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Netflix Authorizes $25 Billion Stock Buyback in Bid to Boost Share Price
Now that it doesn’t have to pay for Warner Bros., Netflix is using its capital to buy back more shares: The streaming giant said its board authorized a buyback of an additional $25 billion of the company’s stock. On April 22, Netflix’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $25 billion of common […]
Iran war could blow a £30BILLION hole in the UK government borrowing plans
Iran war could blow a £30BILLION hole in the UK government borrowing plansGovernment borrowing was less than expected in the last financial year - but Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a "daunting" time ahead before of the economic impact of the Middle East conflictMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor11:24, 23 Apr 2026Updated 11:24, 23 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves may have to make more tough decisions because of an energy shock from the Iran war(Image: Ian Vog...
AI use highlights rich-poor divide, Claude is popular among high-earners
AI use highlights richpoor divide Claude is popular among highearners
Kuwait sets new rule for all online overseas money transfers
InternationalKuwait sets new rule for all online overseas money transfersBy Web Desk-Apr 23, 2026KUWAIT CITY: The Central Bank of Kuwait has directed exchange companies to use the Kuwait Mobile ID application to verify customers for all online overseas money transfers. The move is aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and improving transparency across the financial system. According to Arab Times Online, the new regulatory requirement obliges exchange firms to verify customer identities through t...
Lord Mandelson's consultancy firm Global Counsel went bust owing £4.5MILLION - including hundreds of thousands to the taxman
Lord Mandelson's consultancy firm Global Counsel went bust owing £4.5MILLION - including hundreds of thousands to the taxmanBy SAM GREENHILL, THE CHIEF REPORTER Published: 11:16, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 11:16, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Bibby Stockholm asylum barge contractor admits overcharging UK government £118m
Australia’s Corporate Travel Management is ‘negotiating commercial arrangements’ to refund the moneyThe Australian company that ran the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge has admitted it overcharged the British government by £118m.Corporate Travel Management (CTM) said its auditor had found evidence of “erroneous billing” of its UK clients, increasing its estimate of how much it owes the government by £40m. Continue reading...
Ministers refuse to confirm secret fuel price briefings over panic buying fears
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ADB deepens Pakistan engagement with $3.67bn commitments, targets fiscal reform and minerals
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) made fresh commitments worth $3.672bn to Pakistan in 2025, up 22pc from $2.995bn the previous year, as it ventured into new areas such as the mineral sector. In its Annual Report 2025, released on Thursday, the Manila-based lending agency also reported new financial support commitments of $1.485bn to the public sector for the year, a one-third increase from $1.113bn in 2024. Most of these loan commitments were made on ordinary commercial terms. “In Pakistan, a po...
L’Oreal Heiress Fortune Rises By $6 Billion As Company’s Shares Soar After Strong Earnings
BreakingBusinessL’Oreal Heiress Fortune Rises By $6 Billion As Company’s Shares Soar After Strong EarningsBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 06:09am EDTApr 23, 2026, 06:13am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineShares of L’Oreal rose sharply on Thursday, boosting the company heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers’ net worth b...
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Are you using your no claim bonus smartly or losing money
A taste of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi as Filipino flavours fill night market
Dubai: A vibrant celebration of Filipino cuisine and culture has been held in the UAE capital as a night market at Madinat Zayed Exhibition brought Philippine flavours, culture, and entrepreneurship together in celebration of Filipino Food Month.The event has been visited by the Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver, who toured the venue, met organisers, and tried on a selection of traditional dishes.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Commu...
Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleShanaz MusaferBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesOnline fashion retailer Asos is seeking refunds from the US for the £7m worth of tariffs it paid in the first half of its financial year.In February, the US Supreme Court struck down the so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs Donald Trump imposed last year, saying the president had overstepped his powers, and paving the way for th...
Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran 'could become global soon'
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in a Wednesday post on X that he expects that the U.S. blockade against Iran "could become global soon."The long-serving lawmaker noted that he had spoken to President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday morning."I had a very good call this morning with @POTUS and @SecWar Pete Hegseth about the way forward regarding the Iran conflict. I think the President’s decision to leave the blockade in place is very smart. It is hav...
Sensex ends 852 points lower, Nifty below 24,200; Dr Reddy's up 9%
Sensex ends points lower Nifty below Dr Reddys up
SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties
The Southern Poverty Law Center more than doubled its revenue in the months following the deadly 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally — a surge now drawing renewed scrutiny after a Department of Justice indictment alleged the group paid an informant tied to the event’s organizers.The 2017 rally, which left one woman dead, became a cultural flashpoint over white nationalism and political violence, driving widespread condemnation and a surge in donations to civil rights groups, including t...
Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prize
Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prizeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteven McIntoshEntertainment reporterBelinda LawleyThe shortlisted artists include Tanoa Sasraku, whose work examines the history and impact of oilA spoken-word performance about life in the industrial north and sculptures which examine the political history of oil are among the shortlisted artworks for this year's Turner Prize.The works by artists Si...
Cost inflation for UK firms jumps to three-year high amid Iran war
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'I'm a doctor and this is when you should be worried about stomach pain'
'I'm a doctor and this is when you should be worried about stomach pain'It can be difficult to know whether stomach pain is something to be worried about. One doctor who bills himself as the "healthcare Gordon Ramsay" has explained when you should seek helpCommentsNewsIan Craig Social Newsdesk Content Editor10:39, 23 Apr 2026Updated 10:39, 23 Apr 2026View ImageA doctor has outlined when stomach pain is something to be worried about (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)Every...
Thai IPO Pipeline Faces Difficulties, Exchange President Says
Thailand’s initial public offering pipeline continues to face challenges, even as signs of renewed investor interest have started to emerge, according to Stock Exchange of Thailand President Asadej Kongsiri.
Taiwan to Ease Limits on Active Funds’ Investments in TSMC
Taiwan’s financial regulator plans to ease the limit on how much funds can invest in a single stock, lifting an impediment that has prevented local money managers from taking full advantage of the surge in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s shares in recent years.