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Porsche to exit Bugatti Rimac, HOF Capital-led consortium to take over stakes

Porsche to exit Bugatti Rimac HOF Capitalled consortium to take over stakes

China Hongqiao Seeks $1.5 Billion From Convertible Bonds

China’s largest private aluminum producer is seeking to raise 10.2 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) from the sale of bonds that can be converted into stock, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News, joining the wave of large deals as risk appetite returns following a de-escalation on tensions in the Middle East.

Iran War: Stocks Slip From Highs as Hormuz Remains Shut | The Opening Trade 4/27/2026

US stocks slipped from record highs as the Strait of Hormuz remained shut, lifting oil prices, with traders also eyeing major megacap tech earnings and central bank decisions this week. S&P 500 futures fell. Brent crude rose to above $108 a barrel. Tehran signaled it would accept an interim agreement to reopen the waterway after nearly two months in exchange for the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, Axios reported Monday. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets ope...

India’s Refiners Are Absorbing the Hefty Cost of the Iran War

India’s efforts to shield consumers from a historic oil shock are reverberating through the refining sector, squeezing margins, stretching balance sheets and forcing companies into costly workarounds.

AI hits white-collar jobs, workforce at Oracle, Amazon and more drops by 400,000

AI hits whitecollar jobs workforce at Oracle Amazon and more drops by

Brutal selloff: Infosys loses over Rs 2 lakh cr, slips out of top 10 most valued firms

Infosys faces investor pressure, with its market value dropping significantly despite strong March quarter results. A subdued FY27 revenue growth forecast and industry-wide shifts towards cost efficiency and AI-driven productivity are impacting its outlook. While AI presents new opportunities, it also pressures core business margins.

SSE, TotalEnergies UK Wind Farm Delays Contract That Would Cap Profits

One of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms delayed starting a government contract that would cap the price of its electricity, instead choosing to sell power in the market at more profitable rates.

Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says

Education Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says April 27, 20265:00 AM ET Cory Turner LA Johnson/NPR The average salary for a public school teacher in the U.S. rose to $74,495 in the last school year, up 3.5% from the year before. But adjusted for inflation, today's teachers are estimated to be earning less, not more, than they were in 2017. That's according to a new review of school-related data from the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest te...

Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading

Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?

Bitcoin at 12-week high near $78,000 mark: 3 key factors explained

Bitcoin at week high near mark key factors explained

World Cup countries fear losing money at tournament because of high costs

Nations playing at this summer's World Cup fear losing money as FIFA allowances are slashed and high costs

Nakheel awards Dh3.5 billion contracts for 544 villas on Dubai's Palm Jebel Ali

Real estate developer Nakheel has awarded contracts worth over Dh3.5 billion for the construction of 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali. These contracts are given to Ginco General Contracting L.L.C, which is set to construct 354 villas across Fronds A to D, and to United Engineering Construction (UNEC), which will deliver 190 villas on Fronds E and F. Construction is scheduled to commence this quarter, with completion targeted for Q4 2028.The awarded villas form part of a wider collection of 10 archit...

Brits face soaring costs for SALAD as 'Trumpflation' crisis rages with oil price back above $108 a barrel

Brits face soaring costs for SALAD as 'Trumpflation' crisis rages with oil price back above $108 a barrelBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:37, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 09:39, 27 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

AI costs more than humans? Companies spending big on models over employee salaries

AI costs more than humans Companies spending big on models over employee salaries

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Inside Ben Roberts-Smith's 'depleted' finances - and how his lucrative career dried up overnight forcing him to rely on a surprisingly modest military pension

Inside Ben Roberts-Smith's 'depleted' finances - and how his lucrative career dried up overnight forcing him to rely on a surprisingly modest military pensionRoberts-Smith charged with five murders Allegedly killed prisoners in Afghanistan READ MORE: Gina Rinehart erupts over BRS arrest  By STEPHEN GIBBS, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:23, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 09:23, 27 April 2026 e-mail

Crude oil near $110: 7 warning signs India should not ignore

Crude oil near warning signs India should not ignore

DZDubai expands beyond 300 vehicles as UAE rental platform grows

DZDubai, a UAE-based vehicle rental platform, has expanded its listed inventory beyond 300 vehicles, marking a new stage in its growth as customer expectations in the local market continue to evolve.The company said the milestone reflects rising demand from a wider mix of users across the UAE, including residents, tourists and business travellers. Its inventory now spans multiple categories, from luxury and sports cars to SUVs and more practical daily-use models, as platforms compete to offer mo...

Homes 4 Life Real Estate ranked number one top partner of 2025 by Majid Al Futtaim

Homes 4 Life Real Estate proudly announces its recognition as the No. 1 Top Partner of 2025 by Majid Al Futtaim, one of the UAE’s leading developers. The prestigious award was presented in acknowledgment of the company’s exceptional sales performance within the highly sought after master community, Ghaf Woods.This remarkable achievement places Homes 4 Life Real Estate at the pinnacle of Dubai’s competitive real estate landscape, surpassing over 8,000 registered agencies across the emirate. The r...

Oil prices rise to near-three week highs as US-Iran peace talks falter

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