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Getty Images Downgraded on Weaker Liquidity, Merger Uncertainty

Moody’s Ratings cut Getty Images Inc.’s credit rating deeper into junk territory, citing weakening liquidity, with lingering uncertainty over a potential merger with Shutterstock Inc. adding to the pressure.

Aluminium foil on door handles: Trending US hack but is it smart?

A viral 2026 home hack involves wrapping door handles in aluminium foil across the US homes, claiming to reduce static shocks and deter intruders. While foil's conductivity can disperse electrical charges, its security benefits are primarily psychological, offering minimal actual protection. Experts advise it is a supplementary trick, not a substitute for robust security measures.

Gold prices recover in Dubai as US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Gold prices recovered in Dubai when markets opened on Wednesday, but they are still down by more than Dh9 per gram so far this week.The 24K gold price was trading at Dh573.0 per gram on Wednesday morning, up from Dh568.5 per gram at the close of markets on Tuesday. However, it is still down by Dh9.25 per gram so far this week.Stay up to date with the late...

Price prediction: Where are gold and silver rates headed today & in the near-term?

Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

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US freezes dollar cash supplies to Iraq — newspaper

These actions indicate Washington's desire to increase pressure on Baghdad and weaken Iraq’s ties with Iran, the article pointed out

Oil prices hold near $100 as Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade in place

NewsBusinessOil prices hold near $100 as Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade in placeTraffic in Strait of Hormuz at standstill as US president says blockade of Iranian ports and shores will continueStuti Mishra Wednesday 22 April 2026 06:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"...

Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'

Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRebecca BrahdeIsle of ManPA MediaTreasury Minister Chris Thomas said contingency plans to deal with potential price increases were in placeContingency plans for essential services are "ready if required" amid price hikes in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East, the treasury minister has said.The ongoing situation has resulted in fuel and oil prices in particular surging, as we...

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp sells record HK$18.8 billion in green bonds

The MTR Corporation has sold HK$18.8 billion (US$2.4 billion) in green bonds, the largest and the company’s first public bond issuance in the Hong Kong dollar market, in its latest efforts to diversify funding sources for a string of projects. The rail giant said on Wednesday that it sold five-year, 10-year and 30-year bonds, with the size of each tranche also representing the largest for their respective tenors to date. The overall order book of the issue exceeded HK$60 billion, or three times....

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDave HarveyWest of England business and environment correspondentBBCThe speed of fuel price increases has been "crazy" says Stuart Wring, of Wrings TransportA family haulage firm has calculated the US war with Iran has increased their fuel bill by £100,000.Stuart Wring, who runs Wrings Transport at Avonmouth in Bristol, says the price hikes have been "crazy".Like most...

Increasing drink prices was last resort - landlady

Increasing drink prices was last resort - landlady4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCaroline Gall, West MidlandsandEthan Saunders,in DilhorneLaura BallLaura Ball, who runs Charlie Bassetts, in Dilhorne, said she had held off increasing prices for a long as she couldA Staffordshire pub said it was reluctantly having to increase drink prices to help stay afloat, or face losing staff or cutting opening hours.Laura Ball, who runs Charlie Bassetts, in Dilhorne, said she had held off for a...

RBI hikes auto-debit limit to Rs 15,000: What it means for you

RBI hikes autodebit limit to Rs What it means for you

Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court

Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Woolworths executive has defended relaxing rules designed to protect shoppers from misleading discounts by preventing the supermarket or suppliers from “gaming” the “Prices Dropped” promotional program.Woolworths’ chief commercial officer, Paul Ha...

Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices

Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAllen Sinclair,BBC South TodayandBriony Leyland,BBC South TodayBBCSarah Ingleby says the Iran war has had an impact on Tools for Self Reliance, which she leads Charities reliant on transporting products, both around the world and more locally, have said higher fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran have hit them hard.Tools for Self Reliance, based in Netley Marsh, Hampshire, collects and refurbis...

Moscow interested in expanding industrial partnership with China — deputy mayor

Maxim Liksutov says that China has significant expertise in engineering, automation, and production scaling, while Moscow can offer an industrial base, qualified personnel, and favorable conditions for project localization

Help for people who use heating oil is on the way

Help for people who use heating oil is on the wayJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid McKennaEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireNorth Lincolnshire CouncilHouseholds in North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive help with their bills.Unlike for those who use gas and electricity for their domestic fuel, prices for households using oil are not capped by regulator Ofgem.More than 600 households in the area have already registered for support, and North Lincolnshire Council...

Multinational pharmaceutical companies to benefit from new China guidelines: analysts

The State Council, China’s cabinet, has published guidelines on innovative drug pricing that a bank analyst has described as “the most significant” in a decade, as they aim to reward drug innovation and ease pricing tension for domestic and multinational pharmaceutical companies. The framework document published this month said patented innovative drugs would be supported through value-based pricing, while the prices of generic drugs would be driven down through market competition and...

Red Roses not fazed by changes - 'Rugby doesn't care what you did last week'

The question before the Women's Six Nations was whether anyone could break England's stranglehold on world rugby. Two games in, and the Red Roses simply haven't missed a beat.That's despite injuries and pregnancies ushering in a period of transition not seen for a decade. But the Red Roses' strength in depth appears limitless.

NSE nears IPO after Sebi panel clears Rs 1,800 crore settlement

NSE nears IPO after Sebi panel clears Rs crore settlement