BBC chief Matt Brittin tells staff 'tough choices are unavoidable as we make savings' on first day in new post but 'world needs BBC more than ever'
New BBC chief Matt Brittin tells staff 'tough choices are unavoidable as we make savings' on first day in new post but 'world needs BBC more than ever'See more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By ALEX DOYLE - SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 14:17, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 14:19, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments